President Zelenskiy says that the first US defense aid package after the passage of the aid law will be fast, powerful, and will strengthen Ukraine's air defense, long-range, and artillery capabilities, based on his conversation with President Biden.
President Zelenskyy discussed with President Biden Russia's missile terror and attack on the Kharkiv TV tower, the US aid package following approval by the House of Representatives, plans for a bilateral security agreement, and preparations for the Peace Summit.
EU ministers failed to promise Ukraine additional Patriot air defense systems at a key meeting, despite pressure to provide more support in the air defense sector amid increased attacks by Russia.
Ukraine's foreign currency bonds rose after the US House of Representatives approved a $61 billion aid package for Ukraine.
EU allies insist on maintaining strong support for Ukraine after the US approves a $61 billion aid package.
TikTok expresses concern over a US House of Representatives bill that could ban the app, saying it would "trample" on the free speech rights of 170 million Americans, while lawmakers cite national security risks from potential data sharing with China.
Stoltenberg said that the delay in U. S. military aid to Ukraine has real consequences at the front, although it is not too late.
German Minister of Economy Robert Habeck demanded that Germany take a leading role in providing military assistance to Ukraine and expand arms production.
A bipartisan delegation of U. S. Congressional representatives visited Kyiv, confirming the United States' unwavering support for Ukraine.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba called on international partners to take decisive action and strengthen Ukraine's air defense by providing additional Patriot and SAMP/T systems and ammunition.
The European Union will take over assistance to Ukraine after significant support from the United States, and Europe is considering strengthening Ukraine's air defense and using frozen Russian assets to finance further assistance.
Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Green called on House Speaker Mike Johnson to resign, accusing him of betraying Republican voters by approving new aid to Ukraine, and threatened to force a vote on his resignation if he does not resign voluntarily.
Speaker Johnson agreed to support aid to Ukraine after reviewing intelligence reports and testimonies of Russian atrocities, convinced that Putin could continue his invasion of Europe if left unchecked.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz supports the decision of the US House of Representatives to approve $60 billion in defense aid to Ukraine.
The $95 billion aid package approved by Congress will provide vital security assistance to help Ukraine defend itself against Russian aggression and strengthen U. S. security over the long term.
According to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, the U. S. House of Representatives has approved a major new aid package for Ukraine that will enhance Ukraine's ability to defend itself against Russian invaders and strengthen security in Europe and North America.
The US House of Representatives has approved a bill that could ban TikTok if ByteDance does not sell the social network within a year.
The U. S. House of Representatives approves a major aid package for Ukraine, prompting Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba to declare the day "a bad day for Putin" and praise America's unwavering support for Ukraine's values.
The United States is considering sending up to 60 additional military advisors to its embassy in Kyiv to support the logistics, oversight, and maintenance of weapons delivered to Ukraine, expanding its non-combat military presence in the country.
On Tuesday, the Senate will vote to approve the Ukraine aid package bill previously approved by the House of Representatives, which requires 60+ votes and then a final majority of 50+ votes.
President Joe urged the Senate to quickly pass an aid package for Ukraine to provide Ukraine with weapons and equipment to meet its immediate needs on the battlefield.
The US Congress approved $61 billion in aid to Ukraine, including $49. 9 billion for defense, $7.8 billion in budget support, $1.57 billion in economic assistance, and $400 million for border protection and demining, more weapons, long-range and air defense systems, and funds for recovery and reconstruction.
Ambassador of Ukraine to the U. S. Oksana Markarova thanked the House of Representatives for passing the Ukraine Assistance Bill and promised to continue to work for Ukraine's victory, which is necessary for the world to live under the rule of law.
The U. S. House of Representatives approves a $60 billion defense aid bill for Ukraine, voted for by 310 congressmen.
Ukraine is nearing the signing of a major security agreement with the United States that will be a strong security guarantee alongside agreements with Nordic countries such as Sweden and Norway in May-June, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
The Pentagon is preparing to quickly approve an arms package for Ukraine that includes much-needed artillery and air defense equipment as soon as Congress votes on additional funding for Ukraine.
The United States will immediately send weapons to Ukraine if Congress approves the allocation of funds to help Ukraine, said White House spokeswoman Karin Jean-Pierre.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer promised to quickly pass a package of bills to help Ukraine after the House of Representatives approved them, warning that delay could cost Ukraine a loss in the war with Putin.
Tomorrow, the U. S. House of Representatives will debate an aid bill for Ukraine, and Kyiv hopes that its partners will reject amendments that would reduce or eliminate the aid.
The U. S. House of Representatives held a procedural vote that allowed four foreign aid bills, including aid to Ukraine, to be brought to a vote by the full House later.