Politics Nov 10 WATCH: Pentagon says U.S. sending Ukraine $400 million more in military aid The U.S. is expected to send $400 million more in military aid to Ukraine, several U.S. officials said Thursday, amid concerns that financial assistance for the war against Russia could decline a bit if Republicans take control of Congress.
Politics Nov 08 WATCH: State Department says U.S., Russia are set to talk on resuming nuclear arms inspections The United States and Russia will soon hold talks on resuming suspended nuclear arms control inspections that had been put on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic and languished after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
World Nov 04 Top G-7 diplomats back Ukraine support, express suspicion of China Top diplomats from the world's major industrialized democracies have rallied support for Ukraine in its resistance to Russia's invasion. They expressed "unwavering commitment" for Ukraine's defense and were suspicious of China's increasing assertiveness.
Politics Sep 30 U.S. hits Russia with new sanctions as tensions over Ukraine soar U.S. officials said Friday they would support any effort by Ukraine to retake the annexed territories by force, setting the stage for further hostilities.
Politics Sep 29 WATCH: Biden vows U.S. commitment to Pacific Islands at summit The president addressed the leaders who gathered in Washington for a summit as the White House looks to improve relations in the Pacific amid growing U.S. concern about China’s growing military and economic influence.
Politics Sep 28 U.S. announces an additional $1.1 billion in military aid for Ukraine The U.S. will provide an additional $1.1 billion in aid to Ukraine, with funding for about 18 more advanced rocket systems and other weapons to counter drones that Russia has been using against Ukrainian troops.
World Sep 24 WATCH: Russian foreign minister defends war in Ukraine as world opinion turns against Putin The tide of international opinion appears to be decisively shifting against Russia, as a number of non-aligned countries are joining the United States and its allies in condemning Moscow’s war in Ukraine and its threats to the principles of the…
World Sep 08 During visit to Kyiv, Blinken announces $2B in US military aid for Europe U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken paid an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Thursday as the Biden administration announced major new military aid worth more than $2.8 billion for Ukraine and other European countries threatened by Russia.
Politics Sep 04 US ambassador to Russia retires from post as war in Ukraine drags on The U.S. ambassador to Russia, John Sullivan, ended his tenure as America’s top diplomat in Moscow on Sunday after nearly three years, spanning the Trump and Biden administrations, and will retire from a lengthy career in government service.
Politics Aug 24 WATCH: Biden administration announces nearly $3 billion in new military aid for Ukraine The new U.S. aid will train and equip Ukrainian forces for a longer-term fight. The aid includes air defense and artillery systems, drones and other weaponry.