The Russian Invasion

The Russian invasion. The outside world's response

Mike Johnson: Vote on support for Ukraine on Saturday

The US House of Representatives will vote on renewed military aid to, among other things, Ukraine on Saturday. This is what the Republican Speaker Mike Johnson says according to AFP.

- We are expected to vote on these proposals on Saturday evening, he says.

In early February, the Senate approved a package that would give Ukraine $60 billion in military aid. The package has drawn harsh criticism from conservative Republicans, including presidential candidate Donald Trump. After the criticism, Johnson has refused to call a vote and the support has been delayed several months.

What Johnson is now calling for a vote on are four separate packages of support for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan as well as money for "measures to confront Russia, China and Iran", writes Reuters.
The Russian invasion. The outside world's response

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Stoltenberg: NATO must provide more air defense to Ukraine

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says the defense alliance's member states need to do more to strengthen Ukraine's air defense capabilities, Reuters reports.

He addresses the NATO countries that are weighing between meeting NATO's requirements for domestic defense and sending weapons to Ukraine.

- My message is clear: send more to Ukraine, he says according to TT.

Stoltenberg adds that the alliance's defense ministers are called for an extraordinary meeting to discuss support for Ukraine on Friday. Ukrainian President Zelenskyi will also attend.

The statement comes after a meeting with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. Both Denmark and Germany have recently promised to send more ammunition to Ukraine.
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Information about a major fire at a Russian airfield in Crimea

Explosions have been heard near a military airfield in Russian-occupied Crimea, the Kyiv Independent writes.

A video reportedly shows a massive explosion and subsequent fire at the airfield. The video is shared by the account OSINTtechnical, which is well known for sharing available intelligence information.

The authenticity or content is not confirmed by authorities. Nor have Russian authorities confirmed the information, writes Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.