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US may not be able to send remaining $5.6bn in military aid to Ukraine before Trump takes office, NYT reports

The U.S. may run out of time to deliver the remaining $5.6bn in military aid allocated to Ukraine before Donald Trump takes office next month, The New York Times (NYT) reported on Dec. 17. "We will continue to do drawdown packages for the remainder of this administration," a U.S. official told the NYT. "But $5.6 […]

Ukraine

December 18, 2024

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North Korean troops deployed to aid Russia were Pyongyang’s idea, NYT reports

The suggestion to deploy North Korean troops to support Russia’s war against Ukraine came from Pyongyang, not Moscow, U.S. intelligence sources told the New York Times, it reported on Dec. 23. While some Western officials initially viewed the arrival of North Korean soldiers in Russia as evidence of the Kremlin’s desperation, U.S. agencies now reportedly […]

Ukraine

December 23, 2024

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Kyiv running out of ATACMS missiles, NYT reports

Ukraine's stockpiles of U.S.-supplied long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) are running low, the New York Times (NYT) reported on Dec. 27, citing senior U.S. officials. ATACMS are long-range ballistic missiles that can fly up to 300 kilometers (about 186 miles). The U.S. eased restrictions on Ukraine's use of ATACMS in November 2024, allowing Kyiv […]

Ukraine

December 27, 2024

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Putin used then-President Trump's animus toward Ukraine to undermine US support, NYT reports

Donald Trump asked Russian President Vladimir Putin for advice when deciding on whether to send arms to Ukraine early during his presidency in 2017, the New York Times (NYT) reported on Oct. 5, citing undisclosed U.S. officials. Trump's views on Ukraine are causing concern among Kyiv's supporters as the ex-president seeks re-election this November, sparking […]

Ukraine

October 6, 2024

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Zelensky asked US for Tomahawk missiles as part of victory plan's secret part, NYT reports

President Volodymyr Zelensky asked for Tomahawk missiles from the U.S. as part of the "non-nuclear deterrence package" in his victory plan, the New York Times reported on Oct. 29, citing undisclosed U.S. officials. Zelensky’s victory plan comprises five points with three classified parts. The third point refers to non-nuclear deterrence, a part of which is […]

Ukraine

October 29, 2024

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NYT: Russia set to launch 50,000-strong offensive in Kursk Oblast, including North Koreans

Russia is preparing to launch an offensive in Kursk Oblast with a force of 50,000 soldiers, including North Korean troops, the New York Times reported on Nov. 10, citing U.S. and Ukrainian officials. The attack will begin in the near future, according to Ukrainian officials. Ukraine launched the surprise offensive into Russia’s Kursk Oblast in […]

Ukraine

November 10, 2024

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NYT: Biden authorizes Ukraine to target Russia with US long-range missiles

U.S. President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied long-range ATACMS missiles for strikes inside Russia, marking a significant shift in U.S. policy, the New York Times reported on Nov. 17. Ukraine will likely initially use the missiles against Russian and North Korean forces in Kursk Oblast but Washington could also authorize their use […]

Ukraine

November 17, 2024

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Kyiv delayed minerals deal with US to let Trump take credit, NYT reports

Ukrainian authorities postponed signing an agreement with the United States on processing and extracting rare earth minerals, in order to let U.S. President-elect Donald Trump claim credit for the deal when he takes office, the New York Times (NYT) reported on Dec. 14. Trump begins his second presidential term on Jan. 20, 2025. He has […]

Ukraine

December 14, 2024

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