The United States is giving satellite-guided bombs to Kyiv for the first time as part of a new $1.85 billion military aid package.
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Zelensky’s Weapons Wish List Goes Mostly Unfulfilled on Trip to Washington
The Biden administration continues to balk at sending U.S. battle tanks, fighter jets and long-range missiles to Ukraine.
Biden and Zelensky Present a United Front Against Russia
President Volodymyr Zelensky described military assistance for Ukraine as an investment in global security and democracy in the face of Russian aggression.
As Ukraine Prepares for a Second Year at War, the Prospect of a Stalemate Looms
American officials believe that with Russia bolstering defenses and learning lessons, Ukraine will find it more challenging to retake land.
Congress Proposes More Than $44 Billion for Ukraine
The spending bill unveiled Tuesday includes billions more for the country than President Biden had requested.
Congress Offers $1 Billion for Climate Aid, Falling Short of Biden’s Pledge
Activists called the funding to help developing countries cope with the impacts of climate change “hugely disappointing.”
Congress’s Spending Bill Includes Nearly $50 Billion in Ukraine Aid
The new aid would push U.S. investment in the war against Russia to more than $100 billion, and sets aside funds for inspector generals to scrutinize how the money is being spent.
Military Spending Surges, Creating New Boom for Arms Makers
The combination of the war in Ukraine and concern about longer-term threats from Russia and China is driving a bipartisan push to increase U.S. capacity to produce weapons.
U.S. and NATO Scramble to Arm Ukraine and Refill Their Own Arsenals
The West thought an artillery and tank war in Europe would never happen again and shrank weapons stockpiles. It was wrong.
UK Pledges $1.19 Billion to Fight Diseases in Poor Countries
The contribution to the Global Fund is less than aid organizations had hoped for. Britain has been cutting foreign aid since 2020.