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The US president plans to apply to Congress for additional funding for Ukraine in the amount of.24 billion. Of these, $8 billion will go to contracts with American companies, and 1 16 billion – to replenish us arsenals.

Less than two months before the end of the cadence, US President Joe Biden plans to apply to Congress with a request for additional funding to help Ukraine in the amount of 2 24 billion. This is reported Politico, Reports UNN.

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The funds will be used to strengthen military support for Kiev and replenish US reserves, which decreased after the transfer of some weapons to Ukraine. According to the publication, 8 8 billion of this amount is planned to be used to finance the initiative to promote the security of Ukraine – the conclusion of contracts with American companies to arm Kiev, the remaining мільярдів 16 billion will be used to replenish us arsenals. Congress may include assistance to Ukraine in voting on a bill to prevent a shutdown next month. The deadline for Congress to make a decision to prevent a government shutdown is December 20.

Some Republicans have already opposed this decision.

Joe Biden just gave доларів 4.7 billion to our taxpayers, unilaterally "forgiving" loans to Ukraine. Congress should not give him a free gift to further sabotage President Trump's peace talks. Any Biden funding claims should be rejected by silence

Senator Mike Lee wrote on X.

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Earlier, UNN reported that in the last months of his rule, US President Joe Biden seeks to strengthen Ukraine's position in the war against Russia, as indicated by a number of decisions, in particular permission to hit the territory of the Russian Federation.

Biden plans to strengthen Ukraine as much as possible before Trump's inauguration – BloombergNov 24 2024, 09:21 AM • 22815 views

Russian forces struck a bus stop in the temporarily occupied city of Nova Kakhovka in Kherson Oblast during the day on 26 November, killing and injuring civilians.

Source: Kherson Oblast Prosecutor's Office

Quote: "Information published in the media revealed that Russian forces struck the temporarily occupied city of Nova Kakhovka in the Kakhovka District, Kherson Oblast, during the day on 26 November 2024.

Footage shows the aftermath of the strike on a public transport stop, with a damaged bus and reports of dead and injured civilians."

Росіяни обстріляли зупинку в окупованій Новій Каховці: є загиблі та поранені.
Відео із соцмереж pic.twitter.com/AsitXkdYcu

— Українська правда ✌️ (@ukrpravda_news) November 26, 2024

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In Wales, 46-year-old Daniel Andreas San Diego, who was wanted by the FBI for 20 years for the explosions in San Francisco, was detained. For information about him, they offered $250 thousand.

In North Wales, law enforcement officers detained 46-year-old Daniel Andreas San Diego, who was on the international wanted list for more than two decades. This is reported by the BBC, reports UNN.

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According to the information, the man is accused of involvement in two explosions in the San Francisco area in 2003.

San Diego was included in the FBI's list of Most Wanted Criminals, and for information about his whereabouts, they offered 250 thousand dollars.

He was associated with extremist groups that advocate for animal rights.

The arrest was carried out by employees of the National Crime Agency of Great Britain (NCA). The man was found in rural Wales.

On Tuesday, he appeared in court, where the issue of his extradition to the United States is being decided.

Permanent representatives of European Union member states will meet on 27 November, to discuss the 15th package of sanctions against Russia, which includes measures targeting Russia's shadow fleet and Chinese companies allegedly supplying weapons to Moscow.

Source: Reuters, citing European diplomats, as reported by European Pravda

Details: The proposals, prepared by the European Commission for member states, include adding 29 legal entities and 54 individuals to the sanctions list. For the first time, Chinese companies are expected to be included in response to their alleged support for Russia's military production.

EU ambassadors will also discuss new measures to tackle Russia's shadow fleet, used to bypass the price cap on seaborne oil. This includes blacklisting 48 tankers.

Reuters revealed that the forthcoming sanctions package will also strengthen restrictions on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) and expand the application of the "No Russia" clause that would oblige subsidiaries of EU companies in third countries to prohibit the re-export of certain goods to Russia.

The EU also intends to pressure financial institutions that help Russia circumvent Western sanctions, following a similar move by the US earlier this year.

Approval of the sanctions requires unanimity among all 27 EU member states. It remains unclear when the package might be finalised.

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The Pentagon has confirmed permission for Ukraine to use ATACMS ballistic missiles to strike targets in russia. The Pentagon spokesman clarified that the attacks are now concentrated in the Kursk region.

A Pentagon spokesman confirmed that the United States has granted permission to Ukraine to use ATACMS long-range ballistic missiles to strike targets in russia. This was stated by Pat Ryder at a briefing on November 26, reports UNN.

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US Pentagon spokesman Pat Ryder stressed that Ukraine can use ATACMS to "protect its nation.

As the White House stressed yesterday, there have been policy changes, and Ukrainians can use ATACMS to protect their nation. Attacks are concentrated right now, of course, in the kursk region. I will allow Ukrainians to talk about their operations in terms of their goals and their operations, I just won't get ahead of them on this

Pat Ryder said.

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Earlier, UNN reported that US President Biden allowed Ukraine to strike russia with long-range missiles.

The United States allowed Ukraine to use long-range missiles against russia – NYTNov 17 2024, 06:16 PM • 44078 views

US President Joe Biden has announced that hostilities along the Israel-Lebanon border will cease on 27 November at 04:00 local time.

Source: Reuters, citing Biden's speech and his post on X

Details: The US President shared "good news" from the Middle East after talks with the prime ministers of Israel and Lebanon.

Biden stated that Israel would gradually withdraw its forces from Lebanese territory over a 60-day period. He emphasised that the US, alongside France and other nations, will "provide the necessary support" to implement the peace agreement.

Quote: "This is designed to be a permanent cessation of hostilities. What is left of Hezbollah and other terrorist organisations will not be allowed, I emphasise, will not be allowed to threaten the security of Israel again."

He also clarified that "there'll be no U.S. troops deployed in southern Lebanon. This is consistent with my commitment to the American people to not put U.S. troops in combat in this conflict."

Biden stated that the Lebanese people deserve safety and a future, just as the people of Gaza do.

Background:

• The Israeli government approved a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah in Lebanon.
• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outlined three reasons for pursuing the truce: addressing the threat from Iran, replenishing depleted weapon stockpiles, and allowing the military to recuperate.

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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announced the transfer of the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah to the Cabinet of ministers. The document is expected to enter into force on Wednesday, and Israel is ready to respond decisively to violations.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that this evening he will submit to the Cabinet of ministers a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah, reports Reuters, reports UNN.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that he is ready to implement the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon and will resolutely respond to any violations by Hezbollah.

Netanyahu also said that this evening he will hand over the ceasefire agreement to his full Cabinet of ministers. The agreement is expected to enter into force on Wednesday.

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CNN, citing a source familiar with the situation, reportedthat Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had previously approved a possible ceasefire agreement with the Lebanese Hezbollah movement. However, Israel wants to submit some reservations and hand them over to the Lebanese authorities.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has stated that the United States will ensure Ukraine has everything it needs to "fight effectively in 2025".

Source: Blinken's statement following a meeting with G7 foreign ministers in Italy, as reported by European Pravda, citing Sky News

Details: Blinken emphasised that the G7 and its partners are "determined" to ensure Ukraine has the financial resources, ammunition, and manpower required to effectively combat Russian aggression or negotiate peace from a position of strength in 2025.

He highlighted the US's ongoing efforts to enhance security assistance aimed at bolstering Ukraine's defences in the east.

Blinken also expressed "great concern" among G7 members over Russia's deployment of North Korean troops in its war against Ukraine.

Quote: "The reality is that Ukraine is fighting for us. It is not only fighting for itself; it is fighting for us."

He added that the reason "so many countries are committed to Ukraine’s defence" is that "the aggression carried out by Russia is not just aimed at Ukraine".

"This is aggression against the very principles that are in the heart of the international system, which are necessary for trying to maintain peace and stability," Blinken concluded.

Background:

• During the Ukraine-NATO Council meeting at the ambassadorial level on 26 November, the parties discussed Russia's recent launch of an experimental medium-range ballistic missile targeting Dnipro.
• Recently, John Kirby, Strategic Communications Coordinator for the US National Security Council, confirmed that Ukraine has used ATACMS long-range missiles against targets on Russian territory.

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German foreign minister Anna Lena Berbok called for checking whether the crash of the DHL plane in Vilnius is a hybrid attack. Lithuanian investigators are now inclined to the version of a technical malfunction, but do not rule out a terrorist attack.

Russia has stepped up its hybrid warfare campaign since the beginning of 2022, using cyber attacks, sabotage and other means of influencing European Union countries. Against this background, the crash of a DHL cargo plane in Lithuania, which occurred on Monday, raises serious concerns. Germany has called for a thorough investigation into the possible causes of the tragedy. This is reported by Politico, reports UNN.

"We, together with our Lithuanian and Spanish partners, must seriously consider whether this was a technical accident or another hybrid incident. This underscores the unstable situation we live in even in the very center of Europe," German Foreign Minister Annalena Berbock said.

At the G7 foreign ministers ' meeting in Italy, Burbank highlighted the growing number of hybrid attacks in Europe targeting populations and critical infrastructure. In particular, she mentioned the recent damage to telecommunications cables in the Baltic Sea, which, according to officials, could have been the result of sabotage. At the same time, according to her, Germany is actively cooperating with Lithuania in the investigation of the plane crash to find out its true causes.

Lithuanian investigators have so far found no signs of sabotage. Lithuanian police chief Arunas Paulauskas noted that the crash was probably caused by a technical malfunction or human error, but a terrorist act cannot be ruled out.

"This is one of the versions that we will carefully check. The collection of evidence may take a week," he added.

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The head of the national crisis management center of Lithuania , Vilmantas Vitkauskas, statedthat the plane crash was an accident.

The investigation into the Vilnius disaster continues.

Previously

This year, incidents with DHL have already been linked to possible sabotage. In particular, an explosive device sent from Lithuania caused a fire at a logistics center in Leipzig. Western intelligence agencies then blamed Russia, and the UK continues to investigate a similar case in Birmingham, where a fire broke out at a DHL depot in July.

Ukraine-NATO Council convened at the ambassadorial level on 26 November, to discuss Russia’s launch of an experimental intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) last week.

Source: European Pravda, citing NATO’s press service

Details: During the meeting, held via video link, representatives of Ukraine’s military command delivered updates. Participants "reaffirmed their support for Ukraine".

Quote: "The attack, which targeted Dnipro, is seen as another attempt by Russia to terrorise the civilian population in Ukraine and intimidate those who support Ukraine as it defends itself against Russia’s illegal and unprovoked aggression."

NATO also reiterated its stance that Russia’s use of an experimental ballistic missile "will neither change the course of the conflict nor deter NATO Allies from supporting Ukraine."

Background:

• The Ukraine-NATO Council was convened last week in response to Russia’s first use of an experimental ballistic missile, dubbed Oreshnik, against Ukraine.
• Andrii Sybiha, Ukraine's Minister of Foreign Affairs, earlier expressed hope for "concrete and substantial results" following the meeting.
• After the Oreshnik strike, Kyiv appealed to its partners for additional support to strengthen its air defence capabilities against such ballistic missiles.

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