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Senate GOP blocks Ukraine support resolutions, citing Trump peace efforts

The Republican majority in the U.S. Senate on March 5 rejected five resolutions supporting Ukraine that had been introduced separately by five Democratic senators, the Voice of America reported on March 7.

7 March 2025, 09:39 AM

Trump’s defense nominee grilled in Senate after dodging Ukraine questions at confirmation hearing

Donald Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faced a barrage of criticism and tough questions at his Senate confirmation hearing, NBC news agency reported on Jan. 15.

15 January 2025, 08:55 AM

Senators urge investigation of Musk’s contacts with Putin

Two senior Democratic senators have called on the Pentagon and U.S. law enforcement agencies to investigate reports that Elon Musk held numerous conversations with Russian officials, including dictator Vladimir Putin, Reuters reported on Nov. 15.

16 November 2024, 12:51 AM

Ukraine could become strongest ally in NATO — Senator Blumenthal

In the future, Ukraine has the potential to become the strongest ally within NATO, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) said during a visit to Kyiv on Aug. 12.

12 August 2024, 11:55 PM

US Senate considers letting Ukraine strike Russia with Western weapons

To win the war, Ukraine should use Western weapons in the most effective way possible, which means holding the front line in the east, said Assistant Secretary of State James O'Brien during a Senate hearing, Voice of America reported on July 30.

31 July 2024, 11:15 AM

US State Department addresses Senate proposal on Russia as State Sponsor of Terrorism

The U.S. Department of State responded to the Senate's proposal to designate Russia as a State Sponsor of Terrorism. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller commented on Senator Richard Blumenthal's proposal during a briefing on June 24.

25 June 2024, 11:35 AM

Senators urge Speaker Johnson not to make promises to anti-Ukrainian radicals ahead of new aid package

Senate Republicans expect U.S. President Joe Biden to request a new aid package for Ukraine by the end of the year and are urging Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson not to make any promises to block it, The Hill reported on May 8.

9 May 2024, 10:15 AM

U.S. Senate unanimously votes to ban the import of Russia's enriched uranium

The U.S. Senate unanimously voted to adopt a bill banning the import of enriched uranium from Russia on the evening of April 30, before the document was sent to President Joe Biden for signature, Bloomberg reported.

1 May 2024, 08:49 AM

Biden to sign Ukraine aid bill and address Americans today – White House

U.S. President Joe Biden will sign a long-awaited aid bill for Ukraine on April 24, the White House announced on April 23.

24 April 2024, 11:17 AM

U.S. Senate passes $60 billion aid bill for UA, Biden to sign bill 'immediately'

The US Senate passed a foreign aid bill providing almost $61 billion in assistance to Ukraine on April 23, before sending it to President Joe Biden for his final signature.

24 April 2024, 09:45 AM

US Senate passes $95 billion foreign aid bill

The U.S. Senate passed a foreign aid bill that includes $61 billion in assistance to Ukraine on April 23, sending it to U.S. President Joe Biden's desk for his signature.

24 April 2024, 05:08 AM

Approval of aid package for Ukraine will make both Europe and North America safer - Stoltenberg

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed the U.S. House of Representatives' approval of a substantial new aid package for Ukraine, asserting that the decision enhances security across both Europe and North America.

21 April 2024, 02:22 PM

Andrzej Duda hails U.S. decision on Ukraine aid as key to halting Russian aggression

House of Representatives approval of aid package for Ukraine is "an important decision that will help stop Russian aggression," Polish President Andrzej Duda said on X on April 20.

21 April 2024, 01:48 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

EU's Von der Leyen to US Senate: Approve Ukraine aid 'as soon as possible'

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for the U.S. Senate to expedite its approval of a $60 billion military aid package to Ukraine, following its passage in the House of Representatives. In a statement posted on X on April 20, von der Leyen emphasized the urgency of the situation.

21 April 2024, 12:25 PM

What’s included in the $60.8 billion Ukraine aid package?

This week, the U.S. Senate is slated to consider a series of bills, one of which earmarks $60.8 billion in aid for Ukraine, Oksana Markarova, Ukraine's Ambassador to the United States wrote on Facebook on April 17.

18 April 2024, 12:36 PM

Leaders of 23 nations' legislatures urge US House speaker to take up $60 billion Ukraine aid bill

Speakers of 23 parliaments and President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola have called on U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson to introduce a bill that would allocate $60 billion to help Ukraine, the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk, who initiated the letter of appeal, reported on Facebook on Feb. 28.

28 February 2024, 07:24 PM

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