Biden Taps Bridget Brink As New US Ambassador to Ukraine
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Biden Taps Bridget Brink As New US Ambassador to Ukraine
Biden Taps Bridget Brink , As New US Ambassador to Ukraine.
Biden Taps Bridget Brink , As New US Ambassador to Ukraine.
On April 25, the White House announced
President Biden has selected Brink, a 25-year career diplomat, to be the new ambassador to Ukraine.
On April 25, the White House announced
President Biden has selected Brink, a 25-year career diplomat, to be the new ambassador to Ukraine.
Brink is currently the U.S. ambassador to Slovakia and has worked in Uzbekistan and Georgia.
Reuters reports that she's also held several senior positions throughout the State Department and
White House National Security Council.
Reuters reports that she's also held several senior positions throughout the State Department and
White House National Security Council.
She also speaks Russian.
A State Department official said Brink's
"decades of experience make her uniquely
suited for this moment in Ukraine’s history.".
Reuters reports that the position
has been vacant since former
President Trump recalled
Marie Yovanovitch in 2019.
Reuters reports that the position
has been vacant since former
President Trump recalled
Marie Yovanovitch in 2019.
It must now be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
Over the weekend, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin traveled to Kyiv to meet with President Volodomyr Zelensky and other Ukrainian officials.
Over the weekend, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin traveled to Kyiv to meet with President Volodomyr Zelensky and other Ukrainian officials.
Over the weekend, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin traveled to Kyiv to meet with President Volodomyr Zelensky and other Ukrainian officials.
Amid the trip, Washington announced that
American diplomats will return to Ukraine this week
This is the fatal moment a Russian missile hit a shopping mall in Kremenchuk, Ukraine on Monday, June 27. According to officials, at least 18 people were killed in the attack, dozens were wounded, and many others were unaccounted for.
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In a virtual address to the UN Security Council, Ukraine's president called for an international tribunal to investigate Russia's "killing spree" and hold Moscow accountable.
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Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has called for greater government spending on defence from 2024 to “meet the threat” posed by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Both the defence secretary and prime minister Boris Johnson are currently at the NATO Summit in Madrid. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has met his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese at the NATO Summit in Madrid. Australia is participating in the summit as the largest non-NATO contributor. The two leaders discussed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the AUKUS pact, and the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement, which has not yet come into force. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Survivors of yesterday's missile strike on a shopping centre in central Ukraine have described to ITV News how they crawled through flames to safety. At least 20 others did not make it out alive. That figure could more than double. Over 30 people are still missing. For one mother whose daughter has disappeared without trace, the not knowing is unbearable. Russia insists it was targetting a nearby store of weapons and ammunition in Kremenchuk - not the shopping centre. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Cassidy Hutchinson told the US committee investigating the 2021 insurrection that Trump rebuffed security warnings and tried to join protesters as they marched on the Capitol.
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Howard Stern , Wants To Run for President.
Howard Stern , Wants To Run for President.
Stern commented on the state of America
on his SiriusXM radio show on June 27.
The problem with most presidents is they have too big of an agenda. The only agenda I would have is to make the country fair again, Howard Stern, on 'The Howard Stern Show'.
It’s very hard to have a Supreme Court that’s openly lied, Howard Stern, on 'The Howard Stern Show'.
He also touched on how he'd handle the Supreme Court, especially in light of their recent decision to overturn 'Roe v. Wade.'.
The other thing is, if I do run for president, and I’m not f------ around, I’m really thinking about it, because the only other thing I’m going to do is appoint five more Supreme Court justices, Howard Stern, on 'The Howard Stern Show'.
I’m not afraid to do it. As soon as I become president, you’re gonna get five new Supreme Court justices that are going to overturn all this bull----, Howard Stern, on 'The Howard Stern Show'.
Stern also said he wants to do away
with the Electoral College.
I am going to do the very simple thing that’ll set the country straight: one vote, one person.
No more Electoral College, Howard Stern, on 'The Howard Stern Show'.
However, Stern said he'd only run for office in 2024 if former President Donald Trump secures the GOP nomination.
I’ll beat his ass, Howard Stern, on 'The Howard Stern Show'
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EU and US Partner, to Ensure Food Security, and Access to Fertilizer.
Al Jazeera reports that the European Union and
the United States are preparing to launch a new
platform meant to address food security. .
Al Jazeera reports that the European Union and
the United States are preparing to launch a new
platform meant to address food security. .
The move comes as Russia's invasion of Ukraine
has curbed access to staple crops and
fertilizers originating in the region.
The move comes as Russia's invasion of Ukraine
has curbed access to staple crops and
fertilizers originating in the region.
Here is clearly a need for how to best
align approaches to support these
countries as the EU and US are major
players and international donors, Valdis Dombrovskis, EU trade chief, via Al Jazeera.
There are clearly disruptions
and we need to see how we
are diversifying the supply, Valdis Dombrovskis, EU trade chief, via Al Jazeera.
Al Jazeera reports that the new platform will be part
of the Trade and Technology Council established to
strengthen economic ties between the EU and the U.S. .
Al Jazeera reports that the new platform will be part
of the Trade and Technology Council established to
strengthen economic ties between the EU and the U.S. .
Senior officials are scheduled to meet on May 15 and 16 to coordinate their efforts on areas including export controls, semi-conductors and procurement.
The U.S. will reportedly be represented by Secretary
of State Antony Blinken, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Trade Representative Katherine Tai.
The U.S. will reportedly be represented by Secretary
of State Antony Blinken, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Trade Representative Katherine Tai.
The U.S. will reportedly be represented by Secretary
of State Antony Blinken, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Trade Representative Katherine Tai.
While the EU side will include Dombrovskis,
Margrethe Vestager, the EU’s digital affairs chief,
and Thierry Breton, the head of internal markets.
While the EU side will include Dombrovskis,
Margrethe Vestager, the EU’s digital affairs chief,
and Thierry Breton, the head of internal markets.
While the EU side will include Dombrovskis,
Margrethe Vestager, the EU’s digital affairs chief,
and Thierry Breton, the head of internal markets.
The group is reportedly aimed at ensuring
the supply of agri-food commodities,
particularly for developing nations. .
According to Dombrovskis, while the EU is not currently facing
a food security crisis, the new platform could also help curb, "food affordability issues.”.
According to Dombrovskis, while the EU is not currently facing
a food security crisis, the new platform could also help curb, "food affordability issues.”
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Biden Administration , Ups US Military Aid to Ukraine , by an Additional $1 Billion.
Biden Administration , Ups US Military Aid to Ukraine , by an Additional $1 Billion.
The announcement was made on June 15.
According to reports, President Joe Biden spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the phone about the additional aid.
I informed President Zelensky that the United States is providing another $1 billion in security assistance for Ukraine, , President Joe Biden, Statement, via CNN.
... including additional artillery and coastal defense weapons,
as well as ammunition for
the artillery... , President Joe Biden, Statement, via CNN.
... and advanced rocket systems that the Ukrainians need to support their defensive operations in the Donbas, President Joe Biden, Statement, via CNN.
We also discussed Secretary Austin’s efforts in Brussels today to coordinate additional international support for the Ukrainian armed forces, President Joe Biden, Statement, via CNN.
The Pentagon confirmed that the U.S. is providing Ukraine with howitzers, ammunition and coastal defense systems.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin commented from Brussels to reaffirm the U.S.' commitment to Ukraine.
[The U.S. and Ukraine are] working in lockstep to meet Ukraine’s requests for new capabilities, especially its need for long-range fires, armor and coastal defense, Lloyd Austin, U.S. Defense Secretary, via CNN.
Zelensky thanked Biden on June 15 for his “consistent, unwavering support.”.
The security support from the United States is unprecedented. It brings us closer to a
common victory over the
Russian aggressor, Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine,
via CNN.
More than $5 billion in aid has been supplied by the U.S. to Ukraine.
The deputy defense minister of Ukraine reiterated that Western assistance in the war against Russia is essential.
Whatever efforts we put, no matter how professional our army is, without the assistance of our Western partners Ukraine will not be able to win this war, Hanna Maliar, Ukraine’s Deputy Defense Minister, via CNN
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Zelenskyy wrote on his social media page that Sean Penn is in Ukraine filming a movie about the war.
He also said that Penn was in Ukraine during the first days of the Russian invasion, witnessing "what Russian aggression is."
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Brittney Griner’s Trial , Is Scheduled by Russian Court.
CNN reports Griner's lawyer has confirmed that the WNBA star's trial will start July 1.
CNN reports Griner's lawyer has confirmed that the WNBA star's trial will start July 1.
The Russian court also ruled in favor of Griner's detention being extended by six months pending the outcome of the trial.
The Russian court also ruled in favor of Griner's detention being extended by six months pending the outcome of the trial.
The 31-year-old basketball player has been detained in Russia since being arrested at a Moscow airport on February 17.
The 31-year-old basketball player has been detained in Russia since being arrested at a Moscow airport on February 17.
She had cannabis vaping cartridges in her luggage, resulting in smuggling charges since marijuana is classified as a narcotic substance in Russia.
She had cannabis vaping cartridges in her luggage, resulting in smuggling charges since marijuana is classified as a narcotic substance in Russia.
The offense is punishable by
up to a decade in prison. .
The offense is punishable by
up to a decade in prison. .
In May, the U.S. State Department classified Griner as "wrongfully detained.".
CNN reports that over 40 organizations have
signed a letter calling on President Biden and
Vice President Harris to negotiate for her release. .
CNN reports that over 40 organizations have
signed a letter calling on President Biden and
Vice President Harris to negotiate for her release. .
Advocates worry she may be used as a
political pawn amid Russia's war with Ukraine. .
Advocates worry she may be used as a
political pawn amid Russia's war with Ukraine. .
According to a U.S. official, an American diplomat from the U.S. Embassy in Moscow will appear at Griner's hearing on July 1.
According to a U.S. official, an American diplomat from the U.S. Embassy in Moscow will appear at Griner's hearing on July 1
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US Reclassifies Brittney Griner , As ‘Wrongfully Detained’ by Russia.
The WNBA star was arrested and
detained in Russia in February for having
cannabis vape cartridges in her luggage.
The WNBA star was arrested and
detained in Russia in February for having
cannabis vape cartridges in her luggage.
She remains in
Russian custody.
She remains in
Russian custody.
'USA TODAY' reports that on May 3, the U.S. State Department confirmed it has reclassified Griner as being "wrongfully detained" by Russia.
'USA TODAY' reports that on May 3, the U.S. State Department confirmed it has reclassified Griner as being "wrongfully detained" by Russia.
The welfare and safety of U.S. citizens abroad is among the highest priorities of the U.S. Government. [We will] continue to undertake efforts to prove appropriate support to Ms. Griner, State department spokesman, to 'USA TODAY'.
'USA TODAY' reports Griner is scheduled to have a hearing on May 19.
'USA TODAY' reports Griner is scheduled to have a hearing on May 19.
Former Gov. Bill Richardson, , who helped to secure the release of former Marine Trevor Reed from Russia, is also working to ensure Griner returns home safely.
Former Gov. Bill Richardson, , who helped to secure the release of former Marine Trevor Reed from Russia, is also working to ensure Griner returns home safely.
Former Gov. Bill Richardson, , who helped to secure the release of former Marine Trevor Reed from Russia, is also working to ensure Griner returns home safely.
The former governor has reportedly helped to negotiate the release of over 20 prisoners and hostages.
Nneka Ogwumike, the president of the WNBPA, took to Twitter on May 3 to express the league's support for Griner
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White House Says Biden Won't , Support Supreme Court Expansion.
ABC News reports President Joe Biden, despite his criticism of recent Supreme Court rulings, .
remains unmoved on the
topic of court expansion.
That is something that the president does not agree with. , White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, via ABC News.
Biden, when elected, appointed a 36-member bipartisan commission to study potential changes to the Supreme Court.
In a report from last year, the commission warned that altering the Supreme Court could potentially cause damage to the nation's democracy.
Though the panel found "considerable" support for term limits for justices.
the potential expansion of the court
beyond its current nine seats encountered "profound disagreement.".
There was a commission that
was put together about how to potentially move forward with
the court, reform the court. , White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, via ABC News.
I don't have anything more to share from any final decision that the president has made. , White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, via ABC News.
Biden said the repeal of Roe V Wade
was a "sad day" for the country.
It's a realization of an extreme ideology and a tragic error by the Supreme Court, in my view. , President Joe Biden, via ABC News
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Biden Calls for , Gas Tax Holiday.
Biden Calls for , Gas Tax Holiday.
Politico reports that on June 22,
President Biden asked Congress to approve
a three-month pause on federal gas tax.
The request is the president's latest
attempt to provide struggling Americans relief amid surging inflation. .
Biden also encouraged states to follow suit during that time period or offer discounts in other ways.
But Politico reports the idea of a gas tax holiday hasn't gone over well with House Democrats.
I’ve not been a proponent of the gas tax. I just don’t know that it gives much relief, Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, via Politico .
Typically, revenue from federal gas tax
funds road-building projects.
Biden says that going forward with a tax holiday is “not going to have an impact on major road construction and major repairs.”.
Biden says that going forward with a tax holiday is “not going to have an impact on major road construction and major repairs.”.
According to the White House, the three-month tax suspension would take $10 billion from the trust fund, but it could be offset via other avenues.
According to the White House, the three-month tax suspension would take $10 billion from the trust fund, but it could be offset via other avenues.
While some lawmakers have expressed support for the idea, Congress doesn't
seem to be on board as a whole
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Tensions in Slovakia and France highlight questions about the limits of European Union solidarity towards Ukrainian refugees. Can it last, without destabilizing our societies?
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