US closes loophole for Russian debt payments
BBC / UK The US is cutting off another financial route for Russia to pay its international debts, a move that could push the country closer to default. The US…
Czech Republic Gives Ukraine Attack Helicopters
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL / USA By Drew Hinshaw The Czech Republic has donated attack helicopters to Ukraine, and, along with Slovakia, has allowed Ukraine’s military to send dozens of…
Ukraine peace deal: Kyiv rules out ceding land to Russia
BBC / UK The Ukrainian government says it will not agree a ceasefire deal with Russia that involves giving up territory. The apparent hardening of Ukraine’s position comes a day…
Ukrainian Forces Hold the Line in Donbas as Western Heavy Weapons Join the Battle
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL / USA By Yaroslav Trofimov With Russia failing to achieve a strategic breakthrough, a long and bloody battle for eastern Ukraine looms
House approves $40 billion in Ukraine aid, sending measure to Senate
ABC news / USA Ben Siegel The House on Tuesday approved a nearly $40 billion package of humanitarian and military aid to Ukraine, the latest tranche of relief to the…
Ukraine War: Putin gives few clues in Victory Day speech
BBC / UK By Steve Rosenberg Russia Editor Ahead of Victory Day, Moscow was full of rumour and speculation. Was Vladimir Putin preparing a major announcement on Russia’s offensive in…
US provided intel that helped Ukraine target Russian warship, sources say
CNN / USA By Natasha Bertrand and Katie Bo Lillis When Ukraine successfully targeted Russia’s prized warship last month with anti-ship cruise missiles, they had some help from the United…
Von der Leyen pitches post-war Ukraine recovery package
POLITICO / USA BY CORY BENNETT AND JACOPO BARIGAZZI European Commission chief argues such aid would help Ukraine rebuild and align with the EU — but offers few specifics.
Antytila: Ed Sheeran collaboration written on front line
BBC / UK By Sophie Williams & Olga Pona Ukrainian group Antytila have teamed up with Ed Sheeran, releasing a new song partly filmed and recorded while serving in the…
Olaf Scholz holds off on Ukraine visit, citing diplomatic snub
POLITICO / USA Berlin didn’t take kindly to Kyiv’s refusal to welcome the German president last month. BERLIN — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Ukraine’s decision last month not to…