Pentagon weighs diverting Ukraine military aid to Middle East, Washington Post reports - Reuters

Pentagon weighs diverting Ukraine military aid to Middle East, Washington Post reports  Reuters

Saudi Arabia says it bombs Yemen port city of Mukalla over shipment of weapons for separatists that arrived from UAE - AP News

Saudi Arabia says it bombs Yemen port city of Mukalla over shipment of weapons for separatists that arrived from UAE  AP News

Zelensky visits Saudi Arabia after offering Ukraine's drone expertise

There is renewed urgency for Ukraine to get a drone deal done, as the US increasingly focuses on Iran.

Zelenskiy Kicks Off Surprise Gulf States Tour With Defense Pitch - Bloomberg.com

Zelenskiy Kicks Off Surprise Gulf States Tour With Defense Pitch  Bloomberg.com

Russian Lawmakers Go to U.S. for First Time Since Invasion of Ukraine

The State Department had to lift sanctions on Russian lawmakers invited by a Kremlin-friendly member of Congress.

By Nataliya Vasilyeva

US senators aim to sanction Hungary over obstructing Ukraine aid

Bipartisan bill from Shaheen and Tillis comes as Prime Minister Viktor Orbán holds up €90bn loan to Kyiv

Zelenskyy claims US tied Ukraine security guarantees to giving up Donbas, White House denies

Zelenskyy claimed U.S. security guarantees for Ukraine are tied to ceding Donbas to Russia, but the White House says those claims are false.

Russia sold Ukrainian gold deposit in occupied Luhansk Oblast

Russia is selling off natural resources in Ukraine's occupied Luhansk Oblast – the Bobrikivske gold ore deposit has already been sold.

By Artur Kryzhnyi

Zelensky makes surprise Saudi Arabia trip for ‘important meetings’ as Ukraine steps up Middle East support

Kyiv is assisting five countries in the Middle East counter drone attacks

By Ap Correspondent

Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych, banned from Olympics, speaks at United Nations

Vladyslav Heraskevych was shunned by the Olympics, then invited to the United Nations. The Ukrainian skeleton athlete was not allowed to compete at the Milan Cortina Games because of his plan to wear a helmet paying tribute to some of those killed following Russia's invasion of his country. “I think it’s important that we use this stage and talk about important things," Heraskevych said at the opening ceremony of Change the World Model United Nations, an educational simulation for thousands...

By TIM REYNOLDS

Ukrainian arms smuggler, Cuban fraudster, Lebanese criminal: US revokes citizenship of all three, says it's not a cheap status

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By TOI World Desk

Ukraine using strikes on oil facilities to keep pressure on Russia after sanctions eased, Zelenskiy says - The Straits Times

Ukraine using strikes on oil facilities to keep pressure on Russia after sanctions eased, Zelenskiy says  The Straits Times

Pentagon weighs diverting Ukraine military aid to Middle East - report

The weapons that could be redirected include air defense interceptor missiles purchased through a NATO initiative launched last year, under which partner countries buy US arms for Kyiv.

Pentagon weighs diverting Ukraine military aid to Middle East, Washington Post reports

The Pentagon is weighing whether to redirect weapons originally meant for Ukraine to the Middle East, as the war in Iran strains supplies of some of the U.S. military’s most critical munitions, the Washington Post reported on Thursday, citing three people familiar with the matter. The weapons that could be redirected include air defense interceptor […]

Zelensky to ink air security deal with Saudi Arabia on surprise visit, says source

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Saudi Arabia on Thursday for an unannounced visit, as the war in Iran spurs interest among Gulf countries in Ukrainian arms technology. The two countries are set to sign an agreement on “security cooperation — in particular, the protection of the skies”, later on Thursday, a senior official told AFP, speaking on condition of anonymity. They did not provide further details of what was set to be in the accord. Kyiv has sought to leverage its exp...

By none@none.com (AFP)

Zelenskyy to ink air security deal with Saudi Arabia on surprise visit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is on an unannounced visit to Saudi Arabia to boost security ties and share Ukraine’s drone‑defence expertise amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.

Ukraine takes drone defense pitch to Gulf in bid for military support

US source says allies will be equipped as Pentagon reportedly weighs shifting Ukraine aid to Middle East - The Kyiv Independent

US source says allies will be equipped as Pentagon reportedly weighs shifting Ukraine aid to Middle East  The Kyiv Independent

Ukraine Government Schemed To Funnel War Aid To Biden Campaign

Ukraine Government Schemed To Funnel War Aid To Biden Campaign According to a newly declassified intelligence report, U.S. intelligence agencies intercepted communications from Ukrainian government officials back in 2022 discussing a scheme to siphon off hundreds of millions in American taxpayer dollars. The funds, earmarked for clean energy projects in the war-torn country, were allegedly redirected to the United States to benefit Joe Biden’s 2024 reelection campaign and the De...

By Tyler Durden

Ukrainian customs foil attempt to smuggle over 200 16th-18th century coins to Poland

Customs officers in the Volyn region have prevented the illegal export of 223 coins minted in the 16th-18th centuries to Poland.

Kuwait Airways, Jazeera offer flexible and secure options via Saudi airports - Kuwait Times

Kuwait Airways, Jazeera offer flexible and secure options via Saudi airports  Kuwait Times

Zelenskyy: U.S., Qatar, Jordan & Gulf nations reach out to Ukraine on military bases

He also confirmed that Ukrainian experts are already on the ground sharing expertise in some countries. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine is expanding cooperation with Middle Eastern countries on air… (The post Zelenskyy: U.S., Qatar, Jordan & Gulf nations reach out to Ukraine on military bases is from Doha News | Qatar.)

By Adijata Ziga

Saudi Arabia as a Global Investment Platform: Vision 2030, Sovereign Capital, and Market Creation - UzDaily

Saudi Arabia as a Global Investment Platform: Vision 2030, Sovereign Capital, and Market Creation  UzDaily