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War in Ukraine
‘It Complicates the Policy the More They Progress’ – Ukraine at War Update for Aug. 16
White House unclear on Kremlin’s reinforcement numbers and Kyiv’s goals in Kursk; Could the VP debate shed light on next US foreign policy plans?; Russian strikes kill three in Donetsk, two in Kharkiv
Aug. 16, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘It’s a Little Bit Rich’ – Ukraine at War Update for Aug. 8
After Kremlin calls Ukraine’s incursion a “provocation,” US asks about Kyiv’s goals; Bulgaria shows support for Ukraine by joining in NATO training; Well-known Russian journalist killed in Kursk
Aug. 8, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘More Surprise Meetings Shortly’ – Ukraine at War Update for July 9
Orbán sends pro-Kremlin letter to EU promising “dramatic losses on the front line”; Biden – if you “don’t think I should run, run against me”; China asks the world to start direct dialogue with Moscow
July 9, 2024
Biden
ANALYSIS: Will US Soon Lift Restrictions on Ukraine's Use of Long-Range Weapons?
Bipartisan support is growing in the US Congress to remove all restrictions on the use of long-range weapons by Ukraine against Russian military targets inside Russia.
July 3, 2024
War in Ukraine
Washington to Approve Deployment of US Military Contractors to Ukraine
CNN, citing four US officials, reported that the White House is considering allowing US military contractors to deploy to Ukraine to repair and maintain the equipment it provided.
June 26, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘This Is a Clear Red Line’ – Ukraine at War Update for June 25
EU rolls out $1.4B in frozen Russian assets for Kyiv; Zelensky replaces Joint Forces chief; US may send HIMARS, $150M in aid this week; Washington worries Moscow might aid North Korea with missiles.
June 25, 2024
War in Ukraine
Biden Sends VP to Peace Summit as Hollywood Calls – Ukraine at War Update for June 4
Three Ukrainian civilians killed in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions, as Russians continue to creep forward on those fronts; Biden taps VP for Peace Summit; Italy to send more air defense systems.
June 4, 2024
Crimea
OPINION: Biden’s ‘JUST ENOUGH’ Strategy Remains a ‘NO’ Policy When It Comes To ATACMS
The US seems to have finally given Kyiv authority to carry out cross border strikes on Russian forces but is still insisting on limitations on where, when and which of its weapons can be used.
June 3, 2024
US
Donald Trump First US President Ever to Be Convicted Felon
A jury of 12 US citizens in a New York trial rendered the verdict that former President Trump is guilty of all 34 counts of felonies for falsifying business records related to 2016 election.
May 31, 2024
Biden
ANALYSIS: Joe Biden Seems Headed for Defeat: Ukraine Could Change That Outcome
Washington Insider examines the latest polling from the United States and looks at how a paradigm shift in its Ukraine policy could allow Biden to win a second term.
May 28, 2024
ATACMS
US Lawmakers Ask Pentagon to Allow Ukraine’s Use of Long-Range Weapons on Russian Territory
Ukrainian appeals to the Biden administration to lift the ban on using US-provided weapons on targets inside Russia has now been reinforced by a written appeal from US lawmakers.
May 22, 2024
War in Ukraine
Putin: ‘We Have to Be One Step Ahead’ – Ukraine at War Update for May 16
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, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘We’re Trying to Get Them Out of This Hole‘ – Ukraine at War Update for May 14
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, 2024
Propaganda
ANALYSIS: White House Press Conference Video Manipulated to Spread False Pro-Russian Narrative
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, 2024
War in Ukraine
ANALYSIS: Five Big Things to Know About H.R. 8035 – the US Congress Bill on Ukraine
Kyiv Post went through the draft legislation and talked to analysts.
April 18, 2024
Drones
OPINION: When Was Ukraine’s ‘War’ Downgraded to ‘Conflict?’
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.
April 16, 2024