US Congress

American parliamentarians invite Zelenskyi to Congress American legislators believe that by inviting Ukraine’s President at the joint session of Congress, they will give a strong message to the Russian authority: Americans stand side by side with the Ukrainian nation. 11.07.19 13:17 4 158 183 Ukrainian Politics

US present draft resolution condemning Russia's return to PACE The representatives of the Congress propose to sanction Russia, "if on the 1-year anniversary of Russia’s aggression 7 near the Kerch Strait, the Ukrainian ships and the 8 detained sailors are still in Russian custody" 04.07.19 13:04 3 818 84 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

US Congress to allocate $250 mln for Ukraine's defense The House of Representatives of the US Congress has started the formal process of approving a draft 2020 defense budget foreseeing $250 million in assistance for Ukraine 16.05.19 12:02 861 12 Economics

US political operative Yuri Vanetik deems nation’s future depends on coalition building US lawyer and political strategist Yuri Vanetik insists that only together Americans can cure the nation's ills. 14.12.18 12:58 128 0 World

US House of Representatives passes resolutions on Russian aggression in Kerch Strait, Nord Stream 2, - Ambassador Chalyi Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United States Valerii Chalyi says the U.S. House of Representatives has adopted as many as three resolutions concerning Ukraine at a time. 12.12.18 12:07 21 454 113 World

American approach to Ukraine has not changed, not substantively, after Democrats took control of the House, US political strategist Yuri Vanetik says Both parties view Ukraine as an ally, support sanctions against Russia. Likewise, both parties do not trust Ukraine’s politicians and believe that the rule of law in Ukraine is seriously compromised. 30.11.18 12:34 148 0 World

Yuri Vanetik believes 2018 midterm elections results did not give a clear answer who won them With power in Washington divided, House Democrats are likely to try to block the president’s agenda and use their power to investigate him and his administration. 29.11.18 16:13 139 0 World

Ukraine-born American political strategist Yuri Vanetik names healthcare, immigration, climate change as key issues of 2018 midterm elections results, predicts further developments It is projected that the turnout could be the highest for any midterm year since the 1960s. Election of Donald Trump has polarized the voters and caused them to become more engaged. This goes for both sides of the political spectrum. 28.11.18 12:00 169 0 World

US House of Representatives upholds allocation of $250M in aid for Ukraine's defense The lower house of the U.S. Congress has passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2019, which stipulates the allocation of $250 million in security assistance to Ukraine. 27.07.18 11:14 3 809 147 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

"We need to have new sanctions hanging over Putin's head," - US Senator Graham calls to prepare new sanctions against Russia U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham calls to come up with a set of sanctions that would be a hammer over Russia's head if Moscow continues to interfere in the 2018 election. 23.07.18 11:27 10 938 102 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

Request to recognize Putin as a war criminal registered on White House's petitions site Activist Liza Bogutskaya asks U.S. Congress to recognize Putin as a war criminal and hold him accountable for crimes against peace. 11.06.18 16:38 26 032 169 World

Resolution condemning Russian transgressions against international law and FIFA values during 2018 World Cup tabled to US Congress Members of U.S. Congress Marcy Kaptur and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen call to join them in cosponsoring the bipartisan resolution, which would call out Russia’s malign behavior, and call on FIFA to publicly justify holding the World Cup in a country internationally sanctioned for its military aggression. 07.06.18 11:51 30 519 167 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Facebook’s CEO vows at Congress hearing to fight election meddling Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook founder and CEO, appeared before Congress amidst the Cambridge Analytica scandal to address concerns over users’ data 11.04.18 11:11 13 380 32 Tech

US Congresswoman Kaptur pays tribute to murdered Ukrainian volunteer Amina Okueva, slams Russia for aggression. VIDEO Ohio Representative Marcy Kaptur paid tribute to Amina Okueva, who was killed near Kyiv on Oct. 30, as she was delivering her speech in the U.S. House of Representatives. 17.11.17 15:00 43 588 113 Previously in trend: Assassination of Okueva

US House of Representatives supports granting Ukraine $350M in aid The House of Representatives of the U.S. Congress approved allocation of $350 million in security assistance to Ukraine and significantly expanded its directions. 15.11.17 17:42 19 907 96 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Ukraine to receive assistance worth $350M as US Congress approves defense budget Assistance for Ukraine worth $350 million, which includes granting lethal weapons, is envisaged by the draft defense budget for the fiscal year 2018 approved by the U.S. Armed Services Committees of the House of Representatives and the Senate. 09.11.17 15:05 11 941 59 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Ukrainian oligarch Taruta participated in fake hearing in US Congress, - US media The fake hearing was organized by a lobbyist on behalf of Taruta and broadcast by a Ukrainian TV channel. 03.10.17 17:47 38 732 63 Ukrainian Politics

Congress needs to keep sharp eye on Trump's Administration's activities regarding Ukraine, - US senators Sen. John McCain and other U.S. senators have reacted to the statement of President Donald Trump regarding signing the law on sanctions, where he expressed his discontent with Congress limiting his powers. 03.08.17 16:29 7 248 10 World

It's a resolute message of unity and solidarity in support of Ukraine, - Poroshenko on stiffer Russia sanctions adopted by Senate President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko believes the new package of Russia sanctions adopted by the U.S. Congress is a strong signal of support for Ukraine. 28.07.17 12:48 28 585 288 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

U.S. House of Representatives approved new Russia sanctions The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to extend new financial sanctions against key U.S. adversaries, including Russia. 26.07.17 09:36 112 755 270 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

Bill on Russia sanctions introduced in US Congress, - Reuters U.S. House of Representatives Democrats introduced a new draft of the Russia and Iran sanctions bill on July 12, hoping to send a message to President Donald Trump to maintain a strong line against the Kremlin. 13.07.17 13:50 31 736 38 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

US Senate improved bill on Russia sanctions, sent it to House The U.S. Senate resolved a technical issue that had stalled a new package of sanctions on Russia. However, the measure faces opposition in the House that could mean more delays. 30.06.17 16:22 21 702 45 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

US Congress will not support cutting aid to Ukraine, - Senator Shaheen U.S. Senator from New Hampshire Jeanne Shaheen says the U.S. Congress will not support cutting financial aid to Ukraine in 2018. 26.05.17 11:11 21 835 87 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

US senators urge Trump to meet Poroshenko ahead of seeing Putin Republican Senator Rob Portman has published the text of a bipartisan senators' letter to Donald Trump calling on him to meet with President Petro Poroshenko before meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G20 conference in July. 09.05.17 13:20 21 860 35 Previously in trend: President Trump

Ukraine to receive $560M of US assistance in 2017 The U.S. Congress approved the 2017 consolidated appropriations act allotting at least $560 million of assistance to Ukraine. 05.05.17 15:49 28 303 202 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

US Congress to allocate $560 million in aid to Ukraine this year The U.S. Congress has presented a consolidated bill on budget payments for 2017, which stipulates for $560 million in aid programs for Ukraine. 02.05.17 11:52 21 256 101 Ukrainian Politics

Poltorak, US Congress representatives talk providing Ukraine with defensive weapons. PHOTOS Ukrainian Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak and members of the United States House Committee on Armed Services discussed the current situation in the east of Ukraine, the progress of the military reform and the possibility of supplying lethal defensive aid to Ukraine. 13.04.17 11:58 10 442 14 Ukrainian Politics

Trump says US to take further military action in Syria if necessary In a letter to congressional leaders President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. is prepared to take further military action in Syria if necessary. 09.04.17 10:04 190 554 755 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Russia sanctions to remain until Crimea occupation lifted, - Congressman Connolly The United States do not recognize the illegal annexation of Crimea and is set to maintain sanctions against Russia. 22.03.17 17:45 7 814 15 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

Rada adopts address to US Congress, asks to make Ukraine major non-NATO ally The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has adopted the resolution on Addressing the U.S. Congress regarding security guarantees (No.6111). 22.03.17 14:12 11 386 72 Ukrainian Politics

US Congress to hold hearings on Russia's hybrid warfare On March 22, the U.S. House Armed Services Committee will hold hearings on the evolution of hybrid warfare. 21.03.17 22:42 9 634 70 Previously in trend: War

FBI publicly reaffirms probe into US election meddling The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) confirms it is investigating Russia's interference in the U.S. 2016 presidential election. 20.03.17 21:58 6 678 16 World

US House of Representatives approves allocation of $150M in defense aid to Ukraine The lower chamber of the U.S. Congress has supported the allocation of $150 million for Ukraine's security needs. 09.03.17 22:45 53 740 217 World

Ukraine's FM Klimkin says everyone vulnerable to Russia, - CNN Moscow poses a threat to the whole Western world, the trans-Atlantic alliance. 08.03.17 13:03 65 063 117 World

Ukraine opposes advanced force, needs lethal arms, - US Congressman Quigley Two U.S. lawmakers, Senator Dick Durbin and Congressman Mike Quigley, say the time has come for the United States to supply Ukraine with lethal weapons to better defend itself against Moscow-backed separatists. 22.02.17 23:18 22 300 147 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Poroshenko meets with Senator Durbin and Congressman Quigley. PHOTO President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko held a meeting with U.S. Senator Richard Durbin and U.S. Congressman Michael Quigley. 21.02.17 23:35 17 386 114 Ukrainian Politics

US must be ready to counter Russian nuclear doctrine, - Senator McCain Russia’s deployment of nuclear-tipped ground-launched cruise missiles is a significant military threat to U.S. forces in Europe. 15.02.17 15:03 30 130 58 World

US Congressman Thornberry hopes Trump Administration to provide lethal aid to Ukraine Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee Mac Thornberry is very hopeful that the U.S. President Donald Trump’s Administration will sanction providing Ukraine with lethal defensive assistance. 07.02.17 11:09 10 792 49 World

US senators intend to curtail Trump authority on Russian sanctions, - ABC News Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said that he and a bipartisan group of senators were going to take steps to prevent President Trump from being able to singlehandedly weaken U.S. sanctions on Russia. 23.01.17 09:17 72 703 169 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

Eight US congressmen to boycott Trump's inauguration because of Russian interference in elections Eight members of U.S. House of Representatives said they would boycott the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. 14.01.17 17:18 24 435 137 World

US senators to introduce bill on 'comprehensive' sanctions against Russia Republican U.S. Senator John McCain and Democratic Senators Ben Cardin and Robert Menendez will introduce legislation to impose "comprehensive" sanctions on Russia over its attempts to influence the 2016 U.S. election. 10.01.17 09:23 71 757 178 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

US Congress officially certifies Trump's victory The results of the U.S. presidential elections were formally approved at a joint session of the House of Representatives and Senate. 07.01.17 09:25 15 829 137 Previously in trend: President Trump

"Putin understands only strength," – Senator McCain on possible "Kissinger plan" for Donbas Media reports say Henry Kissinger allegedly proposes lifting anti-Russian sanctions. However, the U.S. Congress will approve no action damaging freedom and independence of Ukraine or the Baltics. 03.01.17 12:19 119 143 194 Previously in trend: President Trump

US Senator Graham says sanctions 'to hit' Russia U.S. might introduce sanctions against Russia and Putin over Russian involvement in the U.S. presidential election. 28.12.16 17:48 86 016 169 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

US senators urge Trump to increase support for Ukraine A group of 27 U.S. senators sent a letter to President-Elect Donald Trump on Thursday, asking to step up support for Ukraine. 08.12.16 23:20 23 716 101 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Aid to Ukraine President Trump

US Congress approved allocation of $350M of military aid to Ukraine U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill on military aid to allocate to Ukraine. 04.12.16 14:14 22 875 109 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

House of Representatives bans Pentagon from military cooperation with Russia The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill to regulate the allocation of funds for the Department of Defense in 2017, which provides for a ban on military cooperation with Russia. 02.12.16 21:50 46 295 112 World

U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passes “Stability and Democracy for Ukraine Act” The bill stipulates that efforts to support Ukraine might include lethal defensive weapons systems for Ukraine's Armed Forces. 22.09.16 12:04 71 845 247 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia Aid to Ukraine