EU Ministers To Discuss Air Defence For Ukraine, Iran Sanctions EU foreign ministers to discuss air defense for Ukraine and sanctions against Iran to address regional security challenges and promote peace. Top News · Apr 22, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 788 As the war enters its 788th day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Apr 22, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskiy urges US Senate to rapidly ratify aid package amid fears of new Russian offensive Ukrainian president says priorities are air-defence systems and long-range missiles. What we know on day 789 The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2024
Conflicts Push Military Spending To 'All-time High': Report Global military expenditure saw its steepest increase in over a decade in 2023, reaching an all-time high of $2.4 trillion as wars and rising tensions fuelled spending across the world, researchers said Monday. International Business Times · Apr 22, 2024
Global defence budget jumps to record high of $2440bn For the first time, government military spending increased in all five geographical regions, Sipri thinktank finds The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2024
Morning Mail: credit rating fears for NSW after GST hit; Bendigo doctor’s supervision order suspended; Ukraine welcomes US aid State’s treasurer says ‘absurd’ GST revenue split has taken more from NSW’s budget than Covid-19 The Guardian - AU · Apr 21, 2024
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Threatens Ouster Of House Speaker Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene threatens to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson over support for Ukraine aid, sparking political tension in the House. Top News · Apr 21, 2024
How might new US aid change the war in Ukraine? Russian invasion has gained ground in 2024 as Ukraine ran out of artillery, but a $61bn US aid package finally looks imminent The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2024
Marjorie Taylor Greene renews attacks on speaker as House passes Ukraine aid Far-right representative says Mike Johnson’s speakership is ‘over’ but has not followed through on threat to try to remove him The Guardian - US · Apr 21, 2024
'Thank you, America:' Zelensky And Netanyahu Applaud House Passage Of Foreign Aid Package The newly approved aid, totaling billions of dollars, marks a significant gesture of support from the United States to bolster the security and stability of both nations. International Business Times · Apr 21, 2024
Military aid for Ukraine angers Russia The Kremlin warns that this will lead to the "deaths of even more Ukrainians" Salon · Apr 21, 2024
In Ukraine, the vote to renew U.S. aid was cheered. But unease for the future remains Congress moved a step closer on Saturday toward finalizing long-delayed military assistance for Ukraine. But relief among Ukrainians has been mixed with uneasiness over future U.S. assistance. WEKU · Apr 21, 2024
Zelenskiy Urges US Senate For Ukraine Aid And Weapons Transfer Ukrainian President Zelenskiy urges US Senate for swift aid and weapons support amid escalating tensions with Russia. Top News · Apr 21, 2024
Approval of $61bn aid from US shows Ukraine will not be abandoned, says Zelenskiy Ukrainian president urges Senate to ratify aid package so that country can strengthen frontline with Russia The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2024
Al Jazeera · Apr 21, 2024 Russian, Ukrainian families arrive in Qatar for healthcare and support Doha says families will receive medical, psychological and social support, state media report.
International Business Times · Apr 21, 2024 US Aid Shows Ukraine Will Not Be 'Second Afghanistan': Zelensky The decision by the US House of Representatives to earmark $61 billion in long-delayed aid for Ukraine shows the country will not become "a second Afghanistan," President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday.
France 24 · Apr 21, 2024 Zelensky welcomes US House approval of Ukraine aid, urges passage into law Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday welcomed the passage of $60 billion in aid for Ukraine by the US House of Representatives but urged Washington to quickly turn the bill into law and proceed with the actual transfer of weapons, saying long-range arms and air defense systems were top priorities.
Top News · Apr 21, 2024 Russia Claims US Facing Humiliation In Ukraine Russia's comparison of US involvement in Ukraine to Vietnam War highlights tensions and stakes in the crisis.
Axios · Apr 21, 2024 Behind the Curtain: Speaker Johnson's historic road-to-Kyiv conversion In an era of tribal politics and congressional dysfunction, the country witnessed a rare triumph of consequential bipartisanship.
International Business Times · Apr 21, 2024 'Finally': Relief And Optimism In Kyiv After US Approves New Aid Despite gloomy weather, Ukrainians in the capital Kyiv were cheerful and cautiously optimistic on Sunday after their biggest ally Washington approved $61 billion in new war-time aid.
Top News · Apr 21, 2024 Secretary Blinken To Address China's Support For Russia Secretary of State Blinken to address China's support for Russia and discuss key issues during upcoming visit.
International Business Times · Apr 21, 2024 Russia Claims Advances Near Chasiv Yar As Ukraine Hails New Aid Russia said Sunday its forces had gained territory near the key battleground town of Chasiv Yar in east Ukraine, highlighting the pressure facing Kyiv as it gears up to receive $61 billion in new US aid.
Al Jazeera · Apr 21, 2024 US House passes $95bn in aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. What next? The bill, which was stalled for a long time following deep splits in Republican camps, now heads to Senate for vote.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2024 Most difficult global outlook since 1930s heralds end of US-led world order IMF has revised up growth forecasts but medium-term prospects remain poor as globalisation goes into reverse
Top News · Apr 21, 2024 US House Passes Billion Aid Package For Ukraine U.S. House passes B foreign aid bill with B for Ukraine and allies. Leaders express gratitude for bipartisan support against Russian aggression.