Bloomberg reported on October 27 that the U.S. could eventually reduce its support for Ukraine, even if Democratic presidential candidate and Vice-President Kamala Harris were to win. The report cited undisclosed Western officials.
The outlet reported that even if Harris is in the White House her administration would likely struggle to get significant resources for Ukraine passed through the U.S. Congress.
The vice president and Republican nominee, ex-President Donald Trump, will face off on Nov. 5, in an election that is often described as crucial for Washington’s future support of Ukraine.
While it is expected that Harris will continue the Kyiv friendly policy of President Joe Biden there are fears Trump may seek to make a deal with Russia to achieve a quicker resolution, even if it means painful concessions for Ukraine.
Bloomberg reports that the United States will likely reduce its assistance to Ukraine as it continues to be under heavy attack by Russian forces to the east of the country.
The Republican-led House of Representatives (the lower chamber of the legislature) resisted for many months the adoption of a $61 Billion Aid Bill for Ukraine, directly contributing to Ukraine’s setbacks in the battlefield.
During a lull in U.S. aid, Ukrainian forces were forced in February to withdraw from Avdiivka under the barrages of Russian artillery and bombs, highlighting the crucial role of Washington’s assistance.
Mike Johnson, the U.S. House speaker, who repeatedly blocked the vote before introducing the bill in April, said recently that he had no “appetite” for any further funding for Ukraine and hoped that a victory for Trump in the November elections would bring an end to the conflict.
Since the outbreak of the full scale war in 2022, Washington has allocated $175 billion to Ukraine. Ukraine’s defense minister Rustem Umerov stated that this included $64 billion of military aid.
Volodymyr Zelensky, facing Russian advances and the waning support of partners, has proposed a five-step plan to end the war by 2025. The proposal includes, among other things, additional defense assistance, a direct invitation to join NATO and lifting restrictions on long-range attacks against Russia.
Bloomberg reported that even if Kamala Harris is in the White House her administration would struggle to get significant resources for Ukraine passed through the U.S. Congress.
The State Emergency Service reported that at least 21 people, including five children were injured in multiple air strikes by Russia on Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv Oblast overnight.
South China Morning Post, a Hong Kong-based newspaper, reported on October 28 that a group of nearly 200 ex-North Korean troops asked to be sent to Ukraine to demoralize and influence Pyongyang‘s troops to join the war on Russia’s side.
“I believe that many countries will try to manipulate our electorate. They’re going try to manipulate our election. “That’s what they do,” J.D. Vance told CBS News.
In a debate with the incumbent president on October 27, Alexandr Stoianoglo, the candidate for the Moldovan presidency, claimed that he would continue to support Ukraine.
The KADORR Group announced that Adnan Kivan had passed away. He was the owner of the KADORR Group, and the English-language Kyiv Post.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged “Georgia’s political leaders to respect rule of law, repeal laws that undermine fundamental freedoms, as well as address deficiencies in the election process together.”
The Russian forces have suffered 1,680 casualties in the last day alone.
State Emergency Service reported that at least 21 people, including five children, were injured in multiple air strikes launched by Russia on Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv Oblast overnight on October 28.
“Modi is a PM of a very large country in terms of population, economy and influence. A country of this size cannot simply say that it is interested in the end to the war. It is all of us who are interested. “PM Modi can influence an end to the Ukraine war,” said President Volodymyr Zelensky.
“Our interest is peace.” I think that Ukraine is not as important as other regions in the world. “I’m just putting my cards out there,” Republican senator and vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance said.
Operation UNIFIER of the Canadian Armed Forces announced on October 26 that Canada had provided Ukraine with a shipment of Light Armored Vehicles 6.0 ACSVs specially configured as ambulances.
Alexander Gusev, regional governor of Voronezh Oblast in Russia, said via his official Telegram account that debris from drones that had fallen to the ground struck two industrial sites on the evening October 27.
On October 27, Russian airstrikes in Ukraine’s southern Kherson Oblast killed at least five civilians and injured four others. The area is still divided by the frontline and is frequently subjected to Russian artillery, missiles, and drone strikes.
Dmytro Lubinets, the Ombudsman, said that “the alleged shooting of women by the occupiers at Selydove was a war crimes.” “I immediately wrote to international organizations, the UN and ICRC. I am awaiting a response.
Grant Shapps, former U.K. defense secretary, argues that “now is the time to not only provide long-range authorization for our Storm Shadow rockets but to also do so without waiting for a Washington decision.”
“I think he is clearly an opponent.” J.D., the Republican candidate for vice president, said that he is a competitor. Vance replied when asked if the Russian President Vladimir Putin was an enemy.
“These elections cannot recognized. This is the equivalent of recognizing Georgia’s submission to Russia. No one can take Georgia’s European Future away.”
HUR reported that Russian police officers stopped a Kamaz truck on the Kursk-Voronezh Highway on October 27. The truck had civilian license plates. The vehicle was reported to be loaded with North Korean soldiers.
“During our observations, we noted the instances of vote buying and dual voting before and during the elections, especially in the rural areas,” said Ioanbulai, the leader of the delegation of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.
In an interview with state media published on October 27, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the Russian Defense Ministry was considering “various options,” as a possible response if Ukraine launches a long-range strike against Russia, backed by the West.
Andriy Yeermak, the head of the Presidential Office, told Corriere della sera that Ukraine will finalize their formula by November.
Vladyslav Voloshyn, spokesperson for the Southern Defense Forces, said on air that Ukrainian forces are still holding all the dominant heights in Zaporizhzhia oblast near Levadne and are trying to restore their positions.
Andriy Yeermak, Corriere della Sera, said that (President Volodymyr Zelensky) is very clear. He wants all soldiers and refugee abroad to be allowed to vote. “But for the moment, resources must be directed to the war.”
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