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US diplomats to return to Ukraine as Washington pledges $700m in military aid

Kyiv (Ukraine) (AFP) - United States diplomats will begin a gradual return to Ukraine this week, Washington's secretary of state and defence chief said Monday, as they announced $700 million in military aid during their first war-time visit to Kyiv.

AFP

Russia-Ukraine war: Fate of Europe and global security being decided in Ukraine, Zelenskiy says– live

Russian foreign minister says western weapons are a ‘legitimate target’; about 15,000 Russian troops have been killed since start of invasion, UK defence secretary says

The Guardian - UK

US announces surge in military assistance, diplomatic boost for Ukraine during envoys' visit to Kyiv

The United States announces new military assistance for Ukraine and a renewed diplomatic push as President Joe Biden's Secretary of State and Pentagon chief complete a secrecy-shrouded trip to Kyiv.

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On Ukraine visit, Blinken, Austin pledge return of U.S. diplomats, more security aid

Washington's top diplomat and its defense chief used the first official U.S. visit to Ukraine since Russia invaded in February to announce a gradual return of U.S. diplomats including a new ambassador and over $300 million in new military aid to Kyiv.

Reuters

Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now

The United States will reopen its Ukraine embassy, and President Joe Biden's top diplomat and most senior defense official promised more military aid while visiting Kyiv as Russia warned against arming its enemy and battles raged in the east.

Reuters

In Kyiv, Blinken and Austin announce aid, diplomatic surge

The Biden administration has unveiled new U.S. military assistance and a diplomatic surge for Ukraine as Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin completed a secrecy-shrouded visit to the capital of Kyiv

The Independent UK

U.S. pledges Ukraine embassy reopening and military aid amid Russian warning

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Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Moscow targets arms supply routes

Ukraine news from April 25: Russia says it attacked facilities powering railways used to deliver weapons to Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Blinken’s surprise Zelensky meeting signals momentum for on-the-ground diplomacy

He's expected to visit Kyiv on Sunday, and will testify publicly on Capitol Hill this week.

Axios

Ukrainian cities take heavy shelling as top US officials meet Zelenskiy in Kyiv

As Russia and Ukraine mark Orthodox Easter, Russian military continues assault with Zelenskiy set to request more weapons from US

The Guardian - UK

Top US officials to visit Kyiv as war casts pall over Orthodox Easter

Kyiv (Ukraine) (AFP) - The United States' top diplomat and defence chief were set on Sunday to make their first wartime visits to Kyiv since Russia invaded Ukraine two months ago, with fierce fighting casting a long shadow over Orthodox Easter.

AFP

Ukraine calls for more powerful weapons as Zelensky meets top US officials

Russia has continued with its invasion and has been attacking a steel plant where civilians and military personnel are housed

Wales Online

Zelenskiy meets US state, defence chiefs

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has welcomed US secretaries of state Antony Blinken and defence Lloyd Austin in Kiev.

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Top US officials to visit Kyiv as Orthodox Easter marked by war

Kyiv (Ukraine) (AFP) - The United States' top diplomat and defence chief were Sunday set to make their first war-time visits to Kyiv since Russia invaded Ukraine two months ago, with fierce fighting casting a long shadow over Orthodox Easter.

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The Guardian - AU

Ukraine marks Orthodox Easter Sunday; UNHCR data shows 5.2 million Ukrainians have fled– as it happened

US secretary of state Antony Blinken and defence secretary Lloyd Austin visit Kyiv as Russian invasion enters third month; large fire breaks out at Russian oil depot 100km north of Ukraine border

The Guardian - AU

Blinken due to meet Zelenskiy in first wartime visit by top US officials to Ukraine

US defence secretary Lloyd Austin will join secretary of state in Sunday’s meeting as Russia continues attacks in south and east Ukraine

France 24

Zelensky meets US’s Blinken and Austin in Kyiv, Ukrainian official says

Ukrainians on Sunday marked a sombre Orthodox Easter two months into Russia's invasion, with many braving bombardments for blessings and others mourning their loved ones. The Easter holiday, observed by Orthodox followers according to the Julian calendar, came as nearly 5.2 million Ukrainians have been forced to flee the violence…

AFP

Top US officials to meet Zelensky on first wartime visit to Kyiv

Kyiv (Ukraine) (AFP) - The United States' top diplomat and defence chief were Sunday set to make their first wartime visits to Kyiv since Russia invaded Ukraine two months ago, with fierce fighting casting a long shadow over Orthodox Easter.

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The Independent UK

Steel plant under siege; Zelenskyy prepares for US officials

An adviser to Ukraine’s presidential office says Russian forces have tried to storm a steel plant that is the last defensive stronghold in the strategic port city of Mariupol

Reuters

Ukraine to call for heavy arms when top U.S. officials visit Kyiv

Ukraine will ask U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin for more powerful weapons during an expected visit by the officials to Kyiv on Sunday as the Russian invasion enters its third month.

Tribune News Service

US envoys Blinken, Austin to visit Ukraine, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin would visit Kyiv on Sunday, in what would be a risky show of support for Ukraine’s defense against Russia’s invasion.

Reuters

Top U.S. diplomat, defense secretary to visit to Kyiv on Sunday - Zelenskiy

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will travel to Kyiv on Sunday and hold talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, the Ukrainian leader said on Saturday.

Axios

Zelensky says he'll meet Secretary Blinken, Defense Secretary Austin in Kyiv on Sunday

They will be the highest ranking U.S. officials to visit Ukraine since the start of Russia's invasion.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Top US Diplomat, Defense Secretary to Visit to Kyiv on Sunday, Says Zelenskiy

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will travel to Kyiv on Sunday and hold talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, the Ukrainian leader said on Saturday. He told a news conference in Kyiv that he would discuss the kinds of weapons that Ukraine needs…

The Independent UK

US military drops appeal of Hawaii order to drain fuel tanks

The U.S. government is dropping its appeal of a Hawaii order requiring it to remove fuel from a massive military fuel storage facility that leaked petroleum into the Navy’s water system at Pearl Harbor last year

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