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  Can Ukraine stand strong against Russia as US withdraws military aid? What's next for Kyiv?

  World | March 04, 2025 13:24 IST

  When it comes to calculating the total military expenditure of each country's GDP, the military aid from the US to Ukraine amounts to 0.296 per cent of its GDP.

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  Trump to hold talks with Zelenskyy after criticising Ukrainian leader as US promises $8 billion aid

  World | September 27, 2024 16:12 IST

  This meeting came as Trump criticised Zelenskyy for making "nasty aspersions" towards him and his running mate JD Vance amid rumours of a growing rift between them. The US on Thursday announced $8 billion in military assistance for Ukraine to repel Russia's invasion.

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  US extends $125 million aid package to Ukraine as Kyiv launches largest attack on Russia's south

  World | August 10, 2024 15:46 IST

  Ukraine has not commented on its unprecedented attack in Russia's Kursk region, but troops posted a video purporting to show them in control of a town near the border. The attack caught Russian forces off-guard as the government imposed a sweeping security regime in border areas.

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  Biden publicly apologises to Ukrainian President for delay in military aid against Russia | VIDEO

  World | June 07, 2024 18:00 IST

  The $61 military aid provided by the US to Ukraine in April was beset with several delays, primarily due to opposition from Republicans. Zelenskyy has expressed frustration with delays in Western military aid, which has caused Russian troops to gain advantage in the battlefield.

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  US preparing $275 million weapons package for Ukraine as Russian attack kills seven in Kharkiv

  World | May 24, 2024 10:29 IST

  The latest military aid package for Ukraine includes 155mm artillery shells, precision aerial munitions and ground vehicles, as Kyiv faces a shortage of ammunition to counter Russian forces. Moscow launched 15 missiles that killed seven people in Kharkiv as its troops are gaining on the battlefield.

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  Biden signs package for $95 billion in military aid to Ukraine and Israel, TikTok ban

  World | April 25, 2024 1:22 IST

  Biden signed the $95 billion war aid measure package into law that includes military assistance for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, along with a provision for TikTok to be sold or banned in the US. The military package was passed by the Senate earlier after months of delays.

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  Taiwan thanks US for sweeping aid package, China says island entering 'dangerous situation'

  World | April 24, 2024 16:48 IST

  The US Senate passed the foreign aid package after months of delay, comprising $8 billion to counter Chinese threats in Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific. While Taiwan lauded the move to protect against authoritarianism, China sharply criticised the move, saying it violates US commitments to Beijing.

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  Germany arrests two for alleged sabotage for Russia, undermining support for Ukraine aid

  World | April 18, 2024 23:47 IST

  The accused have been identified as Dieter S and Alexander J, who targeted potential targets including US military facilities to sabotage military aid for Ukraine. Germany has become one of Kyiv's biggest suppliers at a critical time of war with Russia.

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  Ukraine would be outgunned 'ten to one' in weeks without US help, says top general in Europe

  World | April 10, 2024 23:37 IST

  Christopher Cavoli, the head of the European Command, said Russia was currently firing five artillery shells for every one fired by Ukraine and can launch large-scale attacks daily. The US Congress has delayed passing its $60 billion supplemental bill due to pressure from Republicans.

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  'Don't let Putin win': Biden pleads Republicans to support Ukraine as military aid dwindles

  World | December 08, 2023 12:13 IST

  The 81-year-old President asserted that Russia has committed war crimes in Ukraine and lambasted epublicans in Congress for being willing to give Putin "the greatest gift he could hope for". His remarks come as the White House said that the US is running out of money to support Ukraine.

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  China responds to US' $345 million military aid to Taiwan, claims it won't deter unification efforts

  World | July 30, 2023 12:58 IST

  China also accused the US of attempting to turn Taipei into a 'powder keg' and 'ammunition depot', raising the threat of war in the Taiwan Strait.

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  US: Biden administration announces $345-million military aid for Taiwan amidst tensions with China

  World | July 29, 2023 11:24 IST

  China protested against the transfer of American weapons to Taiwan, saying the US should stop activities that can increase tensions across the Taiwan Strait.

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  500 days of Russia-Ukraine war: US to provide $800 mn military aid package to Kyiv

  World | July 07, 2023 12:18 IST

  The use of cluster munitions has raised alarms across the world due to their capability of inflicting large numbers of civilian casualties.

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  Russia-Ukraine war: US announces $400 mn military aid, sending bridge-launchers for spring fight

  World | March 04, 2023 8:27 IST

  Russia-Ukraine war: The Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge is a portable, 60-foot (18-meter) folding metal bridge that is carried on top of a tank body. Providing that system now could make it easier for Ukrainian troops to cross rivers to get to Russian forces.

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  Russia Ukraine war: United States to send Ukraine additional $275 million in military aid

  World | October 28, 2022 7:11 IST

  Russia Ukraine war: The new aid comes as federal officials made public the US government’s efforts to ensure that weaponry transferred to Ukraine doesn’t end up in the hand of Russian troops, their proxies or other extremist groups.

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  Zelensky pleads for 'military assistance without limitations' as NATO begins summits

  World | March 24, 2022 19:03 IST

  A Biden administration official said Zelenskyy did not repeat his demand for a no-fly zone, a demand NATO already has rejected. Western officials fear such a step would lead to direct conflict between NATO and Russia, which Biden described as a potential World War III.

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  US announces $350 million in immediate military aid to Ukraine amid Russian attacks

  World | February 26, 2022 20:33 IST

  The announcement comes hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had turned down U.S.'s offer to evacuate Kyiv at the behest of the U.S. government.

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  US military operations killed 132 civilians in 2019, reveals Pentagon

  World | May 07, 2020 10:37 IST

  At least 132 civilians were killed in US military operations in Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan and Somalia, according to a Pentagon report. The report released on Wednesday, added that 91 civilians were injured in the operations, most of them aerial

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  Global military spending saw largest increase in decade in 2019; China, India in top 3: Study

  Business | April 27, 2020 11:10 IST

  Global military expenditure at 3.6 per cent saw its largest annual spike in a decade in 2019 with China and India being the second- and third-largest spenders after the US, a Stockholm-based think-tank said on Monday, the first time the two Asian giants were among the top three countries spending more on armaments.

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  USD 300 million not military aid, US supposed to reimburse amount: Pakistan

  World | September 03, 2018 8:04 IST

  Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi had called a press conference and said the matter will be taken up during Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s visit to the country on September 5.