Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has traveled to the U.K. in a bid for more advanced weapons to help in Kyiv's fight against the Russian forces. Upon his arrival, he was invited to sit in an armchair used by Winston Churchill, remarking that he felt the "feeling of how bravery takes you through the most unimaginable hardships to finally reward you with victory". He is now holding talks with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at Downing Street, with the outcome of the talks yet to be seen.
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In his State of the Union address, President Joe Biden spoke of his desire to find common ground with Republicans and highlighted some of their least popular policy proposals. He also discussed measures to create a “safer Europe” and a “blue-collar blueprint to rebuild America.” Biden’s speech was met with a standing ovation from Democrats and polite applause from Republicans, and it remains to be seen how his plans will be received by the public and if they will help him secure a second term in office.
In his State of the Union address, President Joe Biden announced a package worth more than $2.17 billion to Ukraine, including longer-range missiles, tanks, and other military support. RowVaughn and Rodney Wells, the parents of Tyre Nichols, a Black man who died after being beaten by Memphis police officers, were invited to the address to honor his memory and recognize the fight for racial justice. This package is part of the US' commitment to global security and stability, and a strong signal of support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.
President Joe Biden will be joined by 26 special guests at his first State of the Union address, including Rock star Bono, a 26-year-old who disarmed a gunman in California, and Holocaust survivor Ruth Cohen. The guests represent issues the administration has confronted in the past year and will serve as a reminder of the administration’s accomplishments and the issues that still need to be addressed. Vice President Kamala Harris has invited Ruth Cohen to be her guest.
President Joe Biden is set to deliver his second State of the Union address Tuesday night, addressing the nation's economic anxiety, racial divisions, and foreign policy issues. He will focus on his plans for the economy, infrastructure, climate change, and the coronavirus pandemic, while Republicans will be watching warily and sizing up Biden's fitness for a likely reelection bid. The speech is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. EST.
Colorado State University has apologized for a pro-Russia chant directed at a Ukrainian student-athlete from the opposing team at a Saturday night basketball game. The school has expressed its regret and reiterated its commitment to creating a welcoming environment for all participants, students, and fans.
CIA Director William Burns has warned that Chinese President Xi Jinping has instructed the Chinese army to be ready for a potential invasion of Taiwan by 2027. US officials have reported that the Chinese are using surveillance balloons powered by a solar array, and have raised their concerns with Beijing about it. The US government is closely monitoring the situation and is prepared to take action if necessary.
Key takeaways: Ukraine’s Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov has warned that Russia has nearly double the number of troops ready for an assault in the coming…