The White House has requested $44 billion in emergency funding from Congress to cover costs related to the war in Ukraine, natural disasters, and operations at the southern U.S. border.
The White House is pressuring House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to approve aid for Ukraine and disaster relief funding ahead of a government funding showdown, calling on him to keep his word about government funding and address urgent bipartisan priorities.
Former U.S. President George W. Bush believes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is tough like a Texan and warns that if Russia's President Vladimir Putin is not stopped in Ukraine, the U.S. will have to be involved in supporting neighboring countries like Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has called for renewed efforts to impose further punitive measures on Russia due to the easing of sanctions by Ukraine's allies and Russia's attempts to evade sanctions.
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed Ukraine's path to peace in a phone call with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman al-Saud, on September 8.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva plans to bring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin together for peace negotiations at the UN General Assembly, focusing on avoiding war.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has announced advances made by Ukrainian troops in the counter offensive against Russian occupying forces in the southern and eastern fronts, confirming assessments of gains in those regions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasizes the importance of continued support from the West in the face of slow progress in the counter-offensive against Russia, expressing that Ukraine must be prepared for a long war while urging Western leaders to maintain their commitment to funding and supplying arms, or risk aiding Russia's victory.
US President Joe Biden is set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky next week at the United Nations General Assembly meetings to discuss support for Ukraine in its counteroffensive against Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to visit the Capitol and meet with senators, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, before meeting with President Joe Biden at the White House and attending the United Nations General Assembly in New York City.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasizes that US financial support to Ukraine is not only about aiding the country in its fight against Russia, but also about preventing Vladimir Putin's further global aggression.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited wounded soldiers at a hospital in Staten Island, NYC, thanking them for their service and presenting awards to hospital staff, before attending the United Nations General Assembly and meeting with President Biden to seek more assistance in countering Russian aggression.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls on the United Nations to answer for allowing Russia a seat at the tables of power, as he visits wounded Ukrainian soldiers in New York before addressing world leaders at the U.N. General Assembly.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks additional funding for the war with Russia during his visit to Washington, while Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell makes a case for continued aid to Ukraine.
Ukraine's special services are likely responsible for drone strikes on Wagner-backed forces in Sudan, raising concerns about the escalation of Russia-Ukraine conflict beyond the frontlines; Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell defends Ukraine's request for more aid ahead of Ukrainian President Zelensky's visit to the US Capitol; President Zelensky warns the UN General Assembly that Russia's invasion of Ukraine is not only about Ukraine but also about weaponizing food and energy and turning other countries' power plants into "dirty bombs"; Zelensky calls for global unity to defeat Russia's aggression and accuses Russia of kidnapping Ukrainian children and weaponizing the food supply; Russian President Putin is seeking support from North Korea and Iran while Ukraine continues to gain support from numerous countries.
The political clash over Ukraine aid will take center stage as President Zelenskyy meets with lawmakers in Washington, with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy expressing skepticism and demanding accountability for the money already spent.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy demanded support for his country's war effort against Russia in a somber address to the U.N. General Assembly, accusing Russia of endangering the sovereignty of its neighbors and the international rules-based order.
Ukraine's President Zelenskiy faces renewed accusations of corruption and shielding a lawyer, Oleh Tatarov, who is alleged to have organized bribes, threatening the country's reputation for fighting corruption as it seeks foreign aid and EU membership.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet with top finance professionals, business leaders, diplomats, and even a chef in New York City to discuss attracting private sector money for the reconstruction of war-torn Ukraine, with JPMorgan serving as his financial adviser for the effort.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky returns to Capitol Hill for a second visit, facing a different political landscape and uncertainty over future aid from House Republicans.
The Biden administration announced an aid package of up to $325 million for Ukraine to support its critical security and defense needs in its fight against Russia, coinciding with Ukrainian President Zelensky's visit to Washington, D.C.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during his visit to Washington, expressed optimism that his country's military would regain the city of Bakhmut from Russian forces, stating that they will do everything possible to continue the counteroffensive despite challenging weather conditions, with plans to reclaim two more cities still under Russian occupation.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits Canada after his trip to the United States, expressing gratitude to President Biden for approving military aid and making a case for additional aid to U.S. lawmakers.
Ukrainian President Zelensky calls for a united front against Russian aggression in his speech at the UN General Assembly and asks former President Trump to share his peace plans, claiming that Trump could get a "fair deal" with Putin to end the war in Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed optimism about receiving support from Speaker Kevin McCarthy and eventually obtaining long-range missile systems, despite facing opposition from GOP critics and Republican hard-liners over aid for Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed optimism about receiving additional assistance from the US and emphasized the importance of maintaining global unity in the face of Russian aggression, while acknowledging the need to continue pushing back against Putin's military threats.
Ukraine's President Zelensky faces challenges in securing military support from the US and navigating complicated politics, as he tries to maintain Western help in the face of growing scepticism and domestic priorities in partner countries.
Ukraine's President Zelensky praised America's new defense package, which includes artillery and air defense systems, and announced a long-term defense support deal with Canada; Poland has prepared transit corridors for Ukrainian grain, and Ukrainian forces continue to push forward near Melitopol; Prime Minister Shmyhal held his first meeting with the US Special Representative for Economic Recovery in Ukraine, Penny Pritzker; the US House speaker dropped plans to strip a $300 million Ukraine aid package from the funding bill; the International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed that previously reported mines remain at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant; President Zelensky presented state awards to Polish volunteers supporting Ukraine's war effort in Lublin.
The debate over providing additional funding to Ukraine intensifies as the US has sent over $70 billion worth of aid since Russian troops invaded Ukraine, with some Republicans opposing further funding and demanding more oversight.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks military aid from allies amidst concerns over waning support and increasing pressure to assist Israel in its conflict with Hamas.
