Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba discussed with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken the supply of additional Patriot systems to Ukraine, preparations for the upcoming peace summit and NATO summit, as well as the US decision to allow Ukraine to use American weapons to strike Russian targets across the border.
Since the beginning of the day on May 31, 70 military clashes have been recorded at the front, and the most intense fighting took place in the Pokrovsky direction, where 11 of the 24 battles continued.
When asked whether the permit for strikes on the Russian Federation concerns not only the protection of Kharkiv , but also other regions - such as Sumy region, the representative of the US National Security Council, Michael Carpenter: “This applies to ensuring that Ukrainians can defend themselves.
Biden approved Ukraine's use of American weapons to strike Russian military targets on the Russian side of the border in self-defense against Russian aggression.
Washington and Beijing held high-level talks to ease tensions and discuss cooperation in areas of mutual interest, such as the fight against drugs. The parties also discussed differences over Taiwan, the war in Ukraine and other issues.
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken announced that this summer at the NATO summit in Washington there will be a "powerful package" of support for Ukraine.
Ukraine is expected to receive a million shells by the end of the year thanks to the Czech initiative, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said during his visit to Prague.
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken did not rule out that the United States may "adapt and correct" its position on allowing Ukraine to launch strikes with American weapons on targets in Russia.
The United States is" concerned " about Ukraine's recent strikes on Russian radars, as this could allegedly undermine Russia's ability to maintain a nuclear deterrent force against the United States and lead to destabilization of the situation.
Biden's participation in the peace summit in Switzerland remains uncertain, as the United States has not confirmed his presence, possibly for security reasons. Its presence or high-level representation by the United States is crucial for demonstrating Western support for Ukraine's peace initiative.
Moldova partially closed part of its airspace and restricted public access during US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken's visit to Chisinau on May 29.
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for allowing Ukraine to attack Russian military targets on Russian territory with Western weapons to neutralize the sources from which missiles are launched against Ukraine.
Russian companies facing difficulties in trading with China due to Western sanctions are increasingly using cryptocurrencies such as Tether and barter transactions to circumvent financial restrictions.
Zelensky called on Biden and Xi to support the Peace Summit with their personal leadership and participation, calling for global efforts to achieve real peace, not a pause between blows.
After announcing a new package of military aid to Ukraine, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said that "aid from previous packages has already reached the front lines.
Three Christian missionaries from a group based in Oklahoma were brutally murdered during a gang attack on their home in Haiti.
Putin is ready to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, provided that Kyiv recognizes the “borders” that currently form the front line.
The United States begins to reconsider bilateral cooperation with Georgia and imposes visa restrictions due to Georgia's "foreign agents" law, which undermines democracy and suppresses dissent.
Beijing denies UK accusations of supplying lethal aid to Russia for the war in Ukraine, denouncing the allegations as baseless slander and emphasizing its position on peace and dialogue to resolve the conflict.
The US is actively discussing easing the ban on Ukraine using US weapons to strike targets in Russia, which would allow Ukraine to hit the facilities that made Russia's recent occupation of Ukrainian territory possible.
The U. S. Secretary of State said that Ukraine will have to make its own defense decisions regarding U.S. weapons strikes against russia, and the chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee called for a change in the policy of restricting Ukraine's use of certain types of weapons.
Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson believes that the United States should allow Ukraine to wage war as it sees fit, and fight back against Russia, even if American weapons strike on the territory of Russia.
Albania will be represented at the upcoming peace summit in Switzerland, which was announced by President Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of Albania Edi Rama.
British Defense Secretary Grant Sheps accused China of providing or preparing to provide lethal assistance to Russia for use in the war against Ukraine, citing US and British intelligence data.
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said that China provides huge support to Russia's military-industrial base by importing machine tools and microelectronics, which allows the Russian Federation to produce tanks and ammunition at a record pace, despite the fact that it does not directly supply weapons for the war in Ukraine.
The Biden administration is accused of bypassing Congress by providing tens of millions of dollars in military aid to Haiti, potentially undermining support for Ukraine due to limited resources.
According to President Zelenskyy, several new security agreements between Ukraine and European countries have been prepared, and a number of agreements with partners are being finalized.
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken criticized the decision of the ICC prosecutor to request arrest warrants for Israeli officials, rejecting the identification of Israel with Hamas terrorists and questioning the legitimacy and credibility of the investigation.
Zelenskiy said that russia's biggest advantage is that they can fire any weapon from their territory on Ukrainian territory, while Ukraine cannot strike Russian systems on Russian soil with Western weapons.
Ukraine has only about 25% of the necessary air defense equipment, and the army needs 120-130 F-16 fighters or other modern aircraft to be on par with Russia.