Oct 02 WATCH: White House holds news briefing as the EU foreign policy chief affirms support for Ukraine By Susie Blann, Associated Press White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Monday that Biden had rallied more than 140 countries to condemn Russia’s invasion and built a coalition of more than 50 countries to provide aid to Ukraine. Continue reading
Oct 02 Top EU diplomats show support for Ukraine's fight against Russia amid political strain with allies By Susie Blann, Associated Press The United States, the EU and the United Kingdom have provided massive support to Ukraine, enabling it to stand up to the Kremlin’s attack. But uncertainty has set in over how long Kyiv’s allies will keep sending it billions of… Continue reading
Oct 01 How much aid the U.S. has sent to Ukraine, in 6 charts By Jonathan Masters, Will Merrow, Council on Foreign Relations Six graphics illustrate the extraordinary level of support the United States has provided Ukraine in its war against Russian invaders. Continue reading
Oct 01 Government funding package drops Ukraine aid, raising questions about future support By Kevin Freking, Colleen Long, Associated Press President Joe Biden said Sunday that American aid to Ukraine will keep flowing for now as he sought to reassure allies of continued U.S. financial support for the war effort. But time is running out, the president said in a… Continue reading
Sep 30 Putin marks anniversary of illegal annexation of Ukrainian regions in address By Susie Blann, Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday insisted that the residents of four Ukrainian regions that Moscow illegally annexed a year ago “made their choice — to be with their Fatherland.”… Continue reading
Sep 30 Ukraine hosts global defense industry forum, seeking to ramp up weapons production By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press Ukraine hosted an international defense industry conference as part of a government effort to ramp up weapons production within the country to repel Russia's full-scale invasion and reduce foreign dependence on arms deliveries. Continue reading
Sep 29 Mexico's president slams U.S. sanctions on Venezuela and Cuba By Associated Press President Andrés Manuel López Obrador issued a broad criticism of U.S. foreign policy on Friday as the first of two high-level meetings between U.S. and Mexican officials got underway at the State Department in Washington. Continue reading
Sep 29 WATCH: Gen. Milley delivers defense of democracy in farewell address By Lolita C. Baldor, Tara Copp, Associated Press Milley delivered a full-throated defense of democracy and not-so-subtle swipes at Trump during a packed ceremony on Friday as he closed out his four, often tumultuous years as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Continue reading
Sep 29 Putin orders former Wagner commander to take charge of 'volunteer units' in Ukraine By Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered one of the top commanders of the Wagner military contractor to take charge of “volunteer units” fighting in Ukraine. The order signals the Kremlin’s effort to keep using the mercenaries after the death of… Continue reading
Sep 27 Trudeau apologizes for recognition of Nazi unit war veteran in Canadian Parliament By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Trudeau says the Speaker of the House of Commons is "solely responsible" for the invitation and recognition of the man but says it was a mistake that has deeply embarrassed Parliament and Canada. Continue reading