After tensions in Congress over the renewal of US aid to Kiev and the cancellation of Zelensky’s speech, the head of the Treasury Department said Janet Yellen He warned Republicans about possible cuts in military and humanitarian funding: “We would be responsible for the defeat of Ukraine.”
Meanwhile, according to Kiev, almost 50 drones were launched by Russia over Ukraine during the night, 41 of which were shot down by defense systems
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10:50 a.m
Putin arrived in Abu Dhabi and was expected later in Riyadh
The plane carrying Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, the first stop in a lightning mission to the region that will also take him to Saudi Arabia later in the day. This was reported by Russian authorities
The adventures of “Putin of Arabia”: in Dubai and Riyadh to get back in the game
by Rosalba Castelletti December 5, 2023
10:21 a.m
In Russia, more and more cases are being filed for violations of the law on “foreign agents”.
Open cases are increasing dramatically Russia for repeated violations of the law on “foreign agents,” the news site Mediazona reports, pointing out that the Roskomnadzor communications agency is no longer pursuing the cases, but rather the Ministry of Justice directly. From the end of August last year to October, the number of designated “foreign agents” who were charged with minor crimes, such as more serious charges that can result in prison sentences of up to two years, more than doubled, almost tripled
09:50
Biden: “It’s crazy not to support Ukraine”
president Joe Biden is angry about the stalemate in Congress over funding for Ukraine. “It is absolutely crazy not to support Ukraine, it goes against the interests of the United States,” the US president told journalists, according to a report in the New York Times, reaffirming his commitment to refinancing the fund. Biden’s promise is jeopardized by the deep division in Congress on this issue: Republicans, the majority in the House of Representatives, make aid to Ukraine dependent on a significant reduction in American migration policy on the Mexican border, which Democrats reject
08:56
Cameron flies to the US: “Humanitarian aid to Ukraine worth $46 million from the UK”
Britain will deliver a $46 million humanitarian aid package to Ukraine while the US Congress is withholding funding Kyiv. This was announced by the press office of the British Foreign Office, stating that, in view of the winter, the chief diplomat David Cameron will announce the provision of an additional $ 9.8 million in aid to Ukraine. Cameron will leave for Washington today on his first trip to the United States since becoming foreign secretary on November 13. Cameron will hold “an intensive round of diplomatic discussions” with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to underline the importance of international support for Ukraine. “If we allow Putin’s aggression to succeed, it will embolden those who challenge democracy and threaten our way of life. We can’t let them win,” Cameron said. The aid package is part of a $160 million overall humanitarian response fund pledged by the UK at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in June 2023. Former British Prime Minister Cameron visited Kiev on November 16 on his first official trip after being appointed foreign minister
(afp) 07:52
Kiev: “Without US help there is a risk of losing the war”
Andriy YermakHead of the Office of the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, stated that without the help of the United States of America, Ukraine could lose the war. UNIAN reports it. During a visit to Washington, Yermak called on Congress to approve additional funding for Kiev. “If the aid currently being discussed in Congress is delayed – I do not mean that it is not accepted – it will be impossible to continue the liberation of the territories and that poses a great risk of losing the war,” he explained.
07:19
Kiev: “41 of the 48 drones launched by Russia destroyed”
The Ukrainian Air Force reports that 41 of the 48 drones launched by Russia were destroyed by the Kiev air defense system during the night. The Russians attacked Ukrainian territory from two directions, the air force said: from occupied Crimea and from Russia’s Kursk region. The attack was also repelled with the help of fighter aircraft and surface-to-air missile systems
04:39
Zelensky will take part in the G7 summit today via video conference
The Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky will take part in the meeting of G7 heads of state and government today via video conference. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida confirms: “In addition to the G7 heads of state and government, Ukrainian President Zelensky will also take part in the first part of the meeting.” The summit will discuss important issues for the international community, such as the situation in Ukraine and the Near East. Yesterday, Zelensky unexpectedly canceled a closed-door briefing with US senators in which he was supposed to call for continued funding to Kiev.
03:51
Cameron in the USA, first visit after his return to politics: He will guarantee Kiev full support
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron will travel to Washington to highlight the importance of U.K.-U.S. relations in his first visit since returning to the political helm. Former PM will pledge Britain’s ‘unwavering support for Ukraine’
03:22
Russia is advancing on Avdiivka, where the Moscow army has been concentrating since October
Both the popular Russian war blog Rybar and theInstitute for War Research Based in the United States, they support the advance of Russian forces in the region Avdiivka. The blog claims that Russian forces have secured new areas around the village, 5 km (3 miles) north of Avdiivka. ISW cited geopolitical footage and said Russian forces were occupying positions. Since Russian forces failed to advance into eastern Ukraine, they have been waging a slow attack Kyiv and since mid-October they have been concentrating on Avdiivka, the gateway to Donetsk.
(afp) 03:15
Yellen: “The US could be responsible for Ukraine’s defeat”
The dire warning from Janet Yellen, US Treasury Secretary: The US would be responsible for Ukraine’s defeat if Biden’s funding request – to help Kiev by providing weapons and money – does not receive approval in Congress. Since Republicans have the majority in the House of Representatives, no aid package for Ukraine requested by the President was approved. “We are out of money and almost out of time,” White House budget director Shalanda Young wrote in a letter to Republican and Democratic leaders published Monday, urging them to agree to new funding for Kyiv. And President Zelenskyy canceled his video participation with US senators in a closed-door briefing without explanation.
