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Zelensky: Russia withdraws only about 10,000 troops from border with Ukraine

Meanwhile, the number of aircraft and military equipment increased along Ukraine's borders and in occupied Crimea.

18:59, 02.06.2021

U.S. to provide additional military aid to Ukraine including armed patrol boats – CNN

The Department of Defense neither confirms nor denies this information.

13:31, 07.03.2020

Sentsov tells U.S. Congress about confessions of Russian military who seized Crimea

The film director also addressed the issue of inhumane conditions in Russian penitentiary facilities.

21:50, 28.01.2020

Resolution on bipartisan support for Ukraine introduced to U.S. Congress

Ukraine's success will only boost U.S. national security interests in the region and globally, legislators said.

10:40, 17.01.2020

U.S. to allocate US$1 bln for European energy security, including Ukraine

The move will help diversify natural gas flows and reduce dependence on Russian energy resources.

12:20, 16.12.2019

U.S. Senate panel to debate Russian sanctions bill 'From Hell' this week – media

The bipartisan bill seeks to impose sanctions on Russia for its interference in democratic processes abroad as well as its "malign" actions in Syria and aggression against Ukraine.

14:35, 15.12.2019

Ukraine could get new, deadlier missiles from U.S. – media

The U.S. has committed more than $1.5 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since 2014.

18:40, 14.12.2019

Reuters: Republicans want Hunter Biden, whistleblower to testify in open hearings

The top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee said he also wants testimony from Devon Archer, a businessman who served on the Burisma board with Hunter Biden.

11:00, 10.11.2019

House Foreign Affairs Committee passes resolution against Russia's inclusion in future G7 summits

Rep. Sires introduced the draft in August 2019, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced his intention to invite Russian President, Vladimir Putin, to next year's G7 summit.

11:55, 31.10.2019

Ukrainian MP offering assistance to U.S. Congress in clarifying objective information on Azov

The deputy branded the move by 40 U.S. congressmen calling for Azov's designation as "terrorist organization" an attempt to "smear" the heroic unit.

21:30, 26.10.2019

Politico: William Taylor testifies about deep-seated push for Ukraine quid pro quo

Trump's top Ukraine envoy faced questions about his concerns that Trump was withholding military aid to pressure Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden.

23:02, 22.10.2019

"Lies and libel": Ukraine's Azov responds to U.S. Congress letter dubbing it terrorist organization

The Azov Regiment says it is an official unit of the National Guard of Ukraine and is subordinate to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Interior Ministry of Ukraine.

16:59, 22.10.2019

U.S. Democrat Rep. Max Rose demands Ukraine's Azov Battalion be designated as terrorists

The letter was signed by 40 members of the U.S. Congress from the Democratic Party.

11:26, 21.10.2019

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U.S. ambassador to EU faces questions in Trump impeachment probe – media

According to text messages released by House committee leaders last week, Sondland was heavily involved in contacts with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

10:40, 08.10.2019

CNN: Rick Perry says he'll cooperate with Congress on Ukraine questions

Perry has met with Zelensky at least three times while in office.

00:58, 03.10.2019

Shell urges U.S. Congress to withhold Nord Stream 2 sanctions – media

OMV has also publicly voiced its support for Nord Stream 2.

22:58, 01.10.2019

U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee backs sanctions against Russia's gas pipeline projects

The Act also provides a mechanism for guaranteeing the volume of natural gas transit through the territory of Ukraine.

10:27, 27.06.2019

Trump invites Zelensky to Washington

The Ukrainian presidential administration has not specified the details of the upcoming meeting.

16:58, 01.06.2019

Trump asks Congress to provide $500 mln to counter Russia’s "malign influence"

In particular, it is allocated to "advance shared security; safeguard the territorial integrity of U.S. allies; support partner countries’ efforts to transition away from Russian military equipment".

23:15, 11.03.2019

U.S. Congress looking into Deutsche Bank's loan to Russian VTB

Congressmen suggest financial ties between the two banks could somehow be connected to the 2016 U.S. presidential elections.

10:40, 04.02.2019

U.S. House passes resolution in support of Ukraine – media

The resolution also called on U.S. President Donald Trump to hold Russia accountable for its aggression.

03:30, 12.12.2018

Trump says next summit with North Korea's Kim to come after November U.S. elections – media

Trump and Kim held a historic first summit in Singapore on June 12 at which Kim pledged to work toward denuclearization of the Korean peninsula.

11:03, 10.10.2018

U.S. House of Representatives supports $250 mln security aid to Ukraine

The document includes a provision on cybersecurity cooperation with Ukraine.

09:00, 27.07.2018

U.S. Congress recommends Pentagon continue providing financial aid to Ukraine

The NDAA was approved by both chambers of Congress.

18:57, 24.07.2018

U.S. Congress extends ban on military cooperation with Russia

The Act also bolsters international partnerships and provides additional funding for cyber warfare and influence operations to counter Russian aggression, cyber, and information warfare threats.

14:40, 24.07.2018

Microsoft exec: says company stopped Russia from hacking 3 congressional campaigns in U.S.

Fake Microsoft domain was tied to attacks this year against congressional campaigns.

17:00, 21.07.2018

U.S. Congress approves $250 mln in military aid to Ukraine

In 2018, some $200 million was allocated to Ukraine for military assistance, including armament.

11:19, 25.05.2018

U.S. House of Representatives approves disbursement of over US$620 mln to Ukraine

Spending on Ukraine's defense grew by $50 million.

01:46, 23.03.2018

Poroshenko calls on U.S. Congress to facilitate lethal aid to Ukraine

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko during his Wednesday meeting with the U.S. Congress delegation in Kyiv urged the legislators to consider an opportunity of increasing allocations for the program of security assistance to the Ukrainian state, including the provision of defensive armaments, as well as treatment and rehabilitation of the Ukrainian servicemen, Poroshenko’s press service reports.

23:10, 30.08.2017