Joe Biden
Donald Trump plans to discharge all transgender members of the U. S. Army upon his return to the White House. According to estimates, this could affect about 15,000 active military personnel.
The United States is mediating a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. The draft agreement provides for a 60-day period for the withdrawal of troops and the transfer of Hezbollah's weapons.
Michael Volz compared the war in Ukraine to World War I. He announced the Trump team's plans to work on peace talks after taking office.
The Guardian reports on Trump's possible talks on Ukraine on Russia's terms if it breaks military ties with China. The newspaper emphasizes the importance of American support for Ukraine's sovereignty.
The Biden administration is strengthening Ukraine's position before Trump's possible accession to power. The measures include authorization for strikes against Russia, debt relief, and new sanctions against a Russian bank.
On the anniversary of the Holodomor, US President Joe Biden has reiterated his support for Ukraine and condemned Stalin's actions. He said that the USA would continue to help Ukraine defend its freedom and independence.
The President of the European Parliament supported the provision of German TAURUS cruise missiles with a range of 500 km to Ukraine. Mecola emphasized the urgent need for military assistance due to the intensification of Russian attacks.
Donald Trump intends to fire the entire team of special prosecutor Jack Smith and create investigative teams for the 2020 election. The plans to reorganize the US Justice Department are based on the personal grievances of the former president.
US and European officials are discussing the possibility of returning nuclear weapons to Ukraine as a deterrent against Russia. The NYT notes that such a move would have serious consequences and be difficult to implement.
The US Department of Justice is demanding that Google sell the Chrome browser and limit its monopoly on the search engine. Regulators also want to ban the company from entering into agreements to install the search engine by default.
The United States said that Russia used an experimental intermediate-range ballistic missile rather than an intercontinental missile. According to the US side, Russia has only a few such missiles.
A Western official denies that an intercontinental ballistic missile was launched at Ukraine. The attack on Dnipro included a ballistic missile and 6 other missiles, of which 6 were shot down.
The Biden administration has submitted to Congress a statement of intent to cancel half of Ukraine's economic debt. The decision may be made after the US presidential election on November 15, 2024.
The Biden administration has authorized Ukraine to use American anti-personnel mines to deter the russian offensive. The decision was made due to a change in the tactics of russian troops on the battlefield.
The French Foreign Minister called Putin's decision to lower the threshold for a nuclear strike "just rhetoric. " The change in the doctrine occurred after Ukraine used ATACMS missiles.
British Prime Minister Cyrus Starmer hinted at the possible lifting of restrictions on the use of Storm Shadow missiles at the Russian Federation. The change of position occurred after a similar US decision on long-range missiles.
The Turkish president expressed concern about the US permission for Ukraine to use ATACMS against Russia.
Paris is negotiating with London for further supplies, as the UK has a larger arsenal of Scalp/Storm Shadow missiles.
The Pentagon will provide Ukraine with $275 million worth of weapons through the PDA program, including air defense equipment and missiles. In addition, the State Department has approved the sale of $100 million worth of defense equipment. The US is also preparing a $20 billion loan.
The US President has approved the supply of anti-personnel mines to Ukraine, despite previous restrictions. The mines will be used only in areas that the US recognizes as part of Ukraine.
Ukraine fired eight ATACMS missiles at a military facility in the Bryansk region of Russia, two of which were intercepted. The attack took place after receiving authorization from the Biden administration on the 1000th day of the war.
The US National Security Advisor said that Ukraine has problems with mobilization. According to him, no weapon system is decisive without sufficient manpower.
The President confirmed that Ukraine has long-range drones of its own production and ATACMS. In 2025, it is planned to produce 3,000 cruise missiles and 30,000 long-range drones.
NATO Secretary General Rutte says restrictions on the use of weapons supplied to Ukraine are inappropriate.
The President of Ukraine called on all countries to support the provision of long-range weapons, especially Germany. The first strikes with American weapons have already been made against a military arsenal in the Bryansk region.
The Ukrainian military launched the first strikes on a military facility in the bryansk region with ATACMS missiles. The attack took place two days after Biden authorized the use of American weapons against russia.
The United States has authorized Ukraine to use weapons with a range of up to 300 kilometers on the territory of Russia. Borrell hopes that European countries will follow this decision and continue to support Ukraine regardless of the upcoming US elections.
Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use American long-range weapons to strike targets in Russia. According to the US Assistant Secretary of State, this may force Russia to enter into peace talks.
The German Chancellor did not discuss the delivery of Taurus missiles with Putin during the phone conversation. Scholz consulted only with Zelenskyy and NATO allies on this issue, Bild reports.
Ukraine's Permanent Representative to the UN Office in Geneva, Yevheniya Filipenko, said that Putin does not want peace after large-scale air strikes on the energy system. She called on allies to provide additional military assistance and increase diplomatic pressure on Russia.