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January 21, 06:19 PM • 22414 viewsJanuary 21, 03:49 PM • 25560 viewsU. S. lawmakers have launched an investigation into whether SpaceX is taking adequate security measures to prevent Russia's illegal use of the Starlink satellite Internet service in Ukraine, raising concerns about potential sanctions violations.
Romania, Spain, Luxembourg, and Belgium joined 23 other parliaments in signing an open letter to U. S. House Speaker Mike Johnson calling for a vote on a $60 billion aid bill for Ukraine.
The Biden administration is considering using about $200 million in U. S. military funding to provide immediate support to Ukraine as a larger aid package is stalled in Congress.
The Deputy Chairperson of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine met with the Ambassador of Spain to discuss Spain's continued support for the treatment and rehabilitation of Ukrainian soldiers, the provision of engineering equipment, and Spain's readiness to assist Ukraine in security, humanitarian aid, gender equality, and the return of deported Ukrainian children.
Kirby said that Putin is taking advantage of the fact that Congress is delaying a vote on aid to Ukraine.
The House of Representatives may vote on a bipartisan bill to provide $95 billion in aid to Ukraine and its allies in late March or April after passing a government funding bill.
Greece is considering increasing military assistance to Ukraine, including providing air defense and anti-aircraft weapons that are no longer used by the Greek armed forces.
The U. S. Department of Defense believes that without U.S. assistance, Ukraine will be at a disadvantage in terms of artillery and air defense.
The U. S. House of Representatives will consider additional aid to Ukraine after passing a budget to finance the U.S. government.
The U. S. House of Representatives has approved a bill to temporarily extend funding for federal agencies to prevent a shutdown in the country.
The European Parliament overwhelmingly passed a resolution calling on EU countries to provide Ukraine with weapons until it achieves victory over Russia.
With McConnell's resignation as Senate Republican leader, Ukraine loses an important ally in passing bipartisan aid packages.
Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky has announced that he will step down as Senate Republican leader in November 2024 after nearly two decades in office.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk emphasized the need for continuous supplies of weapons to Ukraine, including air defense, artillery and armored vehicles, during meetings with Czech parliamentary leaders.
The White House is preparing to sign an executive order that would prohibit data brokers and other companies from selling U. S. data to organizations in hostile foreign countries such as China and Russia.
Speakers of 23 parliaments and the President of the European Parliament called on the Speaker of the House of Representatives to put to a vote a bill to provide $60 billion in aid to Ukraine and to facilitate its passage.
The US State Department spokesperson said that the situation on the battlefield in Ukraine is extremely serious due to the lack of ammunition for the Ukrainian military and called on the US Congress to vote for aid.
Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson said he would put the issue of aid to Ukraine to a vote "in a timely manner," but that the top priority is border security with Mexico.
Congressional inaction to approve additional aid will make it harder for Ukrainian troops to succeed in their fight against Russian forces, a US State Department spokesman said.
President Biden emphasized the urgent need for Congress to continue to support Ukraine against Russian invasion and to pass a bipartisan supplemental national security bill to fund defense and humanitarian assistance to partners, including Ukraine.
Biden and Republican Senator Ron Johnson held an intensive meeting at the White House to discuss government funding and continued military assistance to Ukraine before the deadline for passing a spending bill.
Commander-in-Chief Syrsky is developing two plans for further actions at the front - one focused on defense if US aid is not provided, and the other on repelling Russia.
President Zelenskyy says he feels optimistic after speaking with U. S. House Speaker Mike Johnson about an aid package for Ukraine.
Poland's foreign minister calls for arming Ukraine and deterring Putin to prevent a larger global conflict.
A senior U. S. Senate staffer is under investigation for allegedly providing $30,000 worth of sniper equipment to Ukrainian troops and frequently traveling near combat zones against instructions.
Biden will meet with congressional leaders to discuss providing additional funding for Ukraine and averting a government shutdown.
Poland's foreign minister told Speaker Johnson that support for Ukraine is crucial to maintaining trust in the United States.
The CIA director secretly visited Ukraine for the tenth time since the start of the war to reassure the Ukrainian leadership amid delays in approving U. S. aid and fears that the country could be abandoned, as happened in Afghanistan.
Zelenskyy expressed hope that the US Congress would pass a bill to provide financial support to Ukraine within a month and emphasized the need to strengthen air defense, citing support from both Democrats and Republicans.
The Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada said that a new example of inter-parliamentary cooperation to promote Ukraine's interests in the US Congress would soon appear.
