Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell urged lawmakers to continue supporting Ukraine and criticized President Biden for not being decisive enough in response to Russian aggression, emphasizing the importance of aiding Ukraine in weakening Russia without military conflict. McConnell's stance contrasts with some Republicans who have called for reducing aid to Ukraine. The Biden administration has requested roughly $40 billion in supplemental funding, with about half of it allocated for Ukraine. McConnell stated that lawmakers will have the opportunity to vote on this aid when considering a short-term spending deal.
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.
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.
Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelensky, believes that the West must continue its support for the country in order to counter Russia's attempts to exhaust Ukraine and wear out its partners' resolve, as a long war would weaken both Russia and its leader, Vladimir Putin.
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.
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 Zelensky is scheduled to visit Washington in an effort to reinforce Congress to grant the White House's budget request for over $24 billion in aid to Ukraine, as tensions and disagreements within the Republican Party and some Democrats over supporting Ukraine continue to grow.
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.
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.
Republican lawmakers are opposing further aid to Ukraine, raising questions about the allocation of funds and the progress made against Russia, stating that it would be an "absurd abdication of congressional responsibility" to grant the White House's request without answers.
Congress will provide additional funding for Ukraine to combat the Russian invasion, despite pushback from some GOP members, and is considering legislating the provision of F-16 fighter jets and long-range missiles that the Biden administration has withheld.
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 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.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tried to mend ties with Poland by awarding two Polish humanitarian volunteers, in an effort to ease a political dispute between the two 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.
Senators from both parties are debating whether to include new military aid for Ukraine in a stopgap spending bill to prevent a government shutdown, with some Republicans concerned about complicating Speaker Kevin McCarthy's attempts to resolve the spending logjam.
Ukrainian President Zelensky warns that Russia is relying on eroding U.S. support to win its war against Ukraine, as funding for Ukraine becomes a contentious issue among House Republicans.
Top U.S. Senate leaders express bipartisan commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty, pledging to ensure sustained support in defense and economic matters, while Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin urges Congress to provide aid for Ukraine.
U.S. President Joe Biden urges congressional Republicans to support a bill providing aid to Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of maintaining American support for the country in its defense against aggression and brutality from Russia.
Elon Musk's mockery of Ukrainian President Zelensky's appeals for military aid has been praised by Kremlin propagandists, reflecting war fatigue in the US and a push by Republicans to cut aid, according to a Russian news anchor.
The battle over funding for Ukraine is intensifying in the House as lawmakers race to approve funding bills, with some Republicans declaring it an existential threat to global security and vowing to fight for Ukraine to be funded.
President Biden has expressed concern over the fate of his $24 billion request for Ukraine aid amid disarray in Congress, as the Pentagon warns that military aid in Ukraine is running out and urges lawmakers to approve more aid to prevent disruption in the flow of weapons to Ukraine.
The Biden administration and lawmakers are considering linking aid to Israel and funding for Ukraine as a strategy to secure funding for both, although the timing of such a move is uncertain.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky calls for Western support in the form of weapons to counter the Russian invasion and expresses solidarity with Israel following the recent attack by Hamas.
President Zelenskyy has warned that Ukraine is aware of Russia's intentions and is prepared to respond forcefully, as Ukraine prepares for the winter and receives support from international partners for enhanced air defense capabilities.
Lawmakers are preparing for a supplemental funding request from the White House for additional aid to Israel and Ukraine amid ongoing conflicts in both countries.
