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US and Ukraine’s EU allies speed Russian asset deal before G7
To secure the support of European allies for a proposal that will be presented at the G7 leaders summit later this week, US officials are attempting to leverage the interest from Russian suspended assets to assist war-torn Ukraine. However, discussions are still in progress as the meeting in southern Italy commences on Thursday. Certain European countries are not yet entirely persuaded of the United States-led proposal.
Estonia has no backup plan if Ukraine falls
Estonia is a NATO member that regards itself as a front-line state. Its border soldiers gaze across the Narva River at the Russian fortress of Ivangorod. This diminutive Baltic nation, which was previously a component of the Soviet Union, is confident that President Vladimir Putin will redirect his attention to the Baltics once the conflict in Ukraine concludes, with the intention of regaining Moscow's control over countries such as Estonia.
NATO’s senior diplomats meet as Ukraine seeks arms liberalisation
In response to the increasing demand from prominent allies to remove the restrictions that prevent Kyiv from employing Western weapons to conduct strikes within Russia, NATO foreign ministers are scheduled to convene in Prague. The two-day event, which commences on Thursday in the Czech capital, is intended to concentrate on the development of a support package for Ukraine in advance of NATO's summit in Washington in July.
New $2bn US aid for Ukraine as Russian soldiers advance
During a visit to Ukraine, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken proclaimed an additional $2 billion in military aid for the conflict. Russia has claimed to have seized three more settlements and is advancing deeper into Ukrainian territory, both of which are critical developments in the conflict. Blinken stated on Wednesday, alongside Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, at a joint news conference in Kyiv that the additional $61 billion in US aid authorized by Congress last month would be invested in Ukraine's industrial base.
US vows Ukraine military help to make ‘real difference’
Secretary of State of the United States Antony Blinken has assured Ukraine that "substantial" military assistance is en route. Blinken unexpectedly arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday for a diplomatic visit to emphasize U.S. support. Political wrangling in Washington led to the ultimate approval of a military aid package in April. Russia, meanwhile, has endeavored to capitalize on the situation by establishing a new front line in the northeastern Kharkiv region and launching massive missile barrages.
Ukraine war: Kyiv first utilises longer-range US missiles
American officials have confirmed that Ukraine has begun employing longer-range ballistic missiles against Russia, which were provided in secret by the United States. This month, the firearms that were previously delivered as part of a US support package materialized. Officials stated that to preserve "operational security" in Ukraine, they were not publicly disclosed.
Ukraine Russia war: US House approves $61bn aid agreement
To combat the Russian invasion, the House of Representatives has ultimately authorized billions of dollars in additional US military aid for Ukraine. A precarious bipartisan agreement was required to pass the $61 billion (£49 billion) package through Congress, where it encountered vocal opposition and was significantly delayed. Republicans estimated that over one-third of the funds would be used to restock ammunition and weapons.
More than 50,000 Russians die in Ukrainian ‘meat grinder’
Research indicates that Russian military casualties in the conflict with Ukraine have surpassed fifty thousand. Wednesday marked the release of the death toll, which has been tallied since February 2022, when Moscow's forces invaded the neighbouring state. The BBC noted that the rate of casualties increased in the second year of the conflict.
Ukraine parliament approves troop mobilisation bill
Aiming to increase its soldier count over two years after Russia's full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian parliament has approved a measure to overhaul the method by which the military drafts civilians. The measure, which resolved a series of severe penalties for evading the draft that provoked widespread public indignation, received support from the armed forces.
Russia strikes damage key Kyiv power plant
Early Thursday morning, Russian strikes destroyed a key power plant near Kyiv, according to the energy company Centrenergo. Officials stated that the Trypillya power plant supplied the most electricity to three regions, including Kyiv. "The magnitude of the devastation is horrifying," stated Andriy Hota, chairman of Centrenergo.