Ukraine and the US

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US boosts security assistance to Ukraine to $350 mln

US boosts security assistance to Ukraine to $350 mln

The US Congress has authorized $618.7 billion for the 2017 military budget. The 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed in the Senate on Thursday with 92 votes in favor and seven opposing. "According to the bill, …

Kiev said 'yes' to US lethal weapons

Kiev said 'yes' to US lethal weapons

Kiev welcomes the decision of the US Congress to begin deliveries of lethal weapons to Ukraine, the deputy head of the Presidential Administration of Ukraine, Konstantin Yeliseyev, said. On Thursday, the US House of …

Ukraine marks sad anniversary of independence

Ukraine marks sad anniversary of independence

Today marks the 25th anniversary of Ukraine’s Declaration of Independence. On this day in 1991, the Supreme Soviet of the Ukrainian SSR adopted the Act of Declaration of Independence of Ukraine, which was preceded by three intense days of …

USS Porter enters Black Sea

USS Porter enters Black Sea

US Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) entered the Black Sea to promote peace and stability in the region. "Porter’s presence in the Black Sea will serve to reaffirm the US dedication …

US to pay Saakashvili's team in Odessa

US to pay Saakashvili's team in Odessa

The US government will pay for the work of the staff team of the new governor of the Odessa region, Odessa Governor Mikheil Saakashvili said today. "The US government has agreed to give funds for the

 Poroshenko congratulates US on Independence Day

Poroshenko congratulates US on Independence Day

Today President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko congratulated the US on its Independence Day. "Freedom is beating in the hearts of the Ukrainian people as warmly as in the hearts of the people of the United States. Congratulations on Independence Day, America!" Gazeta.ru cited the head of the Ukrainian state as saying.