The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

White House says no immediate need for additional Ukraine aid from Congress

The White House does not believe it currently needs an additional Ukraine aid package from Congress after just tapping a recently approved $40 billion measure.

Reuters · Jun 15, 2022

Russia's war on Ukraine will shape the Czech EU presidency

Russia's invasion of Ukraine and what Europe must do to counter the consequences of it have become the key task for the Czech Republic’s upcoming presidency of the 27-nation European Union

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2022

U.S. urges Americans not to travel to Ukraine after two reported captured

The White House on Wednesday urged Americans not to travel to Ukraine after reports emerged that two Americans had been captured by Russian forces.

Reuters · Jun 15, 2022

U.S. puts sanctions on men tied to Russian ultranationalist group

The United States imposed sanctions on Wednesday on two men linked to a Russian "ethnically motivated violent extremist group," one of whom visited the United States to connect with far-right groups while the other funded pro-Russian fighters in the Donbas.

Reuters · Jun 15, 2022

US sends $1bn in new security aid to Ukraine

Assistance package includes coastal defence weapons and advanced rocket systems for Donbas fight, US president says.

Al Jazeera · Jun 15, 2022

Canada to send C$9 million of replacement barrels for howitzer guns to Ukraine

Canada will provide 10 replacement barrels for M777 howitzer artillery guns to Ukraine in new military aid valued at C$9 million ($6.9 million), the Canadian defense minister said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Jun 15, 2022

US plans artillery, rockets, ammunition in $1 billion Ukraine package

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and vowed to provide an additional $1 billion in security assistance for the country as it seeks to stave off Russian forces in eastern battle zones.

Tribune News Service · Jun 15, 2022

Ukraine suffering up to 1,000 casualties per day in Donbas, official says

Ukraine's top negotiator says 200 to 500 troops are dying daily.

Axios · Jun 15, 2022

US to send $1bln in security aid to help Ukraine in Donbas, Biden says

The United States will provide an additional $1 billion in security assistance to Ukraine for its efforts in the eastern Donbas, the recent focus of Russia's invasion, President Biden told his Ukrainian counterpart during a call on Wednesday.

Reuters · Jun 15, 2022

Turkey Says Ukraine Grain Ships Could Avoid Mines, Russia Offers Safe Passage

Russia said on Wednesday it has offered "safe passage" for Ukraine grain shipments from the country's Black Sea ports, but is not responsible for establishing the corridors, as Turkey suggested that ships could be guided around sea mines. Ukrainian grain shipments have stalled since Russia's invasion and ports blockade, stoking…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 15, 2022