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Trump slams Biden over $40 bn Ukraine aid, urges Europe to do more

Trump said he was able to get European countries to pay their fair share to NATO and the Biden administration should do the same

Will remain in touch with India on fighting Russian aggression: White House

We continue to remain in close touch with India about our efforts to rally the world to stand up against Russian aggression: White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki

US spars with China, Russia over N Korea's nuclear programme sanctions

China and Russia both have veto power and say they want to see new talks and not more punishment for the North

Russian forces committing war crimes and atrocities in Ukraine: US

Russian forces are committing war crimes and atrocities in Ukraine as they engage in a brutal war that is causing immense suffering and needless destruction, the White House has said.

US to send another $150 mn in military assistance to Ukraine: Biden

A US official said the latest tranche of assistance includes 25,000 155mm artillery rounds, counter-artillery radars, jamming equipment, field equipment and spare parts

US says military readiness unaffected by arms transfers to Ukraine

The Pentagon has denied that arms transfers to Ukraine have impacted America's military readiness amid concerns that the Pentagon's own stockpile of Javelin weapons might be dwindling.

Blinken, Ukraine FM Kuleba discuss return of US diplomats, aid package

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday discussed the return of American diplomats to Ukraine as well as an aid of $33 bn to the war-torn country with his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba.

UN Security Council extends Libya mission by 3 months after US-Russia clash

Russia's UN Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia said in the absence of a new envoy, the UN mission has been unable to provide substantial support for the political process in Libya for more than six months

US President Biden requests $33bn from Congress in aid to Ukraine

Of the $33-billion sum, according to a fact sheet by the White House, $20.4 billion will be military and security assistance to Kiev

India developed ties with Russia as US couldn't do it earlier: Blinken

In the case of India, there is a relationship that goes back decades. And Russia, for India, was out of necessity a partner of choice when we were not in a position to be a partner: Antony Blinken

Russia releases US Marine vet as part of prisoner exchange

The surprise deal would have been a notable diplomatic maneuver even in times of peace

Russian military appoints new 'head' of Kherson region in Ukraine

Last week, Ukrainian Defence Ministry's spokesman Olexandr Motuzyanyk said Russia is preparing to hold a "referendum" in the Kherson region on joining Russia

US offers $10 mn for information on Russian intelligence officers

The US is offering up to $10 million for information leading to the identification of Russian intelligence officers who have allegedly conducted activities against the United States, the State said

US approves ammunition sale to Ukraine citing 'emergency' situation

The sale, according to the statement, is "in the national security interests of the United States, thereby waiving the Congressional review requirements" under federal law, Xinhua news agency reported

Russia failing in war aims, Ukraine succeeding: US State Secretary Blinken

The trip by Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is the highest-level American visit to the Kyiv since Russia invaded in late February

Zelensky meets Blinken, Austin in a high-level US visit to Ukraine

Zelenskyy's meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin comes as Ukraine pressed the West for powerful weapons in its fight against the Russian invasion

US slams China's support for Russia, pledges to help India with weapons

China said this week it plans to continue strengthening strategic ties with Russia, showing the relationship remains solid despite growing concerns over war crimes committed by Putin's forces

Joe Biden lauds US commanders for 'exceptional' work arming Ukraine

Biden has already approved more than USD 2.6 billion in military assistance for Ukraine since Russia launched its invasion on Feb. 24

US preparing to announce another military aid package for Ukraine

The new package will be similar in size to the latest one worth USD 800 million and will include both more artillery and tens of thousands of artillery rounds: Report

US continues to discuss concerns with Turkey over S-400 system purchase

The United States is continuing talks with Turkey over Ankara's purchase of Russian S-400 air defense system, US State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Wednesday.