Kirby John

Ukraine’s Armed Forces lack ammunition, military has to make tough decisions - Kirby The Ukrainian military is forced to save ammunition because they are afraid of running out. The Russians are trying to take advantage of this to attack Ukrainian positions and peaceful towns more often. 08.02.24 06:56 7 384 35 World

Kirby: Law providing for new aid package for Ukraine is critical for US defense industry Approval of a new aid package for Ukraine is critically important for the United States itself. 06.02.24 20:57 3 164 39 World

We do not see any weakening of international support for Ukraine - White House There is no relaxation or disunity among the partner countries on the issue of support for Ukraine. 25.01.24 21:30 1 790 16 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

US cannot yet confirm presence of Ukrainian prisoners in IL-76 – White House As of now, the US side has no information that could confirm that the Russian military transport plane IL-76, which crashed in the Belgorod region, contained Ukrainian prisoners of war. 24.01.24 20:27 11 645 122 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Russia can launch offensive when ground in south and east freezes better - Kirby The US does not yet see a serious ground offensive by the Russian Federation, but everything may change. And Russia’s repeated attacks on Ukrainian cities speak of Putin’s desire to break Ukrainian citizens. 24.01.24 13:50 6 237 49 War in Ukraine

Russia tries to exhaust air defense of Ukraine - Kirby Russia is trying to deplete Ukraine’s air defense with missile attacks. As a result, Ukrainians are forced to make "difficult decisions" regarding the use of missiles. 24.01.24 09:09 5 865 18 War in Ukraine

Aid to Ukraine has stopped, and Russian strikes are intensifying - White House US assistance to Ukraine in its war against Russia has been halted due to a lack of funding approved by Congress. 12.01.24 12:00 8 989 108 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Kirby: Strengthening Ukraine’s air defense is priority for US in future aid packages Strengthening Ukraine’s air defense will be a top priority in the formation of future lists of arms packages as part of U.S. assistance. 04.01.24 22:10 1 805 20 World

U.S. will convene UN Security Council and increase sanctions to prevent arms transfers to Russia - White House The United States intends to convene a meeting of the UN Security Council and to increase sanctions in connection with the illegal transfer of ballistic missiles and other weapons to Russia from countries such as North Korea and Iran. 04.01.24 22:00 3 705 22 World

Russia fired at Ukraine with ballistic missiles received from DPRK - White House. MAP In recent missile attacks on Ukraine, Russia has used at least a few ballistic missiles received from North Korea in circumvention of international restrictions. 04.01.24 21:10 17 864 117 Previously in trend: War

Putin certainly does not act like man who wants to negotiate - White House The White House announced that the Russian Federation continued its massive missile attacks, which indicates that it is unlikely to want negotiations. 04.01.24 09:28 2 148 17 Previously in trend: War

United States no longer has funds for new packages of military assistance for Ukraine, there is no other "magic pot" - White House The White House says it no longer has funds for new military support for Ukraine until it is approved by the US Congress. US President Joe Biden signed the latest security aid package. 04.01.24 08:36 26 474 246 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

US finds no evidence of widespread corruption or abuse of military aid to Ukraine - Kirby The United States has found no evidence of misuse of weapons provided to Ukraine and are continuing to work hard to assure Congress and the American people that all assistance is used for its intended purpose. 04.01.24 09:04 4 531 26 Incidents

US and allies are considering confiscating Russian assets to rebuild Ukraine - White House The US administration has officially confirmed that it is holding talks with its allies on the possibility of confiscating frozen Russian assets to be used to rebuild Ukraine. 21.12.23 23:13 2 178 18 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

We expect Congress to approve additional funding for Ukraine in January, - Kirby The White House expects the US Congress to approve additional funding to help Ukraine in January. 20.12.23 21:01 2 974 34 World

Russia, China and North Korea are strengthening cooperation - White House The governments of Russia, China, and the DPRK are strengthening ties with each other. 19.12.23 22:55 4 035 34 World

White House explains difference between victims of wars in Ukraine and Gaza: Israelis do not intentionally kill civilians The White House explained the difference between the victims of Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine and Israel’s military operation against the Hamas terrorist group in Gaza, noting that Putin’s war plan includes torture, rape, murder of civilians, and destruction of civilian infrastructure. 19.12.23 14:48 2 799 27 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

US plans to provide Ukraine with additional aid package by end of year, but it may be last - Kirby In December, the United States intends to provide another package of military aid to Ukraine, which will be the last within the current funding, unless Congress approves new aid. 18.12.23 20:38 11 747 81 War in Ukraine

White House continues to urge Congress to pass an aid package for Ukraine, - Kirby The US administration and President Biden personally are making further efforts to encourage Congress to reach a compromise and approve additional funding for US national security needs, including with the support of Ukraine. 14.12.23 08:55 1 301 2 World

U.S. can guarantee military aid to Ukraine for few more weeks - Kirby The White House is concerned that the United States may only be able to guarantee aid to Ukraine for a few weeks and is ready to negotiate with Republicans to continue funding. 08.12.23 08:10 8 742 58 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

US intelligence was unaware of Hamas preparations to attack Israel, Kirby There is no indication that the US intelligence community received information in advance about the Hamas terrorist group’s preparations for an attack on Israel. 03.12.23 19:06 3 847 43 World

U.S. seeks to give Ukraine more weapons, but needs decision from Congress - White House Ukraine’s desire to have more weapons to carry out a counteroffensive is justified, and the United States seeks to provide more weapons systems, but this requires Congress to finally pass a package with additional funding. 01.12.23 23:05 2 640 34 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

White House insists Congress not to separate aid to Ukraine from other articles: "We want all four priorities funded" The White House administration continues to insist on its negotiations with the US Congress that the aid to Ukraine must be approved along with other items in President Biden’s request for additional funding. 01.12.23 09:28 3 137 4 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Kirby: For United States, strengthening air defense, critical infrastructure and providing backup equipment are key areas of support for Ukraine For the United States, strengthening air defenses, critical infrastructure, and providing backup equipment are key areas of support for Ukraine, as Russia is likely to use massive shelling again this winter. 30.11.23 21:49 1 603 28 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Assistance to Ukraine and Israel is a high priority - White House The U.S. Congress’ approval of President Biden’s request for funding for aid to Ukraine and Israel is a matter of high priority. 27.11.23 21:10 1 693 17 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

If we do not help Ukraine now, threats and costs for United States will only increase, - Kirby The administration of US President Joe Biden will make efforts to speed up the process of approving aid for Ukraine in Congress, because if Ukrainians are not provided with adequate support today, threats to the United States and the world will only grow. 20.11.23 22:25 2 760 18 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

U.S. has depleted 96% of funds allocated to aid Ukraine - Kirby The United States has depleted almost all the funds allocated at the beginning of the full-scale invasion to help Ukraine. 08.11.23 23:00 11 153 59 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Biden will veto bill to help Israel if it does not have funds to help Ukraine, - Kirby US President Joe Biden expects Congress to approve a request for $106 billion with funds for Ukraine, Israel and other needs and intends to veto alternative initiatives. 02.11.23 22:20 4 936 35 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

US administration appeals to Congress to approve aid to Ukraine and Israel in one package The U.S. administration appealed to the U.S. Congress to continue the legislative process to approve President Biden’s request, which includes support for Ukraine and Israel, as well as appropriations for other important needs. 01.11.23 22:30 2 336 28 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Possibility of new offensives by Russian Federation remains, - White House Despite the significant loss of manpower and equipment of the Russian Federation during the offensive near Avdiivka, as well as the low morale of the Russian army, the possibility of new offensives by the Russian Federation remains in the near future. 26.10.23 23:37 5 971 40 Previously in trend: War

Kirby: In Russia - significant losses near Avdiivka, commanders execute soldiers, morale is low The National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator of the White House, John Kirby, on Thursday shared the American assessment of the situation with the attempted Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine. 26.10.23 21:54 18 723 70 Previously in trend: War

US does not plan to send troops to Israel, - Kirby The United States has no plans to send troops to Israel. 10.10.23 09:09 1 730 8 Previously in trend: War

Zelenskyy’s meeting with American lawmakers in Congress will help pass new financing package for Ukraine, - Kirby President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s speech to the US Congress is important for the adoption of a new aid package. 21.09.23 07:33 2 380 15 Incidents

AFU achieved some success against second line of Russian defense, - Kirby In the United States, the progress of the armed forces in the counteroffensive in the south, which they have achieved in the last 72 hours, is celebrated. 01.09.23 18:26 8 688 15 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

White House denies talks about Ukraine’s membership in NATO in exchange for territory: Nothing like that The Biden administration denies information about the alleged possibility of granting Ukraine NATO membership in exchange for giving up part of the occupied territories to Russia. 17.08.23 06:30 4 312 36 Ukrainian Politics

Money for weapons for Taiwan will not be taken from aid to Ukraine, - White House The United States government does not intend to lobby Congress to provide Taiwan with arms as part of the supplemental budget request to help Ukraine. Earlier, the Financial Times reported a similar statement. 04.08.23 08:40 2 594 9 World

White House: Main objective of Saudi Arabia summit is to promote Zelenskyy’s peace formula A key objective of summit in Saudi Arabia is to present Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s peace formula to international community. 03.08.23 23:35 2 235 24 War in Ukraine

White House: We see no threat from Wagnerites to Poland or other NATO allies Currently, there is no immediate threat to NATO from Wagner PMC, and those Wagnerians who remain in Ukraine are unlikely to have a significant impact on fighting. 01.08.23 20:14 1 160 11 Previously in trend: War

There is no active discussion about warship escorts for grain from Ukraine. This will only increase tension, - Kirby The US does not discuss the possibility of escorting ships with Ukrainian grain in the Black Sea. 27.07.23 23:22 4 357 62 War in Ukraine

"A desperate attempt to hide consequences of leaving grain deal" - Kirby on free Russian grain John Kirby, Strategic Communications Coordinator for the U.S. National Security Council, called Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s offer to supply several African countries with free grain "a desperate attempt to hide the consequences of withdrawing from the grain deal." 27.07.23 22:15 2 759 9 World

Ukrainian pilots will be trained on F-16 in Romania and Denmark, - Kirby Ukrainian pilots will learn to fly American F-16 fighters in Denmark and Romania. 26.07.23 22:06 4 908 43 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Ukraine needs healthy democracy to join NATO, there is still work to be done - Kirby To join NATO, Ukraine does not need the MAP, but it does need reforms - political, legal, and democratic institutions. 12.07.23 14:22 11 290 165 Previously in trend: Ukraine - NATO

In order to join NATO, Ukraine must meet certain requirements, - White House The issue of Ukraine’s long-term security commitments will be discussed at the NATO summit in Vilnius. 07.07.23 08:58 4 903 77 World

US will continue to help Ukraine to make more progress in counteroffensive - White House The United States is in regular communication with Ukraine and will continue to provide support to ensure that its counteroffensive against Russian forces succeeds. 30.06.23 20:35 1 536 22 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

US does not consider threat of ZNPP explosion "imminent" - Kirby Despite the information about the placement of explosives on the territory of the Zaporizhzhia NPP, the United States does not consider the threat of its detonation "imminent." 26.06.23 23:12 6 466 47 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

US to announce new aid package soon - Kirby The United States will soon announce a new aid package for Ukraine. What exactly it will include is currently unknown. 12.06.23 23:02 2 445 13 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Russia received hundreds of drones from Iran for attacks on Ukraine, - White House Russia is deepening cooperation with Iran in the field of defense and has received hundreds of attack drones, which it uses to launch strikes against Ukraine. 10.06.23 17:15 6 811 78 World

US to provide additional assistance to Ukraine in near future - White House The United States plans to announce new security assistance packages for Ukraine in the near future. 06.06.23 22:59 2 809 5 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War