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War in Ukraine
Putin arrives in China; As Blinken discusses latest $2B in aid to Kyiv, White House and Germany signal more Patriots on the way; AFU claims 700 Russian troops lost in Kharkiv front in the past week.
May. 16
War in Ukraine
National Security Council chief not worried about any imminent siege of Kharkiv; US confirms delivery of latest weapons package; EU gives another year’s reprieve from trade tariffs on Ukrainian goods.
May. 14
Propaganda
Analysis of a White House press conference reveals a blatant manipulation of video and sound to turn an exchange about Gaza into a Russian propaganda message.
May. 10
Drones
When John Kirby was asked the $64,000 question why it was acceptable for the US to intercept Iranian missiles over Israel but not Russian ones over Ukraine, obfuscation became the order of the day.
Apr. 16
SBU
FT, citing unnamed sources, reported that US officials relayed wishes to Ukraine’s intelligence units to stop hitting Russian oil refineries for fear of rising crude prices and retaliation.
Mar. 22
US
A favorite of affluent, moderate Republican voters, Haley failed to derail Trump’s path to the nomination since finishing a distant third in the opening contest in Iowa in January.
Mar. 6
Zelensky
The Washington Post reported US First Lady Jill Biden’s invitations to Olena Zelenska and Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of the Russian opposition figure, were turned down by both.
Mar. 6
US
After months of wrangling in the US Congress, the good news is that the aid package Ukraine is in dire need of looks as if it will pass. The bad news is that it will take much more time.
Mar. 1
War in Ukraine
In Brussels, Biden’s National Security Advisor and NATO chief press US Congress to pass aid proposals before them
Feb. 8
US
Lloyd Austin finally put concerns that weapons supplied to Ukraine could have been mismanaged to bed, following earlier criticism of the application of US control measures by the Pentagon.
Jan. 24
War in Ukraine
No breakthroughs in bipartisan meeting but Senate Majority Leader says he is “optimistic”
Jan. 18
Drones
Researchers into a Russian drone manufacturer’s sanctions busting welcomed new US attempts to intercede but feel they could and must go further.
Dec. 24, 2023
War in Ukraine
Ukraine's ATACMS missile strike on the occupied Berdyansk airport has been described as a “serious blow” to Russia. Satellite images show a great deal of damage.
Oct. 19, 2023
Ukraine
The Biden Administration is considering sending a request for further military and humanitarian aid packages to Ukraine as early as next week.
Oct. 10, 2023