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The US is calling on the EU to lower taxes on income from frozen Russian assets to maximize the funds that can be lent to Ukraine, potentially up to $50 billion this summer, by issuing bonds or loans to be repaid with interest from those assets.

The US House of Representatives has approved a bill that could ban TikTok if ByteDance does not sell the social network within a year.

Blinken will visit China to urge Beijing to stop supporting Russia in the war in Ukraine.

The U. S. House of Representatives approves a major aid package for Ukraine, prompting Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba to declare the day "a bad day for Putin" and praise America's unwavering support for Ukraine's values.

The United States is considering sending up to 60 additional military advisors to its embassy in Kyiv to support the logistics, oversight, and maintenance of weapons delivered to Ukraine, expanding its non-combat military presence in the country.

President Joe urged the Senate to quickly pass an aid package for Ukraine to provide Ukraine with weapons and equipment to meet its immediate needs on the battlefield.

The U. S. aid that Ukraine has received is a significant package that will be felt by soldiers on the front lines and cities suffering from Russian terror.

The US Congress approved $61 billion in aid to Ukraine, including $49. 9 billion for defense, $7.8 billion in budget support, $1.57 billion in economic assistance, and $400 million for border protection and demining, more weapons, long-range and air defense systems, and funds for recovery and reconstruction.

Ambassador of Ukraine to the U. S. Oksana Markarova thanked the House of Representatives for passing the Ukraine Assistance Bill and promised to continue to work for Ukraine's victory, which is necessary for the world to live under the rule of law.

The U. S. House of Representatives approves a $60 billion defense aid bill for Ukraine, voted for by 310 congressmen.

President Zelenskyy criticized Western allies for demonstrating double standards by helping Israel shoot down Iranian missiles and drones but not providing the same level of support to Ukraine against Russian air attacks.

Zelenskyy believes that allied countries can help Ukraine shoot down Russian missiles by deploying their air forces in neighboring countries and shooting down missiles aimed at Ukraine, as was done to protect Israel.

President Zelenskyy believes that Putin is very afraid of Ukraine because he is an insecure person, as confident leaders with powerful armies and nuclear weapons do not threaten the world.

Ukraine is nearing the signing of a major security agreement with the United States that will be a strong security guarantee alongside agreements with Nordic countries such as Sweden and Norway in May-June, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

The UK Ministry of Defense has not used more than half of the £900 million international military fund earmarked for Ukraine due to bureaucratic delays in processing contracts, having allocated or spent only £404 million so far.

The abnormally rapid sea level rise in some regions of the Northwest Atlantic is due to rising temperatures in the deep waters flowing into the Atlantic from the Antarctic coast as a result of global warming caused by human activity.

An airstrike on a military base south of Baghdad used by the Iraqi militant group al-Hashd al-Shaabi caused material damage, but no casualties were reported.

The United States imposed sanctions on the Minsk Wheeled Tractor Plant from Belarus and three Chinese companies for allegedly providing missile equipment to Pakistan's ballistic missile program.

Marta Kostiuk defeated world number three Coco Hauff in a thrilling three-set quarterfinal match to reach the semifinals of the WTA 500 tournament in Stuttgart, Germany.

According to U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, China is now the main supplier of raw materials and components for the Russian military-industrial complex, helping Russia rebuild its defense industry despite sanctions and export controls.

The Pentagon is preparing to quickly approve an arms package for Ukraine that includes much-needed artillery and air defense equipment as soon as Congress votes on additional funding for Ukraine.

The United States will immediately send weapons to Ukraine if Congress approves the allocation of funds to help Ukraine, said White House spokeswoman Karin Jean-Pierre.

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer promised to quickly pass a package of bills to help Ukraine after the House of Representatives approved them, warning that delay could cost Ukraine a loss in the war with Putin.

A man sets himself on fire while throwing leaflets in a park near the courthouse where the trial of former US President Donald Trump is taking place.

The United States has warned China against assisting Russia in its war against Ukraine by providing materials for weapons production, and is ready to take further steps if necessary.

Tomorrow, the U. S. House of Representatives will debate an aid bill for Ukraine, and Kyiv hopes that its partners will reject amendments that would reduce or eliminate the aid.

According to Russian media reports, American Russell Bentley, who fought against Ukraine on the side of Russia, was killed.

Denys "Redis" Prokopenko, commander of the 12th Azov Special Forces Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine, called on the United States to lift the ban on Western weapons to Azov, as it hinders the brigade's combat capability and reduces Ukraine's defense capabilities.

The U. S. House of Representatives held a procedural vote that allowed four foreign aid bills, including aid to Ukraine, to be brought to a vote by the full House later.

The United States is working to de-escalate tensions between Israel and Iran and hold Iran accountable.