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Bipartisan U.S. Congress group wants the U.S. to drop its ban on Ukraine striking targets inside Russia

A bipartisan group of Members of Congress want the U.S. to lift its ban on the use of U.S. weapons to strike targets inside Russia, a U.S. House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) statement on May 21 said.

22 May 2024, 02:00 PM

The Pentagon dodges explanation of why USA prevents Ukraine from striking inside Russia with US weapons

The Pentagon sidestepped a direct question about the reason the USA is limiting Ukraine's ability to use US weapons to strike targets inside Russia, Pentagon spokesperson Major General Patrick Ryder said at a May 21 briefing.

22 May 2024, 08:55 AM

The Pentagon insists its position hasn't yet changed on using U.S. weapons to strike inside Russia

Despite rumors to the contrary, the U.S. has not lifted its ban on Ukraine using U.S.-made weapons for strikes inside Russia, the Pentagon's deputy press secretary, Sabrina Singh said.

17 May 2024, 12:56 PM

Ukrainian forces lack operational capabilities: Pentagon report

Ukrainian forces demonstrate resourcefulness on the battlefield, but they lack joint force capability on an operational level, according to a report by the U.S. Department of Defense, published on May 16.

17 May 2024, 01:44 AM

Pentagon and SpaceX move to block Russia’s access to Starlink

The Pentagon and SpaceX have identified ways to block Russian troops from using Starlink terminals in Ukraine, U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy John Plumb said on May 9.

10 May 2024, 01:11 AM

Pentagon chief confirms increased ATACMS missile aid to Ukraine

The United States will provide Ukraine with as many ATACMS missiles as possible, the Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin said on April 30 during a hearing on the 2025 defense budget before the U.S. House Armed Services Committee.

1 May 2024, 11:25 AM

White House confirms ongoing deliveries of security assistance to Ukraine

Ukraine “has been receiving security assistance” from the new package approved by Congress last week, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said during the April 29 press briefing.

30 April 2024, 01:52 PM

Pentagon comments on the terms of aid delivery to Ukraine

The USA has already started supplying Ukraine with the ammunition that its Armed Forces needed urgently, Pentagon Press Secretary Patrick Ryder said at a briefing on April 25.

26 April 2024, 06:17 PM

Pentagon: Ukraine authorized to target Russian forces in Crimea with ATACMS missiles

Senior Pentagon officials have confirmed that Ukraine may utilize the long-range ATACMS missiles provided by the United States to target Russian military assets in Crimea, The New York Times reported on April 25.

26 April 2024, 01:03 PM

Pentagon confirms continuing talks with Ukraine on military requirements

The United States maintains ongoing communication with Ukraine and other allies regarding the urgent armament needs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Pentagon spokesman Patrick Ryder said on April 22.

23 April 2024, 11:51 AM

US poised to deliver aid to Ukraine quickly after congressional approval — report

The Pentagon is ready to quickly dispatch artillery and anti-aircraft munitions to Ukraine as soon as the House foreign aid bill clears Congress, Politico reported on April 19, citing U.S. officials.

20 April 2024, 02:03 AM

Microsoft promotes use of OpenAI tools in US Army

In October 2023, at a seminar for the US Department of Defense dedicated to AI literacy, Microsoft and OpenAI presented products they could offer the Pentagon, particularly, DALL-E, The Intercept reported citing material from the event on April 10.

12 April 2024, 02:03 PM

U.S. Secretary of State declares Ukraine aid vital to U.S. national security

The United States’ commitment to support Ukraine in its defense against the full-scale Russian invasion is critical to U.S. national security, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on the Defense Department's 2025 budget proposal on April 9.

10 April 2024, 03:45 PM

White House strives for more Ukraine aid amid Congressional stalemate

The Biden administration is actively seeking additional ways to provide urgent aid to Ukraine as the House of Representatives stalls on approving more assistance, White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby emphasized during an April 2 briefing.

3 April 2024, 01:23 PM

Pentagon General warns of risks to Ukraine from House Republicans ignoring aid bill

Delays in U.S. aid to Ukraine "increase risks every day," Pentagon spokesperson Major General Patrick Ryder said in an interview with Radio Svoboda (Liberty).

20 March 2024, 02:34 PM

Austin to attend Ramstein-Pentagon meeting in Germany

Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin will leave for Germany on Monday, where he will chair the 20th meeting of Ukraine Defense Contact Group, reported US Defense Ministry Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh at a briefing on March 14.

15 March 2024, 04:55 PM

No more ‘emergency’ aid packages for Ukraine, Pentagon says

The United States will be unable to provide Ukraine with additional military support without Congress approving extra funds, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said on March 14.

15 March 2024, 01:33 AM

Pentagon plans to allocate $300 million to Ukraine as part of its 2025 U.S. Defense Budget

The Pentagon's budget request for fiscal year 2025 includes a $300 million provision for Ukraine, according to a document published on the Pentagon's website on March 11.

12 March 2024, 09:40 AM

Pentagon considers dipping into 'last funding source' for Ukraine – report

The U.S. Department of Defense is considering making use of around $4 billion remaining in the presidential drawdown authority (PDA) funds to deliver critical military aid to Ukraine, CNN reported on Feb. 28, citing U.S. defense officials.

28 February 2024, 10:05 PM

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