"U.S. Sends $500 Million in Weapons and Aid to Ukraine"

The Biden administration is sending $500 million in additional military aid to Ukraine, including armored vehicles and missiles, as Ukraine launches its counteroffensive against Russia's invasion forces. The death toll rises to eight from Russia's attack on the city of Kramatorsk, and the U.S. Treasury Department announces sanctions against companies linked to the Wagner mercenary group. Meanwhile, Russia sends frigates near Taiwan, and President Putin pays tribute to pilots killed during the failed Wagner mutiny. President Biden states that the U.S. and its allies were not involved in the uprising, and the head of the Wagner group denies intending to overthrow Russia's government. Additionally, Kazakhstan offers to host companies exiting Russia, and Germany considers stationing an army brigade in Lithuania permanently. The European Commission discusses using frozen Russian assets to rebuild Ukraine, and Chinese Premier Li Qiang calls for global stability to protect economic growth.