The aid request is the first by the president since Republicans took over the House, and some party leaders have expressed opposition to spending more to help Ukraine beat back Russian forces.
Tag: Weapons
Ukraine Offensive Aims for Better Shot at Russian Targets
Ukraine is hoping that mile-by-mile gains could bring its weapons closer to Russian supply lines, if its forces can overcome Russia’s heavy defense.
Ukraine Trains Marines to Fight Russia in Frontline Conditions
A grueling obstacle course, a few miles from the fighting with Russia, is a final step in the initiation for Ukrainian marines.
Russia Doing ‘Everything’ to Stop Ukraine’s Counteroffensive, Zelensky Says
The Ukrainian leader has secured new weapons pledges, but it was not clear when the aid would arrive, or how consequential it would be on the battlefield.
Russian Forces Are Doing ‘Everything They Can’ to Stop Counteroffensive, Zelensky Says
The Ukrainian leader secured new weapons pledges this week from allies, but it was not clear how soon they would arrive, or how significant a boost they could provide to Ukraine’s slow push to take back territory.
Zelensky Leaves NATO Summit With Mixed Results
The Ukrainian leader secured new pledges of weapons and reaffirmed security commitments from Western allies, but it was not clear how significant a boost they could provide for his country’s counteroffensive.
Ukraine’s soccer fans team up to support the war effort.
At the Corner Pub in Kyiv, supporters are cheering on their team, but they have also become fund-raisers, military boosters and logistics experts providing equipment to the front lines.
Ukraine’s Top Commander Signals Counteroffensive Could Be Imminent
A blunt statement, accompanied by a slickly produced video of Ukrainian troops preparing for battle, appeared designed to rally the nation and to spread anxiety among Russian forces.
What Is the F-16 Fighter Jet and Why Does Ukraine Want It?
The versatile and lightweight American warplane is seen by many of Ukraine’s allies as an important deterrent against Russia.
Ukraine’s Push Around Bakhmut Presents Russia with Tough Decisions
Kyiv’s forces have reclaimed ground near the city that it took Russian forces months to seize, raising pressure on Moscow to devote more fighters and equipment there.