Massive aid package garners bipartisan support in Senate, includes funds earmarked for defense; US president hosts Swedish and Finnish leaders at White House

Secretary of State Anthony Blinken says move a result of American arms helping Ukraine fend off Russian advance; safety precautions put in place for diplomats returning to capital

Regional sepratist leader says no top commanders emerge from pulverized stronghold; Russian soldier put on trial in Ukraine pleads guilty to war crime charges

Health minister tweets that millions of additional funds will be allocated for medical aid to Ukraine, in a sign of growing Israeli support for war-torn country

Kyiv seeks prisoner swap, says garrison holed up in steelworks plant has completed its mission of stalling Russian advance; Moscow claims strategic city is being surrendered

As red carpet returns, Ukrainian president asks Hollywood to speak out against Russia's invasion, in the mold of films such as 'Apocalypse Now' and 'The Great Dictator'

Defense Minister urges regional coordination against Iran ahead of meetings with top Biden adviser Sullivan and Pentagon chief Austin; itinerary does not mention Abu Akleh killing

War has entered 'protracted phase,' Ukraine defense minister warns, noting new Russian fortifications in Zaporizhzhia, Kherson regions to fend off any possible counter-offensive

West says Russians losing momentum as Britain assesses Moscow has lost a third of its forces; Sweden moves to follow Finland in bid to join Western military alliance

Diplomats meeting in Berlin to discuss new potential members and increasing Ukraine aid; Finland and Sweden already making moves toward joining

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