Section: The Hill (USA)
Lawmakers seek $1B in military aid for Ukraine
The leaders of the House Armed Services Committee unveiled bipartisan legislation Tuesday evening to provide $1 billion in military assistance for Ukraine, in the face of Russian aggression against the country. The legislation from… …read more Source: The...
In call, Obama warns Putin on Ukraine
President Obama called Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to warn that Russia risks greater costs if it continues to provide separatists operating in Eastern Ukraine with troops, weapons and financing.The call came ahead of discussions… …read more Source: The...
Senators launch Ukraine caucus
Sens. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) are launching the Senate Ukraine Caucus to boost ties between Washington and Kiev.The move comes as pressure grows on the Obama administration to supply lethal weapons to Ukraine’s military to… …read more Source: The...
Cruz: Obama not honoring obligation to Ukraine
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Sunday called for the U.S. to send weapons to Ukraine to counter Russian aggression, saying that President Obama is not honoring a treaty obligation with the former Soviet republic.Cruz spoke to ABC’s “This Week” from a… …read more Source: The...
Kerry: US, Europe united on Russia policy
Secretary of State John Kerry on Sunday said the U.S. and its European allies are united in a focus on diplomacy to ease tensions between Russia and Ukraine.“We are united, we are working closely together,” Kerry said at a Munich security conference… …read more Source: The...
Biden blasts Putin
Vice President Biden offered strong words Saturday against Russia’s moves in Ukraine, suggesting Russian President Vladimir Putin would buck any peace proposal and accusing the leader of “using psychiatric institutions to quell dissent.””We all… …read more Source: The...
Biden: Putin still sending 'little green men' into Ukraine
Vice President Biden is questioning Moscow’s committment to peace, accusing Russian President Vladimir Putin of sending unmarked soldiers known as “little green men” into Ukraine. “Putin continues to call for new peace plans as his troops roll… …read more Source: The...
Merkel, Hollande head to Moscow amid rising conflict in Ukraine
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President François Hollande are headed to Moscow on Friday to press for peace talks amid intensifying fighting in Ukraine. According to reports, the leaders will be making a proposal for a peace deal… …read more Source: The...
