Part of trip to Romania and Slovakia this coming weekend. First Lady Jill Biden’s office said Monday that she is scheduled to visit Romania and Slovakia from May…
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First Lady to Travel to Romania and Slovakia
She plans to meet with Ukrainian refugees. First Lady Jill Biden will travel later this week to Romania and Slovakia to meet with U.S. service members and Ukrainian…
Read MoreLegislators Concerned Over Diminishing Military Arms
Sending missiles to Ukraine could leave U.S. vulnerable. Some members of Congress are calling for President Biden to invoke the Defense Production Act amid concerns that the diversion…
Read MorePresident Asks Congress for $33 Billion in Ukraine Aid
Funds needed to support Ukraine “fight for freedom.” President Joe Biden announced Thursday that his administration is asking Congress for $33 billion in humanitarian and military aid to…
Read MorePresident Putin Threatens Strikes on Interfering Nations
Says Russia has “all the tools to do this.” On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged “lightning” fast strikes on any nation that “interferes” with its war in…
Read MoreAmbassador to Ukraine Nominated by President
The announcement coincides with visits to Kyiv by top U.S. officials. President Biden has named Bridget Brink, a career foreign service member and the ambassador to Slovakia, to…
Read MoreGhost Drones Part of New Military Aid for Ukraine
Howitzers, tactical vehicles, and ammunition on their way. More than 120 Phoenix Ghost tactical unmanned aerial systems are on their way to Ukraine from the U.S. President Biden announced…
Read MorePentagon is Monitoring Russia’s Nuclear Arsenal
Concerns have been voiced that President Putin may use nuclear weapons in Ukraine. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said the Pentagon is closely monitoring Russia’s nuclear arsenal, but does…
Read MoreUN Seeks Orthodox Easter Ceasefire in Ukraine
The Kremlin has rejected the request. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres requested a four-day ceasefire in Ukraine and Russia for the Orthodox Holy Week, which began Thursday and…
Read MoreSecretary Yellen Walks Out of G20 Meeting
Others join her as Russian delegate speaks. The top officials from the U.S., Canada, and Britain walked out of Wednesday’s G20 meeting as Russian representatives spoke. Their move…
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