Jan 07 Ukraine hails U.S. military aid as cease-fire with Russia reportedly falters By Hanna Arhirova, Andrew Meldrum, Associated Press Ukraine's president praised the United States for including tank-killing armored vehicles in its latest multibillion-dollar package of military aid, saying they are “exactly what is needed” for Ukrainian troops locked in combat against Russian forces, even as both sides celebrated Orthodox Christmas on Saturday. Continue reading
Jan 06 WATCH: Pentagon speaks on announced $3.75 billion in military aid to Ukraine By Lolita C. Baldor, Matthew Lee, Associated Press The U.S. will send $3.75 billion in military weapons and other aid to Ukraine and its neighbors on NATO's eastern flank, the White House announced Friday, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine grinds on. Continue reading
Dec 21 WATCH: Zelenskyy and Biden hold joint news conference at White House By Zeke Miller, Lisa Mascaro, E. Eduardo Castillo, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made clear he will continue to press Biden and other Western leaders for ever more support. Continue reading
Dec 21 U.S. to send more military aid, including new weaponry, to Ukraine By Lolita Baldor, Tara Copp, Associated Press Officials tell The Associated Press the U.S. will send $1.8 billion in military aid to Ukraine in a massive package that will for the first time include a Patriot missile battery and precision-guided bombs for their fighter jets. Continue reading
Dec 13 International allies meet, pledge more aid to get Ukraine through winter By Sylvie Corbet, Inna Varenytsia, John Leicester, Associated Press Dozens of countries and international organizations threw their weight and more than 1 billion euros (dollars) in aid pledges behind an urgent new push Tuesday to keep Ukraine powered, fed, warm and moving amid the onset of winter. Continue reading
Dec 12 Ukraine requests more international military aid to defend against Russian attacks By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press Ukraine’s prime minister is appealing for Patriot missile batteries and other hi-tech air defense systems to counter Russian attacks, as more Russian shelling was reported on Monday in the eastern regions of Ukraine where Moscow is trying to make battlefield… Continue reading
Nov 19 In surprise visit to Kyiv, British PM Sunak promises boost to air defenses By John Leicester, Jill Lawless, Associated Press British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promised 125 anti-aircraft guns and other air-defense technology as he made an unannounced visit Saturday — his first — to Ukraine’s snow-blanketed war-time capital for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Continue reading
Nov 04 U.S. to send $400 million more military aid to Ukraine By Tara Copp, Associated Press The new command post, announced Friday, signals a more permanent, long-term program to continue to aid Kyiv in its fight against Russia. In total the U.S. has provided to Ukraine more than $18 billion since Russia invaded Feb. 24. Continue reading
Oct 14 Watch 6:30 Musk says SpaceX can no longer fund internet service Ukrainian military uses in war By John Yang Elon Musk said SpaceX can no longer fund the Starlink satellite internet service in Ukraine. The service has helped both the Ukrainian military and civilians stay connected during the war with Russia. Musk said the cost is nearly $20 million… Continue watching
Oct 04 U.S. announces new $625 million military aid package for Ukraine By Associated Press The U.S. announced its providing an additional $625 million in military aid to Ukraine, a package that includes additional advanced rocket systems credited with helping the country's military gain momentum in its war with Russia. Continue reading