Russia-Ukraine war latest news: US House passes $13bn Ukrainian aid bill; outrage at bombing of Mariupol hospital

Aid bill includes $6.5bn to send troops and weapons to eastern Europe, and $6.8bn to care for refugees and provide economic aid to alliesRussia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 15 of the Russian invasionRussian bombing of maternity hospital ‘genocide’, says ZelenskiyMariupol bombing: before and after satellite imagesTell us: how have you been affected by the situation in Ukraine?The UK’s ministry of defence has also just released its latest intelligence report on the situation in Ukraine, seemingly corroborating Ukrainian authorities. The ministry said there has been a “notable decrease in overall Russian air activity” over Ukraine in recent days, noting it is likely due to the “unexpected effectiveness and endurance” of Ukrainian air defence forces. Continue reading…

Aid bill includes $6.5bn to send troops and weapons to eastern Europe, and $6.8bn to care for refugees and provide economic aid to allies

The UK’s ministry of defence has also just released its latest intelligence report on the situation in Ukraine, seemingly corroborating Ukrainian authorities.

The ministry said there has been a “notable decrease in overall Russian air activity” over Ukraine in recent days, noting it is likely due to the “unexpected effectiveness and endurance” of Ukrainian air defence forces.

Continue reading…