Aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan: Biden supports House bills
U.S. President Joe Biden has expressed strong support for a package of aid bills for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, which have been presented in the House of Representatives.
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NATO has significant number of air defense systems, part of them can be sent to Ukraine - Stoltenberg
NATO has a significant number of air defense systems and part of them can be delivered to Ukraine.
House Republicans unveil aid bills for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan
House Republican leadership on Wednesday unveiled the legislative text for three bills that are part of a complicated plan by Speaker Mike Johnson to get aid to U.S. allies while addressing concerns from conservatives.
U.S. House of Representatives to vote on Ukraine aid on Saturday - Johnson
Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson has said that a vote on aid bills, including one that provides assistance for Ukraine, will take place this Saturday, April 20.
Biden calls on Congress to urgently pass military aid for Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden has urged lawmakers to approve additional military aid for Ukraine and Israel as soon as possible.
NATO-Ukraine Council meeting with Zelensky participation to be held on Friday - Stoltenberg
President Volodymyr Zelensky will participate in a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council that will be held this Friday, April 19.
Security, digitalization, drones: Shmyhal meets with students at University of Chicago
As part of his visit to the United States, Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with students at the University of Chicago.
U.S. Intelligence Committee calls for immediate approval of Ukraine aid package
The U.S. House Intelligence Committee, after receiving a classified briefing from the Intelligence Community and senior officials from the Department of State and the Department of Defense regarding the current situation in Ukraine, called on Congress to urgently approve an aid package to Kyiv.
16 April 2024
Zelensky: We will request convening of NATO-Ukraine Council meeting
Ukraine will request convening a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council on the protection of airspace, and the supply of air defense systems and missiles.
Ukraine and Israel aid: Senate Democrats waiting for proposals from Johnson on Tuesday
The U.S. Senate's Democratic leader, Chuck Schumer, has said he hopes to get detailed proposals from House Speaker Mike Johnson on foreign aid, including aid to Ukraine and Israel, on Tuesday.
Ukraine opens embassy in Mozambique
The Embassy of Ukraine has officially launched operations in the Republic of Mozambique.
Stefanchuk calls on MEPs to support PACE resolution to rebuild Ukraine
Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk in his speech at the PACE spring session in Strasbourg called on MEPs to support a resolution to help rebuild Ukraine and direct all efforts for a joint fight against the enemy.
Scholz calls on Xi to promote peace in Ukraine
Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz emphasized that the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine affects the interests of all international actors.
EU’s foreign, defense ministers to discuss Ukraine in Luxembourg
On Monday, April 22, the EU Council of Ministers will meet in the Jumbo format, which involves participation of foreign and defense ministers, to discuss the situation pf Ukraine and ways to speed up military aid to the nation.
Slovakia to keep supporting Ukraine despite rhetoric shifts - Caputova
Despite the change in political rhetoric due to a new government being elected last year and recently a new president, Bratislava will continue to provide support to Ukraine.
At PACE, Rada Speaker discusses capabilities toward victory, assets toward recovery
The Council of Europe and the PACE are leaders in supporting Ukraine and make important decisions helping the nation so lawmakers should discuss the issue of recovery and the compensation facility, which should work and ensure justice for Ukrainians, as a matter of priority.
Zelensky signs mobilization bill into law
President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday signed off the bill on amendments to certain legislative acts regarding military service, mobilization, and military registration, recently adopted by Ukraine’s Parliament.
Rada Speaker, PACE President talk Ukraine security
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk and President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Theodorus Roussopoulos discussed the security situation of Ukraine and the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia.
Ukraine’s law on military draft forwarded to president
The bill on amendments to certain legislative acts regarding military service, mobilization, and military registration, recently adopted by Ukraine’s Parliament, has been sent to President Volodymyr Zedensky for signing.
Zelensky says U.S. House Speaker Johnson supports Ukraine aid package
Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, supports the Ukraine assistance package laid down in the relevant bill awaiting House approval.
Xi Jinping: China supports peace conference on Ukraine, but with Russia at table
Chinese leader Xi Jinping said at the talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Beijing that China supports holding a peace conference on Ukraine, but with Russia’s participation.
White House against standalone Israel aid bill without aid to Ukraine
The White House on Monday announced its opposition to a standalone Israel aid bill without aid to Ukraine.
Biden discusses support for Ukraine with Czech PM - White House
U.S. President Joe Biden welcomed Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala to the White House to discuss NATO alliance relations, strengthening the Czech Republic's defense capabilities, unwavering support for Ukraine, and other issues.
Speaker Johnson unveils separate U.S. aid plans for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
The U.S. House of Representatives will consider a foreign aid package this week, dividing it into four separate bills supporting Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and other U.S. national security needs.
Israeli air base attacked by Iran suffers only minor damage - IDF spox
Israel's Nevatim Air Force Base, which was attacked by Iran’s strike last weekend, has not been massively affected while dozens of incoming targets were intercepted by air defense.
15 April 2024
Estonian foreign minister calls on partners to help Ukraine protect skies
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has called on Western partners to provide Ukraine with critically needed air defense systems to protect against Russian missiles and drones.
Yermak discusses Ukraine's defense needs with Lockheed Martin delegation
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak has met with a delegation of the American defense company Lockheed Martin headed by its Vice President Raymond Piselli.
Zelenska meets with Queen Mary in Denmark
Ukraine's First Lady, Olena Zelenska, has met with Queen Mary in Denmark and thanked her for cooperation in all endeavors.
Air defense for Ukraine: Zelensky meets with Norwegian foreign minister
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide and discussed with him the situation with the air and missile defense of Ukraine.