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US pledges extra $713m for Ukraine war effort and to weaken Russia

Moscow complains about US military aid as Washington promises more support, including advanced weapons

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2022

First Thing: Russia failing in its war aims, says top US diplomat

Washington pledges more military aid, including advanced weapons, and return of US envoys. Plus the parents of trans children tackle the law

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events on day 61

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 61st day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Apr 25, 2022

Live updates | Blinken says 'Russia is failing'

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Russia is failing in its war aims and Ukraine is succeeding

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2022

ICC prosecutor to join EU team investigating crimes in Ukraine

The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor will join an EU investigations team to probe possible international crimes committed in Ukraine, the EU's judicial cooperation agency said Monday. It will mark the first time the Hague-based ICC – set up in 2002 as an independent tribunal to probe the world's worst…

France 24 · Apr 25, 2022

US Steps Up Military Aid for Ukraine During 1st Official Visit Since Invasion

Making the first official US visit to Ukraine since Russia invaded two months ago, Washington's top diplomat and its defense secretary pledged additional military aid, including advanced weapons, and a return of US envoys to Kyiv. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin met Ukrainian President…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 25, 2022

Monday briefing: Reasons for optimism – and pessimism – after Le Pen’s defeat

In our new daily email today: Archie Bland looks at how Macron won a historic second term as president, and why there are still reasons for concern

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: Fate of Europe and global security being decided in Ukraine, Zelenskiy says– live

Russian foreign minister says western weapons are a ‘legitimate target’; about 15,000 Russian troops have been killed since start of invasion, UK defence secretary says

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2022

US announces surge in military assistance, diplomatic boost for Ukraine during envoys' visit to Kyiv

The United States announces new military assistance for Ukraine and a renewed diplomatic push as President Joe Biden's Secretary of State and Pentagon chief complete a secrecy-shrouded trip to Kyiv.

ABC News · Apr 25, 2022

On Ukraine visit, Blinken, Austin pledge return of U.S. diplomats, more security aid

Washington's top diplomat and its defense chief used the first official U.S. visit to Ukraine since Russia invaded in February to announce a gradual return of U.S. diplomats including a new ambassador and over $300 million in new military aid to Kyiv.

Reuters · Apr 25, 2022