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Ukraine making progress on defense reforms – Pentagon official
America is unwavering in its support for Ukraine sovereignty, territorial integrity and Euro Atlantic aspirations, said the official.18:00, 08 June 2021
U.S. to consider Ukraine's request for weapons – Blinken
The Pentagon is Ukraine's key partner, Blinken assured.16:30, 07 May 2021
U.S. seeing some Russian personnel withdrawing from Ukraine's border – media
On April 22, Russia announced it would begin the withdrawal of troops, which had taken part in military exercises in occupied Crimea and near the borders of Ukraine.12:30, 24 April 2021
Russian military build-up along Ukraine border bigger than 2014 – Pentagon
It's not completely clear that "military exercises" are exactly the purpose of such maneuvers, the U.S. official says.10:40, 20 April 2021
Pentagon chief to visit allies amid heightened Russia-Ukraine tensions – media
During the week ahead, Austin is due to meet with government and military leaders in Israel, Germany, at NATO Headquarters in Belgium, and in the United Kingdom.18:15, 10 April 2021
Pentagon reacts to reports on Russian troops amassed along Ukraine's borders
The U.S. side is concerned about recent escalation in eastern Ukraine.13:35, 01 April 2021
Pentagon to provide Ukraine with additional US$150 mln, but on condition
In total, Ukraine may get US$275 million in military aid from the United States in 2021.14:50, 02 March 2021
Russia poses "existential threat" to U.S. – Pentagon
All European allies are also facing the threat, General Wolters says.09:00, 25 February 2021
U.S. to sell Ukraine patrol boats, guns, sensors worth $600 mln
The sale is expected to help deter Russia from muscling Ukraine in the contested Kerch Strait and key ports along the Azov Sea.23:10, 17 June 2020
Reuters: Pentagon official who questioned Ukraine aid freeze resigns
Leaked emails between McCusker and the Office of Management and Budget showed she had repeatedly raised concerns about Trump's hold on Ukraine security assistance.12:42, 17 June 2020
Pentagon moves to provide additional military aid to Ukraine, citing progress on reforms – CNN
The package is the second half of the $250 million in Ukraine Security Assistance that was appropriated by Congress in the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act.10:00, 28 May 2020
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 March 2020
Bloomberg: Trump ousts Pentagon policy chief linked to Ukraine-aid saga
Trump wished Rood well in a tweet.21:55, 19 February 2020
CNN: Pentagon officials stunned by White House decision to block Ukraine aid, new emails show
The documents are linked to communications and meetings from July and August last year related to the aid freeze that was at the center of efforts to impeach Trump.14:20, 06 February 2020
White House to propose keeping Ukraine aid intact in new budget – media
The money at issue comes from two programs: one administered by the Pentagon, and the other by the State Department.09:27, 31 January 2020
U.S. may provide Ukraine with up to US$700 mln in aid in 2020 – envoy
Yelchenko said US$250 million in military aid had already been allocated.10:21, 15 January 2020
Pentagon to pay Ukraine all military aid by year-end – media
More than $35 million of the roughly $400 million in aid to Ukraine has not been released to the country.10:24, 21 November 2019
LA Times: $35 mln in Pentagon aid hasn't reached Ukraine, despite White House assurances
The continued holdup of a portion of the assistance could undermine a key Republican argument throughout the impeachment inquiry.13:42, 20 November 2019
Pentagon official testifies Trump directed Ukraine aid freeze – media
Asked if the president was authorized to order that type of hold, Laura Cooper said there were concerns that he wasn’t.09:00, 12 November 2019
U.S. Department of Defense outlines five key points of defense cooperation with Ukraine
Since 2014, the United States has allocated over US$1.6 billion in aid for Ukraine's security sector.22:50, 08 November 2019
