US aid could give Ukraine the weapons it needs to slow Russia’s advance
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As Russia Advances, NATO Considers Sending Trainers Into Ukraine
The move could draw the United States and Europe more directly into the war. The Biden administration continues to say there will be no American troops on the ground.The New York Times - Top stories - Ukraine -
Russia could increase Ukraine attacks, says Zelensky
Moscow continues to make military gains in the Kharkiv region as Ukraine struggles with resources.BBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Russia has advanced 10km towards Kharkiv, says Ukraine
Kyiv claims its forces have ‘stabilised’ Kremlin assault as it launches a massive drone counterstrikeFinancial Times - Business - Ukraine -
'The City Needs to Live.' Inside Ukraine's Second City as Russia Closes In.
With Russian troops 20 miles away and advancing, defiant Ukrainian residents carry on as normally as they can.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
Ukraine ups pressure on US to allow strikes in Russia: ‘This is insane’
Ukraine’s struggle to fend off Russia’s massive offensive in the Kharkiv region has underscored a pressing issue that Kyiv has long tried to overturn: a ban on firing U.S. weapons to hit inside of Russia. Russia launched its Kharkiv offensive ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Russia-Ukraine war live: Russia to make further bid to carve out ‘buffer zone’ in coming weeks, warns US defence secretary
Lloyd Austin, speaking at the Ukraine Defence Contact Group, praises troops’ courage in ‘hard and dangerous fight’. Russia’s foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, held a meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, in Kazakhstan’s capital Astana, the ...The Guardian - World - Russia -
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Chris Riddell on Russia’s advance on Kharkiv – cartoon
It may be wounded but, with China’s backing, the bear is feeling bullish. • You can order your own copy of this cartoon Continue reading...The Guardian - World - Russia -
Ukraine's defence lines stretched as Russian troops advance
The BBC's Jonathan Beale joins Ukrainian forces in Kharkiv as they try to shore up a weakened frontline.BBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Russia and Ukraine: two economies at war
Government reshuffle underlines Putin’s militarisation effort as Kyiv fights on with western supportFinancial Times - World - Ukraine -
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Russia gives British diplomat a week to leave
The expulsion of Capt Adrian Coghill comes after his counterpart was removed from Britain last week.BBC News - Top stories - Russia -
US readies more aid for Gaza
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story US military anchors pier to Gaza beach Officials are expected to begin the delivery of around 500 tons of ...The Hill - Politics -
G7 warms to plan for Trump-proofing Ukraine aid
Washington seeks to front-load aid for Kyiv by using profits from Russia’s frozen assets as loan guaranteesFinancial Times - Business - Ukraine -
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UN Security Council rejects Russia-backed resolution on banning weapons in space
The United States says that Russia last week launched a satellite that could be part of weaponizing spaceABC News - Tech - Russia -
How Russia has advanced in Kharkiv despite warnings attack was coming
Shortage of munitions, fighters and air defences leaves Ukraine unprepared to repel attack. Russia’s attack across the border north and north-west of Kharkiv was telegraphed by Moscow, predicted by western intelligence and anticipated by Ukraine. ...The Guardian - World - Russia -
May 16, 2024 - Russia's war in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has met Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing, emboldened by the survival of his wartime economy and Russia's advances in Ukraine.CNN - Top stories - Ukraine -
Key weeks ahead for Russia’s war in Ukraine
Russia has launched a push north of Kharkiv but its ultimate goal is so far unclear.BBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
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Tracking Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia in maps
A visual guide to the warFinancial Times - World - Ukraine -
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May 16, 2024 - Russia's war in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has met Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing, emboldened by the survival of his wartime economy and Russia's advances in Ukraine.CNN - Top stories - Ukraine -
May 15, 2024 - Russia's war in Ukraine
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced $2 billion in military financing for Ukraine as Russia is pushing into northeastern part of the country.CNN - Top stories - Ukraine -
May 14, 2024 - Russia's war in Ukraine
Antony Blinken met with Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv earlier Tuesday, where the Ukrainian president told the US secretary of state that Ukraine urgently needs more air defenses.CNN - Top stories - Ukraine -
Pentagon vows to keep weapons moving to Ukraine as Kyiv faces a renewed assault
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is committing to keep U.S. weapons moving to Ukraine as Kyiv faces one of its toughest moments against a renewed assault by RussiaABC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
GOP lawmaker on Feds, UFOs: 'Give us the information. Let us decide'
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) is calling on federal government leaders to declassify all documents related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), arguing federal agencies must be transparent if they are going to be funding millions of dollars. ...The Hill - Politics -
New endangered listing for rare lizard could slow oil and gas drilling in New Mexico and West Texas
Federal wildlife officials have declared a rare lizard in southeastern New Mexico and West Texas an endangered speciesABC News - Tech -
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Ukraine Asks U.S. to Provide More Intelligence on Targets in Russia
American officials say they do not want U.S. weapons used in cross-border attacks or intelligence reports used to strike inside Russia.The New York Times - Top stories - Ukraine -
Ukraine Asks for U.S. Help in Striking Targets Inside Russia
Ukraine has also asked the U.S. to lift restrictions on the use of American provided weapons against military objectives inside Russia, U.S. and defense officials said.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
Russia Presses Attacks in Northeast Ukraine, Seeking Buffer Zone on Border
Advances by Russian forces have raised fears that they could bring their artillery in range of Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city.The New York Times - World - Ukraine -
Stop the excuses for why Russia's frozen assets can’t help Ukraine
The collective West has $300 billion in frozen Russian assets that could be very useful.The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv accuses Russia of targeting civilians in Kharkiv region
Ukrainian prosecutors investigating possible war crimes in Kharkiv and Vovchansk as Zelenskiy says his troops are fighting back: What we know on day 816. Ukraine says Russian shelling targeted civilians in two cities in the north-eastern region of ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Russia and Ukraine Engage in Dueling Air Assaults Behind the Front Lines
Both sides have been looking for ways to inflict damage beyond the battlefield, targeting military logistics hubs and urban centers.The New York Times - World - Ukraine -
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'We need it to be faster,' says Ukraine's ambassador about arms shipments
The Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S. urged American leaders on Sunday to speed up shipments of arms and aid to the country as it struggles to defend against the Russian military. “There is no such thing as fast enough when we are up against such a ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Nvidia could be the most valuable stock in the US
Hitting a milestone valuation of $3tn is no easy task, but the chipmaker is well-placed for the challengeFinancial Times - Business -
North Korea test-fires suspected missiles as Kim Jong Un's sister denies supplying weapons to Russia
North Korea fired suspected short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast on Friday, South Korea’s military said.NBC News - Top stories - North Korea