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Ken Paxton Takes Time Off Of Harassing Trans Kids And Pregnant Women To Start Shit With His Own Senator

Donald Trump ordered Republicans to kill a border security bill.

22 Republicans voted with Democrats to fund aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. [ more ]

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Biden Reaffirms Support for Ukraine, But Issues a Warning to Israel

President Joe Biden expressed support for Ukraine against Russia and criticized Republicans for blocking aid to Ukraine.

Biden publicly aired his frustrations with Israel's leadership and called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to change. [ more ]

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German Chancellor Scholz on a mission to Washington DW 02/08/2024

The European Union has committed to providing 50 billion euros in aid to Ukraine until 2027, a move that German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes will break the deadlock in Washington and support Ukraine against Russia.

US President Joe Biden expressed frustration with Republicans in Congress who are blocking the release of further funds for Ukraine, stating that this delay is detrimental to Ukraine's defense capabilities against Russian aggression. [ more ]

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EU summit agrees 50 billion aid for Ukraine despite Hungary's veto threat

EU leaders have agreed to extend 50 billion euros in aid to Ukraine, overcoming resistance from Hungary.

This funding provides steadfast, long-term, predictable support for Ukraine and demonstrates EU's leadership and responsibility in supporting the country. [ more ]

Washington Post

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With Hungary blocking Ukraine aid, E.U. desperate for workarounds

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban is blocking aid for Ukraine and facing backlash from the rest of the European Union (EU).

EU countries are considering new ways to bypass Hungarian veto and are calling for changes to EU rules on unanimous voting. [ more ]

euronews

Russia and Ukraine exchange drone attacks after EU funding stalls

Russia and Ukraine have reported dozens of attempted drone attacks in recent days.

Russia claimed to have thwarted Ukrainian drone attacks in Crimea and the Kursk region. [ more ]

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With Aid Stalled, Ukraine Scrambles to Make Ends Meet

Ukraine's government has secured financing to last several months without aid from the US and Europe.

Further delays in aid could trigger an economic crisis, affecting government workers, retirees, and various institutions. [ more ]

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World news

Short on Shells, Ukraine Relies on Explosive Drones to Hold Russia Back

Russia is on the offensive in Ukraine, with ammunition supplies dwindling for the Ukrainian forces.

Additional aid from the US is blocked in Congress, leaving Ukraine short on ammunition. [ more ]

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Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy calls on Germany to rally aid DW 01/29/2024

Ukrainian President calls on Germany for more aid as US support is uncertain

Zelenskyy warns of a World War III scenario if Russia's war in Ukraine escalates [ more ]

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How Germany fudges the math on NATO and Ukraine DW 01/20/2024

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is popular despite scaled-back plans to reform Germany's armed forces.

Germany is criticized for not reaching NATO's spending target and using military funds for aid to Ukraine. [ more ]

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1 month ago

World news

Why China Offered Earthquake Aid to Taiwanand Why Taiwan Quickly Rejected It

Taiwan is facing massive recovery costs post-earthquake

Taiwan swiftly rejected aid offers from China post-earthquake. [ more ]

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1 month ago

Republican Russia Hawks in Denial Over Trump's Hatred for NATO, Ukraine

Trump's second term could pose a threat to NATO and aid to Ukraine due to his anti-NATO agenda.

Republican Russia hawks are split on addressing the risk posed by Trump, with some endorsing his opponent while others deny the problem. [ more ]

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2 months ago

Takeaways from Biden's State of the Union: Combative attacks on a foe with no name

President Biden criticized former President Trump during State of the Union address.

Biden emphasized the threat to democracy and highlighted the need for additional aid. [ more ]

Axios

Biden stressed willingness to compromise in urging Congress to fund Ukraine

President Biden called on Congress to pass a measure to approve continued aid to Ukraine

Additional aid for Ukraine is tied up by demands from some Republicans to tighten U.S. asylum and parole laws for migrants

Biden criticized Congress for not voting on Ukraine funding and warned that failure to provide additional aid would be a gift to Putin [ more ]

Truthout

Most US Voters Support Permanent Ceasefire in Gaza, New Polling Finds

Voters strongly favor a diplomatic or humanitarian response to Israel's actions in Gaza over sending more unconditional aid.

A majority of voters support de-escalation and a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 721

Ukrainian president welcomes US Senate vote for aid

Sanctions against Russia need to be broadened and enforced [ more ]

Washington Post

European Union finally agrees to more than $50 billion in Ukraine aid

EU leaders agree to over $50 billion in aid for Ukraine despite opposition from Hungary.

The aid package is seen as critical for Ukraine as it is running short of ammunition and cash. [ more ]

New York Post

Washington, EU need to aid Ukraine NOW - or face a bloodier, costlier war later

Democrats have held up aid to Ukraine due to disagreements over immigration policy.

Russia is restocking its forces and Ukraine is facing ammunition shortages. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Russia-Ukraine war live: Black Sea grain exports approaching prewar levels'

Ukraine's grain exports have almost returned to prewar levels

Joe Biden is pressing for $110bn in aid for Ukraine [ more ]

www.dw.com

Ukraine updates: Russian strikes hit Kharkiv hotel DW 01/11/2024

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is visiting Baltic EU and NATO member states to thank them for their support in Ukraine's fight against Russia.

Zelenskyy is seeking to bolster Western assistance to Ukraine as aid promised to the country has decreased and an EU aid package has been vetoed by Hungary. [ more ]

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Hundreds Of Striking Kazakh Oil Workers Urge President To Intervene

Japan and Sweden express strong backing for Ukraine

Japan offers additional financial support and condemns Russia's attacks [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

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Norway's foreign minister tells Al Jazeera why they still fund UNRWA

Gaza residents fear they will die without aid from UNRWA

Norway will continue funding the agency despite Western cuts [ more ]

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UNRWA fund cuts by the West collective punishment' against Palestinians

The head of UNRWA, Philippe Lazzarini, criticizes the decision by Western countries to suspend aid to the Palestinian refugee agency, calling it collective punishment.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres joins Lazzarini in urging donor nations to continue supporting UNRWA and its operations in Gaza. [ more ]

Chicago Tribune

Chicago

No help: The federal immigration deal won't fix the migrant crisis in Chicago - and it's unlikely to pass Congress anyway

Congressional Republicans are refusing to provide aid for Ukraine without major U.S. border policy changes.

Even if legislation passes, it will not greatly improve Chicago's situation regarding newly arrived migrants. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Russia-Ukraine war live: US state department calls on Congress to act swiftly' to resume flow of aid to Kyiv

US Congress urged to renew aid to Ukraine

President Biden prioritizes backing Ukraine [ more ]

BBC News

UK politics

SNP: UK 'shamefully abstained' on Gaza ceasefire vote

153 nations voted for a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza war

Rishi Sunak defends UK's efforts to provide aid to Gaza [ more ]

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Zelenskyy is making a last-ditch push to get more U.S. weapons and aid for Ukraine

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy is visiting the White House to seek more weapons and aid against Russia's invasion.

President Biden has asked Congress for over $60 billion in aid for Ukraine but has so far been rejected. [ more ]

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