The Latest Breaking News from John Kirby

US will send dozens of Abrams tanks to Ukraine, Biden announces

US president says the new military aid underscores Washington’s ‘enduring commitment’ to Kyiv against Moscow’s invasion.

Al Jazeera · Jan 25, 2023

US labels Russia’s Wagner Group a criminal organization in new bid to blunt its power

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration designated Russia’s Wagner Group a transnational criminal organization in a new effort to blunt the mercenary company’s powerful role on the battlefield in Ukraine and around the world.

Tribune News Service · Jan 21, 2023

Russia's Wagner chief writes to White House over new U.S. sanctions

The head of the Russian private military contractor Wagner published on Saturday a short letter to the White House asking what crime his company was accused of, after Washington announced new sanctions on the group.

Reuters · Jan 21, 2023

Treasury to designate Wagner transnational criminal group

The U.S. Treasury Department will impose additional sanctions on the Russian private military company, the Wagner Group, that has been aiding Russia’s military in its ongoing invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023

US designates Russia’s Wagner Group as ‘transnational criminal organisation’

The US government has designated the Russian private military contractor known as the Wagner Group as a “transnational criminal organization,” giving the notorious mercenary outfit the same status as international drug cartels and human trafficking organisations under US law.

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023

US weighs Stryker vehicles in Ukraine aid package set for Friday

WASHINGTON — The United States plans to send about 100 Stryker armored vehicles to Ukraine as part of a new package of military aid worth about $2.5 billion, adding another more powerful weapons system that it had previously withheld, people familiar with the matter said.

Tribune News Service · Jan 19, 2023

White House adviser Sullivan will support two-state solution in Israel trip -Kirby

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan was holding meetings in Israel on Wednesday and will stress the U.S. commitment to a two-state solution in the Israel-Palestinian dispute during his visit, White House national security spokesman John Kirby said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Jan 18, 2023

Biden, Dutch PM Rutte discuss China, Ukraine at White House meet

Meeting comes as US has sought support for export controls to limit Beijing’s access to advanced computer chips.

Al Jazeera · Jan 17, 2023

Biden to host Netherlands PM for talks on tech, Ukraine

President Joe Biden is set to host Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte for talks

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023

Biden to host Netherlands' Rutte for White House talks

President Joe Biden will host Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte at the White House for talks that are expected to center on the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2023