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Iran war ‘terminated,’ Trump claims

U.S. President Donald Trump told Congress on May 1 that the current ceasefire has “terminated” the U.S.–Israeli operation against Iran, just in time for the 60-day deadline before Congressional approval would be necessary to continue the war.

1 May, 11:33 PM

Trump seeks $1.5 trillion defense outlay from Congress

U.S. President Donald Trump will ask Congress to approve a hike in defense spending to $1.5 trillion in his budget proposal, Bloomberg reported on April 3, citing White House bulletins.

3 April, 08:45 PM

Donald Trump doesn't rule out investigation into Biden

Donald Trump did not rule out the possibility of an investigation into Joe Biden, he said it during an interview with Fox News' Hannity on Jan. 23.

23 January 2025, 12:44 PM

Republicans distance themselves from Zelenskyy, Klimkin says

In an interview with Radio NV on Sep. 25, former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin (2014-2019) discussed why some Republicans are reluctant to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his visit to the United States.

25 September 2024, 01:43 PM

Biden administration submits long-awaited Ukraine war strategy report to Congress

The Biden administration has sent a long-anticipated report to Congress outlining its strategy for Russia's war on Ukraine, Reuters reported on Sept. 10, citing three anonymous sources.

10 September 2024, 11:14 AM

Zelenskyy meeting with Johnson alters trajectory of Ukraine aid package

During a meeting with House Speaker Mike Johnson in December 2023, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine would be able to survive without U.S. aid until March-April at the latest, according to a Politico article dated April 26.

27 April 2024, 06:10 PM

Ukraine's Foreign Minister declares U.S. aid bill a 'bad day for Putin'

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba thanked the U.S. House of Representatives, its speaker, and members of both parties for passing a decision to help Ukraine, calling it a "bad day for Putin" in a post on X on April 20.

21 April 2024, 01:23 PM

US Senate to vote on Ukraine aid on Tuesday

The U.S. Senate is scheduled to vote on Tuesday, April 23, on a significant aid package for Ukraine, which recently passed the House of Representatives, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced on X on April 20.

21 April 2024, 12:53 PM

US support vital for Ukraine's victory over Russia even if provided as loan, Zelenskyy tells PBS

Without American support, Ukraine will have no chance of winning, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview with PBS NewsHour on April 15.

16 April 2024, 01:43 PM

White House reminds of Ukraine’s critical need for aid following Russia’s rocket attack on April 11

Russia’s recent attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure serves as a stark reminder of the critical need for American assistance, White House spokesperson, Karine Jean-Pierre, said on April 11.

12 April 2024, 11:25 AM

UK Foreign Secretary warns US Republicans about Putin's Ukraine propaganda

During a visit to Washington on April 10, British Foreign Secretary David Cameron cautioned Republicans against succumbing to Russian propaganda regarding Ukraine, urging vigilance against Vladimir Putin's misinformation, Bloomberg reported.

11 April 2024, 01:31 PM

Johnson suggests tying US foreign aid to lifting gas export ban — report

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson has proposed tying any U.S. foreign aid to lifting the ban on natural gas exports previously imposed by President Joe Biden, Politico reported on April 2.

2 April 2024, 08:45 PM

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson pledges to finally take action on Ukraine aid after budget approval

The main priority of the U.S. Congress is to finalize the government’s 2024 budget, but attention will be paid to aid for Ukraine and other American partners soon afterward, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said at a March 20 press conference.

21 March 2024, 09:25 AM

Sullivan insists Congress will pass $60 billion Ukraine aid bill

The Biden administration is counting on the U.S. House of Representatives to pass the aid package that includes over $60 billion for Ukraine and has already been supported by the Senate, U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said during an unannounced visit to Kyiv on March 20.

20 March 2024, 10:00 PM

Kyiv lukewarm on getting US military aid via loans — report

Ukraine’s top officials consider Senator Lindsey Graham's (R-SC) proposal to offer U.S. security assistance to Ukraine as an interest-free loan to be "somewhat offensive," Politico reported on March 20, citing unnamed President’s Office sources.

20 March 2024, 09:00 PM

Top House Republicans consider separate Ukraine aid bill

House Speaker Mike Johnson and the chairmen of key House committees dealing with national security are working to develop their own Ukraine aid package that would treat non-military aid as a “loan,” NBC News reported on March 9.

9 March 2024, 12:45 PM

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