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Why Washington Is Boosting Heavy Arms for Ukraine

Eight weeks into the war, the Biden administration's decision to dramatically ramp up delivery of artillery guns to Ukraine signals a deepening American commitment at a pivotal stage of fighting for the country's industrial heartland. It also brings into stark relief Moscow's warning that continued US military aid to Ukraine…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia-Ukraine war latest: UN secretary general set to meet Putin and Zelenskiy – as it happened

Invasion of Ukraine ‘intended only as a beginning’, president says, as Moldova summons Russian ambassador over military commander’s comments on breakaway region

The Guardian - UK

Russia plans to hold sham independence vote in southern Ukraine, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine president warns citizens against handing over personal information, as satellite images of mass graves emerge near Mariupol

The Guardian - AU

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Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 58 of the invasion

Zelenskiy says Russia rejected a proposed Easter truce, but remains hopeful of prospects for peace, as Moscow faces accusations of war crimes in Mariupol

The Guardian - AU

New tanks and artillery bolster Ukraine’s hopes of defeating Russia

Ukraine now has more tanks on the ground than Russia, according to the Pentagon

Axios

EXPLAINER: Why Washington is boosting heavy arms for Ukraine

The Biden administration’s decision to dramatically ramp up delivery of artillery guns to Ukraine eight weeks into the war signals a deepening American military commitment at a pivotal stage of fighting for the country’s industrial heartland

The Independent UK

What is in the latest US military aid package for Ukraine?

New assistance includes artillery, drones and ammunition, as US seeks to help Ukrainians adapt to new phase of war.

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Russia-Ukraine latest updates: UN chief to meet Putin in Moscow

Ukraine news from April 22: Guterres will meet Russian President Putin on Tuesday to press for fighting to stop.

Al Jazeera

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.

Reuters

Joe Biden announces $800m in new arms supplies to Ukraine

Howitzers, artillery and drones among new deliveries, and president to ask Congress for more funding

The Guardian - US

Biden announces heavy artillery, other weapons for Ukraine

The aid, Biden said, will be sent “directly to the front lines of freedom.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Russia Bars Entry to US VP, Other Officials and Figures

Russia on Thursday expanded an entry ban on US officials to include US Vice-President Kamala Harris and 28 other American officials, businesspeople and journalists. The sanctions list, published by the Russian foreign ministry, included Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks and Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby, among others.…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Pentagon: US Rapidly Developed ‘Ghost’ Drones for Ukraine

So-called "Ghost" drones that are part of a new $800 million US arms package for Ukraine were rapidly developed by the US Air Force for Kyiv and have similar capabilities as armed "Switchblade" drones, the Pentagon said on Thursday. "This was rapidly developed by the Air Force in response specifically…

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American 'Ghost' drones for Ukraine designed for attack, Pentagon says

Newly disclosed "Ghost" drones that are part of America's latest arms package for Ukraine were developed by the U.S. Air Force for attacking targets and are destroyed after a single use, the Pentagon said on Thursday.

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The Guardian - UK

US officials dismiss Putin’s claim that his forces have ‘liberated’ the port city of Mariupol as disinformation – as it happened

This live blog is now closed, you can find our latest coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war in our new live blog

The Independent UK

Biden set to announce new military assistance for Ukraine

President Joe Biden is planning to send additional military aid to help Ukraine fight the Russian invasion

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine’s access to weapons could determine fate of Donbas offensive

Analysis: As Russian troops turn to Donbas, Ukraine’s pleas for munitions continue

The Independent UK

Biden lauds commanders for 'exceptional' work arming Ukraine

President Joe Biden has gathered top military brass for their first in-person meeting at the White House as a group during his presidency

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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…

The Independent UK

War in Ukraine is a ‘gold rush’ for Western arms makers, experts say

Ukraine invasion is not the first conflict Western governments have used to showcase weapons to potential buyers, writes Andrew Buncombe

Reuters

Pentagon says Russia notified U.S. ahead of "routine" ICBM test-launch

Russia properly notified the United States ahead of its test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile, the Pentagon said on Wednesday, adding it saw the test as routine and not a threat to the United States.

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.

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

Salon

Ukraine fuels massive arms gold rush

Putin's war is a tragedy for the world, but it already has big winners: Weapons firms and the Pentagon budget

Tribune News Service

Commentary: Cut Pentagon spending, save the planet

According to the latest U.N. climate report, the world is on track to reach catastrophic levels of warming — more than double the 1.5 degrees Celsius target set by the Paris Agreement. U.N. Secretary General António Guterres called it “a file of shame.”

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