Ukraine war briefing: Why Kursk, White House asks, as Putin fumes at ‘provocation’ | Ukraine
The White House contacted Ukraine. The “objectives” of a large-scale invasion across Russia’s bordersWhite House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre said on Wednesday that Washington supports Ukraine’s “common-sense” actions to thwart Russian aggression. “We will be in contact with Ukrainian forces to learn more about their objectives.” Vladimir Putin said it “A massive provocation” Ukrainian officials remained […]
Ukraine war briefing: ‘Russia does not control Kursk border’ | World news
The Russian Defense Ministry said about 300 Ukrainian soldiers, supported by tanks and armored vehicles, Cross-border attacks in the Kursk region On Tuesday, the battle 6 miles (10 km) within RussiaDan Sabbagh writes: Fighting continued between the border villages of Nikolaevo-Dalino and Oleshnya, all the way to the edge of Suzha inside Russia. Two attacks […]
Ukraine war briefing: Backlash at freed Russians calling for eased sanctions and negotiation | Ukraine
Ukrainians responded angrily Released Russian political prisoners call for easing sanctions affecting ordinary Russians He called for both sides to enter into negotiations. Vladimir Kara-Murza, who was serving a 25-year sentence, called on Western countries to consider whether sanctions against ordinary Russians were “unfair and counterproductive”. Ukrainian MP Irina Gerashchenko also responded, saying: “I no […]
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskiy hails strikes on Russian targets as Moscow reports drone barrage | Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised his country’s military for attacking military targets in Russia after his country reported multiple attacks on military targets inside Russia, including an airfield and an oil depot. “I want to thank every single soldier and all those working in the defense industry for attacking Russian airfields, oil refineries and logistics […]
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Former President Trump and JD Vance discuss the security failure during the attempt on Trump’s life on ‘Jesse Watters Primetime. source
Ukraine war briefing: First F-16 fighter jets arrive – officials | Ukraine
Ukraine First F-16 fighter jets receivedA U.S. official confirmed the move to The Associated Press. The arrival of the fighter jets was first reported by Bloomberg. A Ukrainian lawmaker also confirmed that Ukraine had received a small number of F-16 fighter jets. The two officials spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because […]
Ukraine war briefing: F-16 fighter jets to carry advanced US weapons – report | Ukraine
The United States is armed F-16 Fighter Jet Supplied to Ukraine by other allied countries Advanced American weapons These include air-to-surface missiles, long-range guided bomb packs, and air-to-air missiles including the AMRAAM and AIM-9X. According to the Wall Street Journal ($)The first of several dozen donated F-16s is due to arrive in Ukraine this summer […]
Ukraine war briefing: US to send $1.7bn in military aid to Ukraine, officials say | Ukraine
The United States will send Ukraine $1.7 billion in military aid, officials said Monday, including an array of weapons for air defense systems, artillery, mortars and anti-tank and anti-ship missiles.The Associated Press reports that the package includes $1.5 billion in funding for long-term contracts through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative and $200 million in immediate […]
Ukraine war briefing: China denies helping Russia’s war effort in Ukraine at regional summit | Ukraine
China’s foreign minister told his U.S. counterpart that China denies accusations that it is supporting Russia’s war effort in Ukraine. Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in the Laotian capital Vientiane on Saturday. Blinken discussed Chinese support […]
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv’s forces strike Russian military airfield in Crimea | Ukraine
Ukrainian missile forces attack Russian military airfield in Crimea Ukraine said on Friday that the missiles had been used for long-range attacks, the latest in a series of strikes against Russian forces in its occupied Crimea peninsula. The Ukrainian General Staff said the target was Russia’s Saki airfield in the west of the Crimean peninsula, […]