Joe Biden

Biden thanked von der Leyen for the EU's allocation of €50 billion in additional financial assistance to support Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression.

The US State Department approves the sale of 31 MQ-9B SkyGuardian military drones and related equipment to India for $4 billion.

Ursula von der Leyen and President Biden agreed to continue to provide broad support to Ukraine, discussing the situation and the €50 billion European financial assistance package during a phone call.

At the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D. C., U.S. President Joe Biden spoke about the continued U.S. support for Ukraine against Russian aggression and working for peace in the world.

The US concludes that a military base in Jordan was attacked by an Iranian-made drone.

Iran warns that it will respond decisively to any US attack and will not tolerate threats in response to the ballistic missile attack on a US base in Jordan that killed three US soldiers.

Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson told the leaders of the Baltic parliaments that the bill on additional US aid for Ukraine and border policy reforms will be divided, and the final decision will depend on the proposals of the Senate negotiators.

Victoria Nuland expressed confidence that the U. S. Congress will vote to provide additional assistance to Ukraine, given the U.S. role in protecting Ukraine from Russian aggression and promoting its prosperity.

The President of Lithuania warns that peace talks with Russia on its terms could again trap the West, allowing Russia to buy time and strengthen its position.

The United States plans to provide Ukraine with weapons by transferring them to Greece with the understanding that Greece will then transfer some of its surplus weapons to Ukraine.

China believes that if Trump wins the US election, Taiwan will turn into a bargaining chip and the US will abandon its promises to protect the island from a potential military attack by China.

The Pentagon has successfully tested a new long-range precision-guided bomb that will be delivered to Ukraine on Wednesday to enhance its strike capabilities.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg arrived in Washington to prepare for the July NATO summit, where important decisions will be made to continue supporting Ukraine, strengthening NATO's defense and deterrence.

The US said Iranian-backed militants attacked troops stationed in northeastern Jordan near the Syrian border, killing three and wounding 25 others.

U. S. Senator Lindsey Graham called for a retaliatory strike against Iran in response to the January 28 drone attack on a U.S. military base in Jordan near the border with Syria that killed 3 U.S. servicemen. Graham called on the Biden administration to "strike important targets inside Iran" to deter future aggression.

Eight American servicemen were evacuated from Jordan for medical treatment after a drone attack on a US base. Most of the soldiers suffered head injuries, and the number may increase.

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin threatened retaliation for the attack near the Jordanian-Syrian border that killed 3 US soldiers and wounded others. Austin blamed the attack on Iranian-backed militias and said that the United States would respond at a time and place of its choosing.

Three American soldiers were killed and two dozen wounded in a drone strike on a US military base in Jordan. According to President Biden, the attack was carried out by militants in Syria and Iraq with the support of Iran.

In 2024, Germany will spend more than 7 billion euros ($7. 6 billion) to help Ukraine. European allies should step up their support for Kyiv.

Former President Trump strongly disagrees with the immigration deal being discussed in Congress, calling the southern border of the United States an "open wound" and "the worst in history. " He warns that the absence of border control means a "100 percent probability" of major terrorist attacks on US soil.

According to officials, Washington is developing a new strategy for Ukraine that focuses on helping to repel Russian offensives rather than regaining lost territory. The long-term plan aims to provide support despite funding difficulties, although it does not include Ukraine's attempts to regain control of lost territory.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin plans to return to the Pentagon on January 30 after being absent due to treatment for prostate cancer. Austin, 70, has not publicly discussed his health problems.

Biden is ready to take tough measures to prevent illegal migration if approved by Congress. He called on Congress to pass a bipartisan bill to address the border crisis if they are serious about it, and he will sign it.

German Chancellor Scholz will visit Washington in early February to meet with President Biden and discuss additional assistance to Ukraine. The U.S. has exhausted existing congressional authorizations for Ukraine aid and is seeking to join forces with Germany, Kyiv's main arms and aid supplier, to increase support.