Ukraine Russia war: US Congress close to passing long-awaited aid


by BBC News

BBC News— A huge $61bn support package that could help reshape Kyiv's war effort will go to a vote in coming days.

The Guardian—Russia makes more gains around Avdiivka as Ukraine awaits US aid. Ukrainian officials say situation ‘very difficult’ but ‘not catastrophic’ amid loss of two villages and fighting in OcheretyneRussia has consolidated recent battlefield gains in the east of Ukraine, and is attempting to break through Ukrainian defensive lines before a long-awaited package of US military assistance arrives at the frontline.On Sunday Russian troops advanced near the city of Avdiivka. They seized two villages and expanded a narrow corridor around the rural settlement of Ocheretyne,...

CNBC—Senate passes long-awaited aid for Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan, and TikTok bill. President Biden initially proposed aid for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan in October.

The Telegraph—We analyses Saturday's dramatic events in Congress when the US Aid Bill to Ukraine was passed. Every weekday The Telegraph's top journalists analyse the Russian invasion of Ukraine from all angles and tell you what you need to know