March 10, 04:04 PM • 13912 viewsMarch 9, 05:41 PM • 32106 viewsUkraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with a U. S. Congressional delegation in Kyiv to discuss urgent needs for military assistance, the dynamics of the fighting, and Ukraine's progress in liberating the occupied territories from russia.
Ukraine has found seven Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems that can be transferred by partners: one was promised by Germany, four more are under negotiation, and two more are in Ukraine's "field of vision.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba says the West should increase arms production to help Ukraine defeat Russia, as the era of peace in Europe is over.
The EU should provide Ukraine with the means for self-defense, as Putin understands only this language, said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister hopes that the White House will unveil a new military aid package "within days, maybe hours".
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says he will not abandon the idea of a "sanitary zone" in Ukraine, even after the Ukrainian Armed Forces receive long-range ATACMS missiles.
Russia said that the upcoming NATO military exercises in Finland near its borders increase the risks of potential military incidents and escalation of the hybrid war against Moscow.
Scholz welcomes the decision of the US Congress to provide Ukraine with an aid package, noting that Putin "miscalculated" when he believed that the allies would abandon Ukraine.
During his visit to China, U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is expected to issue a strong warning to Chinese leaders about their country's support for russia's efforts to increase arms production as the war in Ukraine continues.
The US Congress passed a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the US if the Chinese parent company ByteDance does not sell the app within 270 days of President Biden signing the bill.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted in the first reading a draft law to ensure the proper functioning of the legal regime of Diia City and its adaptation to the conditions of martial law in Ukraine, clarify the taxation of wages and contractual agreements for Diia City resident specialists, mobilization rules and regulations on education.
russia may block a U. S. resolution at the United Nations calling on countries to abandon the arms race in space and reaffirm their commitment to comply with the Outer Space Treaty, which prohibits the placement of nuclear weapons into orbit.
Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov, who was arrested in Russia for taking bribes on an especially large scale, faces up to 15 years in prison.
The head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, expects US President Joe Biden to sign a bill to provide $95. 3 billion in aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, including $61 billion for Ukraine, today to start sending weapons and equipment to Ukraine.
A Douglas C-54 Skymaster cargo plane with two people on board crashed into the Tanana River near Fairbanks, Alaska, catching fire, and the two people on board did not survive.
US Admiral John Aquilino believes that China wants to be able to invade Taiwan by 2027 based on President Xi Jinping's directive to the military.
A Dutch auction house will put Viktor Medvedchuk's superyacht, which was arrested in Croatia, up for sale at a starting price of at least 130 million euros.
Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, said that the DPRK will continue to build its "superior and most powerful military force" to protect its sovereignty, security and regional peace.
russia intends to intensify its attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure and logistics and intensify offensive operations before the arrival of U. S. aid to inflict maximum damage and take advantage of restrictions on the supply of Ukrainian materials.
Trump was entitled to an additional $1. 2 billion from Trump Media & Technology Group after the company's share price held above $17.50 for the required period.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal reacts to the Senate's passage of a bill on aid to Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy expressed deep gratitude to the U. S. Senate for approving vital aid to Ukraine, thanking leaders of both parties for their strong bipartisan support.
The US Senate passes a $95. 3 billion aid bill for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, which President Biden promises to sign immediately to begin sending weapons and equipment to Ukraine this week.
The US Senate has approved a $95. 3 billion package of foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and to counter China's influence in the Indo-Pacific region. The package includes almost $61 billion for Ukraine.
Oil prices rose sharply due to the weakening US dollar: Brent crude oil futures jumped 1. 6% to $88.42 per barrel, while WTI crude oil futures rose 1.8% to $83.36 per barrel.
The Biden administration is preparing a new $1 billion aid package for Ukraine, which for the first time may include long-range ATACMS missile systems.
Israel has taken steps to help Gaza, but the risk of famine in the enclave remains high, with the northern part of the enclave facing a very high risk of famine, according to US Special Envoy David Satterfield.
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak discussed the prospects of investing in Ukraine with representatives of CRH, the largest manufacturer of construction materials in North America and Europe, assuring them of full support and favorable conditions for such large investors.
The US Senate plans to consider aid bills that include a military support package for Ukraine. However, senators will have 30 hours to discuss the document before the final vote.
The EU is considering imposing sanctions on more than 10 companies from russia, Turkey, the UAE, China, and Hong Kong for importing millions of euros worth of banned European goods for use by the russian military-defense complex, despite significant trade restrictions.
