Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson rejected passing an additional $24 billion in aid to Ukraine on Wednesday, explaining that he would instead wait for incoming President-elect Donald Trump’s decision on the matter.
Read More Mike Johnson Blocks $24B In Military Aid To Ukraine: ‘Not The Place Of Biden To Make That Decision’
With the Russia-Ukraine war approaching its third year, the Ukrainian military is facing critical moral and recruitment issues, as tens of thousands of Ukrainian soldiers have abandoned their posts, creating a dramatic shortage in soldiers needed to effectively continue the war effort.
Read More Ukraine Military Faces Mass Desertion From New Recruits, U.S. Urges Ukraine To Lower Enlistment Age To 18
President-elect Donald Trump issued a dire warning Monday that there will be “all hell to pay” in the Middle East if Hamas does not release every one of the remaining hostages in Gaza before his inauguration in January.
Read More Trump Issues Stern Warning: ‘ALL HELL TO PAY’ If Hamas Hostages Aren’t Freed Before His Inauguration
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is willing to hand over territory to Russia in exchange for NATO protection if it means ending the war.
Read More Zelensky Considers Territorial Concessions To Russia In Exchange For NATO Security
President-elect Donald Trump has announced that retired Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg will serve as his special envoy for Russia and Ukraine, a key position as the ongoing conflict continues to escalate.
Read More Trump Taps Former Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg To Serve As Special Envoy To Russia And Ukraine
While facing the threat of a contempt of Congress vote, Secretary of State Antony Blinken finally agreed to testify in front of the 118th Congress’ House Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC), answering questions on the chaotic 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal, HFAC Chairman Michael McCaul announced on Tuesday.
Read More Blinken To Testify On ‘Disastrous’ Afghanistan Withdrawal As House Contempt Vote Looms