Ukraine can launch counteroffensive with new US support, says key Zelensky aide
KYIV, Ukraine — Mykhail Podolyak barely flinched as air raid sirens wailed in Kyiv, signaling incoming Russian missiles. Sitting in his office at the heavily fortified presidential administration building in Ukraine’s capital, the adviser to the head of the office of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the sirens have become a normal part of life six months into the war with Russia. “We’re getting used to this new lifestyle — we are used to the wailing sirens now and to the bombardments, because the Russian Federation is mostly aiming at the civilian population a
Read MoreEstablishment Democrats crow after latest victories
Establishment Democrats had a good night Tuesday — results that could be interpreted as a sign their voters want to play it safe in the midterms as they battle to hold on to the House and Senate majorities. In New York, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (D-N.Y.) defeated a progressive challenger by more than 30 percentage points. “Tonight, mainstream won,” the chairman of the House Democrats campaign arm said in his victory speech. “Common sense won. Democrats want candidates
Read MoreHere’s every weapon US has supplied to Ukraine with $13 billion
The Biden administration has committed nearly $13 billion worth of military assistance to Ukraine since Russia invaded six months ago. The scope and power of those weapons has increased over time, with Ukrainian officials arguing that firepower is crucial to defend not only their country, but democracy worldwide. "Finally it is felt that the Western artillery — the weapons we received from our partners — started working very powerfully," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said last month. On Wednesday, the United States greenlighted another military a
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Read MoreT-Mobile partners with SpaceX to use Starlink satellites for mobile network access
T-Mobile will partner with Elon Musk's SpaceX and use the company's Starlink satellites to provide mobile networks for cellphone users in remote areas, both companies announced at an event on Thursday. At SpaceX's Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, Musk and T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert said the rollout would have a huge impact on enhancing cellphone service in rural, hard-to-reach areas. Before
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