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Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Moscow targets arms supply routes

Ukraine news from April 25: Russia says it attacked facilities powering railways used to deliver weapons to Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Blinken’s surprise Zelensky meeting signals momentum for on-the-ground diplomacy

He's expected to visit Kyiv on Sunday, and will testify publicly on Capitol Hill this week.

Axios

Ukrainian cities take heavy shelling as top US officials meet Zelenskiy in Kyiv

As Russia and Ukraine mark Orthodox Easter, Russian military continues assault with Zelenskiy set to request more weapons from US

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Ukraine calls for more powerful weapons as Zelensky meets top US officials

Russia has continued with its invasion and has been attacking a steel plant where civilians and military personnel are housed

Wales Online

Ukraine marks Orthodox Easter Sunday; UNHCR data shows 5.2 million Ukrainians have fled– as it happened

US secretary of state Antony Blinken and defence secretary Lloyd Austin visit Kyiv as Russian invasion enters third month; large fire breaks out at Russian oil depot 100km north of Ukraine border

The Guardian - AU

Blinken due to meet Zelenskiy in first wartime visit by top US officials to Ukraine

US defence secretary Lloyd Austin will join secretary of state in Sunday’s meeting as Russia continues attacks in south and east Ukraine

The Guardian - AU

Zelensky meets US’s Blinken and Austin in Kyiv, Ukrainian official says

Ukrainians on Sunday marked a sombre Orthodox Easter two months into Russia's invasion, with many braving bombardments for blessings and others mourning their loved ones. The Easter holiday, observed by Orthodox followers according to the Julian calendar, came as nearly 5.2 million Ukrainians have been forced to flee the violence…

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Steel plant under siege; Zelenskyy prepares for US officials

An adviser to Ukraine’s presidential office says Russian forces have tried to storm a steel plant that is the last defensive stronghold in the strategic port city of Mariupol

The Independent UK

Ukraine to call for heavy arms when top U.S. officials visit Kyiv

Ukraine will ask U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin for more powerful weapons during an expected visit by the officials to Kyiv on Sunday as the Russian invasion enters its third month.

Reuters

US envoys Blinken, Austin to visit Ukraine, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin would visit Kyiv on Sunday, in what would be a risky show of support for Ukraine’s defense against Russia’s invasion.

Tribune News Service

Top U.S. diplomat, defense secretary to visit to Kyiv on Sunday - Zelenskiy

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will travel to Kyiv on Sunday and hold talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, the Ukrainian leader said on Saturday.

Reuters

Zelensky says he'll meet Secretary Blinken, Defense Secretary Austin in Kyiv on Sunday

They will be the highest ranking U.S. officials to visit Ukraine since the start of Russia's invasion.

Axios

Top US Diplomat, Defense Secretary to Visit to Kyiv on Sunday, Says Zelenskiy

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will travel to Kyiv on Sunday and hold talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, the Ukrainian leader said on Saturday. He told a news conference in Kyiv that he would discuss the kinds of weapons that Ukraine needs…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US military drops appeal of Hawaii order to drain fuel tanks

The U.S. government is dropping its appeal of a Hawaii order requiring it to remove fuel from a massive military fuel storage facility that leaked petroleum into the Navy’s water system at Pearl Harbor last year

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Reuters

U.S. to host Ukraine-focused defense talks in Germany on April 26

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will host Ukraine-focused defense talks with allies at Ramstein Air Base in Germany on April 26, the Pentagon said on Thursday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Biden Hosts Military Chiefs as Ukraine Crisis Intensifies

US President Joe Biden convened US military leaders on Wednesday in an annual White House gathering taking on special significance as the war in Ukraine enters a risky new phase and Washington plans more weapons assistance. A "variety of topics" were set to be discussed by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin,…

The Independent UK

China's Xi urges dispute resolution, opposes sanctions

Chinese leader Xi Jinping says his government supports talks to resolve international disputes, but opposes the use of sanctions

Asharq Al-Awsat

Pentagon Chief Speaks with China’s Defense Minister for First Time under Biden

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with Chinese Minister of National Defense General Wei Fenghe on Wednesday, the first call between the two officials since the start of President Joe Biden's administration more than a year ago. Relations between China and the United States have been tense, with the world's…

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Al Jazeera

US defence chief speaks for first time with Chinese counterpart

The call comes amid continued US concerns that China could support Russia in the invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Pentagon chief speaks with China's defense minister for first time under Biden

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with Chinese Minister of National Defense General Wei Fenghe on Wednesday, the first call between the two officials since the start of President Joe Biden's administration more than a year ago.

Reuters

Taiwan is part of China, Beijing tells U.S

Taiwan is a part of China and no one can change that, Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe said on Wednesday during a rare phone call with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, according to a statement from Beijing.

The Independent UK

US Pentagon chief speaks for 1st time to Chinese counterpart

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has spoken with his Chinese counterpart for the first time since becoming Pentagon chief more than a year ago

The Hindu

India, U.S hold broad 2+2 discussions, with Ukraine looming over talks

U.S. concerned about rising human rights abuses in India, Blinken says

The Times of India

India, US signed bilateral space situational awareness arrangement: Lloyd Austin

WASHINGTON: India and the US have signed a bilateral space situational awareness arrangement, adding a new dimension to the growing defence relationship between the two countries, US defence secretary Lloyd Austin said.

Dynamite News

India-US sign new Space Situational Awareness arrangement

India and the US on Monday finalized signing of a new Space Situational Awareness arrangement forging the way to more advanced cooperation at 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue. Further details on Dynamite News:

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