Slovakia's foreign minister said Tuesday that the country is preparing to send its Soviet-era MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, which would mark the first known transfer of warplanes to Kyiv from a NATO member. "We have not yet handed [Ukraine] the MiG-29s. But we are...
Countries Pledge Over $1 Billion in New Aid for Ukraine
A group of about 70 countries on Tuesday pledged over $1 billion in new aid for Ukraine at a donor conference in Paris, including about $440 million to help repair the country's energy infrastructure. According to French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna, the...
US Poised to Provide Ukraine With Patriot Missile Systems
The US is finalizing plans to send Raytheon-made Patriot air defense missile systems to Ukraine, and the decision could be made by the Biden administration this week, Reuters reported on Tuesday. Sending the Patriots would mark a significant escalation in US military...
EU, Hungary Reach Deal on Sending Ukraine 18 Billion Euros
Hungary previously vetoed the plan
NATO Pressed for Action as Tensions Rise in North Kosovo
NATO Pressed for Action as Tensions Rise in North Kosovo | Decades of tension show NATO expansion is no panacea
Senate Expected to Vote on Yemen War Powers Resolution Tuesday
Update: Bernie Sanders withdrew his request for a vote due to White House opposition to the resolution The Senate is expected to vote on the Yemen War Powers Resolution this week, and it could be brought to the floor as soon as Tuesday. The bill would end US support...
NATO Chief Says Russia Relations Can’t Be Repaired Even After Fighting
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said that trust between the West and Russia has been "destroyed" and that relations couldn't return to normal even after the fighting ended in Ukraine, CNBC reported on Monday. "Even if the fighting ends, we will not return to...
Ukraine Says It Needs $1 Billion to Quickly Repair Energy Infrastructure
As Russian missile strikes have decimated Ukraine's energy infrastructure, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said Monday that Kyiv needs $1 billion to restore its power grid and heating systems. "The approximate cost of urgent help for the power sector stands at...
China Discussed How to ‘Properly’ Handle Taiwan Differences With US Officials
China's vice foreign minister discussed how to "properly" handle differences over Taiwan with US officials who visited China for talks, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday. A senior US delegation that traveled to China for two days was led by Daniel...
Zelensky Asks G7 For Natural Gas, Longer-Range Weapons
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday addressed the Group of 7 and asked for natural gas and more advanced weaponry, including fighter jets, tanks, and long-range missiles. After the meeting, G7 leaders released a joint statement reaffirming they will...