The US Congress has approved a $95 billion aid package for Ukraine and Israel.

                              By ronald sserwadda The US Senate has passed a $95 billion foreign aid package, which includes military support for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. President Joe Biden is expected to sign the legislation into law on Wednesday. The US Senate backed the bill passed by the House of Representatives on Saturday. It includes $61bn in…

Ukraine support package worth €50bn agreed by EU leaders.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed the new funding, saying it would strengthen the country’s economic and financial stability. Ukraine’s economic ministry said it expects the first tranche of funds in March. There had been fears Hungary’s PM would again block the package as he did at a European summit in December. Viktor Orban, Russian President…

Ukraine war: Civilians killed in missile strikes on Kyiv and Kharkiv

Residential buildings were hit early on Tuesday in the north-eastern city of Kharkiv, leaving five people killed and another 42 injured. They included two women of 40 and 56. The city mayor said part of a block of flats was destroyed and rescue workers searched the rubble for survivors. The sky over Kharkiv turned burnt…

Nato summit: Allies refuse to give Ukraine timeframe on joining

By James Landale in Vilnius & James Gregory in London Nato states have said Ukraine can join the military alliance “when allies agree and conditions are met” after President Volodymyr Zelensky criticised the “absurd” delay to accession. In a communique, Nato said it recognised the need to move faster but would not be drawn on…

Joe Biden makes Surprise visit in War-torn Ukraine

A few hours before President Biden departed, the United States informed Russia of the plans to visit the Ukrainian capital for “deconfliction purposes,” according to Biden’s national security adviser. President Joe Biden is in Kyiv to reaffirm America’s unwavering commitment to Ukraine’s democracy, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. The United States of America will stand with…