Ukraine war briefing: JD Vance’s ‘pride’ at US cutting off aid to Kyiv

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15 Apr 2026 • 11:54 PM MYT
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Ukraine war briefing: JD Vance’s ‘pride’ at US cutting off aid to Kyiv

  • JD Vance expressed pride in the decision to cease US weapon deliveries to Ukraine, stating Europe should bear the cost of aid.
  • The defeat of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban by Peter Magyar could unblock the EU's 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine, with Magyar indicating he would urge Vladimir Putin to end the conflict.
  • Britain announced a substantial new support package for Ukraine, including a £752 million payment for military equipment and its largest ever drone package, comprising 120,000 drones.
  • Ukrainian forces successfully recaptured territory using only unmanned ground systems and drones, marking the first time an enemy position was taken without infantry or losses.
  • Vladimir Putin is set to visit China, where President Xi Jinping advocated for strengthening multilateral cooperation, while former NATO Secretary General Jen Stoltenberg warned about the alliance's future due to threats from Trump.

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