Republicans have been softening their stance on Russia ever since Donald Trump won the 2016 presidential election following Russian hacking of his Democratic opponents.
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Japan vows support to Ukraine while hosting conference focused on war-torn country’s reconstruction
Japan hopes to build momentum for global support for Ukraine as the war drags on and attention is diverted to the war in Gaza.
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Sen. King warns that without U.S. help, ‘Russia will just take over’ in Ukraine
King, whose remarks were aired by ‘CBS Sunday Morning,’ has been an ardent supporter of a large military aid package for Ukraine and other U.S. allies.
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Zelensky warns of ‘artificial deficit’ of weapons after withdrawal from Avdiivka
European allies are appealing to the U.S. Congress to approve a package that includes aid for Ukraine – $60 billion that would go largely to U.S. defense entities to manufacture missiles, munitions and other military hardware.
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U.S. aid to Ukraine hinges on House speaker, as far right tests his leadership
The Republican leadership will determine whether the House will agree to approve more aid or allow the U.S. commitment to wither.
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Ukraine withdrawing from Avdiivka, where outnumbered defenders held out for 4 months
Ukraine’s military chief is withdrawing troops from Avdiivka in eastern Ukraine to ‘preserve the lives and health of servicemen.’
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Ukraine’s Zelensky in Paris signed security agreement with France after similar deal with Germany
Zelensky earlier said more deals were in the works with other countries.
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FBI informant charged with lying about Joe and Hunter Biden’s ties to Ukrainian energy company
Alexander Smirnov falsely told FBI agents in June 2020 that executives associated with Ukrainian energy company Burisma paid the Bidens $5 million each in 2015 and 2016, prosecutors said.
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Biden warns House Republicans that opposing Ukraine funding would play into ‘Putin’s hands’
The president’s comments came after the Senate early Tuesday passed a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
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House speaker casts doubts on Ukraine and Israel aid package as senators grind toward final vote
Support for sending military aid to Ukraine has waned among Republicans, but lawmakers have cast the aid as a direct investment in American interests to ensure global stability.