Joe Biden

The US Senate has approved a $1. 2 trillion government funding bill to avoid a government shutdown. Now the document must be signed by President Biden.

The EU imposed new sanctions on 33 individuals and 2 organizations involved in the death of ussian opposition leader alexei navalny in a maximum security prison.

The US Congress is discussing various mechanisms to provide additional assistance to Ukraine, including the use of seized assets of Russian oligarchs, the provision of weapons and humanitarian aid separately or as a package, and the possibility of loans, although the details are still being discussed.

The U. S. Department of Justice plans to sue Apple on March 21 for violating antitrust laws by blocking access to iPhone hardware and software features.

President Biden has provided Intel with nearly $20 billion in grants and loans to increase domestic production of semiconductor chips, including the construction of two new fabs and the modernization of an existing one in Arizona.

Andriy Yermak and Jake Sullivan discussed the continued U. S. support for Ukraine in its war against Russia, preparations for the Global Peace Summit, and ensuring Ukraine's sovereignty, unity and ability to withstand future aggression with strong democratic institutions and a growing economy.

Jake Sullivan, Biden's national security adviser, made an unannounced visit to Kyiv and assured that Congress would vote to provide $60 billion in aid to Ukraine, including a new $300 million military aid package that includes ammunition, air defense and other weapons.

According to National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, the Biden administration is not yet ready to announce the delivery of ATACMS missiles to Ukraine, but will continue efforts to provide military support.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected calls by US Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer for early elections in Israel, saying it would divert attention from the conflict with Hamas in Gaza.

Former President Trump said he would negotiate a deal with Russia to prevent further invasion of Ukraine, claiming, that Putin would not have dared attack if Trump were president, while criticising NATO allies for not paying their fair share.

Andriy Yermak discussed with Jake Sullivan Russia's missile attack on Odesa, Ukraine's urgent needs on the battlefield, and the importance of the U. S. House of Representatives approving an aid package for Ukraine.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba emphasized to U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken the need and urgency for continued U.S. and international support for Ukraine, including air defense and artillery munitions, warning that the lack of such support would undermine U.S. leadership and jeopardize U.S. national security.

Former Vice President in Donald Trump's administration, Mike Pence, publicly broke with the former president after the riots in the Capitol on January 6, 2021.

US President Joe Biden urged Congress to immediately pass a bipartisan national security bill that includes aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and humanitarian aid for Gaza, calling on every member of Congress to stand up to Vladimir Putin.

If the U. S. Congress fails to approve funding for Ukraine's aid, Ukraine will call on the G7 countries to increase their contributions to support it.

After providing military aid to Ukraine, the U. S. Department of Defense needs to replenish its $6.5 billion in weapons stockpiles.

The United States plans to build a plant in Australia to produce ammunition for HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems to quickly replenish stocks.

Russia has banned 227 Americans, including government officials, businessmen and media representatives, from entering the country in response to US sanctions imposed over the invasion of Ukraine.

China has criticized the US House of Representatives' decision to ban TikTok unless the network severes ties with its Chinese parent company, calling it suppression of foreign companies that contradicts the principles of fair competition.

After Putin reiterated Russia's nuclear doctrine, the White House called Russia's rhetoric irresponsible throughout the conflict, noting that Russia had invaded Ukraine in a cowardly manner.

The U. S. House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed a bill that gives TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, six months to sell its U.S. assets or face a nationwide ban on the app, which is used by about 170 million Americans.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz again opposes the supply of Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine, saying it would require the participation of German soldiers.

The US Pentagon is now open to providing Ukraine with long-range ATACMS missiles with a range of about 290 kilometers, which differs from its previous insistence on keeping all such missiles for its own use.

Zelenskiy thanked the United States for a new $300 million military aid package to meet Ukraine's urgent needs for artillery, anti-tank weapons, and air defense.

In the United States, two influential political figures have launched the first presidential election runoff in almost 70 years.

Democrats in the U. S. House of Representatives want to bypass Republican Speaker Mike Johnson and force a vote on a $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.

The White House announces a new $300 million military aid package to Ukraine, including several Army tactical missile systems with a range of 100 miles.

China is providing economic and security assistance to Russia amid its war in Ukraine, supporting the aggressor country's industrial base, and threatening to influence the 2024 US elections. There are also expectations of potential aggression against Taiwan by China.

Yermak discussed Ukraine's urgent military needs with Sullivan, emphasized the importance of the House of Representatives approving the aid package, and thanked Biden for his strong support of Ukraine in his annual address to Congress.

After speaking with Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, Pentagon Secretary Lloyd Austin urged Congress to urgently pass President Biden's bipartisan National Security Act to support Ukraine's fight against Russian aggression.