Kirby

White House says Ukraine and Russia are not ready for talks White House adviser John Kirby said that he currently sees no readiness for negotiations on the part of either Ukraine or Russia. 10.01.25 20:34 3 721 24

Kirby: US to announce new security aid to Ukraine in coming days The United States is preparing new military aid packages for Ukraine, which will be announced in the coming days. 03.01.25 20:18 2 306 6 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

There are signs that indicate that Azerbaijan Airlines plane was shot down by Russian air defense, - Kirby The United States believes that there are signs that the Russian air defense system was involved in the downing of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed in Kazakhstan. 27.12.24 20:39 3 224 34

DPRK troops lose 1000 soldiers in week, some commit suicide - Kirby DPRK troops are suffering massive losses in the war against Ukraine on the side of Russia. Over the past week, about a thousand North Korean soldiers were killed or wounded in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. 27.12.24 20:25 6 877 33 Previously in trend: War

US to announce new military aid package for Ukraine in nearest future - Kirby In the near future, the United States will provide Ukraine with another military aid package. 27.12.24 19:36 1 930 12 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Biden and Trump teams in contact on war in Ukraine and events in Syria - White House The teams of the current US administration of US President Joe Biden and the administration of President-elect Donald Trump are discussing the war in Ukraine, the situation in Syria, and the conflict in the Middle East in general. 10.12.24 22:28 1 390 4

Ukraine can use ATACMS missiles to hit targets in Russia’s Kursk region - White House The United States has changed its guidelines for Ukraine and allowed the Armed Forces of Ukraine to use American ATACMS ballistic missiles to hit targets in the Kursk region of Russia. 25.11.24 20:49 5 414 18

US is preparing new package of sanctions against countries that help Russia Soon, the United States will announce new sanctions against Russia's foreign assistants in continuing Russia's large-scale military aggression against Ukraine. 24.10.24 10:03 1 210 3 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

US does not allow Ukraine to use its weapons deep into Russia - Kirby US President Joe Biden has not changed his decision to allow Ukraine to use Western long-range weapons to strike targets deep in Russia, despite intelligence reports of North Korean troops moving into Russia. 24.10.24 07:56 6 245 37

If DPRK military participates in war against Ukraine, they are legitimate targets for AFU - Kirby If the DPRK military appears at the front, they will be legitimate targets for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 24.10.24 08:45 5 035 61 Previously in trend: War

US will help Ukraine have strong position in talks with Russia - Kirby The White House administration is focused on providing Ukraine with everything it needs to ensure that Kyiv is in the strongest possible position for negotiations that may take place in the future, the White House adviser said. 06.09.24 09:16 6 496 36

White House on changes in Ukrainian Cabinet: This will not reduce US support Personnel changes in the Cabinet of Ministers will not reduce the level of cooperation and support from the United States. 05.09.24 09:03 2 234 35

White House on Russian attack on Poltava: We will continue to focus on strengthening Ukraine’s air defense The White House commented on the Russian ballistic missile strike on Poltava. 03.09.24 21:28 3 467 34 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

White House on call to lift restrictions on long-range strikes on Russia: no change in principles Negotiations with Ukraine on the prospects of increasing the depth of strikes on Russian territory by US weapons are ongoing. However, these discussions are not intended to be made public. 27.08.24 08:55 6 951 74

White House confirms redeployment of Russian troops from positions in Ukraine to Kursk region The White House said that they are observing the deployment of Russian troops from positions in the occupied territory of Ukraine in the direction of the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. 15.08.24 21:28 4 087 9 Previously in trend: War

White House: US to provide military aid packages to Ukraine in coming days The United States will soon announce the transfer of military aid packages to Ukraine. 15.08.24 17:27 3 996 11 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

US officials to contact Ukrainian side on situation in Kursk region - Kirby US officials plan to contact their Ukrainian counterparts to discuss the situation in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. 07.08.24 19:29 11 470 86 Previously in trend: War

White House refuses comment on transfer of F-16 fighters to Ukraine: You need to talk to Ukrainians The White House does not comment on the transfer of F-16 fighters to Ukraine. 01.08.24 09:37 521 3 Previously in trend: War

By the end of summer, F-16s will be ready for flight operations in Ukraine - Kirby on transfer of first fighter jets to Kyiv The White House avoided answering the question about the transfer of the first batch of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. However, they emphasized that by the end of the summer, the F-16s will be ready for flight operations in Ukraine. 31.07.24 22:39 4 214 30

US announces new aid package for Ukraine worth $200 million and $1.5 billion in long-term support (updated) On Monday, 29 July, the United States announced another $200 million military aid package for Ukraine under the Special Presidential Powers programme. 29.07.24 20:21 6 206 51

Kirby: US has no plans to lift restrictions on Ukrainian Armed Forces to strike deep into Russian territory The US policy on strikes by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on Russian territory with US weapons has not changed. 09.07.24 09:07 10 953 113

White House on Trump advisers’ peace plan: nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine The decision on any possible negotiations with Russia to end the war should be made by President Zelenskyy and Ukraine. 26.06.24 19:59 3 253 34

New Moscow-Pyongyang agreement should worry China - White House The conclusion of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement between Russia and North Korea should at least cause concern in Beijing, as it contradicts China's approaches. 20.06.24 23:00 4 276 23

US will give Ukraine priority over other countries in supplying missiles for Patriot and NASAMS air defense systems - White House The United States will give Ukraine priority in the supply of Patriot and NASAMS missiles, postponing the supply of orders to other countries. 20.06.24 19:59 1 422 10 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Peace Summit was successful event - Kirby The White House believes that the Global Peace Summit, which took place last weekend in Switzerland, was a successful event. 18.06.24 09:54 2 472 48

Policy regarding Ukraine’s use of American weapons on territory of Russian Federation has not changed - White House The Biden administration’s policy on the use of US weapons outside Ukraine has not changed - the US does not encourage the use of US weapons to strike at Russian territory. 18.05.24 07:56 9 730 87 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

White House: We do not expect serious breakthroughs from Russian army’s attempts to advance in Kharkiv region The US does not expect any serious breakthroughs from the Russian army’s attempted offensive in the north of Kharkiv region. 10.05.24 22:55 4 541 38 Previously in trend: War

Kirby: If Putin wants to protect Russian troops from being hit by Western weapons, he must withdraw them from Ukraine John Kirby, the US National Security Council’s Coordinator for Strategic Communications, said that if Russia wants to protect its troops from being hit by Western-made weapons, it should simply withdraw them from the territory of Ukraine. 07.05.24 09:23 4 956 24 World

US does not yet see China’s willingness to work for just peace in Ukraine - White House Currently, the United States does not see China, as one of the key factors of influence on Russia, being ready to accept the peace formula proposed by Ukraine. 03.05.24 09:29 2 457 15 World

US aid helps Ukraine strengthen its defense lines - Kirby The Ukrainian Armed Forces have strengthened their defensive lines on the front with the help of U.S. aid, but it is up to the Ukrainian side to decide how the new weapons will be used in the future. 02.05.24 23:00 2 357 6 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

White House on security guarantees talks with Ukraine: Kyiv clarifies its needs The US and Ukraine continue negotiations on security assurances, and are formalising the details of how Ukraine’s needs should be articulated in this agreement. 01.05.24 08:55 4 681 24 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

White House is ready to consider Johnson’s initiative to split bill on assistance to Ukraine and other partners into 4 parts The Biden administration is ready to consider four different bills to fund national security needs, including aid to Ukraine, as proposed by House Speaker Mike Johnson. 17.04.24 08:47 8 585 60 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

US won’t help shoot down drones over Ukraine as it did in Israel because of different threat picture - White House The United States will not intervene in the war in Ukraine and will not shoot down air targets as it did over Israel, as these are "different conflicts" and "different threat patterns". 16.04.24 09:33 19 894 210 Previously in trend: War

Biden is trying to prevent widespread conflict in Middle East, - White House US President Joe Biden is focused on preventing Iran’s recent attack on Israel from escalating into a broader regional conflict in the Middle East. 15.04.24 17:39 2 535 48 World

Kirby: US House of Representatives has enough votes to pass additional aid bill for Ukraine Funding for Israel and Ukraine should be brought to the House of Representatives "as soon as possible". 15.04.24 11:48 5 295 42 War in Ukraine

White House on possible transfer of control over Ramstein to NATO: US to continue to chair contact group The White House says the US will continue to chair the Contact Group on Ukraine’s defence, known as the Ramstein format. 03.04.24 18:52 4 778 24 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

White House is looking for ways to help Ukraine in emergency- Kirby The White House continues to look for ways to provide emergency support to Ukrainians, as the House of Representatives is delaying a decision on further large-scale assistance to Ukrainians. 03.04.24 07:44 7 381 68 War in Ukraine

Speaker Johnson speaks of support for Ukraine and simultaneously creates obstacles to advance this issue - Kirby The White House calls on U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson to "be a leader" and to submit a bill to help Ukraine. 28.03.24 20:25 3 838 42 World

White House calls Russian officials manure sellers due to disinformation about Ukraine’s involvement in terrorist attack in Moscow region White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby compared Russian officials to manure salesmen for spreading propaganda and disinformation about Ukraine’s involvement in the terrorist attack in the Moscow region. 28.03.24 20:10 4 872 38 World

White House reacts to Russia’s large-scale attack on Ukraine: Putin is not waiting for Congress to act The White House responded to Russia’s massive attack on Ukraine on the night of March 22. 23.03.24 18:47 5 647 43 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

White House considering additional options to help Ukraine - Kirby The US is considering options for helping Ukraine until Congress approves a bill that would provide $60 billion to Kyiv. 07.03.24 01:59 3 864 18 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

White House has not yet confirmed transfer of Iranian missiles to Russia, but is preparing new sanctions - Kirby The White House administration believes that negotiations between Russia and Iran on missile deliveries to Russia are actively progressing, but the United States has no confirmation of the transfer of this type of weapon to the Russian side. 22.02.24 22:34 1 383 19 World

US to announce large-scale sanctions package against Russia in wake of Navalny’s death - Kirby This Friday, February 23, the United States will announce a new package of sanctions against Russia. 20.02.24 21:40 5 427 54 World

Loss of Avdiivka was due to inaction of US Congress - White House The inaction of the U.S. House of Representatives in delaying the adoption of aid to Ukraine is one of the reasons why the Ukrainian Armed Forces withdrew from Avdiivka. 20.02.24 21:58 5 237 49 Previously in trend: War

Russians may capture Avdiivka as Ukrainians run out of artillery shells - White House The White House National Security Council’s Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby said that there is a risk of Russian forces occupying Avdiivka (Donetsk region) because Ukrainian soldiers do not have enough weapons. 15.02.24 22:55 12 898 159 War in Ukraine

Kirby on Trump’s statements on NATO: U.S. will defend every inch of Alliance territory The White House commented on the recent words of US President Donald Trump, who said that he would encourage Russia to attack NATO allies who pay little. 13.02.24 13:50 3 310 40 World

White House continues to work with Congress to get Ukraine aid passed - Kirby The White House administration continues to engage with Congress to urgently pass support for Ukraine. 09.02.24 00:24 2 404 19 World

White House on Zaluzhnyi’s dismissal: "We will work with anyone who leads Ukrainian army" John Kirby, Strategic Communications Coordinator for the White House National Security Council, commented on Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s decision to change the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 08.02.24 22:20 4 073 38 World