The US Congress urged to transfer ATACMS missiles to Ukraine

The United States needs to send ATACMS long-range operational-tactical ballistic missiles to Ukraine, which can be used to launch strikes, in particular against the occupied Crimea. The Republican noted that Ukrainians had previously successfully mastered all types of weapons provided by the United States. “Stinger MANPADS, Javelin ATGMs, HIMARS MLRS. They win when we give … Read more

The military budget was approved in the US Congress with a fund for Ukraine

329 congressmen voted for the document, 101 voted against it. The House of Representatives has approved a $37 billion increase in President Joe Biden’s defense request. 39 Democrats and 62 Republicans voted against. In the draft defense budget, congressmen approved an amendment that provides for the creation of a revolving fund for the purchase of … Read more

$33bn allocation for Ukraine hits congressional hurdle – CNBC – Ukraine News

Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi expressed hope that Congress would approve as soon as possible President Joe Biden’s request for $33 billion for Ukraine. But this decision may be delayed due to disputes between Democrats and Republicans, writes CNBC. Representatives of both parties support the allocation of money to help Ukraine. … Read more

Sanctions against Russia – US moves closer to ending trade facilitation regime with Russia

The House of Representatives decided to terminate normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus. The bill was supported by 424 congressmen. The document is intended to inflict economic damage on Russia for “an unprovoked and brutal invasion of Ukraine.” Now the bill must be supported by the Senate. A vote in the upper house is … Read more

He cannot accept the fact that he has lost / GORDON

Biden noted that Trump became the first president in US history to refuse to acknowledge the election results. “For the first time in our history, the president not only lost the election, but tried to prevent a peaceful transfer of power when an angry mob broke into the Capitol. We must make sure that such … Read more

US Congress Includes $ 300 Million Aid to Ukraine in Defense Budget / GORDON

The project was released after online negotiations the presidents of the United States and the Russian Federation, Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin, wrote Reuters. According to the text of the document on the defense budget for 2022 (NDAA), US military spending will amount to $ 770 billion. Specifically, next year’s NDAA includes $ 300 million … Read more

US military aid to Ukraine – Congress approves increase in aid

The bill, after amendments, provides for the provision of $ 300 million in aid to Ukraine In addition, the document proposes to increase the presence of American troops on the eastern flank of NATO – in Poland, Romania and the Baltic countries. Other congressional projections include sanctions against the Russian Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, … Read more