The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has found no traces of undeclared nuclear activity at sites in Ukraine where Russia alleged work was being done to create a dirty bomb, a conventional explosive mixed with nuclear material. The IAEA issued a statement...
In Kyiv, US Senators Vow Bipartisan Support for Ukraine After Midterms
Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Chris Coons (D-DE) visited Kyiv on Thursday and pledged that there will still be bipartisan support for providing massive amounts of aid after the upcoming midterm elections. "I am confident that bipartisan robust American support for...
Ukraine Parliament Approves 2023 ‘Victory’ Budget With $38 Billion Deficit
Ukraine's parliament on Thursday overwhelmingly passed a draft "victory" budget for 2023 that includes a record $38 billion deficit that Kyiv is expecting its Western backers to cover. "Do everything to bring victory closer. It was with this philosophy that we drafted...
US Sees No Indication Russia Is Preparing to Use Nuclear Weapon
The Biden administration said Wednesday that it has seen no indication that Russia is preparing to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine after a media report claimed Russian officials were discussing the matter. "We continue to monitor this as best we can, and we see no...
Russia Rejoins Ukraine Grain Deal After Turkey’s Mediation
Russia on Wednesday agreed to rejoin the deal that has allowed grain shipments to leave Ukraine's Black Sea ports after successful mediation from Turkey. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan announced that grain shipments resumed out of safe corridors set up by the...
After Over 8 Months of Pouring Arms Into Ukraine, US Announces Some Oversight
After over eight months of pouring tens of billions of dollars worth of weapons into Ukraine, the Biden administration has announced some steps it will take toward oversight of the military aid. The State Department announced the plan on October 27. It focuses on...
Putin Says ‘Necessary Conditions’ May Arise for Peace Talks
On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the "necessary conditions" for peace talks with Ukraine could arise and acknowledged Kyiv was not ready for negotiations at this time. "We reached an agreement with them in Istanbul, but they've thrown all of that...
Russia Launches More Strikes on Ukrainian Infrastructure After Crimea Drone Attack
Russia on Monday launched more missile barrages against Ukrainian energy infrastructure after it said Ukraine launched a drone attack on the Russian Black Sea Fleet in Crimea. According to Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, the strikes targeted 10 regions across...
Ukraine Tells GOP the US Needs to Give More Than Just Weapons
Amid talk that a Republican-controlled Congress may not be willing to write a "blank check" for Ukraine, Kyiv's message to the GOP is that they need to provide money to fund the Ukrainian government on top of the weapons they need to fight Russia. Ukrainian officials...
The US Military Is Conducting Onsite Weapons Inspections Inside Ukraine
A Pentagon official told reporters on Monday that US military personnel have recently begun onsite inspections of US-provided weapons inside Ukraine, confirming a small US military presence on the ground. "US personnel have recently resumed onsite inspections to...