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Biden administration developing alternative plan for Ukraine weapons supply – Politico

The Biden administration is working on a backup plan to extend authorizations for sending $5.9 billion worth of U.S. military equipment and supplies to Ukraine by the end of September, Politico reported on Sept. 24, citing its sources.

25 September 2024, 02:24 PM

Biden asks Congress to extend use of $5.8 billion for Ukraine — The Hill

The Biden administration has requested that Congress extend the authority for “presidential drawdowns” to send weapons to Ukraine until 2025, ensuring that $5.8 billion remains available beyond the fiscal year ending on Sept. 30, The Hill reports.

14 September 2024, 07:05 PM

U.S. weighing Ukraine’s request for deeper strikes into Russian territory amid fears of escalation

Ukraine and the U.S. are reportedly in active discussions about whether to approve long-range strikes on Russian territory, The New York Times reported on Sep. 13.

13 September 2024, 12:28 PM

Pentagon ramps up efforts with U.S. agencies to block Russia's access to technologies and circumvent sanctions

The Pentagon is working closely with U.S. government agencies to ensure that Russia is completely cut off from acquiring American technology, especially by bypassing sanctions, Pentagon's spokesperson, Patrick Ryder said at a briefing on Sept. 13.

13 September 2024, 08:46 AM

Pentagon calls Russian counteroffensive in Kursk Oblast ‘marginal,’ continues monitoring

Russian counteroffensive in Kursk Oblast is “marginal,” Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said at a press briefing on Sept. 12.

13 September 2024, 08:11 AM

Pentagon clarifies path forward on $6 billion in Ukraine aid

The U.S. Department of Defense plans to use the remaining funds for aid to Ukraine by the end of Sept., according to Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh, as reported by Voice of America.

7 September 2024, 11:43 AM

ATACMS strikes deep into Russia: Pentagon cites new reason for restrictions

One reason the U.S. government does not allow the Ukrainian Armed Forces to use American weapons for long-range strikes against Russia is the limited number of ATACMS missiles, Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh said at a briefing on Sept. 5.

6 September 2024, 11:39 AM

U.S. receives target list for ATACMS strikes in Russia – DM Umerov

Ukraine has provided the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden with a list of targets in Russia that the Ukrainian Armed Forces wish to strike using ATACMS missiles, according to Ukraine’s Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, CNN reports.

31 August 2024, 04:09 PM

Pentagon comments on F-16 crash and friendly fire claims

The United States declines to comment on the crash of a Ukrainian F-16 jet, including claims that it may have been downed by a Ukrainian Patriot missile, Deputy Pentagon Spokesperson Sabrina Singh said during a press briefing on Aug. 29.

30 August 2024, 11:15 AM

US may reconsider stance on Ukrainian strikes inside Russia

Washington is not prepared to risk U.S. national security to support Ukraine, as the U.S. may seek to restore relations with Moscow in the future, Politico reports.

24 August 2024, 11:25 AM

Sons of sanctioned Russian oligarchs employed by US defense-focused fund

The sons of two prominent Russian businessmen, Vadim Moshkovich and Petr Aven, are working at the American venture fund 8VC, which invests in companies that fulfill contracts for the U.S. Department of Defense and NATO, Forbes reported on Aug. 20.

21 August 2024, 02:50 PM

US, Ukraine still discussing ultimate goals of Kursk operation — Pentagon

U.S. and Ukrainian officials are still discussing the long-term goals of the ongoing operation in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, Pentagon spokesman Patrick Ryder said at a press briefing on Aug. 20.

21 August 2024, 02:11 AM

Russia loses 1k+ soldiers, 65 artillery systems, and one air defense system in Ukraine in 24 hours

Russia suffered significant losses in its ongoing war against Ukraine, with 1,080 Russian soldiers reported killed in the last 24 hours, Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff reported on Aug. 12.

12 August 2024, 11:48 AM

Ukraine’s General Staff: Russia loses 1,160 soldiers, seven tanks, two air defense systems

Russian forces lost approximately 1,160 soldiers and significant military equipment in the past day, bringing their total combat losses to an estimated 589,700 since the full-scale invasion began, Ukraine’s General Staff reported on Aug. 10.

10 August 2024, 11:19 AM

Ukraine’s Kursk operation aligns with US policy — Pentagon

Ukraine’s ongoing military operation in Russia’s Kursk Oblast does not contradict the U.S. escalation management policy, Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said at a press briefing on Aug. 8.

9 August 2024, 01:24 AM

US to deliver $200 million and $1.5 billion military aid for Ukraine

The United States announced a new military aid package for Ukraine valued at up to $200 million, White House spokesperson John Kirby said, Voice of America correspondent Steve Herman reported on X on July 29.

30 July 2024, 01:03 PM

Pentagon sees no signs of North Korea sending engineering troops to Russia yet

The United States has found no evidence of North Korean engineering troops being deployed to Russia for use in Ukraine, Deputy Defense Department spokesperson Sabrina Singh stated during a July 1 briefing.

2 July 2024, 12:37 PM

Pentagon chief Austin and Russian Defense Minister Belousov hold first call in over 15 months

Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin and Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov had a phone conversation, U.S. Defense Department spokesperson General Patrick Ryder announced during a briefing on June 25.

26 June 2024, 12:15 PM

Zelenskyy and Austin tackle defense strategies at Singapore summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin in Singapore on June 2, according to a report on Telegram by the Ukrainian leader.

2 June 2024, 10:53 AM

'Ukraine will make its own decisions': Blinken appears to walk back US 'ban' on striking targets inside Russia

In comments that could be seen as a softening of the U.S. ban on Ukraine using American weapons to strike targets inside Russia, U.S. State Secretary Antony Blinken "Ukraine will have to make its own decisions" in response to criticism of the ban.

23 May 2024, 09:09 AM

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