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Kamala Harris is stepping up her criticism of Trump and reaching out to men and Republicans. The change is due to growing concern among Democrats about polls that show a shrinking lead for Harris over Trump.
A senior U. S. administration official says there is no consensus among NATO members on inviting Ukraine. Biden wants Ukraine to win and calls for a meeting of the leaders of the Defense Contact Group.
Donald Trump said that Zelenskyy was to blame for the start of Russia's war against Ukraine. The former US president also accused Biden of provoking the conflict and claims that there would have been no war under his presidency.
Berlin warns of large-scale traffic restrictions during the visit of US President Joe Biden. Residents are advised to avoid the city center, and changes in public transportation are expected.
President Zelenskyy reported positive signals from some countries on long-range weapons. He has discussed the issue with the leaders of the United States, Britain, Germany, France, and Italy, but noted that he would like more resolve from the United States.
President Zelenskyy said that 18 EU members had commented on Ukraine's Victory Plan. Most speakers supported the plan, and long-range weapons were discussed with some countries.
In a controversial interview with Fox News, US Vice President Kamala Harris spoke about the basic principles of her future immigration policy. She stated that she did not support the decriminalization of border crossing and promised to appoint a Republican to the cabinet.
US Republican vice presidential candidate J. D. Vance said he does not believe Trump will be defeated in the 2020 election. He claims that there were “serious problems” in that election, but did not provide evidence.
The United States is shifting the focus of training for Ukrainian F-16 pilots to junior cadets due to a lack of experienced aviators with English language skills. A full squadron of 20 aircraft and 40 pilots is expected no earlier than spring-summer 2025.
The President of Ukraine discussed new support packages and long-range weapons with the US leader. Biden promised to implement the aid packages in the near future, including $425 million.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 2256 UAH/USD, down 1 kopeck. On the interbank market, the dollar is traded at UAH 41.22-41.25, the euro at UAH 44.89-44.91.
The US State Department has confirmed continued engagement with Ukraine on the Victory Plan. Biden apparently discussed it with Zelenskyy, and the US is also working on other measures to help Ukraine.
President Biden announces a new $425 million security assistance package for Ukraine. The package includes air defense equipment, HIMARS ammunition, artillery, armored vehicles, and anti-tank weapons.
U. S. President Joe Biden will host a virtual meeting of the leaders of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in November 2024. The goal is to coordinate additional assistance to Ukraine and plan security support.
The Presidents of Ukraine and the United States have a phone conversation. They discussed joint weapons production, a new $425 million aid package, and the upcoming Ramstein meeting.
U. S. President Joe Biden talks to Volodymyr Zelenskyy and announces a new $425 million security assistance package for Ukraine. The package includes air defense systems, ammunition, and armored vehicles.
The US and Ukrainian presidents will not be able to meet during Biden's trip to Europe. This is one of the reasons why Biden called Zelensky in advance, the White House spokeswoman said.
US President Joe Biden will soon speak with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He will announce a substantial military aid package for Ukraine, the White House spokeswoman said.
The experts analyzed the Victory Plan presented by President Zelenskyy. They noted the potential benefits for Ukraine, but pointed out the difficulties of implementing some of the points due to the position of Western partners.
US Secretary of State Blinken reviews the post-war plan for Gaza developed by Israel and the UAE. The plan calls for an international mission to provide aid and restore order, but is controversial over the role of the Palestinian Authority.
U. S. officials believe that Israel will retaliate against Iran before the November 5 U.S. elections. Israel has assured the US that the attack will be limited to military targets, not oil or nuclear facilities.
President Zelenskyy comes to the Verkhovna Rada to present the Victory Plan.
Ukraine calls for an invitation to NATO before the end of Biden's presidency. Ukraine's ambassador to NATO, Natalia Galibarenko, believes that this could be part of the legacy of the current US administration.
CNN has learned about plans for meeting with the leaders of Germany, France and the United Kingdom during US President Joe Biden's visit to Berlin. The meeting was canceled last week due to Hurricane Milton and was supposed to include a discussion of support for Ukraine.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address the Verkhovna Rada today, where he is expected to present the Victory Plan. The plan contains military, political and economic points, some of which will remain classified.
The United States demands that Israel improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza within 30 days. Failure to comply risks Israel losing American military aid.
Donald Trump said he gets along “very well” with Putin and believes that the invasion of Ukraine would not have happened under his watch. He promises to end the war in Ukraine if he becomes president.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that the Alliance will not be intimidated by Russia's threats and will continue to support Ukraine. During a visit to the NATO mission in Ukraine, he emphasized the Alliance's defensive nature and readiness to counter any threat.
Israel's prime minister informed the United States of his intention to attack Iran's military infrastructure in response to the attack. This decision affected the US willingness to provide Israel with the THAAD missile defense system.
EU leaders plan to discuss the bloc's share of the G7 loan package for Ukraine worth $50 billion. EU envoys have been working this week on a proposal to provide Ukraine with a loan of up to 35 billion euros.