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Ukraine’s strikes dismantle Russia’s shadow fleet as global registries delist tankers

Ukrainian maritime operations have disrupted the Kremlin’s yearslong gray scheme for covert oil shipments.

Russia is rapidly losing the ability to disguise its vessels under foreign flags after Ukraine began striking its “shadow fleet”, says Russian …

Dec 6, 2025

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How China would cut Taiwan off

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Seven Ukrainian children abducted to Russia returned in initiative backed by Melania Trump

Seven more Ukrainian children taken to Russia have been returned to their families, U.S. first lady Melania Trump said.

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Dec 4, 2025

Anna Danylchuk: Kremlin PUSHES Trump deal for UKRAINE CAPITULATION

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Nov 27, 2025

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The Kremlin is not ready to accept even Trump's peace plan, analysts say #shorts

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Nov 27, 2025

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Russia's coy game: Why Kremlin won't commit to Trump's peace push

As U.S. President Donald Trump accelerates his push for a settlement in Moscow's war against Ukraine, analysts say Russia's ambiguous stance is clouding the process.

Even though the original peace plan unveiled by the U.S. last week was skewed in …

Nov 27, 2025

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Putin ALREADY SABOTAGES Trump's "peace plan": Kremlin afraid even to read document!

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Nov 27, 2025

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'Donetsk and maybe a land swap' — Witkoff promised Russian aides he could sway Trump, pressure Ukraine into peace deal in secret phone recording

"The president will give me a lot of space and discretion to get to the deal," U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff told top Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov in a recorded phone call obtained by Bloomberg.

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Nov 25, 2025

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Witkoff to meet Putin as US sends delegations to Ukraine, Russia in 'hopes of finalizing' peace plan

"The original 28-Point Peace Plan, which was drafted by the United States, has been fine-tuned, with additional input from both sides, and there are only a few remaining points of disagreement," U.S. President Donald Trump said.

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Nov 25, 2025

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Putin in despair! Trump's peace plan reduced to 19 points, while Ukraine delivers painful strikes

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Nov 25, 2025

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Kremlin ideologue Alexander Dugin predicts full takeover of Ukraine within two years, rejects U.S. peace plan

Russian political figure and Kremlin ideologue Alexander Dugin, whose daughter was killed in a car bombing, said Ukraine will be Russian “completely within two years at most” and that there will be “no sovereignty,” commenting on a new U.S. peace …

Nov 25, 2025

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Trump’s peace plan takes the heat off Zelensky amid major corruption scandal

As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was hit with a large-scale corruption scandal and a controversial peace plan at the same time earlier this month, his position seemed desperate and vulnerable to many.

But in fact the foreign policy crisis …

Nov 25, 2025

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28-point peace plan for Ukraine-Russia war, Europe’s amendments, and Geneva negotiations

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UKRAINE, Nov. 25 — On Nov 19, Politico reported that the White House was preparing to present a peace proposal with Russia, which US officials expect to form the basis for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia. On Nov. 21 several US media outlets …

Nov 25, 2025

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Is Zelenskyy going to the US? Meeting with Trump coming soon #shorts

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Nov 25, 2025

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Kremlin silent as Lavrov says questions remain over Trump’s Ukraine peace plan

U.S. and Russian representatives are holding talks in Abu Dhabi on a plan to end the war in Ukraine, according to both American and Russian media reports.

The U.S. side is represented by Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll and several diplomats. The …

Nov 25, 2025

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Kremlin rejects European counter-proposal to US peace plan for Ukraine

Kyiv's European partners reportedly pitched the plan as a counter-proposal to a 28-point document backed by the Trump administration, which was criticized for heavily favoring Russia.

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Nov 24, 2025

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Zelensky may reportedly visit US this week to discuss peace plan with Trump

The possible visit would depend on the outcomes of the U.S.-Ukraine consultations in Geneva, according to CBS News.

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Nov 24, 2025

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Trump's new push for peace deal – what's different this time | Ukraine This Week

In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, The Kyiv Independent’s Anna Belokur reports on the devastating Russian strike on the western Ukrainian city of Ternopil, which killed 33 people, including six children.

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Nov 23, 2025

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Nov 22, 2025

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'Rewarding Russian butchery' — US lawmakers rail against Trump's Ukraine peace deal

"Rewarding Russian butchery would be disastrous to America’s interests," U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell said.

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Nov 22, 2025

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❗️Putin wants humiliation, not negotiations – new “terms” shock even Trump's allies – Jonathan Fink

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Nov 21, 2025

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At Colombia-Venezuela border, vulnerable brace for Trump war

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Nov 20, 2025

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Trump envoy Kellogg to depart White House, leaving Ukraine without key US champion in moment of crisis

Kellogg's exit will leave Ukraine without its chief advocate in the Trump White House as the country faces escalating Russian attacks and a domestic corruption crisis.

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Nov 20, 2025

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Nov 19, 2025

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US Congress advances Russia sanctions bill with Trump’s backing

The U.S. Congress will begin advancing a Russia sanctions bill “with the blessing” of President Donald Trump, Sen. Lindsey Graham announced.

“The bill allows the president to impose secondary sanctions and tariffs at his discretion on countries that …

Nov 18, 2025

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Why the war won’t end anytime soon

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Trump administration may deport around 80 Ukrainians over 'violations of US law,' envoy says

If carried out, the deportation would mark the highest number of Ukrainians removed from the U.S. in recent years, the Washington Post reported.

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Nov 14, 2025

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Trump hosts Syria’s al-Sharaa at the White House for the first time, Washington extends sanctions relief

U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the White House on Nov. 10, marking the first visit to Washington by a Syrian head of state since 1946.

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Nov 11, 2025

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Russia’s disturbing human ‘safaris’

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TRUMP BACKTRACKED! IS HUNGARY ALLOWED TO PURCHASE RUSSIAN ENERGY RESOURCES?

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Nov 8, 2025

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💬 “We have made progress”: Trump on peace between Ukraine and Russia #shorts

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Nov 7, 2025

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Orban meets Trump in Washington to discuss Russian oil, war against Ukraine

The U.S. and Hungary are also planning to sign a "significant nuclear cooperation agreement," Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said.

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Nov 7, 2025

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Kremlin denies Lavrov fell out of favor with Putin after canceled Trump summit

"I will give you a brief answer: there is nothing true in these reports," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.

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Nov 7, 2025

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Raising a newborn in the dark

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This is Myroslava’s first article after returning from maternity leave on Monday.

She holds her small son in her arms as she writes, so you can read about the events in Ukraine. Over much of the last year she’s been on paid maternity …

Nov 6, 2025

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Putin highlights Russia’s nuclear weapons advancements as Trump weighs renewed nuclear testing

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke at an awards ceremony honoring the developers of the “Burevestnik,” a nuclear-powered, unlimited-range strategic cruise missile, and the “Poseidon” unmanned underwater vehicle. The transcript was published on …

Nov 6, 2025

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'I'm not going to represent our country there' — Trump to skip G20 summit, dashing hopes of brokering meeting between Zelensky, Putin

Trump's comments come days after Finnish President Alexander Stubb suggested a possible meeting between the leaders of Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S. at the summit.

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Nov 5, 2025

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Trump 'not really' considering Tomahawk transfers to Ukraine, for now

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Nov. 2 that as of now, he is not planning to provide Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles.

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Nov 3, 2025

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Putin’s nuclear threshold: How Trump influences the war and NATO's red line?

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Nov 2, 2025

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Kremlin spokesperson says 'no need' for Trump-Putin meeting

"Hypothetically speaking, (a meeting) is possible, but at this point there is no need for it," Peskov told the Russian state news agency TASS.

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Nov 2, 2025

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Trump says Orban requested exemption from US sanctions on Russian oil but hasn’t been granted one

While most EU member states have largely phased out Russian fossil-fuel imports since 2022, Hungary and Slovakia have continued to receive pipeline deliveries.

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Oct 31, 2025

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New missile that pushed Trump to leave nuclear treaty fired by Russia at Ukraine, Reuters reports

According to the officials who spoke to Reuters, Russia attacked Ukraine with the missile 23 over August 2025 alone, as well as on several occasions in 2022.

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Oct 31, 2025

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Trump orders nuclear tests after lambasting Russia over nuclear-powered missile

Oct 27, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: 3 killed, 32 injured in Kyiv amid Russian drone attack on residential buildings

Key developments on Oct. 26-25:

Three killed, 32 injured in Kyiv amid Russian drone attack on residential buildings
'I'm not going to be wasting my time' — Trump rules out Putin meeting without Ukraine peace progress
'More to come,' HUR says, as …

Oct 26, 2025

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Russia’s war on civilians | Ukraine This Week

The episode covers Russian war crimes in Pokrovsk and continued attacks on Ukrainian cities, including missile strikes on Kyiv and Kharkiv. While Moscow continues to reject a ceasefire with Ukraine, has President Trump finally shifted his approach to …

Oct 26, 2025

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'I'm not going to be wasting my time' — Trump rules out Putin meeting without Ukraine peace progress

"I've always had a great relationship with Vladimir Putin, but this has been very disappointing," U.S. President Donald Trump said.

Oct 25, 2025

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White House says Trump-Putin meeting 'not completely off the table'

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Trump has seen "not enough interest and enough action" from Russia to advance toward peace.

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Oct 23, 2025

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Orbán challenges Europe by opening the door to Putin at the summit with Trump

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Oct 23, 2025

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Lancet's attack on journalists | New EU and US sanctions | Trump on the “end of the war”

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Oct 23, 2025

Oct 22, 2025

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Trump does not want to meet with Putin – "I don't see the point"! #shorts

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Oct 22, 2025

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Why every call with Putin changes Trump’s Ukraine policy

Former U.S. Ambassador Steven Pifer discusses recent U-turn in U.S. President Trump’s policy on Ukraine following a phone call with Putin. Pifer says that Trump can still end Russia’s war if he starts using leverage on Moscow but argues that, …

Oct 22, 2025

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URGENT! TRUMP AND PUTIN MEETING CANCELED? Pressure mounts!

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Oct 21, 2025

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What Trump Doesn’t Get About Tomahawks

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Trump holds back Tomahawks | Ukraine This Week

In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, The Kyiv Independent’s Anna Belokur reports on another Trump–Zelensky meeting in Washington, following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s intervention to dissuade the U.S. from supplying Ukraine with …

Oct 19, 2025

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LIVE | President Trump Participates in a Bilateral Lunch with the President of Ukraine

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Oct 17, 2025

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Zelensky meets Trump in Washington as Ukraine hopes for Tomahawk deliveries

The U.S. leader greeted Zelensky near the White House, where the two leaders are expected to speak to reporters before closed-door discussions.

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Oct 17, 2025

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JUST IN! Zelenskyy and Trump have begun their meeting. First STATEMENTS

He noted that the conversation placed “special emphasis on the Ukrainian …

Oct 17, 2025

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Nature of genocide, “evil gene” in Russians, and Polish-Ukrainian relations. Interview with reporter Wojciech Tochman

Wojciech Tochman is a Polish reporter, writer, and volunteer whose books, translated into many languages, examine post-genocide societies in the former Yugoslavia, Rwanda, and Cambodia etc.

Gwara met with Wojciech Tochman in late August during his …

Oct 17, 2025

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Editorial: President Trump, don't fall for Putin's bullsh*t — again

We've been here before. Multiple times. Not even that long ago.

President Donald Trump has appeared to be on the verge of taking a decisive step that could genuinely put pressure on Russia to make it end its full-scale invasion of Ukraine and then the …

Oct 17, 2025

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🔥 Washington surprise! Zelenskyy and Trump — talks that could change the game

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Oct 17, 2025

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EU left in the dark about Trump-Putin meeting within its borders, questions its point

BRUSSELS, Belgium — A general sense of skepticism prevails among European officials and diplomats over U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of planned Ukraine peace talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Hungary.

"We can only commend all …

Oct 17, 2025

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As Ukraine hopes for Tomahawks, what to expect from Zelensky-Trump meeting

President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, in Washington on Oct. 17 as Kyiv seeks to secure more robust support for the war with Russia.

With Trump warming up to Ukraine, there are hopes that the meeting – his …

Oct 16, 2025

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Trump ready to slap 'Ukrainian victory tariff' on China if Europe follows suit, treasury secretary says

"President (Donald) Trump has instructed the ambassador and myself to tell our European allies that we would be in favor of whether you would call it a 'Russian oil tariff' on China or a 'Ukrainian victory tariff' on China," U.S. Treasury Secretary …

Oct 16, 2025

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'They want to go offensive' — Trump to discuss Ukraine returning war to Russia during meeting with Zelensky

Trump said he'd "make a determination" on Ukraine's desire to "go offensive" against Russia during his upcoming meeting with Zelensky at the White House.

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Oct 16, 2025

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India assures White House it will stop buying Russian oil, Trump says

"There will be no oil, (Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is) not buying his oil from Russia, it started — you know, you can't do it immediately, it’s a little bit of a process, but the process is going to be over with soon," U.S. President Donald …

Oct 15, 2025

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Trump's two wars: why diplomacy worked in Gaza but not in Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump's success in brokering the Oct. 9 ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has been praised worldwide.

What seems to be a diplomatic victory in the Middle East stands in sharp contrast with Trump's failure to negotiate a …

Oct 14, 2025

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Investigation: Inside Russia's real estate theft scheme

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Zelensky confirms October 17 meeting with Trump to discuss potential Tomahawk deliveries

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed he will meet this week in Washington with U.S. President Donald Trump.

He made the announcement on Monday, October 13, in Kyiv at a joint news conference with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.

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Oct 14, 2025

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Trump says Turkey's Erdogan could mediate Russia-Ukraine war

"He's respected by Russia. Ukraine, I can't tell you about, but he is respected by (Russian President Vladimir) Putin," Trump told journalists.

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Oct 14, 2025

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Zelensky confirms plans to meet Trump in Washington this week

The meeting, reportedly scheduled for Oct. 17, will follow two phone calls between the two leaders regarding Ukraine's air defenses and long-range capabilities.

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Oct 13, 2025

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Trump says he'll focus on Ukraine war after brokering Israel-Hamas deal

Speaking about past negotiations with Moscow, Trump said U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff "had no idea about Russia, had no idea about Putin too much" at the time.

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Oct 13, 2025

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⚡ End of the war in Gaza! TRUMP promises to disarm HAMAS #shorts

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Oct 13, 2025

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Hamas releases 7 Israeli hostages as Trump declares Gaza war 'over'

Hamas handed over the hostages to the Red Cross, and the Israeli forces are now escorting the group to Israel.

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Oct 13, 2025

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Trump says he will urge Putin to end the war or face the US sending Tomahawks to Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Oct. 12 that he is prepared to send long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine but said he plans to first discuss the matter with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Oct 13, 2025

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Trump threatens China with additional 100% tariffs amid trade tensions

"The United States of America will impose a tariff of 100% on China, over and above any tariff that they are currently paying," Donald Trump said.

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Oct 11, 2025

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Putin blasts Nobel Peace Prize decision, wins thanks from Trump

Putin praised Trump's peacekeeping efforts and said the Nobel committee's decisions to award the honor to "people who have done nothing for peace" damaged the prize's reputation.

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Oct 11, 2025

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Melania Trump says she received response from Putin on letter about Ukrainian children

Speaking at the White House briefing, Melania Trump said Putin responded to her earlier letter and that "both sides have participated in several back-channel meetings and calls, all in good faith."

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Oct 10, 2025

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Fact Check: Nobel Chair Did NOT say Donald Trump Didn't Win Peace Prize Because He Lacked 'Courage And Integrity'

Did the chair of the Nobel committee that chose the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize say that Donald Trump was not chosen because they only "give the award to people of courage and integrity?" No, that's not true: A reporter asked Nobel Committee chair Jørgen …

Oct 10, 2025

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Putin says he will stick to 'principles' discussed with Trump in talks on Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he views his Aug. 15 meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska positively. According to him, Russia will rely on the “principles” discussed in Anchorage to “settle the conflict” in Ukraine.

Putin spoke …

Oct 10, 2025

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The Anarchists (yes, anarchists) in Ukraine’s military

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Oct 9, 2025

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Ukraine to nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize if he secures ceasefire with Russia

Trump, who has boasted about ending "seven wars" since returning to office, has actively campaigned for receiving the prestigious award.

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Oct 9, 2025

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Israel, Hamas sign off on first phase of peace plan, Trump says

"I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first phase of our peace plan," U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social on Oct. 8.

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Oct 9, 2025

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“We are people’s lend-lease.” Ukrainian in New York about her volunteer work, Republicans, and Kharkiv

Pro-Ukrainian rally in New-York

Olena Blyednova moved with her daughter from Kharkiv to New York seven years ago. Then, the Russian full-scale invasion started. Olena started volunteering in the USA, and her daughter returned to Ukraine and started managing memberships for …

Oct 8, 2025

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Russia attacks again, and Trump makes a decision on Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine

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Oct 7, 2025

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'I want to find out what they're doing with them' — Trump mulls sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Oct. 6 that he has "sort of made a decision" on whether to supply Ukraine with Tomahawk long-range missiles.

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Oct 6, 2025

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Tomahawk supplies to Kyiv would ruin US-Russian relations, Putin says

Putin’s message comes as U.S. President Donald Trump has taken a more hostile stance against Russia in recent weeks after a summer of courtship that saw the U.S. roll out the red carpet for Putin during the Alaskan Summit in August.

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Oct 5, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Russia targets Ukraine's energy infrastructure in massive strikes ahead of winter, Zelensky says

Key developments on Oct. 3:

Russia targets Ukraine's energy infrastructure in massive strikes ahead of winter, Zelensky says
Ukrainian drones strike major Russian chemical plant over 1,700 kilometers from front lines
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Oct 3, 2025

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Trump unlikely to send Tomahawk long-range missiles to Ukraine, Reuters reports

Washington is more likely to provide shorter-range systems or let European allies buy long-range weapons for Ukraine, officials told Reuters.

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Oct 3, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Kyiv brings home over 200 POWs, civilians in another swap with Russia

Key developments on Oct. 2:

Ukraine brings home over 200 POWs, civilians in another swap with Russia
Trump greenlights US intelligence sharing for Ukraine’s long-range strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, WSJ reports
Russia reportedly modifies …

Oct 2, 2025

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Should NATO shoot down Russian jets?

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Sep 26, 2025

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Ukraine battlefield briefings may have shifted Trump's view of Russia's war, WSJ reports

U.S. officials reportedly briefed Trump about current battlefield conditions and a planned Ukrainian offensive that would require American intelligence support.

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Sep 25, 2025

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Trump 'growing incredibly impatient' with Russia, Vance says as Moscow refuses to end fighting

"I believe the president is growing incredibly impatient with the Russians right now because he doesn't feel like they're putting enough on the table to end the war," U.S. Vice President JD Vance said.

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Sep 25, 2025

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Zelensky: China could force Moscow to end the war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused China of refusing to help end Russia’s war against his country.

"If China truly wanted this war to end, it could force Moscow to stop this invasion. Without China, Putin’s Russia is nothing, yet China …

Sep 24, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Trump says NATO should down Russian aircraft violating allied airspace

Key developments on Sept. 23:

Trump says NATO should down Russian aircraft violating allied airspace
Zelensky, Trump meet in New York amid surging Russia-NATO tensions
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Sep 23, 2025

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Trump vows to help defend Poland, Baltic countries if Russian escalations continue

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sept. 21 he would help defend Poland and the Baltic nations if Russia continues to escalate.

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Sep 21, 2025

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Trump reiterates call for European allies to stop buying Russian oil

U.S. President Donald Trump again urged European countries to stop importing oil from Russia, during a dinner in Mount Vernon, Virginia, Bloomberg reported on Sept. 21.

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Sep 21, 2025

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Putin feels free to increase attacks on Ukraine without fear of consequences from Trump, Bloomberg reports

Russia has already significantly increased its drone and missile strikes across Ukraine this year, repeatedly breaking its records of civilian casualties and weapons launched.

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Sep 20, 2025

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'Kukly': Putin's version of Jimmy Kimmel

It was just a puppet show. What was there to fear?

For eight years, the Russian television program ‘Kukly’ mocked politicians of all stripes, Western and Russian.

By the time Vladimir Putin became president around the turn of the millennium, the show …

Sep 20, 2025

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Zelensky confirms upcoming meeting with Trump at UN General Assembly

President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump during his upcoming visit to the UN General Assembly next week, Zelensky said on Sept. 20.

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Sep 20, 2025

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Russia's drone incursion into Poland was a 'test' of Western resolve, Kellogg says — contradicting Trump

"If it had all happened at once, maybe you could call it an accident. But six hours of drones? That’s a test – a way to see what the West would do. And we have to respond like it’s a test," Kellogg said.

Top European officials are paying increasing attention to Ukraine’s future defense capabilities and, in particular, have compared the country to a “steel porcupine” as they talk about modernizing its arsenal.

One EU country poised to help is …

Sep 19, 2025

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US would 'help secure the peace' in Ukraine, Trump says

The United States would help secure peace after Russia's war in Ukraine ends, U.S. President Donald Trump said in an interview aired Sept. 18 on Fox News.

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Sep 19, 2025

US President Donald Trump could meet with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky next week in New York, said Secretary of State Marco Rubio during his visit to Israel.

“Trump is trying to do everything possible to end the war,” Rubio said.

“The …

Sep 16, 2025

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Kremlin aims for fall Trump–Putin talks amid behind-the-scenes U.S.–Russia consultations

The United States and Russia are discussing the possibility of another meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Moscow and Washington are holding quiet, behind-the-scenes consultations as they prepare a new round …

Sep 16, 2025

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"Shaheds" in Poland. Trump pressures Russia. Kremlin is nervous!

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Sep 16, 2025

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Why Putin and Belarus Banned This Theater

Editor’s Note: We believe that stories can stand up to dictatorship — whether it's an artistic reimagining of resistance on a theater stage, or writing deeply-empathetic profiles of people targeted by criminal regimes.

This month, all our Ukraine …

Sep 16, 2025

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EU reportedly delays 19th sanctions package after Trump's push to cut off Russian oil

The news comes after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would impose tougher sanctions on Moscow once European allies cease purchasing Russian oil.

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Sep 16, 2025

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Trump may meet Zelensky in New York next week, Rubio says

World leaders will gather in New York starting Sept. 22 for the U.N.'s annual high-level session.

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Sep 16, 2025

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Sep 14, 2025

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Trump says he'll sanction Moscow if all NATO allies stop buying Russian oil

“NATO’s commitment to win has been far less than 100%, and the purchase of Russian oil, by some, has been shocking,” U.S. President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social.

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Sep 13, 2025

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American right-wing activist Charlie Kirk killed in Utah, Trump confirms

"The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead," U.S. President Donald Trump wrote on social media, confirming Kirk's death.

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Sep 10, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: NATO engages Russia for first time ever as Poland downs drones amid attack on Ukraine

Key developments on Sept. 10:

NATO engages Russia for first time ever as Poland downs drones amid mass attack on Ukraine
Belarus expands military infrastructure near Ukraine, may host Russian Oreshnik ballistic missiles
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Once a settlement is reached, Washington could have "a very productive economic relationship" with both Kyiv and Moscow, U.S. Vice President JD Vance said.

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Trump urges EU to impose harsh tariffs on China, India to pressure Russia, FT reports

U.S. President Donald Trump made the request while dialing into a high-level meeting between senior U.S. and EU officials in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 9.

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One month since Trump’s meaningless deadline

Editor’s note: After Trump dragged Ukraine and Russia into “negotiations,” many people abroad got the impression that the war was about to end.

However, in reality, we are as far from its conclusion as ever.

This month, all our articles are behind a …

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Alaska summit with Trump 'gave Putin what he wanted,' Zelensky says

"Putin doesn't want to meet with me, but he wants very much to meet with the president of the United States, to show everybody video and images that he is there," President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with ABC News.

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Russia's mass attack shows Kremlin not interested in ending war diplomatically, Trump's Ukraine envoy says

"The attack was not a signal that Russia wants to diplomatically end this war," U.S. Special Envoy Keith Kellogg wrote the day after Russia launched its largest attack of the full-scale war.

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Uzbekistan deepens partnership with the United States as Russia’s influence wanes

Uzbekistan’s President held a substantive conversation with his American counterpart, Donald Trump, agreeing to closer cooperation.

Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and US President Donald Trump held a phone call to discuss expanding …

Sep 6, 2025

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Trump says he'd 'love' to host Putin, Xi at next year's G20 summit in US

When asked whether Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to join the G20 summit in Miami, Trump said he would "love them to if they want to."

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Putin, Kim Jong Un join Xi at military parade in China, 'conspire against' United States

Putin, Kim Jong Un, and Xi Jinping appeared together at a military parade in Beijing, prompting a reaction from Trump on Truth Social: “Please give my warmest regards to Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un, as you conspire against The United States of …

Sep 3, 2025

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As Moscow escalates strikes and rejects talks with Kyiv, Trump says he's 'very disappointed' in Putin

"I'm very disappointed in President Putin, I can say that, and we'll be doing something to help people live," Trump said in an interview on the Scott Jennings Radio Show. "It's not a question of Ukraine. It's help people live," he added. "7,000 are …

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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine's ex-parliament speaker shot dead in Lviv; Russia says war to continue

Key developments on Aug. 30-31:

Ukraine's ex-parliament speaker shot dead in Lviv
'Wishful thinking, outright lies' — Ukraine dismisses Russia's claims of battlefield success
Russia says the quiet part out loud — war in Ukraine to continue, more mass …

Aug 31, 2025

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Talks with Ukraine 'very productive and constructive,' US envoy Witkoff says ahead of Security Council meeting

The meeting was described by Trump administration officials as both a progress report and a reaffirmation of efforts to bring Ukraine and Russia to the table for an eventual peace deal, according to Fox News.

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Exclusive: Zelensky-Putin meeting 'impossible' unless Trump ups pressure on Russia, Ukraine says

A face-to-face meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin won't happen unless the U.S. ups pressure on the Russian leader, a source in Ukraine's President's Office has told the Kyiv Independent.

Nearly two weeks after U.S. …

Aug 29, 2025

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Trump is a 'Russian asset,' Portuguese president says

Questions about Trump’s possibly shady relationship with Russia and the country’s security services have long swirled/

Aug 29, 2025

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62% of Americans back sanctions on Russia's trading partners, poll says

Among supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump from the Republican Party, 76% backed sanctions against Russia’s trading partners, while Democrats shared this position at 58%.

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Trump admin weighs sanctions on EU officials over Digital Services Act, Reuters reports

The potential move comes amid ongoing U.S. complaints that the law censors American voices and places an unfair burden on U.S. tech companies.

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Fact Check: Zelenskyy Did NOT Comment On Meeting With Trump By Saying That 'Trump Doesn't Really Want' Ceasefire Between Ukraine And Russia

Did Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy react to his August 2025 meeting at the White House by suggesting that Donald Trump rejects a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, believing it would hurt his chances of winning the Nobel Peace Prize? No, …

Aug 25, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine, US to meet this week to discuss potential Zelensky-Putin talks

Key developments on Aug. 25:

Ukraine, US to meet this week to discuss potential Zelensky-Putin talks
Putin reluctant to meet Zelensky 'because he doesn't like him,' Trump says
Norway pledges $8.5 billion in aid to Ukraine in 2026
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Russia has made 'significant concessions' amid Trump-led peace talks, Vance says

In an exclusive interview with NBC News' “Meet the Press,” on Aug. 24, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance expressed optimism about diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine and claimed that Russia has made “significant …

Aug 25, 2025

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'The people of Ukraine have an unbreakable spirit' — Trump, world leaders mark Independence Day with messages of support to Kyiv

“As you mark this important day, know the United States respects your fight, honors your sacrifices, and believes in your future as an independent nation,” U.S. President Donald Trump said in a letter of support to Ukraine.

Aug 24, 2025

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⚡️ “Time to end the war” — Trump's greetings to Ukraine #shorts

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Russia slams Ukraine in wake of Trump-Zelensky meeting | Ukraine This Week

In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, the Kyiv Independent’s Anna Belokur breaks down Monday’s meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, which came just a few days after Trump’s Aug. 15 meeting with …

Aug 24, 2025

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Russia-Belarus Zapad-2025 drills: Ukraine issues warning to Lukashenko’s troops

In a statement published by Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry, officials reminded that Alexander Lukashenko’s regime is complicit in Russia’s crimes in Ukraine: at the start of the full-scale war, it allowed Russian forces to use Belarusian territory to …

Aug 23, 2025

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Where Ukraine’s eff-you attitude comes from

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With the so-called ‘peace process’ underway, Ukraine’s defiant stance against Russia is center stage. So we wanted to dig deep into history to explain where it all originates.

We have a print of ‘The Reply of the Zaporizhzhian Cossacks’ …

Aug 23, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine hits Russian drone base in occupied Crimea; Kremlin says Putin-Zelensky meeting 'not ready at all'

Key developments on Aug. 22:

Ukraine hits Russian drone base at occupied Crimean airfield, Navy claims
Putin-Zelensky meeting 'not ready at all,' Kremlin says despite Trump push for peace deal
Ukraine shoots down Russian Orlan 'mother drone' carrying …

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Trump 'very angry' about Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil pipeline

“Viktor, I do not like hearing about this — I am very angry about it. Tell Slovakia you are my great friend,” Trump wrote in response to a complaint about the strikes from Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

Aug 22, 2025

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Trump administration escalates purge of senior US intelligence officials, Economist reports

The officer, who served as the CIA’s top Russia and Eurasia analyst during the 2016 election and helped produce the report detailing Moscow’s interference on behalf of Donald Trump, was among the most senior career officials targeted.

Aug 22, 2025

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Trump's intelligence chief ordered halt to intelligence sharing on Russia-Ukraine peace talks among 'Five Eye' allies, CBS reports

U.S. intelligence sources told CBS News that Gabbard signed a directive barring the sharing of information with the Five Eye alliance, which includes the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, and New Zealand.

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Where is Crimea? And other things you (and US presidents) should know

U.S. President Donald Trump referred to Crimea as a piece of land "right in the ocean" that is "the size of Texas" while talking on the Mark Levin Show, a right-wing talk radio program, on Aug. 20.

"It's beautiful. It's,

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Trump calls occupied Crimea 'size of Texas,' 'in the middle of the ocean'

Ukraine’s Crimean peninsula, illegally occupied by Russia since 2014, is roughly 26 times smaller than Texas.

Aug 20, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Around 10 European allies willing to send troops to Ukraine, Bloomberg reports

Key developments on Aug. 20:

Around 10 European allies willing to send troops to Ukraine, talks accelerate on security guarantees, Bloomberg reports
US may provide air support for Ukraine under peace deal, Trump says
Putin discusses Ukraine war with …

Aug 20, 2025

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Lavrov says Russia wants to join China, the US, Britain and France in providing Ukraine security guarantees

Russia agrees that security guarantees for Ukraine should be provided on an equal basis with the participation of countries such as China, the United States, the United Kingdom and France, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on August 20.

He added …

Aug 20, 2025

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Ukrainian sabotage groups operating behind Russian lines

Editor’s Note: The looming possibility of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine is approaching like a dark cloud — talks during which Moscow will try to pressure Kyiv into making as maximum concessions.

'I want to try to get to heaven,' Trump cites divine motivation for Ukraine peace

“If I can save 7,000 people a week from being killed, I think that’s a pretty… I want to try to get to heaven if possible, I’m hearing that I’m not doing well,” Trump said on Aug. 19.

Aug 19, 2025

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Trump raises topic of Ukraine's EU membership with Orban, Bloomberg reports

Aug 18, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: 'We'll give them very good protection, very good security' — Trump says in White House meeting with Zelensky

Key developments on Aug. 18:

'We'll give them very good protection, very good security' — Trump says in White House meeting with Zelensky
EU leaders to hold video conference on Ukraine after Washington talks, Costa says
Zelensky says Putin undermines …

Aug 18, 2025

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Directly from the OVAL OFFICE! Urgent statements from ZELENSKYY and TRUMP

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'We are ready for trilateral,' — Zelensky says as he meets Trump at White House

President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Washington alongside a delegation of European leaders, including the presidents of France and Finland; the prime ministers of Italy and the United Kingdom; and the German chancellor. European Commission President …

Aug 18, 2025

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ZELENSKYY-TRUMP: talks that could decide the course of the war?

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As Zelensky, Trump prepare to talk about peace, most Russian demands are non-starters for Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has laid out a number of demands that he would require to stop his country's war against Ukraine.

Most of these demands are non-starters for Ukraine, analysts say.

Russia has demanded a full Ukrainian withdrawal from …

Aug 18, 2025

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LIVE: Trump greets Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House

Aug 18, 2025

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Trump’s Alaska folly

TORONTO — In the ancient world, people spoke of "Ultima Thule," a mythical land in the extreme north, at the end of the earth. By venturing north to Alaska to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, U.S. President Donald Trump reached his own Ultima …

Aug 18, 2025

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Zelensky meets US Envoy Kellogg ahead of Trump summit

According to CNN, European officials privately voiced concern about his absence in Alaska, calling him the American figure with the deepest understanding of what terms Ukraine might consider in a deal.

Aug 18, 2025

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Searching for PEACE: Zelenskyy arrives in WASHINGTON to meet with TRUMP #shorts

Aug 18, 2025

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Russian strikes kill 8, injure 35 across Ukraine ahead of Zelensky-Trump meeting

The strikes come as Moscow continues rejecting calls for an unconditional ceasefire, instead intensifying its use of drones and missiles against Ukraine.

Aug 18, 2025

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Trump says no NATO path or Crimea return for Ukraine as Zelensky comes to Washington for peace talks

Zelensky cautioned that any new deal must prevent Russian President Vladimir Putin from using concessions as a “springboard” for another attack, citing Russia’s seizure of Crimea in 2014.

Aug 18, 2025

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Rubio denies European leaders coming to White House to 'keep Zelensky from being bullied'

“Oh, this is such a stupid media narrative that they’re coming here tomorrow because Trump is going to bully Zelensky into a bad deal,” U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told CBS.

Aug 18, 2025

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Russia seeks 'Ukraine's surrender, not peace,' Macron says ahead of talks with Trump

“I don’t believe (Russian President Vladimir) Putin wants peace, Macron told reporters after co-chairing a meeting of the coalition of the willing. “I believe he wants Ukraine’s surrender."

Aug 17, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Trump to meet with Zelensky, European leaders in Washington on Aug. 18 after US-Russia summit ends without agreement

Key developments on Aug. 16-17:

Trump, Zelensky to meet in Washington next week after US-Russia summit ends without agreement
Top European leaders to join Zelensky in Washington for Trump talks
Putin offers Trump frozen battle lines, written promise not …

Aug 17, 2025

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'Negotiation can begin where the front line currently stands' — Zelensky says ahead of meeting with Trump

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Aug. 17 that negotiations to end the war in Ukraine should begin at the current front line, amid questions surrounding proposals of land swaps to end the war.

"We need real negotiations, and that means they can …

Aug 17, 2025

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US officials provide contradictory statements on security guarantees, fueling uncertainty ahead of Trump-Zelensky meeting

In comments to various media networks on Aug. 17, Russia envoy Steve Witkoff and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed the outcomes stemming from the Trump-Putin meeting, providing differing accounts of the progress made towards providing …

Aug 17, 2025

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Ukrainian troops advance in Sumy oblast, General Staff says

Ukraine’s military has reportedly advanced about two kilometers in Sumy oblast, just a day after Putin and Trump discussed a deal that would give unoccupied Ukrainian territories to Russia.

Aug 17, 2025

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Statement by Nova Ukraine on Ongoing Negotiations Between President Trump, President Zelenskyy, European Leaders, and President Putin

Nova Ukraine welcomes the increasing diplomatic efforts aimed at securing a just and lasting peace
for Ukraine. We recognize the importance of negotiations at the highest level, including the recent exchanges between President Trump, President …

Aug 17, 2025

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Bay Area Ukrainians, Russians react to high-stakes Trump-Putin summit

The post Bay Area Ukrainians, Russians react to high-stakes Trump-Putin summit appeared first on Nova Ukraine.

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Aug 17, 2025

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Russian officials celebrate end of Moscow's isolation after Putin-Trump summit

Trump, Putin fail to reach deal to end war in Ukraine
Ukraine strikes Russian port used for Iranian arms shipments, military says
Ukrainian unit claims Pokrovsk cleared of Russian saboteurs
'Target hit' — Ukraine strikes oil …

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Merz urges Putin to hold Ukraine talks without preconditions

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to take seriously U.S. President Donald Trump’s offer to launch negotiations on Ukraine, his office said in an official statement.

“Russia today has an opportunity to agree …

Aug 15, 2025

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'He is still being tortured' — Ukrainian families plead for all-for-all prisoner swap ahead of Trump-Putin summit

Oksana Berezina stood holding a Ukrainian flag with a photo of her husband, Oleh, who went missing in Russia’s Kursk Oblast late last year and is believed to be a prisoner of war.

Like others gathered in protest, she is pinning her hopes on a meeting …

Aug 15, 2025

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Putin is asking Trump for Ukraine’s Fortress Belt

Editor’s note: Today’s Putin-Trump summit, taking place on American soil, is the latest sign that our reporting is more relevant than ever.

In other media outlets you will see abstract mentions of land and territory.

At The Counteroffensive we take you …

Aug 15, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Trump says Putin ready to make a peace deal with Ukraine

Key developments on Aug. 14:

Trump says Putin ready to make a peace deal with Ukraine
July saw highest civilian casualties in Ukraine since 2022, UN says ahead of Trump-Putin summit
Russia may be preparing to test nuclear-powered missile ahead of Trump …

Aug 14, 2025

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July saw highest civilian casualties in Ukraine since 2022, UN says ahead of Trump-Putin summit

“Only the first three months after the Russian Federation launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine saw more killed and injured than in this past month,” said Danielle Bell, head of the U.N. human rights monitoring mission in Ukraine.

Aug 14, 2025

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Lavrov to accompany Putin for talks with Trump in Alaska

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will accompany President Vladimir Putin to Alaska for a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, Alexey Fadeev, deputy director of the Information and Press Department at Russia’s Foreign Ministry, said at a …

Aug 14, 2025

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Russia unveils delegation, schedule for Putin-Trump Alaska meeting

The Russian delegation will include Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, presidential aide Yuri Ushakov, Defense Minister Andrei Belousov, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov, and Russian Direct Investment Fund head Kirill Dmitriev.

Aug 14, 2025

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Zelensky to reportedly meet Starmer in UK after call with Trump

President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the latter’s residence in Downing Street on Aug. 14, Sky News reported, citing Starmer’s office.

Aug 14, 2025

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US ready to provide Ukraine security guarantees, but opposes NATO membership, Macron says

Trump told Zelensky and European leaders that “NATO should not be part of these security guarantees” for postwar Ukraine, according to French President Emmanuel Macron.

Aug 14, 2025

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Trump may offer Putin minerals access in exchange for peace, Telegraph reports

U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to offer Russian President Vladimir Putin access to rare earth minerals in Ukraine and natural resources in Alaska in an effort to secure a ceasefire, The Telegraph reported on Aug. 13.

Aug 13, 2025

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As Putin, Trump debate Ukraine's future borders, Donetsk Oblast residents are split on what they would accept to end the war

KRAMATORSK, Donetsk Oblast — U.S. President Donald Trump began to actively push Ukraine to accept losing its land and people to Russia, following years of brutal, all-out war.

People in Kramatorsk, the largest Ukrainian-held city in Donetsk Oblast — a …

Aug 13, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Trump to push ceasefire in Alaska meeting with Putin, says Zelensky after call with US president

Key developments on Aug. 13:

Trump to push ceasefire in Alaska meeting with Putin, says Zelensky after call with US president
Ukraine strikes oil facility in western Russia in overnight drone attack, Kyiv confirms
Ukraine open to discussing aerial truce …

Aug 13, 2025

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Putin consults Kim Jong Un ahead of Alaska summit with Trump

Russian president Vladimir Putin is preparing to fly to Alaska for a meeting with Donald Trump and is calling allies ahead of the Aug. 15 summit. The Kremlin reported he spoke with Kim Jong Un.

According to the Kremlin, Putin thanked his counterpart …

Aug 13, 2025

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Kyiv says it’s ready to discuss halting air attacks with Moscow

Ukraine is prepared to consider an “air ceasefire” with Russia, Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to the head of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s office, said in an interview with Italy’s Corriere della Sera published Wednesday, August 13.

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How bones tell stories of missing Ukrainian soldiers

Editor’s Note: War is more than the booms and the bangs. Ukraine is more than just a place where violence is occurring.

Some of the most important stories happen in the silence: the return of bodies, diligent work in quiet labs.

Think this sort of …

Aug 13, 2025

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Diplomacy on the edge: what to expect from Trump's meeting with Putin | News Pulse

Aug 12, 2025

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Why is Russia so obsessed with Alaska?

The scene of the planned Aug. 15 meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin — the U.S. state of Alaska — has played an outsized role in Russian propaganda and mythology.

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'Alaska opposes tyranny!' — Pro-Ukraine rally planned ahead of Trump-Putin summit in US

The rally, scheduled for Aug. 14 in Anchorage, is being held to protest the “presence of an international war criminal” and as a show of solidarity with Ukraine, Stand Up Alaska said.

Aug 12, 2025

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As Trump, Putin weigh Ukraine’s east in talks, new book gives voice to war-battered region

When Russia launched its invasion into Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts in 2014, the battle was not only over territory but also historical memory.

In the city of Kostiantynivka, the struggle played out not just with weapons, but with …

Aug 12, 2025

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Orban refuses joint EU statement backing Ukraine ahead of Trump-Putin meeting

“The only sensible action for EU leaders is to initiate an EU-Russia summit, based on the example of the U.S.-Russia meeting,” Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said.

Aug 12, 2025

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'No sign' Russia preparing for end to war, Zelensky says ahead of Trump-Putin summit

“There is no sign that the Russians have received signals to prepare for the post-war situation … On the contrary, they are moving their troops and forces in such a way as to launch new offensive operations."

Aug 12, 2025

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Canada's Carney, Zelensky speak ahead of Trump-Putin peace talks in Alaska

According to a statement released by the Canadian Prime Minister’s Office, the discussion concluded that Ukraine’s allies must maintain pressure on Russia to end its aggression and that any peace deal requires a “robust and …

Aug 11, 2025

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TRUMP's peacekeeping aspirations: will Zelenskyy and Putin be at the negotiating table #shorts

Aug 11, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Russian forces breach Ukrainian defenses in Donetsk Oblast, monitoring group reports

Key developments on Aug. 11:

Russian forces pierce Ukrainian defense near Dobropillia in Donetsk Oblast, monitoring group says
Trump says Zelensky won't attend Alaska summit with Putin, but Ukraine-Russia talks should follow
Ukrainian drones strike …

Aug 11, 2025

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Breakthrough unlikely at Putin-Trump meeting as US, Russia, Ukraine differ on key issues

As U.S. President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, prepare for a bilateral meeting on Aug. 15 in Alaska, the aims of the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine appear to contradict each other.

"At the end of that meeting, probably in the …

Aug 11, 2025

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TRUMP on talks with Putin: I'm not going to make a deal! #shorts

Aug 11, 2025

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‘What were so many deaths for?’ Ukrainians react to Trump-Putin peace plan ahead of Alaska summit

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet in Alaska on Aug. 15 to discuss a peace plan for Ukraine — most likely without Ukraine’s participation.

Trump announced the meeting on Aug. 8, saying the talks could …

Aug 11, 2025

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Trump says Zelensky won't attend Alaska summit with Putin, but Ukraine-Russia talks should follow

“He wasn’t part of it,” Donald Trump told reporters.

Aug 11, 2025

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US pledged to consult Europe ahead of Trump-Putin summit, Polish prime minister says

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said he holds “lots of fears and lots of hope” about the planned summit.

Aug 11, 2025

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Trump meeting is test for Putin, Ukraine to join future peace efforts, Rutte says

A planned meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will be a test for the Kremlin leader, and Ukraine will be involved in upcoming peace efforts if the summit goes well, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said.

Aug 11, 2025

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European leaders seek talks with Trump before Putin meeting, Bloomberg reports

As part of ongoing U.S.-Russia discussions, Putin told special envoy Steve Wikoff during an Aug. 6 meeting that Russia would agree to a full ceasefire if Kyiv withdrew its forces from Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts, granting Moscow full control of those …

Aug 11, 2025

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No to Peace At All Costs

Donald Trump (L) and Vladimir Putin during a joint press conference after their summit on July 16, 2018 in Helsinki, Finland. (Getty Images)

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Aug 10, 2025

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Trump and Putin will meet in Alaska, but Ukraine declares: no territorial concessions!

Aug 10, 2025

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Trump, Putin to meet in Alaska, Kherson in crisis | Ukraine This Week

A high-profile meeting in Moscow between U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin, a burgeoning humanitarian crisis in the battered Ukrainian city of Kherson and U.S President Trump and Putin to meet in Alaska to discuss …

Aug 10, 2025

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White House considering inviting Zelensky to peace talks in Alaska, media reports

The White House is considering inviting President Volodymyr Zelensky to peace talks in Alaska on Aug. 15, the same day U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet.

Aug 10, 2025

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❗Trump and Putin: Meeting in Alaska – What's next? #shorts

Aug 9, 2025

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'We stand firm on clear Ukrainian positions' — Zelensky warns Russia will reinvade if ceasefire favors Moscow, ahead of Trump-Putin meeting

President Volodymyr Zelensky in his evening address on Aug. 9 rebuked Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposal for Kyiv to cede Ukrainian territory to end Russia’s war, warning that a lack of a “genuine peace” may give …

Aug 9, 2025

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Aug 9, 2025

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Ukraine, Europe reject Putin's ceasefire proposal, present counterproposal to US ahead of Trump-Putin meeting, WSJ reports

Ukrainian and European officials rejected Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposal for a ceasefire in exchange for Kyiv to cede its eastern territories to Russia, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Aug. 9.

Aug 9, 2025

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Exclusive: Putin to demand Ukraine cede new territory in 'Alaska peace plan' — US likely to agree, Kyiv to reject

At their meeting next week, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will discuss a peace plan that would see Ukraine surrendering new territories to Russia.

Putin passed the plan to special envoy Steve Witkoff during their …

Aug 9, 2025

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Exclusive: Putin to demand Ukraine cede new territory in 'Alaska peace plan' — US likely to agree, Kyiv to reject

At their meeting next week, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will discuss a peace plan that would see Ukraine surrendering new territories to Russia.

Putin passed the plan to special envoy Steve Witkoff during their …

Aug 9, 2025

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IMPORTANT! Zelenskyy responds to upcoming Trump-Putin meeting: Real peace is needed

Aug 9, 2025

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IMPORTANT! Zelenskyy responds to upcoming Trump-Putin meeting: Real peace is needed

Aug 9, 2025

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'Ukrainians will not gift their land' — Zelensky rejects idea of territorial concessions to end Russia's war

The day before, Donald Trump claimed that peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv would likely involve “some swapping of territories."

Aug 9, 2025

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'Ukrainians will not gift their land' — Zelensky rejects idea of territorial concessions to end Russia's war

The day before, Donald Trump claimed that peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv would likely involve “some swapping of territories.”

Aug 9, 2025

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URGENT! Zelenskyy on the meeting between TRUMP and PUTIN: There will be NO territorial concessions!

NEWSFLASH: Putin, Trump to meet face to face next week

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China vows to continue buying Russian oil amid Trump's tariff threats

“It is legitimate and lawful for China to conduct normal economic, trade and energy cooperation with all countries around the world, including Russia,” China’s Foreign Ministry said in response to question about Russian oil …

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Kostia’s last trip.

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Putin holds calls with key allies Xi, Lukashenko ahead of Trump summit

Both Chinese President Xi Jinping and Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko are among Russian President Vladimir Putin’s closest international allies.

Aug 8, 2025

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Russia reportedly shifts oil exports to China after Trump's India tariffs

Barrels of Russia’s Urals oil are now being offered at a discount to both state-owned and private Chinese refineries, Bloomberg reported.

Aug 8, 2025

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Trump announces Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal, citing success of his administration's efforts

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev are scheduled to join U.S. President Donald Trump for an “official Peace Signing Ceremony” on Aug. 8.

Aug 8, 2025

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'It's up to him' — Trump says ceasefire deadline depends on Putin

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'It's about economy' — US says tariffs may be forcing Putin to reconsider stance in Ukraine peace talks

“President (Donald) Trump has made it clear that he’s willing and capable of moving forward on some economic actions, secondary sanctions, or other direct sanctions as well,” U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said.

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'Great progress was made!'— Putin, Witkoff conclude meeting in Moscow as Trump's sanctions deadline looms
Trump signs order imposing additional 25% tariff on Indian imports over Russian oil ties to pressure Moscow into peace …

Aug 6, 2025

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Zelensky, Trump hold call following Witkoff Moscow visit

“Our joint position with our partners is absolutely clear – the war must end. And it must be done honestly,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

Aug 6, 2025

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Trump weighs sanctions on Russia’s 'shadow fleet' if Putin refuses ceasefire, FT reports

If enacted, the measures would represent the first U.S. sanctions targeting Moscow since Donald Trump returned to the presidency in January.

Aug 6, 2025

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Putin unmoved by Trump's ultimatum as confidants predict Ukraine front-line collapse

Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly unwilling to end the war during the summer offensive, despite an "ultimatum" from Washington. According to sources close to the Kremlin, who spoke to Reuters, Russia sees no reason to stop until it …

Aug 5, 2025

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Zelensky sobre a conversa com TRUMP: Ele sabe de todos os ataques da Rússia #shorts

Aug 5, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine obtains classified data on Russia's newest nuclear submarine, intelligence claims

Key developments on Aug. 5:

Ukraine obtains classified data on Russia's newest nuclear submarine, intelligence claims
'Productive' phone call with Trump focused on ending war, sanctions, drone production, Zelensky says
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Aug 5, 2025

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Shock! What NUCLEAR weapon did TRUMP send toward Russia? #shorts

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Witkoff's Russia visit is 'one last chance' for Putin before Trump takes action, analysts say

As U.S. President Donald Trump trades barbs with Russian officials amid growing tensions, he has announced he may send his special envoy Steve Witkoff to Russia this week.

The visit, which Russia has yet to confirm, would likely take place on Aug. 6 …

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US nuclear submarines 'closer to Russia', Trump says

“I just want to make sure that his (Dmitry Medvedev’s) words are only words and nothing more than that,” U.S. President Donald Trump said.

Aug 2, 2025

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Trump threatens China! EU increases arms funding

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Ukraine war latest: 'Words are very important,' — Trump orders nuclear submarines deployed after Medvedev's threats

'Words are very important,' — Trump orders nuclear submarines deployed after Medvedev's threats
Zelensky urges direct leader-level peace talks as Putin blames 'excessive expectations'
As death toll reaches 31, Russia's attack on Kyiv becomes most …

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20,000 Russian troops killed in July alone, Trump says

The U.S. president added that Ukraine has suffered an estimated 8,000 military deaths since January, not including missing personnel.

Aug 1, 2025

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The U.S.-Ukraine Beer Bridge

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Indian state-run refineries halt Russian oil purchases amid Trump tariff threats, Reuters reports

The news coincides with Donald Trump’s announcement of a 25% tariff on India starting on Aug. 1.

Aug 1, 2025

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Trump envoy Witkoff to visit Russia in coming days as peace deal deadline looms

Trump said he found Russia’s latest attacks against Ukraine “disgusting,” though he was vague about the nature of the penalties Washington would impose if Moscow failed to reach a peace settlement.

Aug 1, 2025

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US Senate committee backs $1 billion for Ukraine despite Trump administration's objectives

A U.S. Senate committee approved a spending bill that includes $1 billion in support of Ukraine on July 31, despite the Trump administration’s previous pledge to reduce funding allocated for military assistance to Ukraine in its upcoming …

Jul 31, 2025

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Are sanctions not scaring Russia? Trump goes further #shorts

Jul 31, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: 16 killed, record number of children injured in Russia’s massive attack on Kyiv

Key developments on July 31:

16 killed, record number of children injured in Russia’s massive attack on Kyiv
Trump sets Aug. 8 deadline for Ukraine peace deal, US diplomat tells UN
Russia 'lying again' about capture of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine claims …

Jul 31, 2025

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❗️Trump shortens ultimatum: Putin must stop the war by August 8 #shorts

Jul 31, 2025

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Is Putin playing for time? What will Washington do if Trump's ultimatum is ignored?

Jul 31, 2025

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The Kremlin's 'bad cop' — 5 things you might not know about Dmitry Medvedev

An international war of words erupted on July 30 when U.S. President Donald Trump squared up on social media to former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.

"(...)Tell Medvedev, the failed former president of Russia, who thinks he's still president, to …

Jul 31, 2025

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Trump sets Aug. 8 deadline for Ukraine peace deal, US diplomat tells UN

“President Trump has made clear this must be done by Aug. 8. The United States is prepared to implement additional measures to secure peace,” senior American diplomat John Kelley told the United Nations Security Council.

Jul 31, 2025

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'Each new ultimatum is a threat' — Russia responds to Trump's shortened Ukraine deal deadline

Kremlin officials have sought to appear unfazed by U.S. President Donald Trump's shortened timeline to reach a peace deal with Kyiv, accusing Trump of issuing ultimatums that amount to war mongering.

"We have been living under a large number of …

Jul 30, 2025

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❗️10 days of Trump: Russia is shocked by the ultimatum! #shorts

Jul 30, 2025

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Trump's deadline is approaching: A turning point or an empty threat?

Jul 30, 2025

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Hackers shut down Aeroflot, Trump is putting pressure, Europe is cutting off gas.

Jul 30, 2025

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Trump announces 25% tariffs on India, lambasts Russian energy and defense ties

India has “always bought a vast majority of their military equipment from Russia, and are Russia’s largest buyer of energy, along with China, at a time when everyone wants Russia to stop the killing in Ukraine,” Trump said on his Truth …

Jul 30, 2025

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Trump signals Ukrainians who fled invasion may stay in US until war ends

“We have a lot of people that came in from Ukraine, and we’re working with them,” U.S. President Donald Trump said.

Jul 30, 2025

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Trump REDUCES the deadline for Putin! What is the response of the Kremlin? #shorts

Jul 29, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Trump says Russia tariffs will be imposed in 10 days

Key developments on July 29:

Trump says Russia tariffs will be imposed in 10 days
Ukrainian drones strike train station, rail infrastructure amid large-scale attack on Russia's Rostov Oblast
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Jul 29, 2025

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Trump cuts deadline — Kremlin gets 12 days to cease fire

Jul 29, 2025

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Trump says Russia tariffs will be imposed in 10 days

“I don’t know if it’s gonna affect Russia, because he (Russian President Vladimir Putin) wants to obviously probably keep the war going, but we’re gonna put tariffs and various things,” U.S. President Donald Trump said.

Jul 29, 2025

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Two weeks after the ultimatum: how does the Kremlin respond to Trump's pressure?

Jul 29, 2025

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'Peace through strength is possible' — Zelensky welcomes Trump's new Ukraine peace deal deadline

“Indeed, peace is possible if we act strongly and decisively, and we have repeatedly said — and all partners know this — that sanctions are a key element. Russia factors in the sanctions, factors in such losses,” President Volodymyr …

Jul 29, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: ‘I already know the answer’ — Trump to shorten Ukraine deadline for Putin to 10–12 days

Key developments on July 27:

'I already know the answer' — Trump to shorten Ukraine deadline for Putin to 10–12 days
Ukraine to receive 11 more IRIS-T air defense systems from Germany, ambassador says
Ukraine has exchanged over 5,850 captives held by …

Jul 28, 2025

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Trump dictates terms — Ukraine is at the center of the game | News Pulse

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US, EU agree on new trade deal with 15% tariff on most European goods

U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met in the U.K. on July 27 and agreed to a trade deal between the two major economies.

Jul 27, 2025

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Rubio says Trump 'losing patience with Russia,' despite giving Putin 50-day peace deal deadline

“Despite having very good interactions with (Russian President) Vladimir Putin and phone calls, it never leads to anything,” U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. “So, the time has come for some action.”

Jul 27, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine wants 10 new Patriots but only has 3 secured, Zelensky says

Key developments on July 25:

Ukraine wants 10 new Patriots but only has 3 secured, Zelensky says
Trump suggests Russia sanctions could come sooner than 50-day deadline
Zelensky sets 1,000-daily interceptor drones goal amid surging Russian attacks
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Trump suggests Russia sanctions could come sooner than 50-day deadline

“We’re looking at that whole situation. It could be that we’ll have to impose secondary sanctions on you,” he said, adding “maybe” when asked whether they could come sooner than 50 days.

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Over 23,000 civilians, 113 children trapped in active combat zones in Donetsk Oblast, official says

Ukrainian and Western military experts assess that Russia may escalate its offensive operations during the 50-day period U.S. President Donald Trump allocated for Moscow to reach a ceasefire settlement.

Jul 25, 2025

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Trump pushes, ISW analyzes: what will force Putin to sit down at the negotiating table?

Jul 24, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: China covertly supplying drone engines to Russia despite sanctions, Reuters reports

Key developments on July 24:

China covertly supplying drone engines to Russia despite sanctions, Reuters reports
Von der Leyen urges China to press Putin to engage seriously in Ukraine-Russia peace talks
Trump announces US-EU arms agreement including …

Jul 24, 2025

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Kremlin indicates Putin-Zelensky meeting unlikely before August amid ongoing Russia-Ukraine negotiations

Dmitry Peskov, the spokesperson for Russian President Vladimir Putin, suggested that a meeting between Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky could only occur after all necessary groundwork had been established to bring concrete results to …

Jul 24, 2025

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Trump announces US-EU arms agreement including aid for Ukraine

The deal stipulates that the U.S. will deliver weapons to the EU, which will handle distribution among member states, with most of the arms expected to go to Ukraine.

Jul 24, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine, Russia hold third round of peace talks in Istanbul

Key developments on July 23:

Ukraine, Russia hold third round of peace talks in Istanbul
Ukrainian drones reportedly target key logistics hub in southwestern Russia
Russia suffered 80,000 casualties during Kursk incursion, Ukraine's military chief says …

Jul 23, 2025

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Has the Kremlin CRACKED? Trump’s ultimatum and new weapons for Ukraine

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UK to pay for EU defense fund access amidst growing Russia threat, FT reports

The fund forms part of a broader EU effort to mobilize 800 billion euros ($864 billion) in new defense spending by 2030, driven by the growing threat from Russia and calls from U.S. President Donald Trump for Europe to shoulder more of its own …

Jul 22, 2025

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Trump’s Russia ultimatum and controversial investigation | Ukraine This Week

Trump’s ultimatum to Russia, Ukraine’s largest government reshuffle, and allegations launched against prominent anti-corruption activist that many claim are politically motivated.

Jul 18, 2025

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Trump, drones and chemical warfare: a new phase of confrontation

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Trump admin cuts undermine efforts to track abducted Ukrainian children, Council of Europe envoy says

“European countries will have to fund it,” Thordis Gylfadottir, an envoy of the Council of Europe, told Politico. “We cannot stop tracking them and then just re-track them (abducted children) in the months ahead."

Jul 18, 2025

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Trump and the new “exchange” with Merz: Patriot for Ukraine, bill for the EU

Jul 17, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Zelensky, Trump discuss 'win-win' drones-for-weapons 'mega deal'

Key developments on July 17:

Zelensky, Trump discuss 'win-win' drones-for-weapons 'mega deal'
Washington 'moving with haste' to arm Ukraine under Trump plan, US envoy says
Ukrainian drones reportedly target Moscow, St. Petersburg amid wider strikes …

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Washington 'moving with haste' to arm Ukraine under Trump plan, US envoy says

As part of the plan, the U.S. was weighing the sale of Patriot air defense systems from its own military stockpiles, U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said.

Jul 17, 2025

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Explainer: What's happening with Russia's ongoing summer offensive as Trump gives Putin 50 more days?

U.S. President Donald Trump gave a 50-day ultimatum to Russia to end the war in Ukraine, promising to impose harsh sanctions otherwise.

Experts who spoke with the Kyiv Independent, however, say that Russia can take advantage of the once again extended …

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Ukraine war latest: Mass attack hits cities overnight as Ukrainians brace for 50 more days of Russian terror

Key developments on July 16:

Mass attack hits cities overnight as Ukrainians brace for 50 more days of Russian terror
Putin unfazed by Trump's threats, plans to fight on in Ukraine, Reuters reports
Patriot missiles bound for Ukraine already being …

Jul 16, 2025

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17 PATRIOT MISSILES FOR UKRAINE: TRUMP CONFIRMS DELIVERY

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Latvian prime minister on Trump's NATO deal and new Russia sanctions

The Kyiv Independent’s Deputy Chief Editor Oleksiy Sorokin spoke with Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa during her visit to Kyiv on July 15, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of his deal with NATO to arm Ukraine and …

Jul 16, 2025

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'Call the Ayatollah'— Senator Graham backs Trump's 50-day Russia ultimatum, alludes to response against Iran

“If (Russian President Vladimir) Putin and others are wondering what happens on day 51, I would suggest they call the Ayatollah,” Senator Lindsey Graham wrote on X.

Jul 16, 2025

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Putin unfazed by Trump's threats, plans to fight on in Ukraine, Reuters reports

According to Reuters, Russian President Vladimir Putin sees no reason to back down. Instead, the undisclosed sources say the Russian leader is confident that Russia’s military and economy can withstand additional Western pressure.

Jul 16, 2025

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Patriot missiles bound for Ukraine already being shipped, Trump says

“They’re already being shipped,” U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters when asked about Patriot missiles and other weaponry. “And in all cases, the United States gets paid back in full."

Jul 16, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Zelensky shouldn't target Moscow, Trump says

Key developments on July 15:

Zelensky shouldn't target Moscow, Trump says
Ukrainian cyberattack "paralyzes" major Russian drone supplier, source claims
Ukraine passes bill to withdraw from anti-personnel mine ban treaty
Germany to decide on more Patriots …

Jul 15, 2025

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Trump is preparing “SURPRISES” for Putin: Kyiv will get MORE Patriot! #shorts

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Zelensky shouldn't target Moscow, Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks come after the Financial Times (FT) reported, citing undisclosed sources, that he asked President Volodymyr Zelensky whether Kyiv could strike Moscow or St Petersburg if provided with long-range U.S. …

Jul 15, 2025

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Trump's big Russia announcement fails to lift spirits in a fatigued Ukraine

The teasing on July 11 of U.S. President Donald Trump's "big announcement" on Russia had raised hopes in Ukraine over the weekend that the White House was finally going to take concrete action to pressure Moscow to end its full-scale invasion.

Those …

Jul 15, 2025

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'Russia doesn't care' — Trump's 50-day Ukraine ceasefire deadline dismissed by Moscow pundits

After U.S. President Donald Trump on July 14 threatened to impose “severe” tariffs on Russia in 50 days if there is no peace deal with Ukraine, the highly-anticipated statement was met largely with indifference and even relief among Russian …

Jul 15, 2025

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Kremlin calls Trump's tariff warnings 'quite serious'

“This statement from the U.S. president is quite serious. Some of what he said appears to be addressed personally to (Russian President Vladimir) Putin,” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters.

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The war continues only because of RUSSIA! Zelenskyy thanks Trump for SUPPORT #shorts

Jul 14, 2025

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Moscow on edge: Trump’s shift to support Kyiv sends Kremlin into panic mode as nuclear fears rise

In a dramatic turn of events, Moscow finds itself in panic mode as former President Donald Trump pivots to support Kyiv, shocking Russian elites who can no longer conceal their anxiety.

The Russian capital is reeling from the sudden shift in American …

Jul 14, 2025

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Trump gives "green light" to Patriot: historic support for Ukraine | News Pulse

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NEWSFLASH: Trump will sell arms to Ukraine via NATO

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Putin's negotiator calls for 'constructive dialogue' as Trump shifts stance on Ukraine

“Constructive dialogue between Russia and the U.S. will always achieve more than the tired, destructive language of pressure,” Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia’s sovereign wealth fund, wrote.

Jul 14, 2025

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'The game is about to change' — Republican Senator Graham says he expects influx of US weapons shipments to Ukraine, ahead of Trump's 'major' announcement

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham said in an interview with CBS News on July 13 that he expects an influx of U.S. weapons shipments to Ukraine to begin “in the coming days,” as U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to make a “major …

Jul 13, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: German-funded long-range weapons to arrive in Ukraine by late July; NATO chief to visit Washington on July 14 as Trump prepares 'major statement' on Russia

Key developments on July 12-13:

German-funded long-range weapons to arrive in Ukraine by late July, general says
NATO chief to visit Washington on July 14 as Trump prepares 'major statement' on Russia
Trump considering sending new funds to Ukraine for …

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The Ukrainian links of America’s legendary SR-71 spy plane

Did you know that The Counteroffensive has a sister publication that covers innovations in Ukrainian military technology and defense regulation? It’s called The Counteroffensive.Pro, and you can read it here.

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Jul 12, 2025

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Analysis: Ahead of Trump's 'major' Russia announcement, what will happen next to Ukraine?

Amid ever-escalating aerial assaults, accelerating Russian advances in the east, and the weariness that comes with nearly 3.5 years of war, all eyes in Ukraine are once again focused upon one man — U.S. President Donald Trump.

"I think I'll have a …

Jul 12, 2025

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Trump agrees to provide aid, but who will pay?

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Trump's envoy Kellogg to visit Ukraine on July 14

U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg will arrive in Kyiv on July 14 for a week-long visit, he told a Novyny Live journalist at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome.

Jul 11, 2025

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President Volodymyr Zelensky met with U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg in Rome on July 9, marking their second official meeting.

The meeting comes on the eve of the Ukraine Recovery …

Jul 9, 2025

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Kremlin exacts loyalty amid tightening crackdown on Russian elite

The Kremlin’s grip on the Russian elite appears to be closing ever tighter as two major figures of Russian business and security structures were detained in the past few days.

Konstantin Strukov, a billionaire running a gold mining empire, and …

Jul 9, 2025

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US Army to sharply increase Patriot missile purchases in fiscal year 2026, media reports

The U.S. Army intends to spend more than $1.3 billion on Patriot missile interceptors in fiscal year 2026, Bloomberg reported on July 9.

Internal Pentagon documents reportedly revealed that the Army has boosted its planned purchases of the most …

Jul 9, 2025

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Trump sends weapons – Kremlin threatens NATO. Is the West ready for a major war?

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Trump claims he threatened Putin to 'bomb the sh*t out of Moscow' if Russia attacked Ukraine, CNN reports

Donald Trump claimed during a private fundraiser last year he had threatened Russian President Vladimir Putin with bombing “the sht out of Moscow” if he attacked Ukraine, CNN reported on July 8, citing an obtained audio.

“With Putin …

Jul 9, 2025

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EU mulls creating 100 billion euro fund for Ukraine in next budget, Bloomberg reports

The European Union is considering establishing a fund for Ukraine worth 100 billion euros ($117 billion) in the next seven-year EU budget, Bloomberg reported, citing sources familiar with the proposal.
Sources told Bloomberg that the proposed funding, …

Jul 9, 2025

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Russia launches mass missile, drone attack, targets Ukrainian cities far from front line

Editor’s note: This is a breaking story and is being updated.
Russia launched another mass missile and drone attack overnight on July 9 targeting Ukrainian cities, including in the country’s far-west regions, located hundreds of kilometers …

Jul 9, 2025

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Trump mulls sending Kyiv another Patriot air defense system, WSJ reports

U.S. President Donald Trump is considering sending Ukraine an additional Patriot air defense system, a move that would mark his administration’s first major weapons transfer to Kyiv, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on July 8, citing two …

Jul 9, 2025

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Ukraine synchronizes restrictions on Russia with EU sanctions

Ukraine has synchronized its sanctions against Russia with the last three packages of economic penalties imposed by the European Union, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on July 8.
“Three more packages of EU sanctions are fully effective …

Jul 9, 2025

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Ukraine's ambassador to US will be replaced, foreign minister confirms

Ukraine’s current ambassador to the United States, Oksana Markarova, will be replaced in the near future, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha confirmed in an interview with Ukrainian Radio on July 8.
Earlier on July 8, a source in the Presidential …

Jul 8, 2025

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Trump’s new order – defensive arms to be supplied to Ukraine immediately

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US only has 25% of Patriot missiles needed for war plans, Guardian reports

The United States has only about 25% of the Patriot missile interceptors it needs to meet Pentagon military plans, a shortage that led U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to pause a major transfer of weapons to Ukraine, the Guardian …

Jul 8, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Trump reportedly pledges to send 10 Patriot missiles to Ukraine, asks Germany to send battery

Trump reportedly pledges to send 10 Patriot missiles to Ukraine, asks Germany to send battery
'They have to be able to defend themselves' — Trump says US will send additional weapons shipments to Ukraine, criticizes Putin
EU to impose 'toughest' …

Jul 8, 2025

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Trump’s major announcement: U.S. steps up support for Ukraine | NEWS PULSE

Jul 8, 2025

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Putin throws 'a lot of b*llshit', Trump says as he 'looks strongly' at sanctions bill

U.S. President Donald Trump said on July 8 he was “not happy” with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“We get a lot of b*llshit thrown at us by Putin,” he said at a cabinet meeting. “He’s very nice all the time, …

Jul 8, 2025

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Dnipropetrovsk village likely contested despite Russia's claim of its capture

The village of Dachne in the southern part of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast appears to be contested, according to the Finnish Black Bird Group open-source intelligence collective.
The Russian Defense Ministry on July 7 claimed to have seized Dachne, which …

Jul 8, 2025

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Trump reportedly pledges to send 10 Patriot missiles to Ukraine, asks Germany to send battery

U.S. President Donald Trump has promised to send 10 Patriot interceptors to Ukraine - a smaller number than had been paused previously while en route to the country, Axios reported on July 8, citing its sources.
Trump has also suggested that Germany …

Jul 8, 2025

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Ukraine’s minerals fund focus of private investment ahead of major recovery conference

This week, thousands of companies, business heads, and global leaders are headed to Rome for the fourth Ukraine Recovery Conference on July 10, with many companies hoping for more clarity around the future of a U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal.
It’s been …

Jul 8, 2025

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Ukraine's ambassador to the US to be dismissed, source says

Ukraine’s ambassador to the U.S. has been informed by President Volodymyr Zelensky that she is to be dismissed, a source in the President’s Office confirmed to the Kyiv Independent on July 8.
Oksana Markarova has held the post since April …

Jul 8, 2025

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Overcoming Slovakia, Hungary opposition, EU set to approve new Russia sanctions package this week, Ukrainian official says

After failing to approve 18th package of sanctions against Russia due to opposition from Hungary and Slovakia, EU countries are expected to finalize an agreement this week, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna said on July 7.
Since EU …

Jul 8, 2025

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TRUMP: We're gonna send MORE WEAPONS to Ukraine! #shorts

Jul 8, 2025

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9 killed, 81 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day

At least nine civilians were killed and 81 others injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past 24 hours, regional authorities reported on July 8.
Ukraine’s Air Force said Russia launched 54 drones overnight, including Iranian-designed …

Jul 8, 2025

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On 1-year anniversary, Ukraine names Russian officer linked to deadly strike on Kyiv Okhmatdyt children's hospital

Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) identified Russian Armed Forces Major Denis Sheynov as allegedly involved in the July 2024 missile strike on Kyiv’s Okhmatdyt children’s hospital, HUR reported on July 8.
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Crimea's Striletska Bay 'practically empty' of Russian Black Sea Fleet ships, Ukraine's partisans say

Striletska Bay in occupied Sevastopol, once a key base for Russian warships in Crimea, is now nearly empty and used primarily for mooring tugboats and small patrol craft, the Atesh partisan group reported on July 8.
According to the group, Russia now …

Jul 8, 2025

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Trump reportedly told Zelensky he's not responsible for US arms halt to Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump told President Volodymyr Zelensky during a phone call on July 4 that he was not responsible for the suspension of U.S. arms shipments to Ukraine, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on July 7, citing unnamed sources …

Jul 8, 2025

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Kellogg, Umerov set to meet, discuss resumption of US military aid to Ukraine, Politico reports

U.S. Special Envoy Keith Kellogg and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov are set to meet at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome later this week to discuss the resumption of U.S. military assistance to Ukraine, Politico reported on July 7.
Following the …

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'They have to be able to defend themselves' — Trump confirms additional weapons shipments to Ukraine, criticizes Putin

The United States will send “more weapons” to Ukraine amid intensified Russian strikes, U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on July 7, adding that he is disappointed in Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“We’re gonna send …

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Ukraine war latest: Russian airports cancel nearly 300 flights amid drone attacks on Russia

Key developments on July 7:
Russian airports cancel nearly 300 flights amid drone attacks on Russia
BRICS summit statement condemns attacks on Russian railways, avoids urging Russia to cease war efforts in Ukraine
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EBRD to unlock $1 billion in credit for Ukraine's key sectors, considers mineral projects

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will enable Ukrainian banks to provide up to 900 million euros ($1.05 billion) in new loans by sharing credit risks, the EBRD announced in a press release on July 7.
The loans will target …

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Exclusive: Ukraine pitches deepwater gas, oil refinery projects to US under landmark minerals deal

Projects Kyiv has submitted to the U.S. for consideration as part of a profit-sharing deal for Ukraine’s resources include a shelf and deepwater project and an oil refinery that comes under frequent attack by Russia, Ukraine’s Economy …

Jul 7, 2025

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'If it were a bad deal, I wouldn’t have signed it' — Ukraine’s economy minister on negotiating US minerals deal in exclusive interview

Ukraine’s Economy Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko says her task is simple — to get the investment fund behind the closely watched minerals deal with the U.S. off the ground, and prove its detractors wrong.
“There are so many criticisms from …

Jul 7, 2025

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NATO caught with its 'pants down' if China, Russia try two-front war, experts say

If Beijing moves against Taiwan, NATO might soon find itself in a two-front war with China and Russia — or so the alliance’s secretary general believes.
“If Xi Jinping would attack Taiwan, he would first make sure that he makes a call to …

Jul 7, 2025

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EXCLUSIVE: Ukraine economy minister breaks down US minerals deal

The Kyiv Independent’s business editor Liliane Bivings sits down with Ukraine’s Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko to discuss the U.S.-Ukraine “minerals deal” and address the myths surrounding it.
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Trump: Disappointed with Putin, satisfied with Zelenskyy

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Zelenskyy and Trump's conversation, Ukraine's reconstruction and attacks on Ukrainian cities

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Could veterans change Ukraine’s politics forever?

Editor’s Note: With all the talk about post-war elections, we wanted to see how the conflict itself would reshape political power in Ukraine. Want coverage that supports *all* aspects of the war, not just the booms and the bangs? Upgrade now to …

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Zelensky, Trump discussed replacement of Ukraine's US ambassador, source says

President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed a potential change in Ukraine’s ambassador in Washington during a recent phone call, a source familiar with the conversation told the Kyiv Independent.
Oksana Markarova has …

Jul 7, 2025

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12 killed, 69 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day

At least 12 civilians were killed and 69 others injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past 24 hours, regional authorities reported on July 7.
Ukraine’s Air Force said Russia launched 101 drones overnight, including Iranian-designed …

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As Ukraine awaits stalled US weapons, Trump says he's 'helping a lot' in war with Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump said on July 6 that his administration is “helping a lot” when it comes to Ukraine, defending his approach to the ongoing war.
“I am helping Ukraine. I’m helping it a lot,” Trump told reporters …

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Trump threatens 10% tariff on countries backing BRICS 'anti-American policy'

U.S. President Donald Trump said on July 6 that his administration will impose an additional 10% tariff on countries aligning themselves with what he described as the BRICS group’s “anti-American policy."
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Trump slams Musk’s third party plan as ‘ridiculous,’ calls Musk ‘train wreck’

U.S. President Donald Trump on July 6 commented on tech billionaire Elon Musk’s plan to create a new political party, calling it “ridiculous” and warning that third-party movements have historically failed in the United States.

“I think creating a …

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BRICS summit statement condemns attacks on Russian railways, avoids urging Russia to cease war efforts in Ukraine

BRICS summit participants condemned recent attacks on Russia’s railway infrastructure, according to a joint declaration on July 6 from Rio de Janeiro.
“We condemn in the strongest possible terms the attacks on bridges and railway infrastructure …

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Zelensky's top adviser behind bid to replace prime minister, spy chief, sources tell Economist

Andriy Yermak, head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office, has been leading campaigns to supplant three top officials in the Ukrainian government, the Economist reported on July 6, citing multiple anonymous officials.
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Ukraine war latest: Drones attack Russia's Black Sea Fleet; Russian pipelines explode in country's Far East, HUR says

Key developments on July 5-6:
Drones reportedly attack Russia’s Black Sea fleet
Pipelines supplying Russian military explode in Russia’s Far East, HUR source says
Ukrainian drone strike on Russian airfield hits bomb depot, aircraft
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Bus сarrying Ukrainian сhildren сrashes in Hungary, 21 injured

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated with additional details from Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry.
A bus carrying Ukrainian children veered off the road and overturned on a Hungarian highway on July 6, leaving 21 people injured, …

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The Russification of America

How the 2025 Budget Shattered the Last Illusions of Democracy

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China may ask Russia to attack NATO if Taiwan is invaded, Rutte says

If China attacks Taiwan, Beijing may ask Moscow to open a second front against NATO states, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said in an interview with The New York Times (NYT) published on July 5.
Fears of escalating Chinese military intervention in …

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Musk launches 'America Party' following public feud with Trump

Weeks after a high-profile public falling out with U.S. President Donald Trump, tech mogul Elon Musk announced the creation of a new political party in the United States, dubbed the “America Party.”
Musk said on July 5 that the …

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Russian airports cancel flights amid drone attacks on Russia

Editor’s note: The story was updated with new reports about operations at Russian airports during drone strikes.
Several Russian airports have canceled flights due to the safety concerns over Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian cities, …

Jul 6, 2025

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Rutte praises Trump in a NYT interview while warning of Russia's rising threat to NATO

Europe must dramatically ramp up its defenses against a resurgent Russia, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said in an interview with the New York Times published on July 5, crediting U.S. President Donald Trump for driving the alliance to …

Jul 6, 2025

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Kremlin's war economy shows cracks as military spending boom fades

Russia’s economy, which defied initial sanctions and saw growth propelled by massive military spending and robust oil exports, is now showing significant signs of a downturn.
Recent economic indicators are flashing red, with manufacturing …

Jul 6, 2025

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Zelensky describes phone call with Trump as 'best conversation in all this time'

President Volodymyr Zelensky described his recent phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump as “the best conversation in all this time” in an evening address on July 5.
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Jul 5, 2025

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Ukraine attacks, the US stops air defense: what will Trump decide? | Weekly Wrap-Up

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BlackRock halted Ukraine recovery fund following Trump victory, France working on replacement, Bloomberg reports

BlackRock, a U.S. investment firm, suspended work on a multibillion-dollar Ukraine recovery fund following U.S. President Donald Trump’s election victory, prompting France to work on a replacement, Bloomberg reported on July 5.
The plan nearly …

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4 killed, 37 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day

At least four civilians were killed and 37 others injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past 24 hours, regional authorities reported on July 5.
Russia launched 322 drones overnight, including Iranian-designed Shahed-type attack drones, …

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Trump says Putin 'wants to keep killing people,' signals US may send Patriots to Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump said on July 5 that Russian President Vladimir Putin does not appear interested in ending the war in Ukraine, according to a comment made onboard Air Force One.
Trump reiterated that he was “very unhappy” with …

Jul 5, 2025

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NATO chief urges US 'flexibility' on Ukraine aid as Washington halts deliveries

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on July 4 called on the United States to show “flexibility” in its military aid to Ukraine, after Washington unexpectedly paused some weapon deliveries citing concerns over dwindling domestic stockpiles. …

Jul 5, 2025

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US did not halt weapons shipments to Ukraine, Meloni says

The U.S. has “reviewed” the components it is supplying Ukraine, but did not halt assistance, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on July 4.
“The United States has not stopped supplying weapons and supporting Ukraine, it has …

Jul 4, 2025

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Weapons will come! Trump promises to continue military aid to Ukraine #shorts

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Zelensky and Trump discuss air defense and joint drone production amid tensions with Russia

In a pivotal conversation on Friday, July 4, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky engaged in what he described as a "very important and useful" dialogue with U.S. President Donald Trump. The Presidents discussed Russian aerial strikes, drone …

Jul 4, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Russia pounds Kyiv with record overnight drone, missile attack, 1 dead, 26 injured

Key developments on July 4:
‘Nothing but terror and murder’ — Russia pounds Kyiv with record overnight drone, missile attack, 1 dead, 26 injured
Zelensky, Trump discuss air defense, joint drone production amid Russian strikes
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Will Trump resume aid? Zelenskyy calls for action after new Russian attacks | News Pulse

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Zelensky blames Putin-Trump call for massive Russian airstrike on Ukraine

Following a conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and former U.S. President Donald Trump, Russian forces launched a massive airstrike on Ukraine, with Kyiv as the primary target. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the …

Jul 4, 2025

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Russia launches another horrific attack on Kyiv hours after Trump-Putin call

KYIV — Ripe cherries and apricots fill the stalls of fruit vendors, while people bustle about on a scorching July Friday.
Yet just a five-minute walk from the stand, the scene shifts dramatically: a gaping hole mars the five-story residential building …

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Zelenskyy spoke with Trump: first details #shorts

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Russia damages Chinese consulate in Odesa as Chinese drone parts found in Kyiv following similar attack

A Russian missile and drone strike on Odesa on July 3 damaged the building of the Chinese Consulate General, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on July 4.
“Following tonight’s massive Russian air attack on Ukraine, we discovered in Kyiv a …

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Zelensky, Trump hold phone call after Putin's pledge to continue war in Ukraine

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone conversation on July 4, Andriy Yermak, head of Ukraine’s President’s Office, announced. …

Jul 4, 2025

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NEWFLASH: Kyiv ablaze on U.S. Independence Day

Editor’s note: Every week, Russia launches massive attacks on Kyiv, forcing our team to sleep in hallways. We’re collecting sleeping bags, foldable cots, ear plugs, and eye masks to make their lives a little easier.
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'Disingenuous' Hegseth paused Ukraine weapons despite Pentagon finding aid wouldn't hurt US readiness, NBC reports

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth unilaterally halted a weapons shipment to Ukraine on July 2 despite internal military assessments showing the aid would not compromise American military readiness, NBC News reported on July 4, citing three U.S. …

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Russia intensifying use of chemical weapons in Ukraine, Dutch intelligence reports

Russia is escalating the use of chemical weapons against Ukrainian forces, the Netherlands Military Intelligence (MIVD) reported on July 4.
Russian troops use banned chemical agents as psychological warfare to panic Ukrainian forces, forcing soldiers …

Jul 4, 2025

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Trump envoy Steve Witkoff pushing to lift energy sanctions on Russia, Politico reports

U.S. President Donald Trump’s Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is pushing to lift U.S. energy sanctions on Russia, Politico reported on July 4, citing two people familiar with the matter.
The move is part of a broader debate within Trump’s …

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'I'm very disappointed' — Trump says after phone call with Putin

U.S. President Donald Trump said he was “very disappointed” with Russian President Vladimir Putin following a phone call on July 3, during which the two leaders discussed the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Trump told reporters he …

Jul 4, 2025

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I DIDN'T make any PROGRESS with him – TRUMP on Putin's call #shorts

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Air raids in Ukraine began as Trump and Putin spoke, Zelensky calls for more Patriot missiles

President Volodymyr Zelensky called for more air defence for Ukraine after a massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s capital overnight on July 4.

According to Zelensky, as U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin …

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Ukrainian drones strike Moscow, Rostov oblasts, Russian officials say

Several drone attacks targeted Moscow Oblast and multiple settlements in the southern Rostov Oblast overnight on July 4, Russian officials reported.
Yuriy Slyusar, acting governor of Rostov Oblast, said a number of towns in the region were struck by …

Jul 4, 2025

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Trump's pause on Russia sanctions under investigation by Senate Democrats

Three Democratic Senators have launched an investigation into U.S. President Donald Trump’s refusal to impose new sanctions against Russia, the legislators announced in a joint statement on July 3.
Since taking office in January, Trump has …

Jul 4, 2025

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'We haven't' — Trump denies US pausing weapons to Ukraine, despite Pentagon decision to halt shipments

U.S. President Donald Trump brushed off a reporter’s question on July 3 about pausing weapons deliveries to Ukraine, claiming Washington is “giving weapons” to Kyiv.
The Pentagon previously confirmed that the U.S. has already halted …

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China's foreign minister tells EU that Beijing cannot afford Russia to lose in Ukraine, media reports

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi reportedly told the EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas on July 3 that the country cannot afford for Russia to lose the war in Ukraine amid fears the U.S. would shift focus towards Beijing, the South China …

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Trump says he "didn't make any progress" with Putin following phone call

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Russia becomes first country to recognize Afghanistan's Taliban government

Russia became the first country to recognize the Taliban as the ruling government of Afghanistan on July 3, Russia’s Foreign Ministry announced.
“We believe that the act of official recognition of the government of the Islamic Emirate of …

Jul 3, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Putin tells Trump Russia won't back down from its war aims in Ukraine

Key developments on July 3:
Putin tells Trump Russia won’t back down from its war aims in Ukraine
Deputy commander of Russian Navy killed in Ukrainian strike in Kursk, Russian official confirms
Ukraine signs major drone co-production deal with US …

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Kyiv under attack as Russia launches waves of drones on Ukraine

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Explosions were heard in Kyiv on July 3 as Russia launched a wave of drones across Ukraine.
Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, confirmed that one drone …

Jul 3, 2025

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In landmark ruling, same-sex couple recognized as family by Ukrainian court

Kyiv’s Desniansky District Court has formally recognized a same-sex couple as a family, marking the first legal precedent of its kind in Ukraine, human rights organization Insight LGBTQ announced on July 3.
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Ukrainian bank wins $1.5 billion appeal against Russia over lost Crimea assets

Ukraine’s Oschadbank won an appeal against Russia on July 1 after the Paris appeals court rejected Moscow’s challenge to a 2018 arbitration ruling ordering compensation for losses due to Russia’s annexation of Crimea, the bank announced in a …

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Putin tells Trump Russia won't back down from its war aims in Ukraine

During a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on July 3, Russian President Vladimir Putin said “Russia will continue to pursue its goals” in the war against Ukraine, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said.
The hour-long conversation between …

Jul 3, 2025

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As Trump 'loses interest' in Ukraine, Kyiv scrambles to clarify extent of U.S. military aid pause

When the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) halted the transfer of critical air defense missiles and other weapons to Ukraine, Kyiv and its partners were caught off-guard and are now left scrambling for clarity on the scope and length of the Trump …

Jul 3, 2025

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Pentagon confirms 'capability review' amid pause in aid deliveries to Ukraine

Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed on July 2 that some assistance to Ukraine has been halted as the U.S. Defense Department conducts a review of foreign aid deliveries.
“This capability review… is being conducted to ensure U.S. …

Jul 3, 2025

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'They're going to lose more lives' — US lawmakers voice opposition to Trump administration halting air defense shipments to Ukraine

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers are voicing their opposition to the Trump administration’s decision to halt shipments of some air defense missiles and other weapons previously promised to Kyiv.
The U.S. Defense Department (DOD) made the …

Jul 3, 2025

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Ukraine's Constitutional Court appointments: A test of EU commitment

As Ukraine continues its path toward European integration while defending itself against Russian aggression, the strength of its democratic institutions remains paramount.
Among these institutions, the Constitutional Court plays a unique role in …

Jul 2, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: As Russia ramps up missile attacks, US halts promised air defense shipments to Ukraine

Key developments on July 2:
As Russia ramps up missile attacks, US halts promised air defense shipments to Ukraine
North Korea to send up to 30,000 more troops to aid Russia’s war against Ukraine, CNN reports
Ukraine denies another Russian claim …

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Arrests, raids, beaten and bloodied suspects — how Russia-Azerbaijan relations have unravelled

Deaths in custody, media offices raided, and beaten and bloodied suspects paraded in court — relations between Russia and Azerbaijan, once considered close, have sharply deteriorated in recent days amid a series of high-profile incidents.
The latest …

Jul 2, 2025

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European partners reportedly caught off guard as US halts arms shipments to Ukraine

The Trump administration’s decision to halt deliveries of key military aid to Ukraine has caught European partners off guard and prompted urgent requests for clarification, Bloomberg reported on July 2, citing unnamed sources.
The pause affects …

Jul 2, 2025

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'Major casualties among civilians' — US freeze on air defense missiles is terrible news for Ukraine

The halting of deliveries of air defense missiles from the U.S. will lead to“major casualties among civilians,” a deputy commander in Ukraine’s air defense told the Kyiv Independent.
Politico reported on July 1 that the U.S. Defense Department (DOD) …

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NATO chief urges continued US support for Ukraine as Pentagon halts arms shipments

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on July 2 that he understands Washington’s need to safeguard its own defense needs, but emphasized that Ukraine urgently requires sustained Western support.
“I totally understand that the U.S. always …

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Ukraine says it wasn't officially informed of US weapons shipment halt

Editor’s note: The story is being updated.
Ukraine has not received any official notification from the United States about suspension or rescheduling of previously approved military aid packages, the Defense Ministry said on July 2, following …

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Kremlin welcomes reported pause in US arms shipments to Ukraine, says it brings war's end closer

The United States' reported decision to suspend some arms deliveries to Ukraine could help bring Russia’s war in Ukraine to an end, the Kremlin said on July 2, according to Russian state-controlled media.
“The fewer weapons that are …

Jul 2, 2025

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Military aid delays would 'encourage Russia to continue war,' Ukraine tells US envoy

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry told U.S. Charge d’Affaires John Ginkel that delays in U.S. military aid would only prolong the war, the Foreign Ministry said on July 2 after the Pentagon reportedly paused some weapons shipments.
Ginkel met …

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USAID officially ends operation, remaining programs moved under State Department

USAID officially stopped implementing foreign assistance as of July 1, as the Trump administration seeks to realign international aid with its policies, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced.
“Foreign assistance programs that align with …

Jul 2, 2025

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As Russia ramps up missile attacks, US halts promised air defense shipments to Ukraine, Politico reports

The U.S. Defense Department (DOD) has halted shipments of some air defense missiles and other weapons previously promised to Kyiv out of concerns over the size of U.S. stockpiles, Politico reported on July 1, citing sources familiar with the matter. …

Jul 2, 2025

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US sanctions Russian IT company Aeza Group over ransomware operations

The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on the Russian IT company Aeza Group for hosting infostealers and ransomware operations, according to a press release published on July 1.
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"Peace" from the Kremlin? Russia's empty promises and Trump's attempts to meet with Putin

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After Trump cut support, US lawmakers press for action on Russian abductions of Ukrainian children

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers introduced a resolution in Congress demanding the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia, according to a press release published on June 30.
Kyiv estimates that Russia has abducted or forcibly displaced at …

Jul 1, 2025

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'Russia cannot continue to stall for time' while bombing Ukrainian civilians, Kellogg says

U.S. Special Representative Keith Kellogg has pushed back against Russian claims that Ukraine and the United States are responsible for delaying peace negotiations, arguing that it is Moscow that continues to obstruct efforts to end the war it …

Jun 30, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian forces push Russian army away from Sumy

Key developments on June 30:
Ukrainian forces push Russian army away from Sumy, General Staff says
Ukrainian military again denies reports on Russian troops entering Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
After months of stalling, Russia blames Ukraine, US for slow pace …

Jun 30, 2025

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Russia-Iran alliance wavers as Tehran suffers major blows

Tehran, Russia’s main ally in the Middle East, has been dealt a heavy blow as Israel dismantled its network of proxies and then struck targets in Iran.
The recent Iranian-Israeli war, which ended with a ceasefire on June 24, showed that the …

Jun 30, 2025

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Hungarian FM says US lifted Russian sanctions that hindered expansion of Paks Nuclear Power Plant

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on June 29 that Washington has lifted sanctions that hindered the expansion of the Paks Nuclear Power Plant, where Russia’s state-owned energy company Rosatom is to build two new reactors. …

Jun 29, 2025

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Trump meets Zelensky at NATO summit | Ukraine This Week

In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, the Kyiv Independent’s Anna Belokur explains key takeaways from this week’s NATO summit, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump held their third in-person meeting since …

Jun 29, 2025

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F-16 pilot killed during Russia's overnight massive air attack, Air Force says

A lieutenant colonel flying a U.S.-made F-16 fighter jet was killed during the overnight aerial strike while on duty, the Air Force said on June 29.
Russia launched a “massive” missile and drone strike across Ukraine early on June 29, …

Jun 29, 2025

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Russia reviving efforts to expand LNG exports after US sanctions, Bloomberg reports

Russia is making another attempt to expand its exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) after U.S. sanctions disrupted production at its flagship Arctic LNG 2 plant, Bloomberg reported on June 28.
Arctic LNG 2, owned by the Russian company Novatek, was …

Jun 29, 2025

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Ukraine's parliament working on bill to organize post-war elections, speaker says

Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk said on June 28 that Ukraine’s parliament is preparing a draft bill to hold elections following the end of the martial law period enacted as a result of the war.
“We are working on this …

Jun 28, 2025

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Half of Americans support sanctions on countries that buy Russian oil and gas, poll finds

Around 50% of Americans support sanctions against countries that purchase Russian oil and gas, according to the results of a YouGov poll published on June 27.
A bipartisan sanctions bill in the U.S. Senate aims to slap 500% tariffs on imports from …

Jun 28, 2025

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'Without question' — Trump says US would consider bombing Iran again, halts plans to ease sanctions

The United States would consider bombing Iran again if the country’s nuclear program once again became of concern, U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters during a press briefing on June 27.
When asked whether Trump would consider bombing …

Jun 27, 2025

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Russia ready to hold third round of peace talks with Ukraine, Putin says

Russia is ready to hold a third round of peace talks on the war in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin told reporters on June 27, without specifying if he would directly participate in the negotiations.
“In general, we are ready for this …

Jun 27, 2025

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Ukraine’s new top prosecutor known for high-profile cases, seen as Zelensky loyalist

Loyalty to the incumbent administration has been the key requirement for prosecutor generals in Ukraine.
Ruslan Kravchenko, who was appointed as prosecutor general on June 21, appears to be no exception.
Previously he had been appointed as a military …

Jun 27, 2025

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Trump vs. Putin? What changed after the meeting with Zelenskyy

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‘We can crack Russia with sanctions’ – Estonian foreign minister says Putin far from victory in Ukraine

As Russia continues to intensify its onslaught on Ukraine more than three years into the full-scale invasion, Kyiv faces a new challenge – keeping its Western allies, namely the new U.S. administration, engaged in the struggle.
This became clear …

Jun 27, 2025

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Ukraine seeks Zelensky-Putin meeting as next step in ceasefire negotiations

Ukraine’s next goal in ongoing negotiations with Russia is to organize a direct meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said during a press briefing on June 26.
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Jun 27, 2025

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Trump wants to slash war crimes investigation funds, Reuters reports

The White House has recommended terminating U.S. funding for multiple programs that investigate war crimes worldwide, including Russian war crimes in Ukraine, Reuters reported on June 26.
Since U.S. President Donald Trump’s inauguration in …

Jun 27, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Russia's advance in Sumy Oblast 'halted'; Kyiv, Moscow carry out POW swap

Key developments on June 26:
“50,000 Russian troops pinned down” — Ukraine halts advance in Sumy Oblast, summer offensive “faltering,” Syrskyi says
Ukraine, Russia conduct new POW swap under Istanbul deal
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Jun 26, 2025

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Hungary blocks EU statement backing Ukraine’s accession talks at Brussels summit

The European Council failed to unanimously adopt a statement of support for Ukraine during its June 26 meeting in Brussels, after Hungary once again failed to support it.
On the eve of the European Council summit, Hungary’s government announced …

Jun 26, 2025

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Trump and Zelenskyy meet in the Hague – What does that mean for Ukraine?

Jun 26, 2025

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Ukrainian journalist to Trump: My husband is on the front line – his reaction surprised everyone

Jun 26, 2025

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Trump vowed at NATO summit that Russia won’t attack alliance during his presidency, WP reports

U.S. President Donald Trump promised during the NATO summit in The Hague that Russia would never attack the alliance while he is in office, the Washington Post reported on June 26, citing three unnamed European officials.
Speaking at a briefing in The …

Jun 26, 2025

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Nuclear THREATS from the KREMLIN – Trump put Medvedev in his place

Jun 26, 2025

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Nuclear THREATS from the KREMLIN – Trump put Medvedev in his place

Jun 26, 2025

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Russia still hasn't declared war on Ukraine, and doing so could spell Putin's demise, experts say

Despite suffering over 1 million casualties, pounding Ukrainian cities nightly with missiles and drones, and committing countless war crimes, one startling fact about Russia’s full-scale invasion remains — Moscow has yet to officially declare …

Jun 26, 2025

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Nuclear THREATS from RUSSIA – TRUMP responds HARSHLY

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Erdogan says Trump ready to join Zelensky-Putin talks in Turkey

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Ankara is working to organize a meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, with U.S. President Donald Trump potentially joining the talks, Reuters reported.
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Jun 26, 2025

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Trump gets king’s treatment at NATO summit while Ukraine sits on the sidelines

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — As NATO leaders convened in The Hague for a two-day summit on June 24–25, allies and Kyiv braced for the first annual meeting since U.S. President Donald Trump’s return to office.
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Jun 26, 2025

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Taking lessons from Ukraine war, Trump's US defense budget prioritizes drones, missiles

U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed defense budget for fiscal year 2026 prioritizes drones and long-range missile systems over traditional air and naval platforms, Reuters reported on June 26.
The $892.6 billion request maintains the overall …

Jun 26, 2025

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Ukraine to receive 20 new Rheinmetall Ermine vehicles — here's what they can do

The Dutch Defense Ministry will finance the production of 20 Ermine ground vehicles for Ukraine, German defense manufacturer Rheinmetall announced on June 25.
The contract, signed during the NATO summit in The Hague, marks the first order for the …

Jun 26, 2025

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Meloni tells Trump US must show 'same determination' on Ukraine as with Iran

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told U.S. President Donald Trump that the determination shown by the U.S. toward Iran should also be applied to ending Russia’s war against Ukraine, she said on June 25 on the sidelines of the NATO summit …

Jun 26, 2025

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General Staff: Russia has lost 1,015,750 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost 1,015,750 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on June 26.
The number includes 1,100 casualties that Russian forces suffered just …

Jun 26, 2025

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Explosions reported in Moscow, airport restrictions imposed as Russian authorities claim drone attack

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Explosions were reported in Moscow overnight on June 26, with Mayor Sergey Sobyanin claiming two drones were shot down by air defenses.
Two drones were shot down, Sobyanin said, …

Jun 26, 2025

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NATO allies surprised by Rubio's inconsistency on Russia sanctions, POLITICO reports

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio surprised NATO allies this week with conflicting messages on Russia sanctions, delivering a tougher stance in private than in his public remarks, POLITICO reported on June 25.
Rubio met with NATO foreign …

Jun 26, 2025

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Ukraine, Council of Europe sign historic agreement to establish tribunal on Russian aggression

Ukraine and the Council of Europe signed a historic agreement on June 25 to establish a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression , marking a major step toward holding Russia’s leadership accountable for launching the full-scale invasion in …

Jun 25, 2025

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Diplomacy or deal-making? Unpacking the U.S.-Belarus prisoner deal

After a high-level U.S. visit to Belarus led to the release of 14 prisoners, observers have been left wondering what autocrat Alexander Lukashenko may have secured in return.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy to Ukraine and Russia Keith …

Jun 25, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: US signals more Patriot missiles for Kyiv after Zelensky-Trump talks at NATO summit

Key developments on June 25:
Zelensky, Trump hold talks on NATO summit sidelines
‘Something unknown’ hits key Russian drone facility in Taganrog, Ukrainian official says
Russia has launched over 28,000 Shahed drones at Ukraine since 2022, …

Jun 25, 2025

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Putin to skip BRICS summit in Brazil due to ICC arrest warrant

Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided not to attend the upcoming BRICS summit in Brazil due to an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC), Russian president’s foreign policy aide Yuriy Ushakov said on June 25. …

Jun 25, 2025

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Trump signals support for sending more Patriot missiles to Ukraine

Washington will “see” whether it can supply Kyiv with additional missiles for its Patriot air defense systems, U.S. President Donald Trump said during the NATO summit in The Hague on June 25 as Russia escalates its air strikes against …

Jun 25, 2025

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Good сonversation! TRUMP on talking with Zelenskyy at NATO summit

Jun 25, 2025

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'It's possible' — Trump on Putin's territorial ambitions beyond Ukraine

Speaking at a NATO press conference in The Hague on June 25, U.S. President Donald Trump said it was possible Russia could target other countries beside Ukraine.
When asked whether Russian President Vladimir Putin has territorial ambitions beyond …

Jun 25, 2025

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NATO allies set new defense spending target at 5% of GDP by 2035, reaffirm support for Ukraine

NATO member states have agreed to a new defense spending benchmark, committing to allocate 5% of their gross domestic product annually to defense and security-related expenditures by 2035, according to a joint statement released on June 25 by …

Jun 25, 2025

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Trump says Zelensky is a 'nice guy,' will discuss 'his difficulties' during meeting at NATO summit

U.S. President Donald Trump has said President Volodymyr Zelensky is a “nice guy” ahead of a meeting at NATO summit in The Hague on June 25, saying they will be “discussing his difficulties."
The White House confirmed the …

Jun 25, 2025

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Little-known casualty of the war — Ukraine's reforms

Russia’s all-out war has accelerated Ukraine’s push to join the European Union and NATO, as well as its dependency on Western loans and aid.
Before, these things would have been heavily preconditioned on Ukraine implementing crucial …

Jun 25, 2025

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'Crushing' Russia with sanctions would jeopardize Ukraine peace talks, Rubio says

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in an interview with Politico on June 25 that U.S. President Donald Trump will resist European pressure to escalate sanctions on Russia, arguing that doing so could close the door to potential peace …

Jun 25, 2025

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'Treasonous' — Trump, Witkoff slam intel leak undermining US strikes on Iran, insist nuclear targets 'obliterated'

U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff condemned on June 24 the leak of an intelligence assessment that undercuts U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims of having “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear program.
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Jun 25, 2025

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'You can count on us' — EU reiterates support for Ukraine at NATO summit

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reiterated the EU’s ongoing support for Ukraine at a NATO summit in The Hague on June 24.
“We have designed a funding program of 50 billion euros, we call it Safe, where member states, but …

Jun 25, 2025

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Lithuania signs memorandum with Northrop Grumman, Nammo amid Russian threat to regional security

Lithuania has signed a memorandum with American defense firm Northrop Grumman and Norwegian Nammo to secure the production of ammunition amid Russia’s war against Ukraine, the Lithuanian Defense Ministry announced on June 24.
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Jun 25, 2025

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Strikes didn’t destroy Iran’s nuclear sites, US intel finds, contradicting Trump, CNN reports

Recent U.S. strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities did not eliminate the core components of Tehran’s nuclear program and likely delayed it by only a few months, according to an early assessment by the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), CNN …

Jun 25, 2025

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Trump casts doubt on NATO defense pledge as alliance confronts Russian threat

President Donald Trump refused to give a clear commitment to NATO’s Article 5 — the alliance’s collective defense clause — as he departed for a pivotal summit in The Hague, raising fresh concerns about his stance on one of NATO’s core principles.
When …

Jun 24, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Russian attack on Dnipro kills at least 17, injures almost 280

Key developments on June 24:
‘Dead and wounded everywhere’ — Russian attack on Dnipro kills at least 17, injures almost 280
Council of Europe, Ukraine to sign accord on June 25 to set up Russian aggression tribunal
Ukraine can produce 8 …

Jun 24, 2025

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Ukraine evacuates 31 citizens, including 14 children, from Iran

Ukraine’s military intelligence agency (HUR) and the Foreign Ministry have evacuated 31 Ukrainian citizens from Iran on the instructions of President Volodymyr Zelensky, the agency said on June 24.
The news follows a war between Iran and Israel …

Jun 24, 2025

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More empty threats from Washington, more deadly bombs from Russia

The ongoing and escalating slaughter of Ukrainian civilians depends on two preconditions: Moscow’s determination to erase Ukraine, and the tacit permission it receives from America and Europe.
On Monday, a Russian missile tore through a residential …

Jun 24, 2025

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Trump says Putin called him to offer help with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump said on June 24 that his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin had called him and offered to help resolve the conflict between Iran and Israel, Fox News reported.
“As you know, Vladimir called me up. He said, can I help …

Jun 24, 2025

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Ukraine can produce 8 million drones annually but needs funding, Zelensky says at NATO summit

President Volodymyr Zelensky said during NATO summit on June 24 that Ukraine has the capacity to produce over 8 million drones of various types each year, but lacks the financial backing to reach that potential, a shortfall he said must be urgently …

Jun 24, 2025

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Israel reportedly strikes Iran despite Trump's call for calm after announced ceasefire

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.

Israel launched airstrikes on Iranian territory on June 24, defying U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for calm just few hours after he announced a ceasefire between the two …

Jun 24, 2025

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Iran strikes show peace can be achieved through strength, US Ambassador to NATO says

U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities demonstrated how precision military action can achieve rapid peace, U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said on June 24, speaking at the NATO Public Forum held alongside the alliance summit in The …

Jun 24, 2025

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Zelensky plans to meet Trump at NATO summit in The Hague

President Volodymyr Zelensky said he plans to meet U.S. President Donald Trump during the NATO summit in The Hague on June 24, as his team works to finalize the timing of the potential meeting.
“The teams are working on this. Yes, there are …

Jun 24, 2025

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Europeans oppose following Trump if he pushes Ukraine to cede territory, lift Russia sanctions, poll finds

A majority of Europeans would oppose following the U.S.' lead if President Donald Trump pushed Ukraine to cede territories or lifted sanctions on Russia as part of a peace agreement, a new poll published on June 23 has found.
Despite the self-imposed …

Jun 24, 2025

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Israel accuses Iran of violating ceasefire hours after Trump announcement

Iran launched missiles toward Israel on June 24, just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between the two countries had come into effect, the Israeli military said. Iran denied the accusation.
“A short while ago, sirens …

Jun 24, 2025

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Ceasefire between Iran and Israel now in effect, Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on June 24 that a ceasefire between Iran and Israel had come into effect, following the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and retaliatory attack on U.S. military base in Qatar.
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Jun 24, 2025

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Fact Check: Kamala Harris Did NOT Say 'If we elect Trump, we will be at war within 6 months'

Did Vice President Kamala Harris say "If we elect Trump, we will be at war within 6 months" as multiple viral memes claim she did? No, that's not true: There is no publicly available proof she said it. None of the multiple versions of the meme …

Jun 23, 2025

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Fact Check: Recycled Video Does NOT Show U.S. "Deployment to Iran ... Just Filmed" On June 22, 2025

Does a viral video document U.S. Army soldiers deploying to Iran on June 22, 2025? No, that's not true: the video has been online since June 17, 2025. No Army deployments have been documented by evidence-based news sites and neither the White House …

Jun 23, 2025

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Amid Iran-Israel tensions, Trump calls for action to keep oil prices down

U.S. President Donald Trump on June 23 called for urgent measures to prevent rising oil prices amid escalating tensions with Iran.
“Everyone, keep oil prices down. I’m watching,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “To the Department …

Jun 23, 2025

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Ukraine calls for an end to Iran’s nuclear program in wake of US strikes

Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry said on June 22 that Iran’s nuclear program must be dismantled to prevent it from threatening the Middle East or the wider world, following U.S. air strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
“The Iranian regime’s aggressive …

Jun 22, 2025

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NEWSFLASH: What Trump’s Iran strikes mean for Ukraine; democracy in Iran

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Iran considers closing Strait of Hormuz in retaliation to U.S. strikes on nuclear sites

Iran's parliament has decided that the Strait of Hormuz must be closed in response to U.S. strikes on the country’s nuclear facilities, according to Major General Ismail Kowsari. A member of the parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy …

Jun 22, 2025

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Russia condemns U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities

In a stern rebuke, Russia's Foreign Ministry unequivocally denounced the United States' attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities. The ministry's statement, issued on Sunday, June 22, criticized the strikes as "a violation of international law," referring …

Jun 22, 2025

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Trump could free all Belarus's political prisoners 'with a single word,' released oppositionist Tsikhanouski says

Siarhei Tsikhanouski, a Belarusian oppositionist recently released from prison, thanked the U.S. on June 22 for brokering his release and appealed to President Donald Trump to help free other political prisoners in Belarus.
“President Trump now …

Jun 22, 2025

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Ukraine evacuates 176 citizens, foreigners from Israel ahead of US strikes on Iran, Zelensky says

Ukraine’s diplomatic corps and military intelligence (HUR) evacuated 176 Ukrainian and foreign citizens from Israel to Egypt ahead of U.S. attacks on Iran, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on June 22.
“Evacuation efforts are also …

Jun 22, 2025

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Amid its war against Ukraine, Russia condemns US strikes on Iran as 'violating international law'

Moscow condemned on June 22 the recent U.S. strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities, calling them a violation of international law and Iran’s sovereignty, a statement in stark contrast to Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine.
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Jun 22, 2025

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US conducts air strikes on Iranian nuclear sites

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
The United States conducted air strikes on nuclear sites in Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump said on June 21, calling the attacks a “spectacular success."
“We have …

Jun 22, 2025

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NATO summit to sideline Ukraine, focus on flattering Trump, Politico reports

The narrowed focus of the upcoming NATO summit in The Hague — which will have only a single session devoted to defense spending — is designed to appease U.S. President Donald Trump, Politico reported on June 21, citing European defense officials. …

Jun 21, 2025

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Ukraine planning diplomatic overhaul to win stronger global support against Russia

Kyiv is preparing to overhaul its Foreign Ministry and diplomatic corps in order to strengthen international support for Ukraine as the all-out war with Russia enters its fourth year, President Volodymyr Zelensky and Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha …

Jun 21, 2025

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Russia pulls its scientists out of Iranian nuclear plant, as Israeli strikes threaten decades of collaboration

Israel’s strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities have alarmed none more than Russia, the country that first brought nuclear power to Iran in defiance of Western objections.
We’re “millimeters from catastrophe,” said Kremlin spokeswoman Maria Zakharova …

Jun 20, 2025

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Russian political party requests political asylum for Musk, senior MP claims

Russian authorities are considering a request from the New People’s Party to offer political asylum to U.S. tech billionaire Elon Musk, claimed the party’s lawmaker, Vladislav Davankov, to the Russian media on June 20.
Davankov, deputy …

Jun 20, 2025

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Shmyhal confirms Deputy PM's official travel abroad as questions mount amid corruption probe

Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Chernyshov’s official trip abroad has been approved until the end of the week, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on June 20 amid media speculations connecting Chernyshov’s absence to an ongoing corruption …

Jun 20, 2025

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Russia would react 'very negatively' to Iran leader's assassination, Kremlin says

Regime change in Iran is “unacceptable” and the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would “open Pandora’s box,” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told Sky News in an interview published June 20. …

Jun 20, 2025

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Trump administration doesn't like working with Zelensky's top aide, Politico reports

Officials in Washington are frustrated with the diplomatic efforts of Andriy Yermak, head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office, and believe he may be undermining Ukraine’s efforts to win favor with U.S. President Donald Trump, Politico …

Jun 19, 2025

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American volunteer killed in June 17 attack becomes 1st US civilian victim of Russian strike in Ukraine, NYT reports

Fred Grandy, a 62-year-old American artist and volunteer who was killed in Russia’s mass missile attack against Kyiv on June 17, appears to be the first U.S. civilian killed by a Russian strike on Ukraine, the New York Times (NYT) reported on …

Jun 19, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Russia accidentally admits to its staggering troop losses in Ukraine

Key developments on June 19:
Russia accidentally admits to its staggering troop losses in Ukraine
Ukraine, Russia carry out another POW exchange under Istanbul deal
North Korea considers sending 25,000 workers to Russia to help produce Shahed drones, …

Jun 19, 2025

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Ukraine documents 366 cases of war-related sexual violence, most victims women

As of June 2025, Ukraine has documented 366 cases of sexual violence committed in connection with Russia’s full-scale war, the Foreign Ministry reported on June 19, citing data from the Prosecutor General’s Office.
The statement was …

Jun 19, 2025

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Zelensky appoints Brigadier General Shapovalov as new Ground Forces chief

President Volodymyr Zelensky on June 19 appointed Brigadier General Hennadii Shapovalov as the new commander of Ukraine’s Ground Forces, following the resignation of Mykhailo Drapatyi earlier this month.
Drapatyi stepped down on June 1 after a …

Jun 19, 2025

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Fact Check: Donald Trump Did NOT Threaten to 'Drop Chris Christie' on Iran

Did President Donald Trump threaten, in a TruthSocial post, to "drop Chris Christie" on Iran, in June 2025? No, that's not true: A widely-shared screenshot which appeared to show such a message was, in fact, fake. A search of the president's …

Jun 19, 2025

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North Korea considers sending 25,000 workers to Russia to help produce Shahed drones, media reports

North Korea is considering sending up to 25,000 workers to Russia to assist in the mass production of Shahed-type attack drones, Japan’s public broadcaster NHK reported on June 19, citing unnamed diplomatic sources in the West and Russia.
The …

Jun 19, 2025

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Trump's peace push falters in both Ukraine and the Middle East — for similar reasons

U.S. President Donald Trump addressed a wide range of subjects during his inauguration speech.
When speaking about international relations, he was adamant — “Our power will stop all wars and bring a new spirit of unity,” he said, talking …

Jun 19, 2025

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Russia says South Africa invited Putin to G20 summit despite ICC arrest warrant

Russian President Vladimir Putin has received an official invitation to attend the G20 summit in South Africa, Russian Ambassador-at-Large Marat Berdyev said in an interview with state-owned media outlet RIA Novosti on June 19.
South Africa is a …

Jun 19, 2025

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Putin-Trump meeting currently not on the table, Kremlin says

A meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump is not currently on the table due to unresolved tensions in bilateral relations, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said in an interview with Russian state-controlled …

Jun 19, 2025

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Putin, Xi to agree to meet in China as they sneer at G7 summit fractures

$Putin, Xi to agree to meet in China as they sneer at G7 summit fractures$
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to meet in August and September and noted the supposed “rough edges” that emerged among G7 leaders during their summit, said Putin’s aide, Yuri Ushakov, on …

Jun 19, 2025

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Diplomacy in crisis: G7 letdowns reveal limits to Western solidarity on Ukraine

KANANASKIS, Canada — The Group of Seven (G7) Leaders' Summit ended on June 17 with no joint statement in support of Ukraine, no commitments to provide desperately needed U.S. weapons, and no meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. …

Jun 19, 2025

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'100 days of Russian manipulations' — Ukraine blasts Moscow over disregarding US ceasefire effort

A hundred days since Ukraine agreed to a U.S. proposal for a ceasefire, “Russia continues to choose war,” Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on June 19, urging international pressure to push Moscow toward ending the war.
“It has …

Jun 19, 2025

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'If we don't help Ukraine further, we should start learning Russian,' EU diplomacy chief says

Failure to provide stronger military and financial support for Ukraine could leave Europe vulnerable to growing Russian influence, meaning Europeans might have to “start learning Russian,” the EU’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, said, …

Jun 19, 2025

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Russia injures at least 28 across Ukraine over past day

Russian drone and artillery strikes injured at least 28 civilians over the past 24 hours in Ukraine, regional officials reported on June 19.
According to Ukraine’s Air Force, Russian forces launched 104 Shahed-type drones and decoy unmanned …

Jun 19, 2025

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Putin says he's ready to meet Zelensky if West 'stops pushing' Ukraine to fight

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Russia wants to end the war in Ukraine “as soon as possible,” preferably through peaceful means, and is ready to continue negotiations — provided that Kyiv and its …

Jun 19, 2025

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Senate reportedly delays Russia sanctions as Middle East crisis, Trump’s tax bill take priority

The U.S. Senate is postponing action on a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill until at least July, as other legislative and foreign policy priorities dominate the agenda, Semafor reported on June 18.
Senators Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Richard …

Jun 18, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: 'Do me a favor Vladimir, mediate Russia first' — Trump roasts Putin over Israel, Iran offer

Key developments on June 18:
‘Do me a favor Vladimir, mediate Russia first’ — Trump roasts Putin over Israel, Iran offer
Ukraine kills collaborator tied to POW torture in occupied Berdiansk, intelligence source claims
Zelensky may …

Jun 18, 2025

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After speaking out against Trump, former US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink launches congressional bid

Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink announced on June 18 that she is running for Congress from Michigan’s 7th district, pledging to oppose U.S. President Donald Trump.
“I’ve dedicated my life to protecting democracy and …

Jun 18, 2025

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'Do me a favor Vladimir, mediate Russia first' — Trump roasts Putin over Israel, Iran offer

U.S. President Donald Trump said on June 18 that he had turned down Russian President Vladimir Putin’s offer to mediate the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.
“I spoke to him yesterday, and, you know, he actually offered to help …

Jun 18, 2025

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All NATO members to hit 2% defense spending in 2025, Rutte says

All 32 NATO member states are on track to meet the alliance’s 2% GDP defense spending benchmark in 2025, Secretary General Mark Rutte said on June 17 at the G7 summit in Canada.
The announcement marks a major shift for the alliance, which has …

Jun 18, 2025

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Ukraine preparing to evacuate citizens from Israel, Iran as Middle East conflict escalates

Ukraine is preparing to evacuate its citizens from Israel and Iran as hostilities between the two countries intensify, the Foreign Ministry told Ukrainian media outlet NV on June 18.
The move comes as Israel on June 13 launched widespread air strikes …

Jun 18, 2025

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4 months after striking Chornobyl, Russia warns Israeli attacks on Iran risk nuclear 'catastrophe'

Russia on June 18 warned the world is “millimetres away from catastrophe” due to Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, just four months after one of its own drones struck the Chornobyl nuclear site in Ukraine.
Russian …

Jun 18, 2025

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Ukraine won't receive NATO invitation at The Hague summit, Lithuanian FM says

An invitation for Ukraine to become a member of NATO “is not on the agenda” of the upcoming summit in The Hague, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys said in an interview with the Baltic News Service published on June 18. …

Jun 18, 2025

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Zelensky may reportedly skip NATO summit over uncertainty about Trump's attendance

President Volodymyr Zelensky may reconsider attending the NATO summit in The Hague, as questions remain over U.S. President Donald Trump’s participation, the Guardian reported on June 17, citing unnamed Ukrainian officials.
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As Trump stays silent, US Embassy makes late denunciation of Russia’s attack on Kyiv

The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv on June 18 condemned Russia’s massive missile and drone attack on Kyiv that killed at least 23 people and injured more than 130 a day earlier, saying it “runs counter” to U.S. President Donald Trump’s …

Jun 18, 2025

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Putin 'cannot be trusted' as mediator, Kallas says, urges EU to tighten Russian oil cap after deadly Kyiv strike

Russian President Vladimir Putin “cannot be trusted” to mediate peace in the Middle East while continuing to launch brutal attacks against civilians, EU High Representative Kaja Kallas said on June 17, following a mass Russian strike on …

Jun 18, 2025

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Zelensky welcomes G7 support as summit delivers no strong breakthrough for Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on June 17 that the G7 summit had produced concrete results for Ukraine, including increased military support, new tranches of aid using frozen Russian assets, and additional sanctions targeting the sources of …

Jun 18, 2025

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'We are determined to increase pressure on Russia' — Macron says as EU ready to toughen Russia sanctions

The European Union and its allies are ready to toughen sanctions on Russia, French President Emmanuel Macron said on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) summit on June 17.
“With President (Volodymyr) Zelensky at the G7. We stand in …

Jun 18, 2025

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Zelensky leaves G7 early without meeting Trump as Canada drops Ukraine statement amid US pushback

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is cutting his visit to Canada short and will return to Kyiv following the conclusion of G7 talks on June 17, a source told a Kyiv Independent journalist on the ground.
He had been scheduled to travel to Calgary for …

Jun 18, 2025

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G7 allies push for stronger Russia sanctions as Trump resists, Bloomberg reports

A dinner discussion among Group of Seven leaders on June 16 failed to shift U.S. President Donald Trump’s position on tougher sanctions against Russia, Bloomberg reported, citing sources familiar with the talks.
Trump has continued urging Russian …

Jun 17, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Massive Russian attack kills 14, injures 117 in Kyiv

Key developments on June 17:
‘A brutal strike’ — Massive Russian missile and drone attack hits Kyiv, killing 14, injuring at least 117
Zelensky arrives at G7 summit hours after Trump departs
US group designed to pressure Russia into peace in …

Jun 17, 2025

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US reportedly considers strikes on Iran as Trump demands 'unconditional surrender'

U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing direct military action against Iran, including potential strikes on its nuclear facilities, Axios reported on June 17, citing unnamed U.S. officials.
Trump demanded Iran’s “unconditional …

Jun 17, 2025

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‘He said he wasn’t going anywhere’ — Russian strikes kill 14 in Kyiv as survivors search for missing

Sitting a few meters from the rubble of what used to be a nondescript nine-story residential building in Kyiv, Lilia rises to her feet every time another pile of debris is cleared from the site targeted by Russia during a mass overnight attack on …

Jun 17, 2025

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Zelensky arrives at G7 summit hours after Trump departs

President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived at the G7 Leaders' Summit in Canada on June 17 ahead of the final day of the G7 Leaders' summit, according to a Kyiv Independent journalist on the ground.
Zelensky was greeted by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney …

Jun 17, 2025

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Israel reluctant to accept Russia's mediation in war with Iran, Kremlin says

Israel is reluctant to accept Russia’s mediation in its war with Iran, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on June 17, according to the Russian state news agency TASS.
“At the moment, we see reluctance — at least on Israel’s part — to …

Jun 17, 2025

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Investigation: How Russia steals Ukraine's trillion-dollar mineral wealth

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Investigations have always been the costliest part of journalism because we can’t just churn them out like commodity news in other organizations – we have to carefully …

Jun 17, 2025

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Hours after deadly Russian attack on Kyiv, Trump was unaware it had even happened

U.S. President Donald Trump was unaware of a deadly Russian drone and missile strike on Kyiv that killed at least 15 people and injured over 120, when asked about the attack by reporters on June 17.
On board Air Force One as he flew back from Canada, …

Jun 17, 2025

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US group designed to pressure Russia into peace in Ukraine disbanded by Trump administration, Reuters reports

A U.S. government working group that formulated strategies for pressuring Russia into peace talks and ending the war in Ukraine has been disbanded by the White House, Reuters reported on June 17.
Officials cited by the news outlet said it was …

Jun 17, 2025

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Trump to depart G7 summit ahead of June 17 meeting with Zelensky

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U.S. President Donald Trump is set to depart the G7 Leaders' Summit late on June 16, ahead of an anticipated high-stakes meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky on June 17.
White …

Jun 17, 2025

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Ukraine moves forward on lithium mining under US minerals deal, NYT reports

More than a month after Ukraine signed a landmark agreement granting the United States a stake in its mineral reserves, Kyiv has approved initial steps to open one of its largest lithium deposits to private investors, the New York Times (NYT) …

Jun 16, 2025

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US cancels talks with Russia on restoring diplomatic relations, Moscow claims

The U.S. has canceled the next round of talks with Russia on restoring diplomatic relations, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova claimed on June 16.
Zakharova’s statement came days after Russian Ambassador to the U.S. Alexander …

Jun 16, 2025

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Iran claims new ballistic missile tactic allowed breach of Israeli air defenses

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it used a new method to breach Israel’s air defenses during a missile attack early on June 16, that killed at least eight people, Reuters reports.
According to the IRGC, Iranian missiles …

Jun 16, 2025

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EU leaders call for tougher sanctions on Russia at G7 summit

The Group of Seven (G7) nations need to impose harsher sanctions on Moscow in order to secure a ceasefire in the war against Ukraine, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa said at the start of …

Jun 16, 2025

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Trump arrives at G7 summit ahead of high-stakes meeting with Zelensky

U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Canada for the Group of Seven (G7) Leaders' Summit late on June 15, according to a Kyiv Independent journalist on the ground.
Trump’s arrival comes ahead of his expected high-stakes meeting with President …

Jun 16, 2025

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'Spit in face' — Zelensky condemns Russia's mass attack, dismisses Putin as peacemaker

President Volodymyr Zelensky on June 15 condemned Russia’s latest mass attack against Ukraine, calling the strikes on energy infrastructure “a spit in the face of everything the international community is trying to do to stop this …

Jun 16, 2025

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5 Ukrainians dead in Israel after Iranian missile strike

Five Ukrainian citizens were killed in an Iranian missile attack on Israel on June 14.
Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry told the Kyiv Independent that the five Ukrainian citizens, including three children, came under fire in an attack on a …

Jun 15, 2025

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Trump says he's 'open to' Putin mediating between Israel, Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump said on June 15 that he is considering his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin as a potential mediator between Israel and Iran.
“Yeah, I would be open to it,” Trump said, as cited by ABC reporter Rachel Scott on …

Jun 15, 2025

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With no new US aid packages on the horizon, can Ukraine continue to fight Russia?

The U.S. has not announced any military aid packages for Ukraine in almost five months, pushing Kyiv to seek new alternatives. But time is running out quickly as Russian troops slowly advance on the eastern front line and gear up for a new summer …

Jun 15, 2025

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Russian shelling kills one in Kherson, mass attack hits infrastructure in Poltava Oblast

Russia attacked Ukraine with nearly 200 missiles and drones and shelled residents in Kherson and Donetsk oblasts, killing one and injuring three, Ukrainian authorities reported on June 15.

Russian forces unleashed drones, artillery, and airstrikes on …

Jun 15, 2025

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Berlin wants more defense, no budget hike in EU plan, FT reports

Germany aims to prioritize defense spending in the next EU budget while firmly opposing any increase in national contributions, according to a position paper obtained by the Financial Times (FT).
As the bloc’s largest economy and top net contributor, …

Jun 15, 2025

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High stakes, low resolve: What Ukraine can expect from the upcoming G7 Leaders' Summit

As world leaders prepare to gather in the remote community of Kananaskis in Alberta, Canada for the Group of Seven (G7) Leaders' Summit on June 15-17, Russia’s war in Ukraine once again holds center stage — but views on how to address the …

Jun 15, 2025

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Israel asks US to join strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, officials told Axios

Israeli officials have asked the Trump administration to join military operations targeting Iran’s nuclear program, including a strike on the fortified Fordow uranium enrichment site, Axios reported on June 14, citing two Israeli officials.
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Jun 15, 2025

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I want to talk to Trump: Zelenskyy on possible U.S. aid reduction #shorts

Jun 14, 2025

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Putin, Trump hold phone call, Russia's Ushakov claims

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U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call, Putin’s foreign policy aide, Yuri Ushakov said on June 14.
“Another telephone conversation …

Jun 14, 2025

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Only Trump can stop Putin! Zelenskyy on pressure against Russia #shorts

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The ‘Red Beaches’ of a Taiwan invasion

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Trump gave Putin a ‘two-week’ deadline to consider peace in Ukraine. Instead, Russia just launched more drones.

A “two week” deadline imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump to see if Russia is serious about peace in Ukraine has been and gone, with Moscow’s escalation of attacks on civilians during this period failing to draw the slightest …

Jun 14, 2025

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Ukraine repatriates bodies of 1,200 citizens in latest swap with Russia

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Ukraine has recovered the bodies of 1,200 fallen citizens, including military personnel, in the latest round of repatriation efforts coordinated with Russia under agreements reached …

Jun 14, 2025

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Zelensky plans to meet Trump at G7 summit — key takeaways from closed-door briefing

President Volodymyr Zelensky’s office has confirmed plans for a high-stakes meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the upcoming G7 summit on June 17, according to the Kyiv Independent journalist who attended a closed-door briefing with …

Jun 14, 2025

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Iran retaliates by launching 'hundreds' of missiles towards Israel, injuring at least 7

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Iran launched ‘hundreds’ of ballistic missiles towards Israel late on June 13, Iranian state media reported, as Tehran continues it retaliatory attacks in response to …

Jun 13, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian MiG-29 strikes Russian drone hub, ammo depot in Zaporizhzhia direction, releases video

Key developments on June 13:
Ukrainian MiG-29 strikes Russian drone hub, ammo depot in Zaporizhzhia direction, releases video
Ukrainian military denies NYT claims about Russian presence in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
Russia preparing strategic reserves for …

Jun 13, 2025

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How an Israel-Iran war could help Russia's economy — and deprive Ukraine of weapons

Israel’s “preemptive” strikes against Iran targeting the country’s nuclear program and killing top military officials could have far-reaching implications for Ukraine and could boost Russia’s ability to continue its …

Jun 13, 2025

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Ukrainian Foreign Minister sees Trump as key player in achieving peace

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha expressed hope that U.S. President Donald Trump could bring an end to the full-scale war in Ukraine. Speaking at the GLOBSEC-2025 forum on Friday, June 13, Sybiha highlighted the critical role of the U.S. …

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Europe must prepare for US scaling down support for Ukraine, Pistorius says

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said Europe must begin preparing for a gradual reduction in U.S. military support for both the continent and Ukraine, Tagesschau reported on June 13.
“Yes, that’s right. That would be so, and we have …

Jun 13, 2025

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'At a critical time' — Zelensky appoints new head of Ukraine's mission to NATO

President Volodymyr Zelensky on June 13 appointed Aliona Hetmanchuk as the head of Ukraine’s mission to NATO, replacing Nataliia Halibarenko.
The appointment came “at a critical time for the future of Ukraine, for the future of NATO …

Jun 13, 2025

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After Israel's strikes, Ukraine says Iran 'source of problems' but warns against destabilization

Kyiv on June 13 expressed concern over the security situation in the Middle East after Israeli air strikes against Iran, but stressed that Tehran remains a “source of problems” in the region “and beyond."
The statement follows …

Jun 13, 2025

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Amid Moscow's war in Ukraine, Trump wonders why 'everybody hates' Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump on June 12 praised Russia’s role in World War II, saying Russian President Vladimir Putin is “confused” why everyone “hates” Moscow.
Speaking at a White House press conference, Trump recounted …

Jun 13, 2025

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US ready to defend itself, Israel if Iran responds to Israeli air strikes, Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump said on June 13 that he was aware of Israel’s plans to conduct strikes on Iran in advance and that Washington is watching for any signs of retaliation by Tehran, Fox News reported.
“Iran cannot have a nuclear …

Jun 13, 2025

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NATO to strengthen missile defenses in Eastern Europe to counter Russian threats, Bloomberg reports

NATO plans to enhance its missile defense systems on its eastern flank in response to a growing threat from Russia, Bloomberg reported on June 12, citing its undisclosed sources.
For the first time, member states of NATO are reportedly considering …

Jun 13, 2025

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Ukraine secures return of 5 children from Russia, Russian-occupied territories

Ukraine successfully brought back five children who had been forcibly taken to Russia as well as Russian-occupied territory, Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak announced on June 12.
The children have been returned home under the President of …

Jun 13, 2025

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Israel launches 'preemptive strikes' on Iran targeting nuclear program

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Israeli forces launched “preemptive strikes” on Iran overnight on June 13, tarting Iran’s nuclear program, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in an overnight …

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G7 ready to lower Russian oil price cap without US support, Reuters reports

Most Group of Seven (G7) nations are prepared to lower the Russian oil price cap from $60 to $45 a barrel even without support from the United States, Reuters reported on June 12, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
According to Reuters, …

Jun 12, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian forces 'gradually pushing back' Russian troops from Sumy Oblast, Zelensky says

Key developments on June 12:
Ukrainian forces ‘gradually pushing back’ Russian troops from Sumy Oblast, Zelensky says
Germany to supply new Iris-T air defense systems to Ukraine, rules out Taurus missiles
Ukraine, Russia carry out another …

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‘I feel like I lost 3 years’ — Ukrainian author turned soldier Artem Chapeye on culture during war

Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Ukrainian writers have found themselves grappling with questions not just of survival, but of voice, purpose, and audience.
Can one write fiction in the midst of war? Can creativity …

Jun 12, 2025

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US Ambassador to Russia Tracy leaving post, embassy says

U.S. Ambassador to Moscow Lynne Tracy will soon be stepping down from her post, the U.S. Embassy in Russia announced on June 12.
The statement said that Tracy is “concluding her mission at the U.S. Embassy in Russia,” without providing …

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As Russian losses in Ukraine hit 1 million, Putin faces an economic time bomb

Russian losses in Ukraine hit a massive, and grim milestone on June 12 — 1 million Russian soldiers killed or wounded during the 39-month-long full-scale war, according to figures from Kyiv.
Although hugely symbolic, the number is unlikely to prompt a …

Jun 12, 2025

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NATO expands satellite surveillance to monitor Ukraine, eastern flank

NATO is rolling out a new satellite surveillance system designed to monitor military activity in Ukraine and along the alliance’s eastern borders, senior commander Admiral Pierre Vandier told Bloomberg in comments published on June 12.
The …

Jun 12, 2025

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Russia using peace talks to stall US sanctions, Zelensky says

Russia is attempting to delay peace negotiations to avoid tougher U.S. sanctions, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with German tabloid Bild on June 12.
His comments come as Russia continues to reject a full ceasefire despite having …

Jun 12, 2025

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With only 2 weeks of funding left, US group tracking Russian abduction of Ukrainian children prepares to shut down

The leading U.S.-backed initiative documenting Russia’s abduction of Ukrainian children is preparing to shut down after its funding was terminated by the Trump administration, CNN reported on June 11.
The Yale University-based Humanitarian …

Jun 12, 2025

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Rubio congratulates Russian people on Russia Day

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated the Russian people on June 12, Russia’s National Day, and expressed a desire for “constructive engagement” to bring peace to Ukraine.
“On behalf of the American people, I want …

Jun 12, 2025

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Partisan group destroys Russian military truck in occupied Ukraine, allegedly killing soldiers, Atesh claims

A Russian Ural military truck was destroyed, allegedly killing “several occupiers” near occupied Melitopol overnight on June 12, the pro-Ukrainian Atesh partisan group claimed.
"(O)ur fighters set fire to an army Ural truck, and …

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Republicans press Pentagon chief over Trump’s plan to end Russia's war against Ukraine, Politico reports

At a Senate budget hearing on June 11, Republican senators fiercely criticized U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Trump administration’s effort to end the Ukraine war through negotiations involving Russia.
The session revealed deep …

Jun 12, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine strikes targets in Russia, including gunpowder plant

Key developments on June 11:
Ukrainian drones strike targets in Russia, including gunpowder plant, General Staff says
Zelensky urges ‘stronger’ EU sanctions on Russia, lower oil price cap
Ukraine repatriates bodies of 1,212 fallen soldiers …

Jun 11, 2025

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Ukraine bracing for 'painful' reduction in US military aid after Hegseth announces cuts

Editor’s note: For security reasons, the real names of the soldiers mentioned in this story have not been used.
A reduction in U.S. military aid to Ukraine would be “painful” and could have potentially “dire consequences” …

Jun 11, 2025

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America’s weak strongman

Over the past two months, financial investors have hit upon a new trading strategy, based on a simple rule: TACO — Trump Always Chickens Out. America’s president threatens to slap massive import tariffs on friends and foes alike, or to remove the …

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How Holodomor famine still scars Ukraine food habits

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NATO summit statement omits Ukraine's entry bid, $40 billion pledge, Bloomberg reports

A one-page draft of a joint declaration for the upcoming NATO summit omits Ukraine’s membership aspirations and last year’s pledge of over $40 billion in support, Bloomberg reported on June 11 after reviewing the draft.
This news signals …

Jun 11, 2025

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Ukrainians among foreign nationals in US targeted for transfer to Guantanamo, WP reports

The Trump administration is preparing to transfer thousands of undocumented foreign nationals, including Ukrainian citizens, to the U.S. military detention facility at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba, the Washington Post reported on June 10, citing …

Jun 11, 2025

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US-Russia talks to be held in Moscow 'very soon,' Russian ambassador claims

Russian and U.S. delegations will hold talks in Moscow in the near future, Russian Ambassador to the United States Alexander Darchiev said in an interview with state-controlled news agency TASS on June 10.
The meeting would follow a series of previous …

Jun 11, 2025

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US to cut military aid to Ukraine, Hegseth says

The United States will reduce funding allocated for military assistance to Ukraine in its upcoming defense budget, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a congressional hearing on June 10.
“It is a reduction in this budget,” Hegseth …

Jun 10, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Russia carries out one of largest attacks against Kyiv; second group of Ukrainian POWs comes back home under Istanbul deal

Key developments on June 10:
In one of largest attacks on Ukraine’s capital, Russian barrage hits Kyiv, Odesa, kills 3, injures 12
Ukraine, Russia conduct second prisoner swap under Istanbul deal
Russia significantly improved North Korea’s …

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Ukraine in talks with U.S. over $50 billion arms deal

Diplomatic discussions concerning arms purchases from the United States are actively underway, according to the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This announcement comes as aid packages continue to arrive from the U.S.

Ukrainian Foreign Ministry …

Jun 10, 2025

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Russia admitted its 'peace memorandum' is an ultimatum Kyiv won't accept, Zelensky says

Russian negotiators told the Ukrainian delegation directly that their so-called “peace memorandum” is an ultimatum Kyiv cannot accept, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with Hungarian news outlet Valasz Online published on …

Jun 10, 2025

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Israeli Foreign Ministry denies sending Patriot systems to Ukraine amid conflicting claims

Israel has not transferred any Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, the Israeli Foreign Ministry told Israeli news outlet Ynet on June 10, refuting earlier claims made by its own ambassador in Kyiv.
"Israel has not transferred such systems to …

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Over 40% of Ukrainians willing to compromise on 'de facto' recognition of Russian occupation for peace, poll shows

Some 48% of Ukrainians “categorically” oppose even a de facto recognition of Russian control of the occupied Ukrainian territories to achieve peace, according to a poll by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) published on …

Jun 10, 2025

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Russia doubts NATO's Article 5, could use 'little green men' to test it, German intelligence chief warns

Russia wants to test NATO’s resolve by hostile steps beyond Ukraine, as some Russian officials believe the alliance’s collective defense principle no longer works, German intelligence chief Bruno Kahl told the Table Media news outlet in …

Jun 10, 2025

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Ukraine's NATO membership remains 'irreversible' despite possible communique omission, Rutte says

The political commitment to Ukraine’s future membership in NATO remains unchanged, even if it is not explicitly mentioned in the final communique of the upcoming summit in The Hague, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on June 9.
“The …

Jun 10, 2025

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Russia makes a year’s worth of NATO ammunition in 3 months, Rutte says

Russia produces as much ammunition in three months as NATO does in a year, posing serious risks for the alliance, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on June 9 at Chatham House in London.
“The capabilities of (Vladimir) Putin’s war …

Jun 9, 2025

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Exiled Russian scholar on why Dugin is no philosopher, and Russia no defender of ‘traditional values’

In recent years, the Kremlin has sought to cast Russia as a bastion of so-called traditional values, positioning itself in stark contrast to what it describes as the morally decaying West. Yet beneath this veneer, a more complex reality persists. As …

Jun 9, 2025

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General Staff: Russia has lost 997,120 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost 997,120 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on June 9.
The number includes 970 casualties that Russian forces suffered just over …

Jun 9, 2025

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Ukrainian boxer Usyk invites Trump to his home to see Russia's war firsthand, BBC reports

Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk invited U.S. President Donald Trump to live for a week in his house in Ukraine during a June 8 interview with BBC Sport.
Trump has pledged to negotiate an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine, but …

Jun 9, 2025

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Drone attack ignites blaze in Russia's Chuvashia Republic, media reports

Editor’s Note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Explosions and massive fires followed a drone attack on the Russian city of Cheboksary in the Chuvashia Republic, Russian Telegram news channels reported in the early hours of June …

Jun 9, 2025

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Russian missiles target western Ukraine in latest mass attack

Editor’s Note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Russia launched another large-scale attack against Ukraine overnight on June 9, assailing cities across the country with drones and missiles.
Multiple rounds of explosions have …

Jun 9, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: US expects Russia's retaliation for Operation Spiderweb to continue soon; Ukraine denies Russian troop presence in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, describes situation as 'tense'

Key developments on June 7-8:
US expects Russia’s retaliation for Operation Spiderweb to continue soon
Ukraine denies Russian troop presence in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast amid offensive, describes situation as ‘tense’
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Jun 8, 2025

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Russia is a MANIAC! Zelenskyy responds harshly to Trump about the “playground” #shorts

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Trump administration redirects 20,000 anti-drone missiles meant for Ukraine, Zelensky confirms

President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration diverted 20,000 anti-drone missiles originally intended for Ukraine to American forces in the Middle East, in an interview with ABC News published on June …

Jun 8, 2025

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Elon Musk's father to attend pro-Kremlin event in Russia hosted by far-right ideologue

Errol Musk, the father of U.S. billionaire Elon Musk, has arrived in Moscow to attend the Forum of the Future 2050, a pro-Kremlin event scheduled for June 9-10, the Russian newspaper Kommersant reported on June 8.
The report comes amid a …

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US expects Russia's retaliation for Operation Spiderweb to continue soon

The U.S. believes Russia has not yet fully responded to Ukraine’s Operation Spiderweb and may soon launch another large-scale, multi-pronged strike following the massive June 6 attack, Reuters reported on June 8, citing unnamed U.S. officials. …

Jun 8, 2025

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Finnish PM criticizes reported attempts by Trump to weaken Russia sanctions bill

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo on June 7 criticized a weakened Russia sanctions bill amid reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is pressuring the Senate to weaken the legislation.
“We need to force (Russian President Vladimir) Putin to …

Jun 8, 2025

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Zelensky urges US to act on Ukraine’s request to buy air defenses after deadly Kharkiv bombing

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on June 7 that Russian forces continued to brutally bomb Kharkiv, targeting the city “throughout the day” with both drones and guided aerial bombs. Two people were killed and at least 18 injured following …

Jun 7, 2025

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Russia bombs Kharkiv day after deadly overnight attack, killing 1, injuring 18

Editor’s Note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Russia attacked the city of Kharkiv with KAB guided bombs the evening of June 7, killing one woman and injuring at least 18 people.
The bombing follows a night of deadly Russian …

Jun 7, 2025

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'Putin is a murderer' — Zelensky rejects Trump's claim that Russia, Ukraine are like 'kids'

President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s comparison of Russia’s war against Ukraine to “children fighting in a park” during his interview with ABC News published on June 6.
“We are not kids with (Russian President …

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Operation Spiderweb 'gave Putin a reason to bomb the hell out of them,' Trump says, following large-scale attacks on Ukrainian cities

U.S. President Donald Trump on June 6 appeared to justify Russia’s large-scale attack on Ukrainian cities launched the night before, in response to Ukraine’s Operation Spiderweb.
“They gave (Russian President Vladimir) Putin a reason to go …

Jun 7, 2025

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Ukraine hopes for Trump-Zelensky meeting in Canada during G7

President Volodymyr Zelensky intends to hold a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump during the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Canada, Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak said on air on June 6.
The summit is scheduled to take place from …

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PUTIN, ZELENYSKYY and TRUMP meet in Turkey: Is there a CHANCE for real PEACE?

Jun 6, 2025

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Trump reluctant to confront China over support for Russia's war against Ukraine, Bloomberg reports

U.S. President Donald Trump is pulling back from pressuring China over its support for Russia’s war effort, instead prioritizing other aspects of the U.S.-China relationship, U.S. and European officials familiar with internal discussions told …

Jun 6, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Russia hits Ukraine with large-scale attack days after Operation Spiderweb; Ukraine targets Russian air bases in 'preemptive strike'

Key developments on June 6:
Russia hits Ukraine with large-scale attack days after Operation Spiderweb
Ukraine strikes Russian air bases in ‘preemptive strike’ ahead of drone, missile attack, General Staff says
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Trump quietly pressuring Senate to weaken Russia sanctions, WSJ reports

The White House is urging Republican Senator Lindsey Graham to soften his sanctions bill against Russia, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on June 6, citing congressional staffers.
The bipartisan sanctions bill, introduced on April 1 by Graham …

Jun 6, 2025

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Trump offers Germany US gas deals, but no promises on Ukraine aid or Russia sanctions

U.S. President Donald Trump offered to increase supplies of American energy exports to Berlin but did not pledge additional military support to Ukraine or sanctions on Russia in a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on June 5.
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Jun 6, 2025

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Moscow ready to grant Musk asylum if necessary amid rift with Trump, Russian official says

Russia is prepared to offer political asylum to tech billionaire Elon Musk following his public feud with U.S. President Donald Trump, Dmitry Novikov, deputy chair of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs, said June 6.
“I think Musk …

Jun 6, 2025

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EU considers adding Russia to money-laundering 'gray list,' Financial Times reports

The European Union is considering placing Russia on its “gray list” of countries with inadequate controls against money laundering, the Financial Times reported June 6, citing officials from the European Commission.
Inclusion on the list …

Jun 6, 2025

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Russia plans to occupy Ukraine east of Dnipro, cut Black Sea access, Ukrainian official says

Russia aims to occupy all Ukrainian territory east of the Dnipro River and advance toward Odesa and Mykolaiv in a broader plan to sever Ukraine’s access to the Black Sea, President Volodymyr Zelensky’s Deputy Chief of Staff Pavlo Palisa …

Jun 6, 2025

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General Staff: Russia has lost 993,910 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost around 993,910 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on June 6.
The number includes 1,160 casualties that Russian forces suffered …

Jun 6, 2025

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Russian weapons plant hit by drones in Tambov Oblast, media reports attacks across country

Editor’s Note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Drones struck a Russian military plant in Michurinsk, Tambov Oblast, in the early hours of June 6, according to media outlets in Russia.
Attacks were also reported in …

Jun 6, 2025

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Explosions rock Engels in Russia's Saratov Oblast amid reported drone attack

Editor’s Note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Explosions and fires were reported in Engels, located in Russia’s Saratov Oblast, during an overnight drone attack on June 6, according to Russian officials and media …

Jun 6, 2025

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'Sometimes you’re better off letting them fight,’ Trump says on Russia-Ukraine war

U.S. President Donald Trump said on June 5 that it might be best not to intervene in Russia’s war against Ukraine for now, speaking during a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the White House.
The U.S. president, who has repeatedly …

Jun 5, 2025

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Trump isn't trying to stop him: Putin threatens Ukraine with new strikes #shorts

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In show of unity, US nominates next chief of NATO's European command

U.S. President Donald Trump nominated Air Force Lieutenant General Alexus Grynkewich as the next Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) on June 5, reaffirming a key American role in NATO’s military structure.
The expected appointment marks a …

Jun 5, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine strikes Russian missile base in Bryansk Oblast, damages Iskander launchers; Trump dismisses timeline to impose Russian sanctions

Key developments on June 5:
Ukraine strikes Russian missile base in Bryansk Oblast, damages Iskander launchers, Ukrainian military says
‘Deadline is in my brain’ — Trump dismisses timeline to impose Russian sanctions
‘Not destroyed but …

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Russia's response to Operation Spiderweb is likely 'not going to be pretty,' Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump warned on June 5 that Russia’s response to Ukraine’s Operation Spiderweb is likely “not going to be pretty,” following a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin the day prior.
Trump …

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'Deadline is in my brain' — Trump dismisses timeline to impose Russian sanctions

U.S. President Donald Trump sidestepped questions on June 5 as to when he can be expected to impose additional sanctions on Russia, as the Kremlin continues to reject a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Trump has repeatedly threatened to impose sanctions on …

Jun 5, 2025

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'Not destroyed but damaged' — Russia claims it will repair bombers struck in Operation Spiderweb, official says

Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov claimed on June 5 that Russian bombers damaged during Ukraine’s Operation Spiderweb will be “restored,” adding that the planes were not completely destroyed in the attack.
“The …

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Fact Check: President Trump Did NOT Delete Truth Social Post About Call with Russian President Vladimir Putin

Did President Trump delete his June 4, 2025, Truth Social post discussing his phone call Russian President Vladimir Putin? No, that's not true: The post was still visible on Trump's timeline as of 12 p.m. ET on June 5, 2025. Lead Stories confirmed …

Jun 5, 2025

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'Time to put an end to insanity of war,' Brazil's Lula told Putin, calls for restraint following Operation Spiderweb

Brazilian President Lula da Silva reiterated calls for peace on June 5, urging Russia to restrain attacks on Ukraine as Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed to “respond” to Operation Spiderweb.
Ukraine on June 1 launched a …

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Art through the eyes of wartime children

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Unicef reports that as of Feb. 2025, more than 2,500 children have been killed or injured by the war. Millions more have experienced violence, displacement, or the loss of family members.
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Trump privately praises Ukraine's drone strike on Russian bombers as 'badass,' Axios reports

U.S. President Donald Trump privately described Ukraine’s drone strike on Russian strategic bombers as “strong” and “badass,” Axios reported June 5, citing sources familiar with his reaction.
The operation, carried out by Ukraine’s Security Service …

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Reuters: Ukraine struck fewer Russian bombers during Operation Spiderweb than estimated, US officials claim

Two U.S. officials told Reuters on June 4 that Ukraine struck as many as 20 Russian military aircraft during Operation Spiderweb, destroying around 10 of them.
The claims stands in contrast with estimates made by Ukraine’s security service …

Jun 5, 2025

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Trump administration redirecting anti-drone tech from Ukraine to US forces in Middle East, WSJ reports

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is redirecting anti-drone technology earmarked for Ukraine to its own troops based in the Middle East, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on June 4.
According to the WSJ, special fuzes used in …

Jun 5, 2025

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Russia launches over 48,000 aerial attacks on Ukraine in 6 months, Zelensky says

Russia launched approximately 48,600 aerial attacks since the start of 2025, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on June 4.
Zelensky said on social media that Russia has launched nearly 27,700 aerial bombs, 11,200 Shahed drones, approximately 9,000 …

Jun 5, 2025

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Trump urges Senate to postpone vote on Russia sanctions bill

U.S. President Donald Trump has asked the Senate to delay voting on a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill, Senator Roger Wicker said on June 4.
“I know that he (Trump) asked the leader (Senate Majority Leader John Thune) not to bring the bill to a …

Jun 5, 2025

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Zelensky to consider allowing private army formations after latest ultimatums from Russia

President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a briefing on June 4 that he may consider allowing the creation of private armies in Ukraine.
His comment came as a reaction to one of the points in the latest Russian memorandum, which calls for Ukraine to …

Jun 4, 2025

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Turkish Foreign Minister confirms future Zelensky-Putin meeting

The Turkish Foreign Minister announced that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin will eventually have to face each other at the negotiation table. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan revealed that both …

Jun 4, 2025

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Putin 'will have to respond' to Ukraine's attack on Russian bombers, Trump says after call with Kremlin chief

Editor’s Note: This story is being updated.
Russian President Vladimir Putin “will have to respond” to Ukraine’s recent drone attack on military airfields, U.S. President Donald Trump said on June 4 after holding a call with …

Jun 4, 2025

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Hiding in plain sight — how Russia’s cultural centers continue to operate in US, Europe despite espionage claims

In the video, Russian activist Anna Kiryakova reads from a book of poetry that glorifies her country’s war against Ukraine. The anthology’s title — “Poetry of the Russian Winter” — is written with the Latin Z in place of its Russian analog.
The …

Jun 4, 2025

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US hasn't decided yet on new Ukraine aid, focuses on peace, NATO envoy says

The U.S. administration has not yet made any new decisions on military assistance for Kyiv as it remains focused on ending the Russia-Ukraine war, U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker told journalists on June 4.
Whitaker stressed that Washington …

Jun 4, 2025

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Ukraine's Operation Spiderweb ranks with 'raid on Bin Laden,' US Senator Blumenthal says

Ukraine’s recent drone strike against Russian bombers was a show of “skill and audacity” comparable to the U.S. operation to kill Osama bin Laden, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal told Politico in an interview published on June 3.
The …

Jun 4, 2025

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Trump raises steel, aluminum tariffs to 50%, hitting key Ukrainian export

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on June 3 to double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, raising duties from 25% to 50%, the White House announced.
Trump’s new order builds on a Feb. 10 executive action that imposed a …

Jun 4, 2025

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'Risk level goes up' — Ukraine's strike on Russian bombers could escalate war, US envoy Kellogg says

Ukraine’s drone assault on Russia’s strategic bomber fleet, known as Operation Spiderweb, could escalate the war and provoke unpredictable responses from Moscow, U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg said in an interview with Fox …

Jun 4, 2025

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For the first time, Pentagon chief to reportedly skip Ramstein-format meeting of Ukraine's allies

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will not attend the June 4 meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG), the Associated Press (AP) reported, citing a U.S. official.
The news agency reported that Hegseth will not arrive in Brussels until the …

Jun 4, 2025

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Trump official who shut down counter-disinformation agency has Russia ties, Telegraph reports

A Trump official who dismantled a counter-disinformation office in the United States government has links to the Kremin, the Telegraph reported on June 3.
Darren Beattie, who was appointed to the State Department in February 2025 as under secretary …

Jun 4, 2025

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Trump didn't know about Ukraine's drone strike on Russia's warplanes, White House confirms

U.S. President Donald Trump was not informed in advance about Operation Spiderweb, Ukraine’s mass drone strike that damaged over 40 Russian bombers, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed on June 3.
The Security Service of …

Jun 3, 2025

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Fact Check: Trump Did NOT Post Complaint About Ukraine's Attacks On Russia Interrupting His Sleep

Did U.S. President Donald Trump complain on social media that Ukraine's attacks on Russia interfere with his sleep? No, that's not true: A search across his account on Truth Social did not produce a match to the image a viral post purported to have …

Jun 3, 2025

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Inside Russia, calls for peace come with conditions — and Kremlin talking points

Following the second round of direct peace talks with Ukraine, the Russian side leaked its proposal on how to end its war — effectively a demand for Ukraine’s surrender.
Yet, if the intentions of the Kremlin are no secret — continue the war …

Jun 3, 2025

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Putin, Trump, Zelensky trilateral meeting 'unlikely' to happen soon, Kremlin says

A trilateral meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Russian President Vladimir Putin is unlikely to be organized in the near future, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on June 3, Russian-state …

Jun 3, 2025

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'Rare moment of honesty' — US Senator Graham says Medvedev's comments show Russia not 'interested in peace'

Russian ex-President Dmitry Medvedev’s statement that Russia seeks only a “swift victory” and the “complete destruction” of the Ukrainian government at the Istanbul peace talks is a “rare moment of honesty,” …

Jun 3, 2025

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Ukraine invited to NATO summit, Zelensky says

Ukraine has been invited to the upcoming NATO summit in The Hague between June 24 and 25, President Volodymyr Zelensky said during a June 2 online press conference attended by the Kyiv Independent.
“We were invited to the NATO summit. I think …

Jun 3, 2025

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US House Speaker Johnson backs Senate bill to toughen sanctions on Russia

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson voiced support on June 2 for a Senate-backed bill aimed at strengthening sanctions against Russia, the New York Post reported.
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators said in late May that they are ready to vote on a bill …

Jun 3, 2025

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Zelensky's chief of staff heads to US after Russia peace talks, source says

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Andriy Yermak, head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office, is traveling to the U.S., a source close to the Presidential Office told the Kyiv Independent on June 3.
The visit follows …

Jun 3, 2025

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Zelensky says he's ready to meet with Putin, Trump in Turkey

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on June 2 that Turkey plans to facilitate a meeting between the leaders of Russia and Ukraine in either Ankara or Istanbul. Speaking to reporters on the same day, President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed …

Jun 2, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine, Russia agree on new prisoner swap, return of fallen soldiers

Key developments on June 2:
Ukraine, Russia conclude talks in Istanbul, a 1,200-for-1,200 prisoner exchange is in the works, Zelensky says
5 Ukrainian regions, ban on NATO, limits on Kyiv’s army — Russian media publishes Moscow’s official …

Jun 2, 2025

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'Idiots' — Zelensky slams Russia’s proposal for brief truce to retrieve fallen soldiers' bodies

President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized Russia’s proposal for a 2–3-day local ceasefire to retrieve the bodies of the fallen soldiers, he said on June 2 during an online press conference attended by the Kyiv Independent.
Russia proposed a …

Jun 2, 2025

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Nawrocki, Poland's new president, and what his narrow victory could mean for Polish-Ukrainian relations

In a closely contested presidential runoff, conservative historian Karol Nawrocki has been declared the winner of Poland’s 2025 presidential election, securing 50.89% of the vote against liberal Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski’s 49.11%.
The …

Jun 2, 2025

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Fact Check: President Trump Did NOT Say Ukraine Must Compensate Russia For Aircraft Destroyed In June 1, 2025, Drone Attacks

Did President Trump say that Ukraine must compensate Russia for the aircraft it destroyed in a June 1, 2025, drone attack on Russian air bases? No, that's not true: There is no record of President Trump posting these words on his social media …

Jun 2, 2025

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Russia proposes 2-3-day ceasefire in some areas of front to retrieve bodies of the fallen, Medinsky says

Russia has proposed Ukraine a temporary ceasefire for two or three days in certain areas of the front line to collect the bodies of the fallen soldiers, Vladimir Medinsky, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aide and head of the country’s …

Jun 2, 2025

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Ukraine ready to make concessions on sanctions against Russia amid ongoing peace talks, demands ceasefire first

Some of the sanctions against Russia could be lifted following a potential full ceasefire, according to Ukraine’s official proposal, seen by the Kyiv Independent on June 2.
Yet, the condition proposed by Ukraine is that sanctions are …

Jun 2, 2025

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Russian central bank head under pressure to slash key interest rate, Bloomberg reports

Elvira Nabiullina, the governor of the Russian central bank, is facing government pressure to reduce the high key interest rate imposed amid skyrocketing wartime inflation, Bloomberg reported on June 2, citing undisclosed sources.
The reason is the …

Jun 2, 2025

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Trump reportedly wasn't informed in advance about Ukraine's drone strike on Russian bombers

U.S. President Donald Trump was not informed in advance about Ukraine’s mass drone attack that allegedly hit 41 Russian aircraft across four air bases, CBS News and Axios reported on June 1, citing their undisclosed sources.
The Security Service …

Jun 2, 2025

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Zelensky urges Trump to enforce tougher sanctions if peace talks with Russia stall

President Volodymyr Zelensky on June 2 called on U.S. President Donald Trump to deliver a “strong new package” of sanctions against Russia if ongoing peace talks in Istanbul fail to bring results.
Speaking at a joint summit of the …

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Russia recruiting Ukrainians for illegal activities in Europe, Ukrainian intel warns

Russian intelligence services are actively attempting to recruit Ukrainian nationals for illegal operations across the European Union, Ukraine’s military intelligence agency (HUR) said on June 2.
In a statement, the agency warned that …

Jun 2, 2025

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Ukrainian delegates arrive in Istanbul for next round of peace talks with Russia

Ukrainian delegation arrived in Istanbul for peace talks with Russia, which are scheduled for the afternoon of June 2, Ukrinform reported, citing Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi.
The negotiations follow the first round of Istanbul talks, …

Jun 2, 2025

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Russia attacks Kharkiv with ballistic missiles, drones, injuring at least 6, including child

Editor’s Note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Russia attacked the city of Kharkiv overnight with drones and ballistic missiles, injuring at least six people, including a child, local authorities reported in the early hours of …

Jun 2, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian drones strike over 40 Russian aircraft, damage 34% of strategic bombers

Key developments on May 31-June 1:
Ukrainian drone strikes hit more than 40 aircraft at key airfields, damage 34% of Russian strategic bombers
Russian soldiers surrender because ‘abuse in units is worse than captivity,’ Ukrainian military …

Jun 1, 2025

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Zelensky announces updated Ukrainian delegation list, ahead of planned peace talks with Russia in Istanbul

President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on June 1 an updated 14-member Ukrainian delegation for upcoming peace talks with Russia in Istanbul, expanding the original group of 12.
Defense Minister Rustem Umierov will again lead the delegation, which will …

Jun 1, 2025

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May 2025: Ukraine in photos

May was colder and gloomier than usual — both in weather and in mood. Grey skies and damp ground seemed to echo the uncertainty facing Ukraine as the war entered yet another month.
It began with a diplomatic reset following a tense exchange between …

Jun 1, 2025

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As Trump fails to sanction Moscow, few expect breakthrough during upcoming Russia-Ukraine talks

As Ukraine and Russia prepare for peace talks scheduled for June 2 in Istanbul, few observers expect a breakthrough.
While the U.S. and Ukraine have pushed for an unconditional ceasefire, the Kremlin has rejected it.
Instead, Moscow has regularly …

Jun 1, 2025

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Pompeo urges Trump not to legitimize Russia’s land grabs in Ukraine

Former U.S. State Secretary Mike Pompeo warned against recognizing Russia’s sovereignty over Crimea and other Ukrainian territories seized by force, calling it “a mistake of epic proportions” during remarks at the Black Sea Security Forum …

May 31, 2025

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European leaders shift focus to defending Ukraine without US support, the Telegraph reports

European officials drafting proposals for a Ukraine peacekeeping force acknowledged that Europe must “get real” about the possibility of U.S. President Donald Trump abandoning support for Kyiv, the Telegraph reported on May 31 citing …

May 31, 2025

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Russia: Ukraine faces potential loss of key cities including Odessa

Andrey Kartapolov, head of the Defense Committee in Russia's State Duma, said Kyiv risks losing Odessa and several other major cities.

"Every day that passes without a diplomatic resolution to this conflict worsens conditions for Ukraine... They …

May 31, 2025

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As 50,000 Russian troops amass, Ukraine's Sumy Oblast braces for potential large-scale offensive

Reports of an imminent Russian summer offensive and troop build ups on Ukraine’s border are raising alarms in Sumy Oblast and fears that a large-scale assault could be on the horizon.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on May 22 said he had …

May 31, 2025

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NATO officials reject Russian demand to halt expansion, media reports

NATO is not holding any active discussions on Russia’s demand that the alliance halt its eastward expansion, Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty wrote, citing several undisclosed NATO officials and diplomats.
Speaking on condition of anonymity, …

May 31, 2025

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General Staff: Russia has lost 987,330 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost around 987,330 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on May 31.
The number includes 1,250 casualties Russian forces suffered just …

May 31, 2025

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Trump 'surprised, disappointed' at Russian attacks on Ukraine amid peace talks

U.S. President Donald Trump said on May 30 that he was “very surprised” at Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities amid ongoing peace negotiations with Kyiv.
“I was very surprised at at rockets being shot into cities like Kyiv during a …

May 30, 2025

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Easing fears of US pullback, Trump to appoint next chief of NATO's European command, Reuters reports

U.S. President Donald Trump has decided to appoint the next Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), reaffirming a key American role in NATO’s military structure, Reuters reported on May 30, citing unnamed officials.
The decision marks a …

May 30, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine attacks elite Russian unit base nearly 7,000km away in Vladivostok, source claims

Key developments on May 28:
Ukraine attacks elite Russian unit base nearly 7,000km away in Vladivostok, source claims
Ukraine ready for 2nd round of Istanbul talks but seeks Russian draft memo in advance, Yermak says
Senate to ‘start moving’ …

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Senate to 'start moving' Russia sanctions bill next week, Graham says

The U.S. Senate is expected to “start moving” next week on a bill introducing sweeping new sanctions against Russia, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham said at a press briefing in Kyiv on May 30 attended by The Kyiv Independent.
The …

May 30, 2025

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Ukraine watches closely as Poland faces polarizing presidential run-off

Poland’s presidential race has never seen a first-round winner with so many reasons to worry, the far right so emboldened, and Ukraine so central to the campaign.
The June 1 run-off between Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski of the ruling Civic Platform …

May 30, 2025

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Putin in favor of meeting Zelensky, Trump if progress is made in peace talks, Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin is “fundamentally in favor” of meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on May 30, according to Russian state news …

May 30, 2025

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Russia ‘testing’ Europe’s capacity to help Ukraine by intensifying air attacks

As Russia ramps up its missile and drone strikes countrywide, all eyes are on Europe’s capacity to continue supporting Ukraine, with the future of U.S. military aid growing ever more uncertain.
Ukraine should have enough air defense missiles despite …

May 30, 2025

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Ukraine ready for 2nd round of Istanbul talks but seeks Russian draft memo in advance, Yermak says

Ukraine is ready to attend the second round of peace talks with the Russian delegation in Istanbul on June 2, but seeks to receive a draft of Russia’s proposed ceasefire memorandum before the meeting, said Presidential Office Chief of Staff Andriy …

May 30, 2025

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NATO expansion 'fair' concern for Putin, Kellogg says

NATO’s eastward expansion is a “fair” concern for Russian President Vladimir Putin, U.S. President Donald Trump’s Special Envoy Keith Kellogg said in an interview with ABC News on May 29.
As one of the conditions for ending the …

May 30, 2025

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Officials from US, UK, France, Germany to attend Ukraine-Russia peace talks, Kellogg says

Security advisors from the U.S., U.K., France, and Germany will attend planned peace talks between Ukraine and Russia on June 2, U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, said in an interview with ABC News on May …

May 30, 2025

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Trump hopes next Russia-Ukraine talks will 'move ball forward,' White House says as Moscow further delays peace memo

U.S. President Donald Trump hopes that the forthcoming peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia will “move the ball forward” on his efforts to broker a peace deal, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on May 29.
Moscow …

May 29, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Russia reports 2nd consecutive day of Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow

Russia reports 2nd consecutive day of Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow, building damaged on the outskirts
Rubio, Lavrov discuss next round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul
'No one has seen it yet' — Zelensky slams Russia for stalling on …

May 29, 2025

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'No one has seen it yet' — Zelensky slams Russia for stalling on ceasefire memorandum ahead of Istanbul talks

Editor’s note: The story was updated to include a statement from Russia’s Foreign Ministry.

President Volodymyr Zelensky on May 29 accused Russia of stalling the peace process by failing to deliver a promised negotiations memorandum, …

May 29, 2025

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Putin is a Killer! Trump Threatens Russia After Strikes on Ukraine

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Russia's budget deficit triples amid sanctions and low oil prices, Ukrainian official says

Russia has tripled its projected budget deficit for 2025 amid a sharp drop in oil revenues, driven by Western sanctions and plunging crude prices, President Volodymyr Zelensky’s commissioner for sanctions policy, Vladyslav Vlasiuk, said on May …

May 29, 2025

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Europe's 'Trump shock' is opportunity to forge 'new West,' Timothy Garton Ash says

A so-called “Trump shock” has plunged Europe into its deepest crisis since 1945, but also presents an opportunity for the continent to forge a “new West,” British historian and commentator Timothy Garton Ash has said in an …

May 29, 2025

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Opinion: God save Kharkiv from armchair experts in the West

Brian Dooley is a Senior Advisor at Washington-based NGO Human Rights First and Honorary Professor of Practice at Queen’s University, Belfast. He specializes in working with human rights activists in war and other conflict zones and is a regular …

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NATO reportedly wants 40,000 more German troops for defense against Russia

NATO wants Germany to contribute seven more brigades, or roughly 40,000 troops, to boost collective defense against Russia, Bloomberg and Reuters reported on May 28, citing their sources.
The news comes amid mounting tensions between the alliance and …

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Russia amassed enough troops to attack Ukraine's Sumy Oblast, Border Guard warns

Russia has concentrated a sufficient amount of forces in Kursk Oblast to potentially launch an attack on Ukraine’s Sumy Oblast, State Border Guard Service spokesperson Andrii Demchenko said on May 29.
The statement comes amid warnings of a new …

May 29, 2025

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Rubio, Lavrov discuss next round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov presented to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio Moscow’s “specific proposals” for the next round of peace talks with Ukraine, Russia’s Foreign Ministry announced on May 29.
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May 29, 2025

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Durov announces Telegram's partnership with Musk's xAI, who says no deal signed yet

Telegram and Elon Musk’s xAI will enter a one-year partnership, integrating the Grok chatbot into the messaging app, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov announced on May 28.
Musk, the world’s richest man who also owns Tesla and SpaceX, commented that …

May 29, 2025

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US court blocks most of Trump's tariffs, rules he exceeded authority

A U.S. federal court overturned on May 28 President Donald Trump’s tariffs on dozens of countries, including those affecting trade with Ukraine, according to the U.S. Court of International Trade’s ruling.
Trump announced a new sweeping …

May 29, 2025

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Elon Musk announces exit from US government role

Elon Musk announced on May 29 that his time as a special government employee in the Trump administration is coming to an end, thanking U.S. President Donald Trump for the “opportunity to reduce wasteful spending."
The billionaire, who …

May 29, 2025

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Remaining Voice of America employees expected to receive termination notice this week, Politico reports

Approximately 800 remaining full-time Voice of America (VOA) employees are expected to receive a notice of termination this week amid the Trump administration’s funding cuts, Politico reported on May 28, citing four VOA employees.
On March 15, …

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Trump holds off on sanctions to push Ukraine-Russia peace efforts

U.S. President Donald Trump said on May 28 that he has not yet imposed new sanctions on Russia because he believes a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine may be within reach.
“If I think I’m close to getting a deal, I don’t want to …

May 28, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Moscow proposes next round of Russia-Ukraine talks on June 2 in Istanbul

Moscow proposes next round of Russia-Ukraine talks on June 2 in Istanbul
Ukrainian drones hit Russian cruise missile factory, SBU source says, in one of largest reported strikes of full-scale war
11 more Ukrainian Children rescued from Russian-occupied …

May 28, 2025

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'We'll know in two weeks' if Putin serious about ending war, Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump said on May 28 the U.S. would soon know whether Russian President Vladimir Putin is serious about ending the war in Ukraine, warning that if Moscow is stalling, Washington would “respond a little bit …

May 28, 2025

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TRUMP pressures PUTIN: sanctions, international reversal and drone strikes on Russia

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Realization in the West: Trump criticizes Putin and Europe ramps up military aid | EXPLAINER

May 28, 2025

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Zelensky confirms his participation in G7 summit in June

President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed on May 27 that he will attend the Group of Seven (G7) summit scheduled to take place in Canada in June, Suspilne reported.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney invited Zelensky in March to attend the summit, …

May 28, 2025

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Russia to 'strongly' feel Western sanctions impact by mid-2026, Zelensky says

Western sanctions will significantly affect the Russian economy in the early summer of 2026, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 27 during a press briefing, Suspilne reported.
Ukraine’s partners have imposed heavy sanctions on Russia since …

May 28, 2025

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Putin-Zelensky meeting possible after 'specific agreements,' Russia says

A meeting between Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin is “fundamentally possible,” but must be based upon “specific agreements” between the two sides, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry …

May 28, 2025

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Ban on NATO's eastward expansion, easing sanctions — Reuters lists Putin's Ukraine peace demands

Russian President Vladimir Putin demands a written pledge by NATO not to accept more Eastern European members and the lifting of several sanctions as conditions for ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, Reuters reported on May 28, citing three …

May 28, 2025

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US won't support Russia's demand for Ukraine's withdrawal from 4 regions, Zelensky says

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 27 that he does not believe the U.S. would support a full Ukrainian withdrawal from four of its partially occupied regions, a demand repeatedly raised by Russia, Interfax-Ukraine news agency reported. …

May 28, 2025

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Zelensky ready for three-way meeting with Trump, Putin

Editor’s note: This story is being updated.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 27 that he is ready for a three-way meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Suspilne reported.
“We are ready to …

May 28, 2025

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Kellogg criticizes Medvedev's 'reckless' threats, demands Russian peace memorandum

U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg on May 27 criticized former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev for comments that alluded to the threat of World War III, calling them “reckless” and “unfitting of a world power." …

May 28, 2025

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Russia should think less about Trump's statements, more about stopping war, State Department says

U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce advised Russia to focus less on President Donald Trump’s social media posts and more on ending its war against Ukraine.
“If the Russians cared about the nature of how [peace efforts are] proceeding, …

May 28, 2025

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Ukrainian drones shot down over Moscow, mayor claims

Editor’s Note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Russian air defense shot down dozens of Ukrainian drones headed toward Moscow overnight on May 28, according to Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin.
Writing on Telegram at 12:29 a.m. local …

May 28, 2025

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Ukraine to ramp up arms production for symmetrical response to Russia, Zelensky says

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 27 that Ukraine is fully mobilizing its domestic industrial base to scale up production of drones, missiles, and other weapons systems, as the country braces for continued large-scale Russian attacks.
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Trump’s patience wears thin as Russia delays Ukraine peace memo, CNN reports

U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing new sanctions on Russia after a deadly weekend of missile and drone strikes across Ukraine, as Moscow delays delivering a promised peace proposal.
During a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on …

May 28, 2025

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As peace efforts falter, Russia eyes major summer push in Donetsk Oblast

Ukrainian military officials and defense analysts warn that Russia is preparing for a major offensive in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk Oblast this summer, aiming to seize the territory it has failed to fully control since 2022.
Some analysts …

May 27, 2025

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Bracing for more Russian attacks, an anxious Ukraine waits for Trump to do… something

After an unprecedented three-day wave of Russian aerial attacks in Ukraine over the weekend, the world is once again looking to U.S. President Donald Trump to take his first steps toward forcing Moscow to end its violence.
From May 24 to 26, Russian …

May 27, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Trump admits to protecting Russia from 'really bad things'

Key developments on May 27:
Trump admits to protecting Russia from ‘really bad things’ during Ukraine peace talks
Russia builds power lines to connect occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant to its grid, NYT reports
US blocks G7 push to tighten …

May 27, 2025

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Trump PRESSURES Putin! Russia suffers from sanctions and Ukrainian drones

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Trump admits to protecting Russia from 'really bad things'

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on May 27 that Russia would already be facing serious consequences if not for his actions, following one of the most intense Russian aerial assaults on Ukraine.
“What Vladimir Putin doesn’t realize is …

May 27, 2025

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As Russia's war shows no sign of slowing, Trump mulls more sanctions. But do they work?

U.S. President Donald Trump may follow the EU after all and impose more sanctions on Russia, already the world’s most sanctioned country, days after saying he wouldn’t.

Ukraine’s allies have imposed sanctions on Russia, as well as thousands of …

May 27, 2025

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'Istanbul is very good' — Lavrov backs Turkey again for next round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on May 27 that Moscow would welcome a second round of peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul, he said during a joint press conference with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.
“If you ask me, I would …

May 27, 2025

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Why Trump needs to follow through and trigger the 'downfall of Russia'

After Russia unleashed an unprecedented third consecutive night of mass missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian cities, U.S. President Donald Trump said his Russian counterpart had gone “absolutely crazy” and could be triggering “the …

May 27, 2025

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US blocks G7 push to tighten Russian oil price cap, Financial Times reports

The United States opposed a joint G7 effort to lower the $60-per-barrel price cap on Russian oil exports during last week’s meeting of finance ministers, the Financial Times reported on May 27, citing three unnamed officials familiar with the …

May 27, 2025

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Russia changes drone tactics to bypass Ukraine's air defense, Air Force says

The Russian military has modified its tactics for launching attack drones against Ukraine in order to bypass air defenses, Ukraine’s Air Force spokesperson Yurii Ihnat said in an interview with RBC Ukraine published on May 27.
Russia has been …

May 27, 2025

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Turkey's FM reportedly to visit Kyiv after discussing Ukraine peace efforts with Putin

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is expected to visit Ukraine later this week after his two-day trip to Moscow, Reuters reported on May 27, citing a Turkish Foreign Ministry source.
Fidan, whose country hosted the first direct peace talks between …

May 27, 2025

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US, EU no longer coordinating enforcement of Russia sanctions, media reports

The U.S.-EU negotiations on coordinating the enforcement of sanctions against Russia have failed, making a future united strategy against Moscow uncertain, the newspaper Suddeutsche Zeitung (SZ) reported on May 27, citing an internal document from …

May 27, 2025

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Trump considers imposing sanctions on Russia in coming days, WSJ reports

U.S. President Trump is considering imposing sanctions on Russia this week as it continues to wage its war against Ukraine, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on May 26.
The sanctions would reportedly be imposed to push Russia to the negotiating …

May 27, 2025

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Brussels to formally approve $170 billion EU defense plan amid Russia's war against Ukraine

The EU is set to formally approve a 150 billion euro ($170 billion) defense loan instrument on May 27 amid Russia’s war against Ukraine, Radio Liberty reported earlier the same day.
The final agreement states “the threats posed by Russia …

May 27, 2025

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Kremlin blames Trump's Putin comments on 'emotional overload'

U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent comments criticizing Russian President Vladimir Putin are the result of “emotional overload,” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on May 26.
The previous day, Trump wrote on social media that …

May 27, 2025

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Germany may send Ukraine older PAC-2 missiles for Patriot air defenses, WP reports

Germany is planning to send Ukraine older PAC-2 Patriot missiles to replenish its dwindling stockpiles of air defense ammunition, the Washington Post (WP) reported on May 26, citing a European diplomat.
The U.S.-made Patriot air defense system is …

May 26, 2025

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Putin is KILLING a lot of people! TRUMP's reaction to massive shelling of Ukraine #shorts

May 26, 2025

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Intelligence shows Russia planning new offensive operations in Ukraine, Zelensky says

Russia is “preparing new offensive operations” in its full-scale war against Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 26, following an intelligence briefing.
Kyiv has previously warned about the threat of a new major Russian …

May 26, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: West no longer imposing range restrictions on arms for Ukraine, Germany's Merz says

Key developments on May 26:
West no longer imposing range restrictions on arms for Ukraine, Germany’s Merz says
Russia launches record 355 drones at Ukraine; 6 killed, 24 injured over past 24 hours
Russian drone production site, chemical plant …

May 26, 2025

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Why did Russia invade Ukraine? Moscow’s claims of ‘root causes,’ unpacked

As Russia continues to bombard cities and towns across Ukraine, Russian officials have hardened their position against a ceasefire, continuing to repeat the obscure demand that the war’s “root causes” be addressed before agreeing to any …

May 26, 2025

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Putin's negotiator Dmitriev pushing for release of $280 billion in frozen Russian assets, Ukrainian intel chief says

The head of Russia’s sovereign wealth fund, Kirill Dmitriev, is spearheading efforts to secure the release of some $280 billion in frozen Russian assets, Ukrainian Foreign Intelligence Service (SZRU) Chief Oleh Ivashchenko told Ukrinform in an …

May 26, 2025

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Russia launches largest drone and missile attack on Ukraine

Russian forces, now in their fourth year of waging full-scale war against Ukraine, launched a new mass attack with drones and missiles against Ukraine. On the night of Monday, May 26, air raid alarms sounded across Ukraine. Ukrainian Air Force …

May 26, 2025

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Trump 'realizes' Putin lied about peace, massive Russian assault proves it, Macron says

U.S. President Donald Trump has come to understand that Russian President Vladimir Putin misled him about being ready for peace with Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron said on May 26, according to the French TV channel BFM.
“I think …

May 26, 2025

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West imposing no range restrictions on arms for Ukraine, Germany's Merz says

Western partners are not imposing any range restrictions on weapons delivered to Ukraine for use against Russian military targets, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on May 26.
“There are no longer any restrictions on the range of weapons …

May 26, 2025

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Secret note reveals Russia using Telegram bots to control drones attacking Ukraine, Economist reports

Russia appears to be newly using Telegram messaging app bots to control its attack drones, ensuring real-time flight data and footage feed for human operators, the Economist reported on May 25, citing Ukrainian engineers.
The new control algorithm was …

May 26, 2025

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Netherlands backs Zelensky's presence at upcoming NATO summit

Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said on May 25 he wants President Volodymyr Zelensky to attend the NATO summit in The Hague next month, Dutch daily NRC reported.
Italy’s ANSA news agency reported earlier this month that the United States …

May 26, 2025

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'Russia is not winning this war,' EU defense commissioner says

Russia is not winning the war in Ukraine, European Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius said in an interview with LRT broadcaster published on May 26, stressing Europe must stop relying on the United States to ensure that remains the case.
In the …

May 26, 2025

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Russia can attack Europe 2-4 years after war's end, faster with lifted sanctions, Ukrainian intel chief warns

Russia will be able to restore its combat capabilities and launch an aggression against Europe between two and four years after hostilities in Ukraine end, Ukrainian foreign intelligence (SZRU) chief Oleh Ivashchenko said in an interview with …

May 26, 2025

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Russian strikes kill 6, injure 24 across Ukraine in 3rd consecutive day of mass attacks

Russia launched its third large-scale aerial and drone assault against Ukraine in three nights, killing at least six people and injuring 24 across multiple oblasts over the past 24 hours, regional authorities reported on May 26.
In Kharkiv Oblast, two …

May 26, 2025

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Russian drone production site, chemical plant targeted in alleged Ukrainian drone strike

Russian air defenses opened fire against drones near the Yelabuga drone production site in Russia’s Tatarstan Republic, while other drones attacked a chemical plant in Ivanovo Oblast, independent news channel Astra reported on May 26.
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May 26, 2025

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'I don't know what the hell happened to Putin,' says Trump as Russia unleashes 3rd consecutive attack on Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump voiced strong disapproval of Russia’s weekend bombardment of Ukraine, telling reporters that he’s “not happy with Putin.”
“He’s killing a lot of people,” Trump said to reporters at an airport …

May 26, 2025

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'Putin is not interested in peace' — German FM calls for additional sanctions following large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul called for additional EU sanctions against Russia on May 25 following Russia’s large-scale overnight attack on Ukraine that killed 12 and injured 79.
"(Russian President Vladimir) Putin is not …

May 25, 2025

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'Ceasefire now' — Trump's Ukraine envoy reacts to Russia's large-scale attack on Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg became the first U.S. official to react to Russia’s overnight large-scale attack on Ukraine on May 25, calling for the end to hostilities.
“The indiscriminate …

May 25, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine concludes 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner swap with Russia; Russian missile, drone attack kills 12, injures over 60

Key developments on May 24-25:
Ukraine brings home 303 POWs in final phase of biggest prisoner swap with Russia
Russian missile, drone attack kills 12, injures over 60
US silence ‘encourages Putin’, Zelensky says after massive Russian attack …

May 25, 2025

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Russia advancing and ex-official assassination | Ukraine This Week

In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, the Kyiv Independent’s Anna Belokur shares key takeaways from Monday’s phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, as well as Wednesday’s assassination of a …

May 25, 2025

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Russia losing battlefield edge in war against Ukraine, WP reports

Russia’s military advantage against Ukraine is declining, the Washington Post (WP) reported on May 24, citing U.S., European, and Ukrainian officials and military experts.
While Russia’s military difficulties could be an opportunity for …

May 25, 2025

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US rolls back Assad-era sanctions on Syria

The United States granted immediate sanctions relief to Syria after President Donald Trump called for a complete end to sanctions on the country.
The sanctions relief was announced by the U.S. Treasury Department and State Department on May 23. …

May 24, 2025

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Kyiv: Ukraine seeks expanded peace talks with Russia

Ukraine is gearing up for a potential meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, said Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha.

Sybiha stated that Kyiv is considering an expanded format for talks, …

May 24, 2025

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Russia pushes forward in Donetsk Oblast, threatening Ukrainian pocket around Toretsk

Russian troops have upped the intensity of their Donetsk Oblast offensive in recent weeks, increasingly pressuring a relatively large Ukrainian pocket between some of the last cities in the region.
An unsettling situation for Ukrainian troops is now …

May 24, 2025

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EU mulls cutting over 20 Russian banks from SWIFT, banning Nord Stream in new sanctions, Bloomberg reports

The European Union is weighing a proposal to disconnect more than 20 Russian banks from SWIFT, the global financial messaging network, as part of its upcoming 18th sanctions package against Moscow, Bloomberg reported on May 24, citing undisclosed …

May 24, 2025

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Russia’s top exporters slash rail shipments amid economic slowdown, Reuters reports

Major Russian exporters are cutting back shipments of metals and oil products by rail, signaling weakening demand and a slowdown in the country’s war-driven economy.
A document seen by Reuters reveals that firms such as Rusal and Gazpromneft intend …

May 24, 2025

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Exclusive! Kurt Volker on Trump's vision for ending the war #shorts

May 23, 2025

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Ukraine would like Trump to attend potential Zelensky-Putin meeting, Sybiha says

Ukraine would like U.S. President Donald Trump to be present at a potential meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ukrinform reported on May 23, citing Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.
"(W)e are also …

May 23, 2025

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Chaos to coordination: the evolution of POW swaps in the Russia-Ukraine war

The nature, size, and political significance of prisoner exchanges between Ukraine and Russia have evolved significantly over the three and a half years of the full-scale war, accelerating sharply in recent weeks.
While ceasefire and peace …

May 23, 2025

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Finland ‘closely monitoring’ borders amid reports of Russian military preparations

Finland is “closely monitoring and assessing Russia’s activities and intentions” near the Finnish border, the country’s Defense Minister Antti Hakkanen told AFP on May 22.
The comments come after reports that Finland expects a …

May 23, 2025

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Ukraine denies Trump's claim that POW swap with Russia 'completed'

An exchange of prisoners of war (POWs) between Ukraine and Russia taking place on May 23 is still ongoing, a source familiar with the exchange told the Kyiv Independent, after U.S. President Donald Trump said the swap had been “completed." …

May 23, 2025

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Russia shuts down Moscow airports amid Ukrainian drone strikes

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Russian authorities have been forced to shut down airports in Moscow amid a barrage of Ukrainian drone strikes overnight, Russian officials and state media reported on May 23. …

May 23, 2025

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Editorial: Russia just said it doesn’t want peace. This is what you need to do

Russia is now saying the quiet part out loud. It has no intention of stopping the war in Ukraine.
We in Ukraine knew this all along, of course, but to sate the demands of international diplomacy, Moscow and Washington have engaged in a now more than …

May 22, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Mass Ukrainian drone strike targets Moscow, Russia claims, multiple airports closed

Mass Ukrainian drone strike targets Moscow, Russia claims, multiple airports closed
9 Ukrainian children rescued from Russian-occupied territories, President's Office says
Trump tells European leaders Putin doesn’t want peace because he believes …

May 22, 2025

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Kyiv proposes EU partners help directly fund Ukrainian military under new model

Ukraine is requesting the EU begin financially supporting its armed forces starting in 2026, pitching the idea as a practical way to strengthen Europe’s collective defense and share the cost of containing Russian aggression, Ukrainian Finance …

May 22, 2025

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The Ukrainian roots of Mixed Martial Arts’ most feared Russian fighters

Editor’s note: May has been a tough month for us, from the death of our mine safety instructor to the frantic pace of news.
The question to ask is: if we weren’t able to exist anymore, what would you be missing? And is that worth the price of a …

May 22, 2025

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Why Washington failed to end the Russo-Ukrainian War

In the early 19th century, one of the founding fathers of modern war studies, the Prussian general and military historian Carl von Clausewitz, commented on the Napoleonic Wars: “The conqueror is always peace-loving; he would much prefer to …

May 22, 2025

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Trump tells European leaders Putin doesn’t want peace because he believes Russia winning war in Ukraine, WSJ reports

U.S. President Donald Trump told European leaders this week that Russian President Vladimir Putin is not ready for peace in Ukraine because he believes he is winning the war, the Wall Street Journal reported on May 22, citing three undisclosed …

May 22, 2025

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Finland expecting further Russian military build-up at border after Ukraine war ends

Finland expects a Russian military build up on its borders after the war in Ukraine ends, the Guardian reported on May 21.
Maj Gen Sami Nurmi, the head of strategy of the Finnish defence forces said in an interview that the Russian military has begun …

May 22, 2025

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Ukraine to pitch harsher Russian sanctions to EU next week as US sanctions fall through, Reuters reports

Ukraine is set to pitch a larger number of recommendations to the European Union next week as to how the bloc can continue to ramp up economic pressure on Moscow through sanctions, Reuters reported on May 21.
The additional recommendation penned in …

May 22, 2025

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'We don't want this anymore' — Russia rejects a ceasefire in Ukraine, Lavrov says

Russia rejects a ceasefire in Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on May 21.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call on May 19 as Ukraine and its allies intensify efforts to end …

May 22, 2025

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'War crimes have been committed' — Rubio admits Russia is an aggressor, declines to label Putin as a war criminal

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on May 21 agreed that Russia is an aggressor toward Ukraine, but declined to label Russian President Vladimir Putin as a war criminal.
U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone call with Putin on May 19. …

May 21, 2025

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Ukraine working on 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner exchange with Russia, Zelensky says

Ukraine is working on a previously agreed-upon 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner exchange with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 21.
“We have to release all our people, unconditionally. We are trying to do the maximum we can. We are trying …

May 21, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Russian semiconductor plant making missile, jet parts hit in Ukrainian attack, military says

Russian semiconductor plant making missile, jet parts hit in Ukrainian attack, military says
Putin visits Kursk Oblast for first time since Moscow claimed its recapture
Ukraine dismisses Russian claims of full control over Kursk Oblast, says fighting …

May 21, 2025

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Iran's parliament ratifies 20-year strategic agreement with Russia

Iran’s parliament has ratified a 20-year strategic partnership agreement with Russia, deepening ties between the two countries, Reuters reported on May 21.
The agreement, initially signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President …

May 21, 2025

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Trump claims 'progress' on ending Russia-Ukraine war

The U.S. has achieved “a lot of progress” toward ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump said during a press briefing at the White House on May 21.
On May 19, Trump held a phone call with Russian President …

May 21, 2025

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NATO summit in The Hague to focus on long-term support, lasting peace for Ukraine, Rutte says

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on May 21 that the upcoming NATO summit in The Hague will focus on the military support for Ukraine to ensure it is in the strongest position possible both during its ongoing defense and in the eventual pursuit …

May 21, 2025

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Historian Timothy Ash on the 'new West' after 'Trump shock'

With the fading U.S. global leadership under Donald Trump, Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine, and growing populism at home, Europe faces a stark choice: step up or fall into irrelevance. Speaking with the Kyiv Independent on May 16, British …

May 21, 2025

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Almost 50,000 draft-age men detained trying to illegally cross border since 2022, Border Guard says

Around 49,000 draft-age men have been detained at border areas and checkpoints while trying to illegally cross Ukraine’s border since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Andrii Demchenko, spokesperson for Ukraine’s State Border …

May 21, 2025

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EU officially agrees on 150-billion-euro defense fund

The EU has reached an agreement to launch a common defense fund of 150 billion euros ($170 billion) called SAFE, the Council of the EU announced on May 21.
“The more we invest in equipping our armies, the better we will deter those who wish us …

May 21, 2025

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US opposes joint G7 statement on further support for Ukraine, Politico reports

The U.S. objected to the inclusion of clauses on “further support” for Ukraine in a joint statement during the meeting of the Group of Seven (G7) finance ministers in Canada, Politico reported on May 21, citing two undisclosed officials. …

May 21, 2025

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US Senate to vote on new Russia sanctions unless peace efforts progress soon, Senator Graham says

The U.S. Senate is ready to vote on a bill on sanctions against Russia if peace talks over the war in Ukraine do not progress soon, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham said on May 20, as Voice of America journalist Tetiana Vorozhko reported.
The U.S.-mediated …

May 21, 2025

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Putin visits Kursk Oblast for first time since Moscow claimed its recapture

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Kursk Oblast, the Kremlin said on May 21, marking his first known visit since Moscow declared it had retaken the Russian border region from Ukrainian forces.
Russia claimed on April 26 that it had completed its …

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Pope Leo willing to host Ukraine peace talks in Vatican, Italy's Meloni says

Pope Leo XIV expressed his willingness to host the next round of talks in the Vatican to bring the end of Russia’s war in Ukraine closer, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on May 20, according to the Italian government’s website. …

May 21, 2025

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General Staff: Russia has lost 976,780 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost 976,780 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on May 21.
The number includes 980 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the …

May 21, 2025

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'It is already being prepared' — Ukraine, Lithuania call for harsher sanctions against Russia in 18th package

Various European leaders are calling on the European Union to implement harsher sanctions against Russia in the upcoming 18th sanctions package.
Speaking to reporters in Brussels on May 20, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys said that harsher …

May 21, 2025

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Trump refusing to adopt sanctions against Russia as it would affect business opportunities with Moscow, NYT reports

U.S. President Donald Trump refuses to impose sanctions on Russia as it may hinder future business and trade opportunities with Moscow, the New York Times (NYT) reported on May 20, citing a White House official.
Following a two-hour phone call with …

May 21, 2025

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Radio Free Europe to receive $6.2 million in 'emergency funding' from EU amid Trump cuts

The European Union is preparing to provide Radio Free Europe with a contract valued at 5.5 million euros ($6.2 million) in “emergency funding” to support the ongoing work of the media organization amid the Trump administration’s …

May 21, 2025

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EU to lift economic sanctions on Syria

The European Union plans to lift economic sanctions on Syria, the EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas announced on May 20.
After a meeting with the EU’s Foreign Affairs Council, Kaja Kallas announced that the EU, with regard to Syria, …

May 21, 2025

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US senators introduce bipartisan resolution demanding return of abducted Ukrainian children

Washington, D.C. — In a rare display of bipartisan unity, a group of U.S. senators has introduced a resolution calling for the return of thousands of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia, urging that no peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine be …

May 20, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: 'Russia is trying to buy time to continue the war' — Zelensky says after Putin-Trump call

Key developments on May 20:
‘Russia is trying to buy time to continue the war’ — Zelensky says after Putin-Trump call
EU approves 17th package of Russia sanctions, targets shadow fleet
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‘There we go again’ — For war-weary Europe, Trump-Putin call yet another signal to ‘wake up’

After a two-hour call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russia reiterated its refusal for a full ceasefire in the war in Ukraine while the U.S. once again failed to respond with any significant pressure.
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May 20, 2025

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Russia's ambitious plan to capture four Ukrainian regions by year's end met with skepticism

Bloomberg reported that Russia aims to capture four Ukrainian regions by the end of the year. Speaking with the Ukrainian broadcaster Suspilne, Ukrainian Armed Forces reserve colonel and military expert Serhiy Hrabskiy expressed skepticism about …

May 20, 2025

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'Trump doesn't know how to deal with gangsters' — US lets Ukraine down, once again

In what is now a semi-regular occurrence, the workings of U.S.-led global diplomacy has cast a dark shadow over Ukraine.
U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on May 19 in the latest attempt to broker a …

May 20, 2025

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Rubio says US, NATO seek more Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine

The United States is working with NATO partners to locate additional Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on May 20 during Senate testimony on the State Department’s budget.
Ukraine has consistently …

May 20, 2025

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Zelensky accuses Putin of using talks as stalling tactic, calls for firm international pressure

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of using "negotiations" to bide time to prolong the war and occupation. Zelensky noted that leaders discussed yesterday's conversation between him and U.S. President Donald Trump.

He stressed the …

May 20, 2025

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Zelensky proposes free trade agreement to Trump, Kyiv says

President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed a free trade agreement between Ukraine and the U.S. to President Donald Trump, Deputy Economy Minister and Trade Representative Taras Kachka said on May 20.
According to Kachka, Zelensky offered an agreement …

May 20, 2025

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Trump administration considers deporting nearly 200,000 Ukrainians using foreign aid funds, WP reports

Washington plans to spend about $250 million of foreign aid funds to repatriate people from active conflict zones, including about 200,000 Ukrainians and 500,000 Haitians, the Washington Post reported on May 20, citing the draft internal documents …

May 20, 2025

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Ukraine is beating the enemy on all fronts! TRUMP's calls — new steps towards peace?

May 20, 2025

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Zelensky had to remind Trump peace talks already underway during call with EU leaders, Axios reports

President Volodymyr Zelensky had to remind U.S. President Donald Trump that negotiations with Russia are already underway after Trump announced to EU leaders the Kremlin’s readiness for talks, Axios reported on May 20, citing sources present at …

May 20, 2025

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Polish FM: Europe’s existential choice

POZNAN — For years, I have taken every opportunity to urge the European Union and its member states to invest more in defense.
When Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his full-scale invasion of Ukraine, I repeatedly asked (as a member of the …

May 20, 2025

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'Russia is trying to buy time to continue the war' — Zelensky says after Putin-Trump call

Russia is trying to buy time to continue the war in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 20, reacting to a recent call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Zelensky’s statement follows his call …

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UK unveils new Russia sanctions, accuses Moscow of delaying peace efforts

The British government announced 100 new sanctions against Russia on May 20, pledging to ramp up pressure as Moscow continues to reject a ceasefire in Ukraine.
The new measures, announced in coordination with the EU’s 17th sanctions package, …

May 20, 2025

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'Status quo hasn't changed' — Ukraine reacts to Putin-Trump call

The status quo in Russia-Ukraine peace efforts has not changed after a call between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian presidential advisor Mykhailo Podolyak said on May 20 on X.
Putin and Trump held a …

May 20, 2025

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EU approves 17th package of Russia sanctions, targets shadow fleet

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The EU has formally approved its 17th package of sanctions imposed on Russia over aggression in Ukraine, including measures against almost 200 shadow fleet vessels, top EU diplomat Kaja Kallas announced …

May 20, 2025

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EU to adopt 17th sanctions package against Russia on May 20; 18th package underway

The European Union will adopt the 17th package of sanctions against Russia on May 20, while the next package of restrictions is “already in motion,” Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said on May 19 on X.
EU ambassadors on May 14 …

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Russian attacks kill 1, injure 13 in Ukraine over past day

Russian attacks across Ukrainian regions killed at least one civilian and injured at least 13 over the past day, regional authorities reported on May 20.
Moscow’s forces launch air strikes, drone attacks, and artillery strikes against Ukrainian …

May 20, 2025

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General Staff: Russia has lost 975,800 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost 975,800 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on May 20.
The number includes 1,030 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the …

May 20, 2025

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Nearly 56,000 residents evacuated from Sumy Oblast, additional efforts ongoing, governor says

Nearly 56,000 residents have been evacuated from Sumy Oblast as efforts are ongoing to relocate more residents under mandatory evacuation orders, Oleh Hryhorov, the governor of Sumy Oblast said on May 19.
Sumy Oblast, located on Ukraine’s …

May 20, 2025

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Majority of Americans believe Putin stalling peace talks, back sanctions if Russia refuses to negotiate, poll shows

Over 60% of Americans believe Russian President Vladimir Putin is “stalling” peace talks involving the United States, and back weaponry shipments to Ukraine and additional sanctions if Russia refuses to negotiate a peace deal, according …

May 20, 2025

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NEWSFLASH: Trump makes no headway in Ukraine war peace after call with Putin

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May 20, 2025

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Trump threatens to 'back away' from Ukraine-Russia peace talks if progress is not made

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
U.S. President Donald Trump on May 19 reiterated he would abandon efforts to end Russia’s war against Ukraine if progress is not made.
“I tell you, big egos involved, but …

May 20, 2025

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Trump says he will not impose new sanctions on Russia

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U.S. President Donald Trump will not impose further sanctions against Russia “because there’s a chance” of progress towards a ceasefire, Trump told reporters in …

May 19, 2025

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Trump trusts Putin, believes he wants peace in Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on May 19 that he trusts Russian President Vladimir Putin, adding that he believes Putin wants peace in Ukraine.
Trump and Putin held a phone call earlier on May 19 as Ukraine and its allies intensify efforts …

May 19, 2025

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URGENT! Zelenskyy comments on talks with Trump and Putin #shorts

May 19, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Putin refuses ceasefire after Trump call; Zelensky rejects Russia's demand to withdraw troops from 4 regions

Key developments on May 19:
After call with Trump, Putin still refuses full ceasefire, again cites Russia’s ‘root causes’ of war in Ukraine
Zelensky dismisses Putin’s demand to withdraw troops from 4 Ukrainian regions
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May 19, 2025

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EU to push G7 to lower Russian oil price cap, commissioner says

The European Union will propose this week that Group of Seven (G7) finance ministers reduce the current $60-per-barrel cap on Russian seaborne oil exports, European Economic Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said on May 19, according to Reuters. …

May 19, 2025

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Trump seeks direct peace talks between Ukraine, Russia, Zelensky says

U.S. President Donald Trump has been clear that he aims to see direct talks between Russia and Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 19 during a press briefing in Kyiv.
The Ukrainian and Russian delegations held direct talks for the first …

May 19, 2025

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'Strong EU sanctions' coming soon, US expected to sanction Russian banks, energy, Zelensky says

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
The EU is preparing an important sanctions package against Russia as Moscow continues to refuse a ceasefire, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a press conference on May 19.
There …

May 19, 2025

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Ukraine eyes peace talks with Russia, US, and EU in neutral venue, possibly Vatican, Zelensky says

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
President Volodymyr Zelensky on May 19 said that Kyiv is exploring the possibility of a meeting with delegations from Ukraine, Russia, the United States, and the EU in Turkey, the …

May 19, 2025

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Zelensky dismisses Putin's demand to withdraw troops from 4 Ukrainian regions

Ukraine will not withdraw troops from the territories it controls, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 19, rejecting Russian demands put forward by the country’s delegation in Istanbul.
“It’s our land, we won’t withdraw …

May 19, 2025

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'It's our land' — Zelensky responds to Putin's call with Trump, Russia's Ukraine ceasefire demands

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated with additional details.
President Volodymyr Zelensky on May 19 rejected Vladimir Putin’s demand to withdraw Ukrainian troops from four partially occupied regions, after the …

May 19, 2025

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Trump-Putin talk: why did Russia THREATEN to launch intercontinental ballistic missiles? #shorts

May 19, 2025

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After call with Trump, Putin still refuses full ceasefire, again cites Russia's 'root causes' of war in Ukraine

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Russia continues to refuse to agree to a full ceasefire in Ukraine, with President Vladimir Putin instead prepared to negotiate a “memorandum regarding a potential future …

May 19, 2025

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Trump calls Putin after Istanbul Ukraine peace talks, Russian media reports

U.S. President Donald Trump is holding a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, marking their first known conversation in two months, Russia’s state-owned publication Ria-Novosti reported on May 19.
The call comes days after largely …

May 19, 2025

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'Need to put pressure on Russia to end the war,' Zelensky says hours before Trump-Putin call

President Volodymyr Zelensky met with top officials on May 19 to evaluate the outcome of Ukraine-Russia negotiations held in Istanbul last week, the president announced on Telegram.
The Istanbul talks marked the first direct encounter between …

May 19, 2025

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EU coordinating next Russia sanctions with US, Germany says

The German government supports newly proposed European Union sanctions, which are being coordinated with the U.S. government, spokesperson Stefan Cornelius said on May 19, Tagesshau reported.
The proposed sanctions would involve measures targeting the …

May 19, 2025

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Ukraine 'not yet in worst-case scenario,' McCain Institute head says

In October of last year, just days before the U.S. presidential election, Head of the McCain Institute Evelyn Farkas told the Kyiv Independent that a Donald Trump victory would be the “worst-case scenario” for Ukraine.
In the months since, …

May 19, 2025

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Kremlin confirms Putin-Trump call on May 19 to discuss Istanbul peace talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on May 19, the Kremlin said, confirming the plan announced by Trump over the weekend.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the conversation between the two …

May 19, 2025

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France rejects Telegram CEO's accusations of Romanian election meddling

The French Foreign Ministry on May 18 refuted insinuations by Telegram CEO Pavel Durov that Paris sought to restrict “conservative voices” in Romania ahead of a key presidential vote.
Durov, the Russian-born founder of the Telegram …

May 19, 2025

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Russian attacks kill 2, injure 13 in Ukraine over past 24 hours

Russian forces launched attacks across Ukraine over the past 24 hours, killing at least two civilians and injuring at least 13 others in multiple regions, local officials said on May 19.
Ukrainian air defenses shot down 41 of the 112 Russian attack …

May 19, 2025

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US allows Australia to send Abrams tanks to Ukraine despite private objections, media reports

Australian authorities have begun loading the first of the 49 decommissioned Ukraine-bound Abrams tanks onto a cargo ship despite continued private objections from U.S. officials, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reported on May 19. …

May 19, 2025

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Zelensky, Albanese meet in Rome, discuss pressure on Russia

President Volodymyr Zelensky and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met in Rome on May 18 to discuss defense support for Ukraine, cooperation within the Coalition of the Willing, and increased pressure on Russia.
The two leaders discussed …

May 19, 2025

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Starmer, Western leaders call for unconditional Ukraine ceasefire ahead of Trump-Putin talks

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a call on May 18 with the leaders of the U.S. France, Germany, and Italy to coordinate positions ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s upcoming conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Trump said …

May 19, 2025

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European leaders to speak with Trump before Putin call, Merz says

European leaders will call U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of his planned phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on May 18, according to Deutsche Welle (DW).
Trump announced that he plans to …

May 18, 2025

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Denmark announces nearly $600 million in military aid to Ukraine

Denmark has prepared its 26th military aid package for Ukraine, worth 4 billion Danish kroner (approximately $598 million), the Danish Defense Ministry announced on May 17.
The package includes additional artillery and shells via the Czech ammunition …

May 18, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Russia launches record 273-drone attack on Ukraine ahead of planned Trump-Putin call

Key developments on May 17-18:
Russia launches record 273-drone attack on Ukraine ahead of planned Trump-Putin call
Trump to talk to Putin on May 19 in push to end Ukraine war ‘bloodbath’
Russia plans ‘training’ launch of Yars …

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Trump growing impatient with Russia, Finnish president says

U.S. President Donald Trump is becoming more impatient with Russia as he attempts to negotiate a ceasefire in the war against Ukraine, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said at a press conference on May 18, according to the Finnish news outlet …

May 18, 2025

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Europe 'far from' discussing foreign troop deployment to Ukraine, Merz says

Europe is “far from” discussing foreign troop deployment to Ukraine, as efforts focus on securing an unconditional ceasefire, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on May 17, Reuters reported.
“There is no reason to talk about …

May 18, 2025

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Zelensky meets Vance for first time since Oval Office showdown, discuss Istanbul peace talks, sanctions on Russia

President Volodymyr Zelensky met with U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on May 18, following the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV, where the leaders discussed sanctions on Russia and recent peace talks in Istanbul.
The …

May 18, 2025

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How Ukraine can move beyond its Soviet architectural legacy

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May 18, 2025

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Russia launches record 273-drone attack on Ukraine ahead of planned Trump-Putin call

Russia carried out its largest single drone attack since the start of its full-scale invasion, launching 273 drones overnight on May 18, Ukraine’s Air Force reported.
The attack comes just two days after Ukraine and Russia held their first …

May 18, 2025

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Canadian PM Carney reaffirms support for Ukraine in first meeting with Zelensky

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney reaffirmed his country’s “steadfast and unwavering support” for Ukraine in a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky, which took place on May 17 in Rome.
This was the first meeting between …

May 18, 2025

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Battalion commander of the 47th brigade submits resignation report, slams military leadership over 'stupid tasks'

Oleksandr Shyrshyn, battalion commander of the 47 Separate Mechanized Brigade, has submitted his resignation, sharply criticizing Ukraine’s military leadership for what he described as senseless orders and unnecessary casualties.
“I have never …

May 17, 2025

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Rubio says Vatican could host peace talks, praises Holy See’s role in Ukraine war

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on May 17 that the Vatican could serve as a venue for future peace talks between Ukraine and Russia.
Speaking to reporters in Rome ahead of his meeting with Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, the Vatican’s point man on …

May 17, 2025

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Trump to talk to Putin on May 19 in push to end 'bloodbath'

U.S. President Donald Trump said he will be speaking, by telephone, to President Vladimir Putin of Russia on Monday, at 10 a.m.
Trump’s comments come as peace talks in Istanbul on May 16 ended with no breakthrough, and Russia once again issued …

May 17, 2025

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Kremlin: potential Zelensky-Putin meeting hinges on several preconditions

A potential meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian leader Vladimir Putin could take place, but under specific conditions, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced.

According to Russian state media, Peskov emphasized …

May 17, 2025

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Moscow questions Kyiv's authority, says Ukraine's choice of signatory key to any peace deal

The identity of Ukraine’s signatory is a “fundamental” issue for Russia in any potential agreement to end the war, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on May 17 during a briefing, Russian state-controlled media reported. …

May 17, 2025

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Russian economic growth slowing down, Rosstat reports

Russia’s economy is experiencing a sharp slowdown in growth, according to a report released by the governmental statistics agency Rosstat on May 16.
Gross domestic product (GDP) only grew by 1.4% in the first quarter of 2025 – a notable decline …

May 17, 2025

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'This is turkey time' — Trump vows sanctions on Moscow if peace talks fail, says Putin is 'tired' of war

U.S. President Donald Trump said he still believes Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to strike a deal to end the war in Ukraine, but warned that if negotiations fail, his administration will move forward with sanctions against Moscow. …

May 17, 2025

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As Russia sticks to hardline demands during peace talks, Europe frustrated with Trump’s swerves, Bloomberg reports

European leaders are expressing growing frustration with U.S. President Donald Trump’s inconsistent approach to the Russia–Ukraine war, after high-level talks in Istanbul on May 16 ended without progress on a ceasefire.
Russian negotiators reiterated …

May 16, 2025

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US to begin talks on troop reductions in Europe later this year, America’s NATO envoy says

The United States plans to begin discussions with European allies later this year about reducing its military presence on the continent, U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said on May 16.
Speaking at a security conference in Estonia, Whitaker …

May 16, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine-Russia talks in Istanbul end, Moscow demands Kyiv withdraw from 4 regions, no ceasefire agreement

Key developments on May 16:
Ukraine-Russia talks in Istanbul end, Moscow demands Kyiv withdraw from 4 regions, no ceasefire agreement
Up to 640,000 Russian troops fighting against Ukraine, Syrskyi says
Ukraine ‘lost contact’ with F-16 during …

May 16, 2025

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'Putin is laughing at Trump' — Ukraine in disbelief as Russia makes a mockery of US-led ceasefire attempts

ISTANBUL — Russian President Vladimir Putin had rebuffed President Volodymyr Zelensky, his European allies, and the U.S., and in response, Donald Trump simply went along with it, excusing his Russian counterpart for not attending the peace talks in …

May 16, 2025

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'It's all a farce' — Ukrainian soldiers react to peace talks in Istanbul

The first direct peace talks in years between Kyiv and Moscow ended on May 16 with Russia once again rejecting an unconditional 30-day ceasefire. In turn, Russia demanded that Ukrainian troops leave four of the country’s regions, which Moscow …

May 16, 2025

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'It was my duty to step down' — Former US Ambassador to Ukraine confirms resignation over Trump's policy

Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink publicly confirmed on May 16 that she resigned due to President Donald Trump’s administration’s foreign policy direction, she wrote in a May 16 op-ed for the Detroit Free Press.
Brink, who …

May 16, 2025

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Zelensky, European leaders speak with Trump, call for pressure on Russia following Istanbul peace talks

President Volodymyr Zelensky and several top European leaders held a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on May 16, the Ukrainian leader announced on Telegram.
The conversation took place shortly after the conclusion of the Russia-Ukraine …

May 16, 2025

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Replacing foreign aid: A macroeconomic plan B for Ukraine (and Europe)

Ukraine is in a war of attrition that may continue for a long time².In the 2022 CEPR Rapid Policy Response “Macroeconomic Policies for Wartime Ukraine” we provided comprehensive recommendations on policies to ensure that Ukraine has sufficient …

May 16, 2025

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BREAKING: Ukraine, Russia start peace talks in Turkey for first time since 2022

Editor’s Note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Ukrainian and Russian delegates started peace talks in Istanbul on May 16, marking the first direct negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow since 2022, Sky News and Russian state news …

May 16, 2025

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Trump says he's returning to US, expects to meet Putin 'as soon as we can set it up'

U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on May 16 that a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin may happen soon, as he wraps up his Middle East trip and heads back to Washington.
“I think it’s time for us to just do it,” Trump …

May 16, 2025

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Ukraine, Russia, Turkey to hold trilateral peace talks after midday, media reports

Ukrainian, Russian, and Turkish officials will hold trilateral talks in Istanbul on May 16 at 12:30 p.m. local time as part of peace efforts, Turkish state news agency Anadolu reported, citing Turkish Foreign Ministry sources.
The discussions, which …

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Russian attacks kill 3, injure 15 in Ukraine over past day

Russian attacks across Ukrainian regions killed at least three civilians and injured 15 over the past day, regional authorities reported on May 16.
The attacks took place as Russian and Ukrainian delegates are set to meet in Istanbul in what would be …

May 16, 2025

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Ukraine to receive $84 million from World Bank to restore homes damaged in Russia's war

Ukraine will receive $84 million from the World Bank to restore housing damaged in Russia’s war, the Finance Ministry announced on May 15.
On April 2, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced that Ukraine will receive $432 million in funding from …

May 16, 2025

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Explosions heard in Kyiv amid Russian drone attack as Ukraine-Russia peace talks loom

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Explosions were heard in Kyiv amid a Russian drone attack on the capital in the early hours of May 16, as Ukraine and Russia are set to begin peace talks later in the day. …

May 16, 2025

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Ukraine faces more diplomatic pressure to end war than Russia, Zelensky says

Ukraine has faced more diplomatic pressure than Moscow has to end Russia’s war, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 14.
"(U.S.) President (Donald) Trump thought that it will help if we (pressure) both sides… I think they …

May 16, 2025

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'Putin did not show up' — EU to adopt Russian sanctions on May 20 after Putin snubbed peace talks with Zelensky

The European Union will adopt sanctions against Russia on May 20 in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s declining to attend face-to-face talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on May …

May 16, 2025

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Russia ready to begin peace talks with Ukraine on May 16, Russian official says

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
A Russian delegation will await its Ukrainian counterparts to begin direct peace talks at 10 a.m. local time in Istanbul on May 16, Vladimir Medinsky, Russia’s delegation lead …

May 15, 2025

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'We didn't oppose it' — Rubio denies opposing Zelensky's participation at NATO summit

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on May 15 denied reports that the United States opposes President Volodymyr Zelensky’s participation at the upcoming NATO summit in The Hague.
When asked by reporters whether the U.S. opposed Zelensky’s …

May 15, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Zelensky sends delegation to Turkey, as peace talks with Russia are expected on May 16

Key developments on May 15:
Zelensky sends Ukrainian delegation to Istanbul, as peace talks with Russia are expected on May 16
Trump expects no progress in Russia-Ukraine peace talks until he meets Putin
Pro-Ukraine partisans sabotage railway track near …

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'It's a mess' — after all the hype, Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Istanbul descend into name-calling shambles

TURKEY — Istanbul — it’s where Asia meets Europe, but as we now know, not where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The world’s media descended on the Turkish city on May 15, primed for something …

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Putin appoints Russian Ground Forces Commander Saliukov to Security Council role

Russian President Vladimir Putin has appointed General Oleg Saliukov, the commander of the Russian Ground Forces, as deputy secretary of the Security Council, Russian state-controlled media reported on May 15.
It remains unclear who will replace …

May 15, 2025

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Level of Russian delegation 'not indicative' of breakthrough in Istanbul peace talks, Rubio says

U.S. State Secretary Marco Rubio said on May 15 peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey are unlikely to yield meaningful progress, calling the low-level Russian delegation “not indicative of one that’s going to lead to a major …

May 15, 2025

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'Bark from Moscow' — Kyiv hits back as Russian Foreign Ministry insults Zelensky

Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry hit back at Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova after she called President Volodymyr Zelensky a “clown” ahead of expected peace talks in Turkey on May 15.
“Not the first time the …

May 15, 2025

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Trump expects no progress in Russia-Ukraine peace talks until he meets Putin

U.S. President Donald Trump said on May 15 that peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine will not move forward until he meets Russian President Vladimir Putin, Reuters reported.
“Nothing’s going to happen until Putin and I get …

May 15, 2025

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SBU chief, defense minister join Zelensky in Turkey for potential peace talks

Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) Chief Vasyl Malyuk, and General Staff Chief Andrii Hnatov are among those accompanying President Volodymyr Zelensky in Turkey ahead of potential peace talks with Russia on May 15, …

May 15, 2025

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Zelensky arrives in Turkey ahead of possible peace talks as Putin refuses to join

President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Turkey on May 15 ahead of potential ceasefire negotiations with Russia, even as Russian President Vladimir Putin is skipping the talks.
Zelensky’s plane has landed at Ankara airport as the president first …

May 15, 2025

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Ukraine plans to discuss only ceasefire with Russia at Istanbul talks, media reports

A Ukrainian delegation would meet the Russian side in Turkey on May 15 specifically to discuss how to implement and monitor a U.S.-backed unconditional 30-day ceasefire, the Wall Street Journal and Suspilne reported, citing undisclosed sources.
The …

May 15, 2025

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Trump says he might join Russia-Ukraine peace talks on May 16 if progress is made

U.S. President Donald Trump said he might still go to the potential Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations in Istanbul on May 16 if there is progress toward a deal, the BBC reported.
“We’d like to see (the war) end and I think we have a chance …

May 15, 2025

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Ukraine-Russia peace efforts could see progress within 2 weeks, NATO chief says

The settlement of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine may see progress over the next 10–14 days, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said in an interview with Turkish state news agency Anadolu aired on May 14.
Rutte’s comments came …

May 15, 2025

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Russian delegation arrives in Istanbul ahead of Ukraine peace talks as Putin not expected to join

Editor’s note: The article was updated with a statement from Ukrainian official Andrii Kovalenko.
A plane with the Russian delegation arrived in Istanbul ahead of planned peace talks with Ukraine, pro-state news agency Interfax reported on May …

May 15, 2025

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US, Europe urge Zelensky to commit to Istanbul peace talks whether or not Putin shows up, WP reports

U.S. and European officials persuaded President Volodymyr Zelensky to represent Ukraine at upcoming peace talks in Istanbul despite Russia’s evasiveness about who it would send, the Washington Post (WP) reported on May 14, citing unnamed …

May 15, 2025

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Rubio arrives in Turkey ahead of Ukraine-Russia peace talks, meets with FM Sybiha

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in Turkey on May 14 ahead of peace talks planned between Ukraine and Russia.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on May 13 that Rubio will attend the peace talks alongside Trump’s envoys, Steve …

May 15, 2025

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Trump will skip Ukraine-Russia peace talks as Putin evades negotiations, US official says

U.S. President Donald Trump will not attend Ukraine-Russia peace talks to be held on May 15, Reuters reported on May 14, citing an unnamed U.S. official.
Trump’s special envoys, Steve Witkoff and Keith Kellogg, will reportedly travel to …

May 15, 2025

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NEWSFLASH: Putin a no-show for negotiations in Turkey

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Ukraine's next steps will be based on who Russia sends to peace talks, Zelensky says

Kyiv will determine its next steps in Ukraine-Russia peace talks when Moscow unveils its delegation, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 14.
“I am waiting to see who will come from Russia, and then I will decide which steps Ukraine should …

May 14, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Trump says he's unsure whether Putin will attend Ukraine peace talks in Turkey as Kremlin stays silent

Key developments on May 14:
Trump says he’s unsure whether Putin will attend Ukraine peace talks in Turkey as Kremlin stays silent
Russia likely preparing major offensive in Ukraine despite peace efforts, FT reports
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US reportedly opposes Zelensky's invitation to June NATO summit in The Hague

The United States is opposing President Volodymyr Zelensky’s participation at the upcoming NATO summit in The Hague, Italy’s ANSA news agency reported on May 14, citing unnamed diplomatic sources.
If confirmed, the decision would mark …

May 14, 2025

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Exclusive: Ukraine eyes new sanctions on China, but Kyiv wary of peace talks fallout

Ukraine faces a difficult balancing act — sanction more Chinese firms for aiding Russia’s war machine without alienating Beijing, which could be key to ending Russia’s invasion.
Kyiv is currently considering imposing new sanctions against Chinese …

May 14, 2025

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Council of Europe backs special tribunal for Russian aggression against Ukraine

The Council of Europe on May 14 approved the creation of a special tribunal to prosecute Russia’s top leadership for the crime of aggression against Ukraine, Ukrainian lawmaker Maria Mezentseva reported.
The decision marks a milestone in …

May 14, 2025

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Trump unlikely to attend Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul, Bloomberg reports

U.S. President Donald Trump is not expected to attend the possible Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul on May 15, Bloomberg reported on May 14, citing unnamed Turkish officials.
The officials told Bloomberg that preparations are underway but …

May 14, 2025

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Russian election monitor sentenced to 5 years over 'undesirable' organization links

A Moscow court on May 14 sentenced Grigory Melkonyants, the co-chair of independent Russian election monitor Golos, to five years in prison over allegedly participating in activities of an “undesirable” organization.
Melkonyants was …

May 14, 2025

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Crimea celebrated, as Trump gives it away

Editor’s Note: Negotiations between Ukraine and Russia may begin this Thursday.

We’re following every step of it.
But our journalism goes beyond analysis – we report from the ground, sharing powerful human stories behind global events and delivering …

May 14, 2025

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Ukraine's gas storage reserves fall to their lowest level in at least 11 years

Natural gas reserves in Ukraine’s underground storage facilities amounted to 6.02 billion cubic meters (bcm) as of May 11, marking the lowest level in at least the last 11 years, ExPro Daily Gas consulting group said on May 14.
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Trump says he's unsure whether Putin will attend Ukraine peace talks in Turkey as Kremlin stays silent

U.S. President Donald Trump said on May 14 that he is unsure whether Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend peace talks with Ukraine in Turkey on May 15.
“He’d like me to be there, and that’s a possibility… I don’t …

May 14, 2025

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NATO starts work on plan to increase defense spending after Trump criticism

NATO allies have begun working on a plan to increase defense spending, aiming to meet U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for each country to allocate 5% of GDP to their militaries, Bloomberg reported on May 14.
Citing diplomats familiar with the …

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Russian political, corporate interests seize thousands of Ukrainian businesses, assets in occupied Mariupol, research reveals

More than 1,000 Russian government entities and 1,200 private companies are involved in the economy of occupied Mariupol, a major southeastern city captured by Russia after it invaded Ukraine in 2022, according to a research paper published on May …

May 14, 2025

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Zelensky's trust rating rises to 74%, highest since 2023, poll shows

President Volodymyr Zelensky’s trust rating increased from 69% in March to 74% in the first half of May, while 22% of respondents said they do not trust the Ukrainian leader, according to a poll published by the Kyiv International Institute of …

May 14, 2025

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Trump needs to understand that Putin lies, blocks peace efforts, Zelensky says

U.S. President Donald Trump must realize that Russian President Vladimir Putin is an obstacle to peace efforts, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in comments reported by the Guardian on May 13.
“Trump needs to believe that Putin actually …

May 14, 2025

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Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 4, injure 26 over past day

Russian attacks against Ukraine killed at least four civilians and injured at least 26 others over the past day, regional authorities reported on May 14.
Russian forces launched an Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missile from Russian-occupied Crimea and …

May 14, 2025

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Russia likely preparing major offensive in Ukraine despite peace efforts, FT reports

Russia seems to be preparing a significant offensive in Ukraine as it is moving troops toward key positions on the front, the Financial Times reported on May 13, citing undisclosed Ukrainian intelligence officials.
These reported preparations indicate …

May 14, 2025

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General Staff: Russia has lost 969,370 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost 969,370 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on May 14.
The number includes 1,240 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the …

May 14, 2025

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Yermak tells Reuters Zelensky may travel to Vatican for Pope Leo’s inauguration

President Volodymyr Zelensky plans to attend the inaugural Mass of newly elected Pope Leo at the Vatican this Sunday, if his wartime obligations allow, his chief of staff Andriy Yermak told Reuters on May 13.
The event, taking place in St. Peter’s …

May 14, 2025

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Despite growth claims, Russia’s war economy shows deep risks, Reuters reports

Russia’s economy faces mounting pressure due to its full-scale invasion of Ukraine and Western sanctions, according to a new report from the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) presented for talks of European Union finance ministers on …

May 14, 2025

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Russia's key demands in upcoming Istanbul talks: 'denazification' of Ukraine and territorial claims

Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister, Sergey Ryabkov, has articulated Moscow's firm stance ahead of anticipated talks in Istanbul slated for May 15. Speaking at a press briefing, Ryabkov said that Russia intends to emphasize the "denazification of the …

May 14, 2025

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Ukraine, US sign additional agreements for minerals deal, Economy Ministry says

Ukraine and the U.S. signed two additional agreements on May 13 to formally launch a joint Reconstruction Investment Fund as part of the deal for Ukraine’s mineral resources, Ukraine’s Economy Ministry said on May 13 during a briefing.
The …

May 13, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Germany threatens 'significant tightening' of Russia sanctions ahead of Ukraine peace talks

Key developments on May 13:
Germany’s Merz threatens ‘significant tightening’ of Russia sanctions ahead of Ukraine peace talks
Rubio to attend Ukraine, Russia peace talks in Istanbul, Trump says
Zelensky to meet Erdogan in Turkey where …

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After spying scandal erupts, Orban accuses Ukraine of meddling, cooperating with Hungarian opposition

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban accused Ukraine of meddling in Hungary’s internal affairs and colluding with an opposition party, European Pravda reported on May 13.
"Ukraine has initiated a coordinated campaign to vilify Hungary in …

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Rubio to attend Ukraine, Russia peace talks in Istanbul, Trump says

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on May 13 that Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other senior officials will attend planned peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Turkey …

May 13, 2025

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Romania heads to historic presidential runoff as populist and pro-EU candidate are neck-and-neck

Days before the Romanian presidential election runoff, the two presidential hopefuls are neck-and-neck. According to the latest poll by AtlasIntel, far-right George Simion and liberal pro-EU Bucharest Mayor Nicusor Dan are tied at 48.2%.
Yet, another …

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Germany's Merz threatens 'significant tightening' of Russia sanctions ahead of Ukraine peace talks

The European Union is prepared to significantly tighten sanctions against Russia if no progress is made in ending the war in Ukraine this week, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on May 13, Reuters reported.
The statement comes ahead of a …

May 13, 2025

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Putin's absence threatens Istanbul peace talks amid pressure from Zelensky and Trump

Russian leader Vladimir Putin has derailed plans for a meeting in Istanbul despite demands from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and former US President Donald Trump. After Zelensky expressed willingness to engage in dialogue with Putin in …

May 13, 2025

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Putin to skip Istanbul talks, Lavrov and Ushakov to represent Russia amid ceasefire tensions with Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly not planning to travel to Istanbul on Thursday, reports Gulagu.net, citing sources close to the Putin’s security. Instead, the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Kremlin advisor Yuri Ushakov are …

May 13, 2025

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Zelensky to meet Erdogan in Turkey where both will wait for Putin ahead of peace talks

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 13 that he expects a ceasefire to result from a potential in-person meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, which may take place in Istanbul on May 15.
Zelensky said he will meet with Turkish President …

May 13, 2025

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Russia intensifies assaults near Dnipropetrovsk Oblast border, Ukraine's military says

Russian forces are ramping up their offensive in southern Ukraine in an attempt to breach the administrative border of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine’s Southern Defense Forces spokesperson, Vladyslav Voloshyn, said on May 13.
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US envoys Witkoff, Kellogg to travel to Istanbul for potential Russia-Ukraine peace talks, Reuters reports

Editor’s note: This is a developing story.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoys, Steve Witkoff and Keith Kellogg, will travel to Istanbul for possible peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, Reuters reported on May 13, citing three …

May 13, 2025

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Wildfires spread in Russia's Far East; Buryatia declares regional emergency

Russia’s Buryatia Republic declared a state of emergency on May 13 over massive forest fires that have engulfed multiple regions in the Russian Far East.
Authorities in the republic, which lies some 4,000 kilometers (2,500 miles) from Moscow …

May 13, 2025

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As Ukraine, Russia peace talks loom, all eyes are on Putin's next move

With just two days to go before Russian-proposed peace talks might begin in Istanbul, the Kremlin is still refusing to confirm whether or not President Vladimir Putin will attend the event.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has already said he will meet …

May 13, 2025

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Russia threatens to 'neutralize' all NATO efforts against Moscow amid alliance drills in Lithuania

Moscow sees NATO military exercises in Lithuania as directed against Russia and will take measures to neutralize all the alliance’s efforts aimed against it, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko told the Russian state news agency …

May 13, 2025

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Ukraine reports destroying Russian Buk air defense system, Uragan rocket launcher

Ukrainian Special Operations Forces' attack drones destroyed a Russian Buk-M3 anti-aircraft missile system and a Uragan-1 multiple launch rocket system (MLSR), the military branch reported on May 13.
During reconnaissance in an unspecified front-line …

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EBRD sees Ukraine's GDP growth slow down to 3.3% in 2025

The European Bank for Development and Reconstruction (EBRD) has revised its GDP growth forecast for Ukraine, lowering it from 3.5% to 3.3% for this year, according to a May 13 statement.
The revision was connected to global trade upheavals, which only …

May 13, 2025

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Zelensky will only meet with Putin in Istanbul, lower-level talks pointless, aide says

President Volodymyr Zelensky would not meet any other Russian official apart from Russian President Vladimir Putin in Istanbul this week, presidential advisor Mykhailo Podolyak said on the Breakfast Show program on May 13, explaining that talks with …

May 13, 2025

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Europe awaits potential Zelensky-Putin meeting before pushing for new US sanctions on Russia, Bloomberg reports

Ukraine’s European partners are planning to wait for a possible meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Turkey before pushing the U.S. to impose new sanctions on Russia, Bloomberg reported …

May 13, 2025

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Trump 'issued an ultimatum' to Ukraine, Russia to advance peace talks or face US exit, Witkoff says

U.S. President Donald Trump “issued an ultimatum” to Moscow and Kyiv to make progress in peace negotiations, otherwise the U.S. will abandon the process, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said in an interview with Breitbart News published on …

May 13, 2025

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Syrian leader reportedly proposes Ukraine-style minerals deal to Trump to ease sanctions

U.S. President Donald Trump is considering easing sanctions on Syria as its leader, President Ahmed al-Sharaa, proposed signing a minerals agreement and building a Trump Tower in Damascus, the Times reported on May 12.
Al-Sharaa is reportedly offering …

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Air raid alarms sound throughout Ukraine as May 12 deadline passes with no ceasefire

Russia attacked Ukraine with drones and guided bombs during the night, continuing to launch weapons at various regions after the May 12 deadline for an unconditional ceasefire expired.
Ukraine and European allies on May 10 demanded that Russia accept …

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European officials pledge support for Ukraine, new Russia sanctions at London summit

Ukraine’s European allies called for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire and threatened additional sanctions against Russia in a joint statement issued May 12.
The foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, and the United Kingdom, …

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Taiwan pledges $2 million for demining in Ukraine

Taiwan intends to contribute up to $2 million for demining efforts in Ukraine, Lithuania’s Defense Ministry announced on May 12.
The commitment comes as Lithuanian defense officials met with Taiwan’s representative office in Vilnius. …

May 13, 2025

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Russian, Turkish Foreign Ministers hold phone call as Moscow again rejects 30-day ceasefire

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a phone call with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on May 12 to discuss a proposed meeting in Turkey between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russian state-media outlet …

May 12, 2025

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Didn't Zelensky impose a ban on talks with Putin? Not really

President Volodymyr Zelensky’s willingness to hold direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin this week in Istanbul sparked a question over whether such a move contradicts his earlier decree.
In the fall of 2022, Zelensky signed a decree …

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Ukraine war latest: Trump says 'both leaders' will be at Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul

Key developments on May 12:
Trump says ‘both leaders’ will be at Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul
Russia ignores May 12 ceasefire proposal, Ukraine tells allies at London meeting
‘Clock is ticking’ — Germany gives Russia …

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'We are ready for direct negotiations with Putin,' Zelensky says following phone call with Erdogan

President Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on May 12 to discuss the details of a proposed meeting in Turkey between Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“I am grateful for the support and …

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6 Bulgarian nationals sentenced in the UK for spying for Russia

A London court on May 12 sentenced six Bulgarian nationals to prison terms for operating a Russian espionage network in Britain, according to Reuters.
The convictions mark a significant development in Britain’s efforts to counter Russian …

May 12, 2025

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'Not what Putin was expecting' — What we know (and don't know) about Ukraine, Russia peace talks in Istanbul

Russian President Vladimir Putin may have gotten more than he bargained for when, on May 11, he rejected calls for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire and invited Ukraine to engage in direct talks in Istanbul later this week.
In what may have been a …

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'Like a game of tennis' — Russia, Ukraine court Trump to avoid being blamed for peace talks failure

In the middle of the night, Russian President Vladimir Putin gathered Russian state TV to inform them that he is ready to begin direct peace talks with Ukraine on May 15.
A day later, President Volodymyr Zelensky said he’ll be waiting for Putin …

May 12, 2025

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Ukraine finalizes ratification of US minerals deal, paving way for joint investment fund

Ukraine completed the ratification of the U.S.-Ukraine minerals agreement on May 12, according to the Verkhovna Rada’s website. President Volodymyr Zelensky signed the deal on May 12.
The finalization caps a months-long, often contentious …

May 12, 2025

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Fact Check: CNN Did NOT Air Graphic Saying 'Trump Helps Curb India's Losses' With Stats Showing India Losing In Conflict With Pakistan

Did CNN air a graphic of statistics from the India-Pakistan conflict that showed India suffered far larger losses than Pakistan and that U.S. President Trump helped "curb India's losses?" No, that's not true: A CNN spokesperson told Lead Stories the …

May 12, 2025

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Zelenskyy and Putin's talks: Is Trump going to Istanbul? #shorts

May 12, 2025

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Trump says he hopes Zelensky, Putin will attend Istanbul peace talks on May 15

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism that President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend peace talks in Istanbul on May 15, suggesting the …

May 12, 2025

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'Ready for all options' — Ukraine gears up for possible Zelensky, Putin talks

Ukraine is “ready for all options” as it gears up for a possible meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin of Russia in Istanbul this week, a source close to the President’s Office told the Kyiv Independent on May …

May 12, 2025

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Fact Check: FAKE Video Shows Trump Praising Pakistan's Air Force, Mocking 'Humiliated' India

Did a widely-shared video authentically show President Donald Trump speaking in praise of Pakistan's Air Force, and claiming India had "humiliated itself", in the context of May 2025 clashes between the two countries? No, that's not true: The video …

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'Clock is ticking' — Germany gives Russia until midnight to implement ceasefire, threatens sanctions

Germany gave Russia until the end of May 12 to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine, warning that failure to do so would trigger preparations for new sanctions, government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius said during a briefing, Tagesschau reported on May …

May 12, 2025

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'This is a tissue' — Macron's office mocks Russian fake story about drugs during Kyiv visit

The French Presidential Office on May 12 dismissed a fake story pushed by Russia about a paper napkin seen during European leaders' visit to Kyiv.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova spread a claim that the footage of a train …

May 12, 2025

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Ceasefire remains a 'priority,' Rubio says amid Trump's call for immediate Ukraine-Russia talks

The U.S. State Department reaffirmed on May 11 that securing an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine remains the United States' top priority, despite seemingly contradictory messaging from U.S. President Donald Trump.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio …

May 12, 2025

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Moscow, Hanoi agree to negotiate agreement to build nuclear power plants in Vietnam

Moscow and Hanoi agreed to negotiate and sign agreements to construct nuclear power plants in Vietnam, the two countries said in a joint statement on May 11.
“The development of the plants with advanced technology will strictly be compliant with …

May 12, 2025

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UK to unveil additional sanction on Russia on May 12 amid EU Foreign Ministers meeting

The United Kingdom will unveil a new sanctions package against Russia on May 12, the country’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement,
The sanctions appear to be in response to Russia’s rejection of a 30-day ceasefire that the U.K., …

May 12, 2025

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Ukraine allegedly targets Russia's Kursk Oblast in missile attack, Russian official claims

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated
Three were injured in Russia’s Kursk Oblast when the town of Rylsk was allegedly struck by a missile attack on May 11, local governor Alexander Khinshtein claimed.
Ukraine …

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Ukraine war latest: Zelensky ready to meet Putin in Turkey, calls for immediate ceasefire

Key developments on May 11:
Zelensky ready to meet Putin in Turkey, calls for immediate ceasefire
Trump urges Ukraine, Russia to hold direct talks ‘immediately’
US, European leaders resoundingly reject Russia’s proposal for talks …

May 11, 2025

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'Have the meeting, now!' — Trump urges Ukraine, Russia to hold direct talks

Ukraine and Russia should hold peace talks “immediately,” U.S. President Donald Trump said in a post to social media on May 11.
"(Russian) President (Vladimir) Putin… doesn’t want to have a ceasefire agreement with …

May 11, 2025

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Russia insists on Istanbul talks with Ukraine before establishing long-term ceasefire

In a recent push for diplomacy, Moscow has emphasized the need for negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul before the potential establishment of a long-term ceasefire. On Sunday, May 11, Maria Zakharova, the official spokesperson for Russia's Foreign …

May 11, 2025

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Rubio to visit Turkey amid renewed push for Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Turkey next week amid a suggestion to renew Russia-Ukraine peace talks, the White House said in a statement published May 11.
Rubio will accompany U.S. President Donald Trump on a May 11–14 visit to …

May 11, 2025

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Ukraine insists on 30-day ceasefire before engaging in peace talks with Russia

Ukrainian authorities have insisted on a prolonged ceasefire as a prerequisite for any negotiations with Russia, the so-called aggressor nation. "There is no point in continuing the killings, even for a day. We expect Russia to confirm a complete, …

May 11, 2025

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US, European leaders resoundingly reject Russia's proposal for talks without ceasefire first

Russian president Vladimir Putin’s proposal to resume peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul starting May 15 has been met with rejection by the United States and key European leaders, who insist that no negotiations can begin without a full and …

May 11, 2025

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US to continue working 'with both sides' to end war in Ukraine, Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump “will continue to work with both sides” to end Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, Trump said in a social media post on May 11.
Trump’s comments come shortly after Ukraine and Europe put forth …

May 11, 2025

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Putin's proposed talks 'a first step, but not enough,' Macron says

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposal for direct peace talks with Ukraine is “a first step, but not enough,” French President Emmanuel Macron said on May 11.
Putin earlier extended an invitation to hold direct talks with …

May 11, 2025

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'We'll judge Russia by actions, not words' — US State Department spox calls for ceasefire

Russia and Ukraine must come to a ceasefire agreement in order for the U.S. to “move forward” in negotiating an end to the full-scale war, U.S. State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said on May 10.
Bruce’s comments come as …

May 11, 2025

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Witkoff uses Kremlin translators in meetings with Putin, NBC reports

U.S. President Donald Trump’s Special Envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, relied on translators from the Kremlin in his meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin, NBC News reported on May 10, citing a U.S. official and two Western …

May 11, 2025

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Kyiv, European allies pledge harsher sanctions on Russia's banking, energy sectors if Moscow refuses ceasefire

President Volodymyr Zelensky and the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Poland agreed on May 10 to impose additional sanctions against Russia if the Kremlin does not accept their proposal for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire.
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May 11, 2025

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Zelensky says demilitarized zone idea 'dead,' European Pravda reports

Speaking at a press conference in Kyiv on May 10, President Volodymyr Zelensky rebuked the idea of establishing a demilitarized zone in the war with Russia.
Zelensky said that the idea of a demilitarized zone is “dead” and emphasized the …

May 10, 2025

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Kremlin dismisses Western pressure as futile amid international efforts for ceasefire

Kremlin's press secretary, Dmitry Peskov, says Russia already knows what to do in response to economic sanctions. According to Peskov, the Russian government shouldn't be frightened by new sanctions, as it has grown accustomed to them since 2014.

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May 10, 2025

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What today’s India-Pakistan attacks (and ceasefire) means for Ukraine War

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May 10, 2025

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India, Pakistan agree to 'full and immediate ceasefire,' Trump says

India and Pakistan have agreed to “a full and immediate ceasefire,” U.S. President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social on May 10.
“Congratulations to both countries on using common Sense and great intelligence. Thank you for your …

May 10, 2025

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Ukraine, European allies demand Russia agree to 30-day ceasefire starting May 12

Ukraine and its European allies are demanding that Russia agree to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire starting on May 12, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 10 during a press conference in Kyiv.
The demand for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire …

May 10, 2025

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Ukraine calls for 30-day ceasefire amidst international diplomatic efforts, Russia dismisses proposal

Ukraine is ready for a complete ceasefire lasting 30 days, starting Monday, May 12, announced Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, adding that the agreed position between the EU countries and Ukraine had been discussed with the U.S. President, …

May 10, 2025

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Zelensky, European leaders hold 'productive' call with Trump about peace talks

President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders visiting Kyiv on May 10 held a “productive” call with U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha reported.
French President Emmanuel Macron, German …

May 10, 2025

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Trump 'frustrated' by inability to broker end to Russia's war against Ukraine, WSJ reports

U.S. President Donald Trump is expressing his frustration in private to donors about his inability to broker an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine, the Wall Street Journal reported on May 9.
Trump originally claimed during the 2024 presidential …

May 10, 2025

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EU officially endorses unconditional 30-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

The European Union released a statement on May 10 in support of calls for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, adding that it would “serve as a vital step toward reducing civilian suffering and allow space for …

May 10, 2025

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Kremlin rejects 30-day ceasefire as long as Ukraine receives weapons, Peskov says

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov rejected the idea of a 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, claiming in an interview with ABC News on May 10 that it would be “an advantage” for Ukraine.
“Ukraine will continue their total …

May 10, 2025

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Macron, Starmer, Merz, Tusk arrive in Kyiv

French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Kyiv on May 10 to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk arrived separately in the capital to join …

May 10, 2025

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Western leaders to visit Kyiv in show of support for Ukraine amid Putin's sham 'truce'

The leaders of the United Kingdon, France, Germany, and Poland will visit Kyiv on May 10 to demonstrate their support for Ukraine, the leaders announced in a joint statement May 9.
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May 10, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Russia continues to attack Ukraine while Victory Day celebrations underway in Moscow

Key developments on May 9:
Russian glide bombs attack Sumy Oblast despite ceasefire, Air Force says
European ministers approve special tribunal to prosecute Russia’s aggression against Ukraine
EU to provide Ukraine with over 1 million shells over …

May 9, 2025

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US embassy in Kyiv warns of potential mass attack amid Putin's Victory Day 'truce'

The United States embassy in Kyiv on May 9 issued a warning that Russia could launch “a potentially significant” attack in the coming days and urged U.S. citizens to prepare to take shelter immediately in the event of an aerial alert.
The …

May 9, 2025

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US, European allies finalize proposal for 30-day unconditional ceasefire, Reuters report

The U.S. and European allies are in the final stages of working on a proposal for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire in the Russian war against Ukraine, Reuters reported on May 9, citing a French diplomatic source.
The day before, U.S. President Donald …

May 9, 2025

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Lula da Silva's visit to Russia is hypocritical, undermining everything he allegedly stands for

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In January 2023, Brazil rid itself of Jair Bolsonaro’s government. Bolsonaro’s rule saw dictatorship’s torturers exalted, minorities being targeted, and democracy …

May 9, 2025

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Why Ukraine remains dependent on US Patriot missiles

A series of Russian ballistic missile attacks on Ukrainian cities have killed dozens of civilians in recent weeks, shaking an already uneasy sense of safety for Ukrainians living far from the front lines.
The Russian strikes are growing more lethal as …

May 9, 2025

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What will the new pope mean for Ukraine?

With the announcement that Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been chosen as the new pope and leader of the Catholic Church, Ukrainians are wondering what the surprise appointment of the American-born pontiff will mean for their country.
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May 9, 2025

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5 things Putin conveniently left out of his Victory Day speech in Moscow

Amid much pomp, military machinery, and the threat of Ukrainian drone strikes, Russian President Vladimir Putin has delivered his annual speech to mark his country’s Victory Day parade.
The Kremlin’s celebrations, which mark the Soviet …

May 9, 2025

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'I don't think Putin will agree to a peace agreement ever' — Volker on peace talks between Ukraine, Russia

Kurt Volker, a former U.S. special representative for Ukraine, does not believe that Russian President Vladimir Putin will ever agree to a negotiated peace deal, he said during an open discussion on May 9 at the American University Kyiv, attended by …

May 9, 2025

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US court orders release of $12M RFE/RL funding after Trump administration freeze

A U.S. court of appeals ruled on May 7 that the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) must release $12 million in funding previously approved by Congress for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), the media organization reported.
The ruling marks a …

May 9, 2025

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'Friends of steel' — Xi, Putin vow to strengthen cooperation ahead of Victory Day celebrations, slam US leadership

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping hailed their countries' relationship on May 8, vowing to increase cooperation in all areas, including military ties.
In a joint statement released during Xi’s visit to Moscow amid …

May 9, 2025

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Turkey, China may serve as potential peace talk 'mediator' if US pulls out, Polish FM says

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said on May 8 that he believed either Turkey or China would serve as a capable “mediator” if the United States pulls out of negotiations to end the war.
Speaking to reporters following an EU …

May 9, 2025

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US ready to 'walk away' if Russia negotiates in bad faith, Vance says

The United States will be ready to “walk away” from the negotiating table if it does not see Russia making progress in negotiation to end the war, U.S. Vice President JD Vance told Fox News on May 8.
“What would bother me is if we …

May 9, 2025

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Trump calls for 'unconditional ceasefire,' committed to 'securing peace' between Ukraine, Russia

United States President Donald Trump on May 8 called for a “30-day unconditional ceasefire” between Ukraine and Russia.
Writing on Truth Social following a phone call with President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump expressed his hope for …

May 9, 2025

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Zelensky, Trump discuss ceasefire, pressure on Russia in phone call

President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with United States President Donald Trump on a phone call on May 8 to discuss the war, continued pressure on Russia, and a potential ceasefire.
Zelensky reported on the details of phone call during his nightly …

May 8, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Over 100 clashes reported on the front line since Russia’s Victory Day ceasefire began

Key developments on May 8:
Over 100 clashes reported on the front line since Russia’s Victory Day ceasefire began
Ukraine’s parliament ratifies minerals deal between Washington, Kyiv
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May 8, 2025

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Over 100 clashes reported on the front line since Russia’s Victory Day ceasefire began

Ukrainian forces faced 117 combat clashes across the front line on the first day of Russia’s self-declared Victory Day “humanitarian ceasefire,” the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on May 8.
Despite the Kremlin’s announcement of …

May 8, 2025

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NEWSFLASH: Ukrainian gov approves minerals deal

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Fact Check: Trump Did NOT Say 'Let Em Fight' About India-Pakistan Clashes in May 2025

Did a video authentically show President Donald Trump saying, of clashes between India and Pakistan in May 2025, "let 'em fight"? No, that's not true: The clip was authentic, but was recorded in 2019. Trump was speaking then in the context of …

May 7, 2025

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Why the Papal elections matters for Ukraine during the war

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May 6, 2025

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EU prepared to boost Ukraine military aid if Trump's diplomacy with Putin falls short, says EU Defense Commissioner

In a significant move, European Union nations are positioned to ramp up their military aid to Ukraine, should President Donald Trump not successfully convince Vladimir Putin to swiftly end the conflict, according to EU Defense Commissioner Andrius …

May 6, 2025

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Oil, Tariffs, Stagflation, and the Fiscal Frontline of Russia's War Economy

Oil prices have slipped below $60 per barrel, adding pressure to a strained Russian economy. At the same time, China—Moscow’s largest trading partner—is locked in a high-stakes tariff war with the United States, triggered by the new U.S. …

May 6, 2025

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Zelensky rejects Putin's May 9 ceasefire, proposes 30-day truce instead

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has turned down Russian leader Vladimir Putin's proposal for a three-day "ceasefire" on May 9, advocating instead for a 30-day cessation of hostilities. According to Ukrinform, Zelensky made this clear during a …

May 3, 2025

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U.S. greenlights $310.5 million F-16 equipment deal for Ukraine

The U.S. has announced plans to sell F-16 fighter jet equipment and services to Ukraine. The State Department-approved package includes potential transfer of the jets themselves, upgrades and refurbishments, training for Ukrainian military personnel, …

May 3, 2025

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Taiwan imagines: What happens the day China invades?

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May 3, 2025

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Ukraine’s Strikes Back, Trump’s 100 Days & New Belarus Threat | News Pulse

Apr 30, 2025

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Kremlin propaganda finds voice in Europe’s alternative media. Ukraine shares experience in how to counter it

In 2024, the EU held its European Parliament elections. The center-right, led by Ursula von der Leyen, secured the most seats and claimed victory. However, it was also the most successful year for the far right, with various Eurosceptic fringe …

Apr 30, 2025

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#Putin can’t wage war and then dictate ceasefires to suit its propaganda. Putin’s 72-hour truce for Victory Day is a farce—meant to parade soldiers in #Moscow while foreign mercenaries bleed on the front lines. Peace isn’t a PR …

Apr 29, 2025

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Opinion: Trump’s 100-day failure on Russia’s war in Ukraine

Brian Dooley is a Senior Advisor at Washington-based NGO Human Rights First and Honorary Professor of Practice at Queen’s University, Belfast. He specializes in working with human rights activists in war and other conflict zones and is a regular …

Apr 29, 2025

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Putin's Fake Ceasefire, Trump’s Failed Plea and Dead Russian General! | Front Line with @StarskyUA

Apr 28, 2025

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Inside Ukraine’s Antarctic Expedition (penguins inside)

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Apr 28, 2025

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Trump Struggles for Peace with Russia – NATO’s Response: Massive Military Buildup | News Pulse

Apr 27, 2025

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Why I’m giving birth in a warzone

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Apr 26, 2025

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Trump says russian terror was ‘not necessary’ and has ‘bad timing.

Apr 25, 2025

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Russia continues deadly strikes on Ukraine, attack on Pavlohrad kills 3, including child, injures at least 10

Russian troops attacked the city of Pavlohrad in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast with drones on April 25, killing three people, including a child, and injuring at least 10 others, Governor Serhii Lysak said.
A five-story building in Pavlohrad came under attack …

Apr 25, 2025

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Ukraine may need to temporarily give up territory to Russia for peace, Klitschko says

Ukraine may be forced to temporarily give up some territories to Russia, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said in an interview with BBC published on April 25, as U.S. pressure mounts for a peace deal with Moscow.
“Right now (there are) a lot of …

Apr 25, 2025

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General Staff: Russia has lost 946,500 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost 946,500 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on April 25.
The number includes 1,170 casualties that Russian forces suffered over …

Apr 25, 2025

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NATO views Russia as a 'long-term threat,' Rutte says

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the alliance agrees that Russia is a “long-term threat” to Euro-Atlantic security following his visit to the White House on April 24.
Rutte met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on April …

Apr 25, 2025

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Zelensky: We would like a 'common understanding that Russia is the aggressor,' not Ukraine

Ukraine would like to have a “common understanding that Russia is the aggressor,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a wide-ranging interview with American commentator Ben Shapiro released on April 24.
“We would like… to …

Apr 25, 2025

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Peace talks 'moving in the right direction' but 'need to be defined,' Lavrov claims

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claimed peace talks are “moving in the right direction,” but noted “specific points… need to be defined” in an interview with CBS News released on April 24.
“Well, the …

Apr 25, 2025

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Allies alarmed as Trump pushes Ukraine peace deal allowing Russia to keep seized land, CNN reports

U.S. allies are voicing growing alarm over the Trump administration’s proposed framework to end the war in Ukraine, which would allow Russia to retain large areas of seized Ukrainian territory.
Multiple diplomatic sources told CNN that officials in …

Apr 25, 2025

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UK may abandon plans to deploy large troop force to Ukraine, the Times reports

The U.K. is expected to scale back earlier proposals to deploy thousands of ground troops to Ukraine, as officials warn the risks are now considered “too high” for such a mission.
The original plan, which included protecting Ukrainian …

Apr 25, 2025

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Ukraine raises issue of Russian assets in talks with US Treasury, central bank chief says

Ukraine has urged the U.S. Treasury to find a mechanism to use $300 billion in frozen Russian assets for reconstruction and defense, Andriy Pyshnyy, head of the National Bank of Ukraine, said on April 24, Reuters reported.
The Ukrainian delegation …

Apr 25, 2025

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Ukraine will have to make compromises to reach peace deal, Polish leader says

Ukraine will have to make some compromises to reach a peace deal with Russia, Polish President Andrzej Duda said in an interview with Euronews on April 24.
“It has to be a compromise,” he said. “De facto this peace should come down to the fact that …

Apr 24, 2025

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US to back Ukraine's right to maintain sufficient army in talks with Russia, Bloomberg reports

The United States will demand that Russia recognize Ukraine’s sovereign right to maintain adequately equipped armed forces and a defense industry as part of any peace agreement, Bloomberg reported on April 24, citing unnamed sources familiar …

Apr 24, 2025

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Trump says Russia has shown willingness for peace by not taking over all of Ukraine, calls it 'pretty big concession'

President Donald Trump on April 24 described Russia’s failure to seize all of Ukraine as a “pretty big concession,” a comment that has sparked renewed criticism of his approach to the war.
During a meeting with Norwegian Prime Minister …

Apr 24, 2025

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Inside a Kyiv apartment building hit by Russian missile strike

Russia’s devastating missile and drone attack on Kyiv on April 24 killed at least 12 and injured 90 people. The Kyiv Independent visited the residential district where a missile struck an apartment building to speak with witnesses and see the …

Apr 24, 2025

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US warns 'serious consequences' over Russian naval base plans in Sudan

The U.S. issued a warning that any country or individual involved in Russia’s plans to establish a naval base in Sudan could face “serious consequences,” including sanctions, a State Department spokesperson told Fox News on April …

Apr 24, 2025

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Crimean Tatar freed from Russian captivity: ‘Recognizing Russia’s control of Crimea would legitimize crime’

For nearly two years in Russian captivity, Leniye Umerova clung to a single hope: that one day, she would return home — to Crimea.
“I thought about Crimea all the time,” Umerova told the Kyiv Independent. “I dreamed of going there without the …

Apr 24, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: 'Russian peace in all its glory' — Russian missile attack on Kyiv kills 12, injures 90

Key developments on April 24:
‘Russian peace in all its glory’ — Mass Russian missile, drone attack on Kyiv kills 12, injures 90
Europe rejects US push to recognize Russian occupation of Crimea, FT reports
NATO chief to reportedly urge US …

Apr 24, 2025

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Trump says both Russia and Ukraine 'want peace', sets deadline for deal

U.S. President Donald Trump said on April 24 that both Russia and Ukraine “want peace,” adding that he had set a deadline to finalize a deal aimed at ending the war.
“So we are thinking very strongly that they both want peace,” …

Apr 24, 2025

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‘No way to deal with Putin except for weapons:’ survivors of deadly Russian attack on Kyiv doubt Trump peace plan

Liudmyla Kapatsii, 75, and her daughter lingered in their apartment for a couple of extra minutes, doubting whether to go to the shelter after the air raid alarm woke them up around 1 a.m. on April 24, warning of a potential Russian missile attack. …

Apr 24, 2025

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NATO chief to urge US not to force Russia-friendly deal on Ukraine, FT reports

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is expected to use his visit to Washington on April 24 to urge the U.S. not to pressure Ukraine into accepting a peace agreement that favors Moscow, the Financial Times (FT) reported, citing three officials briefed …

Apr 24, 2025

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Boris Johnson blasts Trump peace plan after deadly Russian attack on Kyiv

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson condemned the U.S. government’s reported peace proposal for Ukraine on April 24, calling it a reward for aggression after a Russian missile attack killed at least 12 civilians and injured 90 in Kyiv. …

Apr 24, 2025

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'Impossible to believe' — in Kyiv, Trump's stance on Russia stuns after yet another deadly attack

U.S. President Donald Trump has once again failed to condemn his Russian counterpart in the aftermath of yet another devastating missile attack on Ukraine, casting further doubt on Washington’s ability to fairly broker a peace in the country. …

Apr 24, 2025

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US anger should be directed at Putin, not Ukraine, Macron says after deadly Russian strike on Kyiv

The United States' frustration over stalled peace talks on the war in Ukraine should be aimed solely at Russian President Vladimir Putin, not Kyiv, French President Emmanuel Macron said on April 24, the French television network BFM TV reported.
His …

Apr 24, 2025

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Russia expected London talks to collapse but allies showed unity, Zelensky says

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 24 that Russia had expected the previous day’s peace talks in London to unravel into a major scandal, but instead Ukraine and its allies showed a shared commitment to work towards peace.
The London …

Apr 24, 2025

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After Russia's deadly attack on Kyiv, Vance reposts denunciation of Zelensky

After a mass Russian missile attack on Kyiv that killed at least eight people, U.S. Vice President JD Vance on April 24 reshared a post denouncing President Volodymyr Zelensky and accusing him of being the main impediment to peace in Ukraine.
During …

Apr 24, 2025

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'Not necessary,' 'bad timing' — Trump 'not happy' with Russia's deadly attack on Kyiv

U.S. President Donald Trump on April 24 criticized Russia’s strike on Kyiv that killed eight civilians and injured 77, calling it “not necessary."
“I am not happy with the Russian strikes on Kyiv. Not necessary, and very bad …

Apr 24, 2025

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Ukraine's willingness to hold talks with Russia already 'a big compromise,' Zelensky says

Ukraine’s willingness to enter negotiations with Russia following a potential ceasefire is already a “big compromise” by Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelensky said during a press conference in South Africa on April 24.
Asked about the …

Apr 24, 2025

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Shoigu threatens Europe with nuclear weapons if Russia is faced with 'unfriendly actions'

Russia reserves the right to use nuclear weapons if faced with ‘unfriendly actions,’ Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu claimed in an interview with TASS state news agency on April 24.
Shoigu said Moscow was “closely …

Apr 24, 2025

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Russian ex-commander Popov jailed for 5 years, stripped of rank for fraud

Ivan Popov, a disgraced ex-commander of Russia’s 58th Army fighting in Ukraine, was sentenced by a Russian military court to five years imprisonment over a large-scale fraud, Interfax news agency reported on April 24.
Popov was also stripped of …

Apr 24, 2025

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UK bans export of video game controllers to Russia used to operate drones

London banned the export of video game controllers to Russia, which are used to pilot Russian drones on the front line in Moscow’s all-out war against Ukraine, the U.K. Foreign Ministry announced on April 24.
The new sanctions package includes …

Apr 24, 2025

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Europe rejects US push to recognize Russian occupation of Crimea, FT reports

Europe will not support any U.S. move to recognize Russian control over occupied Crimea and will not pressure Kyiv to accept it, the Financial Times (FT) reported on April 24, citing undisclosed Western officials.
The Trump administration’s …

Apr 24, 2025

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Syrian leader signals continued military ties with Russia, despite rejected Assad extradition

Syrian authorities requested Russia to extradite ousted dictator Bashar al-Assad, but were turned down, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said in an interview with the New York Times published on April 23.
Assad, a Moscow ally who had ruled Syria since …

Apr 24, 2025

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Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 13, injure at least 97 over past day

Russian attacks against Ukraine killed 13 people and injured at least 97 others over the past day, regional authorities said on April 24.
Ukrainian forces downed 64 out of the 145 Shahed-type drones and other drones, as well as 48 out of the 70 …

Apr 24, 2025

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Rubio, Witkoff reportedly clash over easing Russia sanctions; Trump admin denies

The Trump administration officials are debating the possibility of lifting sanctions on Russia’s Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline and other energy assets as part of peace efforts in Ukraine, Politico reported on April 23, citing five undisclosed …

Apr 24, 2025

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Ukraine, US to start working on free trade zone, Shmyhal says

Ukraine and the U.S. agreed to start working on a free trade zone between the two countries, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on April 23 after meeting U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington.
Ukraine and the U.S. launched initial talks …

Apr 24, 2025

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Zelensky posts 2018 US Crimea Declaration amid Trump's policy shifts

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 23 that Ukraine will always act in accordance with its Constitution, sharing a 2018 U.S. declaration denouncing Russian occupation of Crimea and reaffirming Ukraine’s territorial integrity.
Though …

Apr 24, 2025

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Trump declines to say whether he wants Ukraine to recognize Crimea as Russian

When pressed by reporters on April 23, U.S. President Donald Trump declined to weigh in on whether he wants Ukraine to recognize occupied Crimea as Russian territory, calling instead for the end to hostilities.
“I just want to see the war end, I …

Apr 24, 2025

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Trump says he may meet Putin 'shortly' after May Middle East visit

U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on April 23 that he may meet Russian President Vladimir Putin “shortly” following his trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates in May.
When asked by reporters whether Trump would …

Apr 24, 2025

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Trump: 'I think we have a deal with both,' Russia, Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump said on April 23 he believes a deal between Russia and Ukraine to end Russia’s war has been reached.
“I think we have a deal with both, I hope they do it,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office.
Trump has …

Apr 24, 2025

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Explosions heard in Kyiv amid Russian missile attack

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A round of explosions occurred in Kyiv around 1:00 a.m. local time on April 24, according to a Kyiv Independent journalist on the ground.
Air defenses are in operation, Kyiv Mayor …

Apr 24, 2025

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'It's time to move forward,' Kellogg says following London peace talks

U.S. Special Envoy Keith Kellogg called for a peace deal to end Russia’s war against Ukraine on April 23, following his participation in a London meeting on Ukraine.
“It’s time to move forward on (U.S.) President (Donald) …

Apr 23, 2025

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Zelensky 'moving in the wrong direction' on peace talks, White House claims

President Volodymyr Zelensky is “moving in the wrong direction” in peace talks to bring an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on April 23.
"(U)nfortunately, President Zelensky …

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Ukraine war latest: US expects territorial concessions from Russia, Ukraine in potential peace deal

Key developments on April 23:
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'US tells Russia crimes it commits are acceptable' — What recognition of Russia's occupation of Crimea would mean for Ukrainians, Crimean Tatars

The U.S. is reportedly considering officially recognizing Russian control over occupied Crimea as part of a potential peace agreement — a territorial concession that would kill the existing world order and is deemed unacceptable by Ukraine.
According …

Apr 23, 2025

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Kremlin spokesperson reiterates demands for Ukraine to give up territory in exchange for end to war

The war in Ukraine would end “instantly” if Kyiv agreed to withdraw from territory it currently controls and abandon its NATO ambitions, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said in an interview with the French outlet Le Point on April 23, reiterating …

Apr 23, 2025

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Ukraine insists on unconditional ceasefire at London peace talks

A Ukrainian delegation met with European officials and U.S. Special Envoy Keith Kellogg in London on April 23 to continue discussions on a possible path to peace, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said in a statement on X.
“During …

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Ukraine has no great options if US recognizes Crimea as Russian

Ukraine is facing a crossroads in its fight against Russia’s full-scale invasion, with the possibility of being forced to reject an unfavorable peace deal being imposed under huge pressure from the U.S.
The red line for Kyiv could be a reported …

Apr 23, 2025

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US envoy Witkoff to meet Putin in Moscow on April 25, media reports

U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on April 25, Axios reported on April 23, citing an unnamed U.S. official.
The visit comes as the Trump administration intensifies efforts to broker a …

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Ukrainians react to US proposal of recognizing Crimea as Russian

The U.S. media outlet Axios reported on April 23 that the U.S. President Donald Trump administration’s final proposal for ending the Russia-Ukraine war included the U.S. de jure recognizing Russia’s annexation of Crimea and de facto …

Apr 23, 2025

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Trump says 'nobody is asking' Ukraine to recognize Crimea as Russian

President Donald Trump claimed in a post on his social media platform Truth Social that the U.S. is not forcing Ukraine to recognize Crimea as Russian, following reports a U.S. peace plan includes the U.S. formally recognizing Moscow’s illegal …

Apr 23, 2025

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If Trump recognizes Crimea, the biggest losers are Ukraine — and the US, experts say

As Ukrainian, American, and European officials meet in London to discuss a U.S. peace plan that includes recognizing Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea, experts warn that formally giving Crimea up to Russia would breach international law and …

Apr 23, 2025

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'Dangerous and cruel' — Trump's reported Crimea proposal sparks horror among Ukraine's lawmakers

Reports that the U.S. could formally give de jure recognition to Russia’s control over Crimea have landed like a bombshell in Kyiv, with lawmakers unanimous in their opposition to such a move, as well as issuing grave warnings about its …

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EU considers ways to ban new Russian gas contracts, Reuters reports

The European Commission is exploring options to legally prohibit EU companies from signing new contracts for the supply of Russian gas, Reuters reported on April 22, citing an undisclosed senior EU official.
The EU is also considering ways to allow …

Apr 23, 2025

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Downgraded peace talks between US, Ukraine, and European allies begin in London

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U.S., U.K., German, French, and Ukrainian officials began their meeting on April 23 to discuss a path toward ending the Russia-Ukraine war, Sky News reported.
The meeting was to be …

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'Ukraine ready to negotiate, but not surrender,' Deputy PM says amid strained peace efforts

Ukraine will not accept a peace agreement that would give Russia a chance to regroup for further attacks, and sees a full ceasefire as “the necessary first step,” Deputy Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko said on April 23.
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London talks suspended over 'lack of consensus on some issues,' Kremlin claims

A ministerial meeting of U.S., European, and Ukrainian officials was postponed due to a “lack of consensus on some issues, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on April 23 after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and others decided to skip …

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Ukraine Business Roundup — The mining company losing faith in Trump's minerals deal

The following is the April 22, 2025 edition of our Ukraine Business Roundup weekly newsletter. To get the biggest news in business and tech from Ukraine directly in your inbox, subscribe here.
As a U.S.-proposed deal for Ukraine’s natural resources …

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Trump admin fires coordinator responsible for collecting data on Russia's war crimes in Ukraine, WP reports

The Trump administration fired a coordinator responsible for collecting data on war crimes committed by Russia during its full-scale war against Ukraine, the Washington Post (WP) reported on April 22, citing its undisclosed sources.
The news comes as …

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'This is a very dangerous moment' — Zelensky warns against US withdrawal from peace effort

Ukraine does not want the U.S. to withdraw from peace talks on ending Russia’s full-scale invasion, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 22 during a press conference.
Zelensky’s statement comes as Washington has announced it is ready …

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Ukraine's, UK's defense and foreign ministers meet in London

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov are meeting their U.K. counterparts, David Lammy and John Healey, in London on April 23, Sybiha said.
“We are grateful to the U.K. for its leadership and support. …

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Vance expects territorial concessions from Russia, Ukraine in potential peace deal

U.S. Vice President JD Vance said on April 23 that the U.S. presented a “very explicit proposal” to Russia and Ukraine on a peace deal, repeating warnings Washington might drop its peace effort if the belligerent sides refuse.
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US not pushing for Ukraine's demilitarization as part of peace deal, Reuters reports

The U.S. does not call for reducing Ukraine’s military capabilities and is not opposed to a European peacekeeping force in the country, Reuters reported on April 23, citing two undisclosed diplomatic sources.
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Trump's reported 'final' ceasefire offer includes accepting Russian occupation, few benefits for Ukraine

The Trump administration’s final proposal for ending the Russia-Ukraine war included U.S. de jure recognition of Russia’s control over Crimea, along with de facto recognition of its occupation of other Ukrainian territories, Axios …

Apr 23, 2025

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European foreign diplomats, Sybiha to reportedly also skip London talks on Ukraine

Chief diplomats of the U.K., France, Ukraine, and Germany have suspended their plans to attend the talks in London on how to end Russia’s war against Ukraine, Sky News reported on April 23.
The news comes as U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio …

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Ukraine shares evidence of Chinese citizens, companies involved in Russia's war

Kyiv has presented Beijing with evidence that Chinese citizens and companies have participated in Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, the Foreign Ministry reported on April 22.
The report comes less than a week after President Volodymyr …

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US judge orders Trump administration to restore Voice of America

A U.S. federal judge on April 22 ordered the Trump administration to restore all employees and contractors at Voice of America (VoA), saying the administration’s efforts to dismantle the outlet likely violated U.S. law.
As part of his …

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Rubio, Witkoff decline to attend Ukraine peace talks in London

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff will not attend upcoming peace talks with Ukrainian and European officials in London, the Financial Times reported on April 22.
Representatives from Ukraine, the United …

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Ukraine war latest: Explosions rock what could be one of Russia's largest weapons arsenals in Vladimir Oblast

Key developments on April 22:
Explosions rock what could be one of Russia’s largest weapons arsenals in Vladimir Oblast
Putin offers US to freeze Ukraine war along current front line, FT reports
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Explosions rock Russian weapons arsenal in Vladimir Oblast, evacuations ordered

Explosions have erupted at a Russian weapons arsenal in Vladimir Oblast on April 22, causing a fire, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Telegram.
According to Ukrainian defense media outlet Militarnyi, the facility in question is Russia’s …

Apr 22, 2025

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Russia used Easter truce to regroup in Lyman sector, launched offensive after, military says

Russian forces in the Lyman sector of Donetsk Oblast violated the one-day Easter ceasefire, used it to regroup, and launched a large-scale infantry assault shortly after its end, Anastasiia Blyshchyk, spokesperson for Ukraine’s 66th Separate …

Apr 22, 2025

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This Ukrainian mining company is losing hope in Trump's minerals deal

Standing beside a sleepy village in Ukraine’s central Kirovohrad Oblast, the Zavalivskiy mine lies beneath layers of brown and pink earth, holding some 7.5 million metric tons of graphite ore — the second largest flake graphite mine in Europe.

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Apr 22, 2025

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US envoy Witkoff expected to visit Moscow this week, Putin aide says

U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to visit Moscow this week, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov told Russian state-controlled media outlet Interfax on April 22.
“We are expecting (him),” Ushakov said when asked if Witkoff …

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Australia reacts to Russia’s ‘you have no cards’ warning regarding rumored military base in Indonesia

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has dismissed as “propaganda” an op-ed by Russia’s ambassador to Indonesia, Sergei Tolchenov, amid concerns of Moscow increasing its military presence in the region.
In the op-ed published in The …

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Crimean Tatar Mejlis rejects any international recognition of Crimea as Russian, chairman says

The Mejlis, the representative body of the Crimean Tatar people, will reject any international recognition of Russian-occupied Crimea as Russian territory, Refat Chubarov, the body’s chairman, said in a statement published on Facebook on April …

Apr 22, 2025

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S. Korea’s surprising sympathy for N. Korean POWs held by Ukraine

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India's Russian oil purchases nearing 2-year record

India’s imports of Russian crude are likely to hit 2.15 million barrels per day in April, the highest volumes since May 2023, Bloomberg reported on April 22, citing Kpler data.
Russian oil shipments appear to be picking up pace again after …

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Sean Penn makes his 4th visit to Ukraine during full-scale war, meets special forces

U.S. actor and film director Sean Penn met with the soldiers of the 3rd Regiment of the Special Operations Forces stationed in Kropyvnytskyi in Kirovohrad Oblast, according to a video posted on the unit’s Facebook on April 22.
The actor visited …

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Russia's Easter truce was a stunt to appease Trump, French minister says

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s so-called Easter truce was a “charm offensive” aimed at appeasing U.S. President Donald Trump, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot told FranceInfo on April 22.
The Trump administration has …

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Japan to provide Ukraine with geospatial intelligence, media reports

Japan’s Kyushu University Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space (iQPS) has agreed to provide Ukraine’s military intelligence agency (HUR) with synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery, Intelligence Online magazine reported on April 21. …

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Russia, Ukraine continued in hostilities despite Easter truce, UN says

Russia’s declared Easter truce failed to hold as both sides continued fighting, Stephane Dujarric, a spokesperson for the U.N. secretary-general, said on April 22 during a press briefing.
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Zelensky reportedly plans to attend Pope Francis's funeral

President Volodymyr Zelensky intends to attend Pope Francis’s funeral in the Vatican, as the preparations for the ceremony are underway, European Pravda reported on April 22, citing its undisclosed source.
Pope Francis died in his residence in …

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Most Americans say US losing global credibility under Trump, poll shows

Some 59% of Americans think that U.S. President Donald Trump is costing their country its credibility on the global stage, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll published on April 21.
Concerns about the U.S. global credibility under Trump are shared by …

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Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 5, injure 16 over past day

Russian attacks against Ukraine killed at least five civilians and injured at least 16 others over the past day, regional authorities reported on April 22.
Russian forces launched 54 drones from the Russian cities of Kursk, Bryansk, Millerovo, and …

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Russian car market faces 50% drop in demand, CEO warns

The Russian demand for domestically-made cars has dropped by about half, AvtoVaz CEO Maxim Sokolov told journalists on April 21, underscoring the challenges of the Russian automotive industry.
Sokolov, the chief executive of Russia’s largest …

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General Staff: Russia has lost 943,060 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost 943,060 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on April 22.
The number includes 1,130 casualties that Russian forces suffered over …

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Kremlin weighed offering Moscow skyscraper to Trump, media reports

Russian officials discussed the possibility of reviving plans for a Trump Tower in Moscow to entice U.S. President Donald Trump to reset relations, the Moscow Times reported on April 21.
According to sources familiar with the matter, Kremlin …

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'No talks' of Trump visiting Moscow for May 9 victory parade, Kremlin says

Kremlin spokesman Dimitry Peskov said on April 21 that there are currently “no talks” of U.S. President Donald Trump visiting Moscow for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s May 9 Victory Parade.
Russian state media reported that Putin …

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Russia open to direct talks with Ukraine, Putin claims

Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to holding bilateral talks with Ukraine to advance a ceasefire deal, the Kremlin said on April 21.
There have been no direct talks between Russia and Ukraine since shortly after Moscow launched its full-scale …

Apr 21, 2025

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As tensions mount in US embassy in Kyiv, former official breaks silence

As U.S. President Donald Trump is pursuing rapprochement with Russia, the country’s embassy in Kyiv is facing internal strain.
Following the change in administration, Bridget Brink, who had been the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine since 2022, was …

Apr 21, 2025

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'I didn't have time to think. I just acted' – how brave teen rescued people in Sumy attack

On a quiet morning on April 13, Maryna Illiashenko and her 13-year-old son Kyrylo were taking a bus through the city of Sumy to see his grandmother, as they often do on Sundays.
It was a route they knew by heart — one they’d taken countless …

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‘There was no ceasefire’ — U.S.-brokered energy truce fails to secure lasting results in Ukraine

A partial ceasefire on energy strikes, brokered separately by the U.S. with Moscow and Kyiv last month, failed to deliver on its promise, diminishing hopes for a swift end to the war in Ukraine.
Ukraine’s government says it has recorded over thirty …

Apr 21, 2025

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Ukraine waiting for answer from Russia on civilian infrastructure ceasefire

Ukraine is waiting for a “clear answer” from Russia regarding its proposal for a 30-day ceasefire on attacks against civilian infrastructure, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 21.
Zelensky proposed a ban on long-range drone and …

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SBU says it detained '5 pro-Russian agitators' for promoting Kremlin narratives, justifying war crimes

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) detained five individuals accused of spreading pro-Russian propaganda and publicly justifying war crimes committed by Russian forces, the agency reported on April 21.
Among those detained is a former member of …

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Ukraine war latest: Russia announces 'resumption' of hostilities after Easter ceasefire as Kyiv reports 3,000 violations

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Ukraine, US, UK, France to meet in London on April 23 for peace talks, Zelensky says
Russia announces ‘resumption’ of hostilities after Easter ceasefire as Kyiv reports violations
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Ukraine, US, UK, France to meet in London on April 23 for peace talks, Zelensky says

Representatives from Ukraine, the United Kingdom, France, and the United States will meet in London on April 23 to continue talks on a potential ceasefire in Russia’s war against Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on April 21. …

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Critical week for Ukraine begins as Trump hopes to 'end war'

U.S. President Donald Trump declared that Russia and Ukraine could reach a war-ending deal “this week,” as his team threatens that Washington could ditch the peace talks efforts if no step is taken in the near future.
“Both will then …

Apr 21, 2025

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Trump sees 'very good' chance for Ukraine ceasefire as US proposes major concessions

U.S. President Donald Trump said there is a “very good” chance of a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, he told reporters during an Easter event at the White House on April 21.
“I will be giving you full details over the next three …

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US recognizing Crimea as Russian would be 'much worse than Munich in 1938,' Ukrainian lawmaker says

The global consequences of the U.S. recognizing Crimea as Russian territory would be “much worse than Munich in 1938,” a Ukrainian lawmaker has told the Kyiv Independent.
The potential diplomatic move is reportedly one of several options …

Apr 21, 2025

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How Russia violated its own “Easter ceasefire” in Kharkiv Oblast

UKRAINE, KHARKIV OBLAST, Apr 21 — During the "Easter ceasefire," the Russian army continued the attacks in Kharkiv Oblast, reported Ukraine's officials and military. Gwara Media talked to several brigades, stationed in different sections of the …

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Norway's PM, finance minister to meet Trump on April 24 to discuss Ukraine, trade

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere and Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on April 24, the prime minister’s office announced on April 21.
The leaders will discuss the security …

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UK to boost explosives production, reduce reliance on US arms, Times reports

The United Kingdom will significantly ramp up domestic production of military-grade explosives to reduce its reliance on U.S. and French imports, the Times reported on April 20.
The effort is part of a wider trend among European and other allies to …

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Nearly 100 days of Trump, and Putin is still calling the shots

It has been nearly 100 days since Donald Trump returned to the U.S. presidency and Russian missiles continue to rain down on Ukrainian civilians. Despite Trump’s pledge to end the war on “day one,” peace is nowhere in sight. When will the …

Apr 21, 2025

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Pope Francis has died aged 88, Vatican says

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, at the age of 88, in his residence in Vatican City, the Vatican news service reported.
“At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. His entire life was …

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'No NATO, US recognizing annexation of Crimea' — Washington awaits Kyiv's response to ceasefire pitch, WSJ reports

Ukraine is under pressure to respond this week to a U.S. proposal on concluding the war with Russia, which includes the possibility of Washington recognizing Moscow’s 2014 annexation of Crimea and barring Ukraine from NATO, the Wall Street Journal …

Apr 21, 2025

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Moscow court fines Google for disclosing data on Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine

A Moscow court has found Google, owned by U.S. tech giant Alphabet, guilty of disclosing personal data of Russian servicemen killed in Ukraine, Russia’s state-run TASS news agency reported on April 21.
The ruling reportedly stems from a YouTube video …

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Belarus welcomes Easter truce, hopes for 'de-escalation,' foreign ministry claims

Belarus has welcomed an Easter truce between Ukraine and Russia, the Belarusian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on April 20.
Russia declared a temporary Easter ceasefire from April 19 until midnight on April 21 despite later violating the truce …

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Trump hopes Russia, Ukraine 'make a deal this week,' promises 'big business' with US

Russia and Ukraine will be able to “do big business” with the United States if they secure a peace deal in the next week, U.S. President Donald Trump wrote in a social media post on April 20.
Trump’s comments come shortly after he …

Apr 20, 2025

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Republican And Trump Voter: Marine Scout Sniper Fights 728 Days In Ukraine

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US wants Putin to extend Easter truce beyond Sunday, State Department says

The United States aims to secure “a full and comprehensive ceasefire” in Ukraine beyond a temporary Easter truce, a U.S. State Department spokesperson said on April 20 in a statement emailed to Reuters.
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Czech FM dismisses Putin's Easter truce as 'media stunt'

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s declaration of a temporary ceasefire on the Easter holiday amount to little more than “a media stunt,” Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky said on April 20.
Putin announced on April 19 that an …

Apr 20, 2025

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Putin's strategic 'Easter Ceasefire': a tactical move to deceive and prepare for escalation

The "Easter ceasefire," as Ukrainian analyst Oleksandr Kovalenko suggests, aims to maintain Washington's favorable stance while preparing for renewed offensives. Despite Russian President Vladimir Putin announcing this ceasefire, Russian forces have …

Apr 20, 2025

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Scoop: Trump envoy’s conflict of interest: a Russia-linked business partner

Editor’s note: Please don’t take our war correspondence for granted. Investigative journalism like this is among the hardest forms of reporting.

If you’d be disappointed if The Counteroffensive didn’t exist anymore, you should probably upgrade to a …

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US, Iran agree to begin drafting framework for potential nuclear deal, Reuters reports

Iran and the United States have agreed to begin drafting a framework for a potential nuclear agreement, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi announced on April 19 following four hours of indirect talks in Rome. A U.S. official confirmed the …

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Ukrainian diplomat urges Merz to deliver Taurus missiles to Kyiv, lead Europe in ending Russia’s war

Ukrainian diplomat Andrii Melnyk has called on Germany’s incoming chancellor, Friedrich Merz, to fulfill his campaign promise and immediately deliver 150 Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine, alongside a broader set of decisive actions to stop Russia’s …

Apr 20, 2025

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UK, Italy urge Russia to accept full ceasefire in Ukraine

The foreign ministries of the United Kingdom and Italy urged Russia to accept an unconditional ceasefire in separate statements on April 19, hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a temporary truce over Easter weekend.
Putin said he …

Apr 19, 2025

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Kyiv can end martial law if war ends by August, official says

Ukraine’s parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, could legally suspend martial law if the war with Russia ends by August 2025, Defense Committee Secretary Roman Kostenko said in an interview with New Voice (NV).
President Volodymyr Zelensky first …

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Putin announces Easter ceasefire, calls on Ukraine to follow

Editor’s note: This is a developing story.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary ceasefire on the Easter weekend, ordering a halt to all military action from 6 p.m. Moscow time on April 19 until midnight on April 21.
Putin …

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6 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day

Russian attacks across Ukrainian regions injured at least six civilians over the past day, local authorities reported on April 19.
According to the Ukrainian Air Force, Russia deployed eight missiles of different types, and 87 long-range drones – 33 …

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Republican US Congressman Fitzpatrick visits Ukraine’s front line, signs a shell for Putin

U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, a pro-Ukraine Republican representing Pennsylvania, visited Ukrainian troops near the front line on April 18, following his meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv.
“These are amazing soldiers, the …

Apr 19, 2025

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Russian attacks cause blackouts in Sumy Oblast after Moscow says energy truce over

Blackouts have been reported in Sumy oblast after Russian strikes near Konotop and surrounding settlements on April 18.
The attacks come shortly after Moscow announced an end to the partial ceasefire on energy infrastructure strikes in effect between …

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Trump admin considers recognizing Russian control of Crimea as part of peace deal, Bloomberg reports

The United States is prepared to recognize Russia’s control over Crimea as part of a broader peace agreement between Moscow and Kyiv, Bloomberg reported on April 18, citing people familiar with the matter.
The potential concession signals President …

Apr 18, 2025

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What to know about the 5 ‘key territories’ at the heart of Ukraine peace talks

As U.S. officials continue to push for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, five Ukrainian territories have emerged as a central focus — and sticking point — in the negotiations.
“This peace deal is about these so-called five territories,” U.S. …

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As Trump mulls cuts, NATO's integrity is on the line

With the start of Donald Trump’s second term in office, NATO finds itself on shaky ground — reports that the U.S. president might cut the alliance’s funding do little to ease fears.
A leaked White House memo revealed plans to slash the …

Apr 18, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: US proposes leaving occupied areas under Russian control, easing sanctions, Bloomberg reports

Key developments on April 18:
U.S. proposes leaving occupied areas under Russian control, easing sanctions, Bloomberg reports
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'You're fools' — US may 'take a pass' on Ukraine-Russia talks if either side stalls, Trump says

Washington is ready to cease its mediation efforts to end Russia’s war against Ukraine if one of the sides “makes it very difficult” to settle, U.S. President Donald Trump told journalists on April 18.
“If for some reason one …

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Kremlin spokesman claims 'progress' in peace talks but says energy ceasefire period has expired

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on April 18 that there had been progress in peace talks but added that the one-month period for a ban on energy infrastructure strikes had expired.
He did not elaborate on whether Russia is planning to resume …

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Trump on the Ceasefire. Memorandum on Economic Partnership. Russian Intelligence Found Fascism in EU

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Kremlin announces end of ceasefire on Ukraine energy strikes

The Kremlin announced that the month's ceasefire on Russian strikes targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure has expired, yet Russian President Vladimir Putin has not issued new orders,said Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.

"The month has indeed …

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US proposes leaving occupied areas under Russian control, easing sanctions, Bloomberg reports

U.S. proposals for a peace deal to end Russia’s war against Ukraine would leave the occupied territories under Russian control and ease sanctions against Moscow, Bloomberg reported on April 18, citing unnamed European officials.
The reports came …

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Vance 'optimistic' about efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war

The United States remains hopeful that Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine can be brought to an end, U.S. Vice President JD Vance said during a visit to Italy on April 18, Reuters reported.
“I want to update the prime minister ( …

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New round of US, Ukraine minerals deal talks to begin April 24, official says

A new round of negotiations on the minerals agreement between the U.S. and Ukraine will begin in Washington on April 24, Deputy Economy Minister and Trade Representative Taras Kachka said, Ukrinform reported.
The talks follow the signing of a …

Apr 18, 2025

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Ukraine brings back bodies of over 900 fallen soldiers

Ukraine has repatriated the bodies of 909 soldiers killed in the war with Russia, Ukraine’s Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of POWs announced on April 18.
These included service members killed in the Kurakhove, Pokrovsk, Bakhmut, …

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US reportedly tells European allies it seeks Ukraine ceasefire within weeks

U.S. officials told European counterparts during meetings in Paris on April 17 that they aim to secure a full ceasefire in Ukraine within weeks, Bloomberg reported, citing undisclosed sources.
The effort marks a renewed push by the administration of …

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China rejects Zelensky's claim of arms deliveries to Russia as 'groundless'

China’s Foreign Ministry on April 18 dismissed President Volodymyr Zelensky’s accusation that Beijing is supplying weapons to Russia, calling the claim “groundless,” Reuters reported.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian …

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Ukraine-US minerals deal to respect EU entry efforts; talks to conclude on April 26, memorandum says

The Ukrainian government on April 18 published the text of a recently signed memorandum outlining a pending minerals agreement with the United States.
The memorandum says that the future deal lays the foundation for establishing a joint reconstruction …

Apr 18, 2025

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US may drop Russia-Ukraine ceasefire efforts unless progress is made, Rubio says

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
The U.S. will cease its attempts to negotiate a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia in the following days if there is no signal that an agreement is reachable, U.S. Secretary of …

Apr 18, 2025

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Russia calls Ukraine ceasefire 'unrealistic' despite Trump's peace efforts

A full ceasefire in Ukraine is “unrealistic,” Russia’s U.N. Ambassador Vasily Nebenzya said during an April 17 briefing, challenging diplomatic efforts to halt the fighting.
The statement came more than a month after Ukraine agreed …

Apr 18, 2025

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US, Ukraine sign memorandum on minerals deal, Deputy PM says

The U.S. and Ukraine have signed a memorandum of understanding on a minerals deal that is yet to be finalized, Deputy Prime Minister and Economic Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko said on April 17.
U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators have made “significant …

Apr 18, 2025

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US presents 'outlines of a durable, lasting peace' to Ukraine, Russia, Europe

The U.S. has provided Ukraine, Russia, and Europe with “outlines of a durable and lasting peace,” U.S. State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said on April 17.
The U.S. and Ukraine have signed a memorandum of understanding on a minerals …

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Meloni, Trump meet in Washington, discuss Ukraine ceasefire, US tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met in Washington on April 17 to discuss a “just and lasting peace” for Ukraine and U.S. tariffs imposed on the EU.
“We have been defending the freedom of Ukraine …

Apr 17, 2025

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China Betrayed by Russia? Trump Targets Beijing & EU’s Sanctions Storm!

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‘This is a murder’ – Zelensky rebukes Trump for calling deadly Sumy strike a mistake

President Volodymyr Zelensky reacted on April 17 to U.S. President Donald Trump’s characterization of a deadly Russian missile strike on Sumy as a “mistake,” pointing to the deliberate nature of the strike that killed at least 35 civilians.
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Ukraine, US may sign minerals deal on April 24, Trump says

Ukraine and the U.S. may sign a minerals deal on April 24, U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on April 17.
“We have a minerals deal, which I guess is going to be signed on Thursday, next Thursday,” Trump said during a press …

Apr 17, 2025

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‘Territories are first and foremost people:’ Zaporizhzhia, Kherson residents anxiously watch Witkoff debate the land they stand on

Zaporizhzhia — During what would usually be evening rush hour in Zaporizhzhia, cars move easily through main streets that were once choked with traffic. As the shadows grow longer, soldiers calmly remove camouflage netting from the air defense …

Apr 17, 2025

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Witkoff spreads Kremlin narratives, has no mandate to discuss Ukrainian territory, Zelensky says

President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff of spreading Russian propaganda and overstepping his authority by discussing Ukrainian territory in back-channel peace talks with Moscow.
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Apr 17, 2025

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Russian ruble becomes top-performing currency amid Trump trade war, peace hopes

The Russian ruble has posted the world’s strongest gains against the U.S. dollar in 2025, surpassing traditional safe-haven assets like gold, Bloomberg reported on April 15.
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Trump's DC attorney pick made over 150 appearances on Kremlin propaganda outlets

U.S. President Donald Trump’s candidate for the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, Ed Martin, appeared more than 150 times on Russian state-run propaganda outlets RT and Sputnik between 2016 and 2024, the Washington Post reported on …

Apr 17, 2025

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Top Ukrainian officials arrive in Paris for talks with European, US officials

Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov arrived in Paris on April 17 to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine and meet visiting U.S. officials.
“As part of the visit, a series …

Apr 17, 2025

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Putin praises Musk as visionary, likens him to Soviet-era space icon Korolov

Russian President Vladimir Putin on April 16 lauded U.S. tech billionaire Elon Musk as a trailblazing visionary, comparing him to legendary Ukraine-born Soviet rocket scientist Serhii Korolov during a speech at Bauman Moscow State Technical …

Apr 17, 2025

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EU fails to agree on sanctions on Russian LNG, Reuters reports

The EU has shelved the idea of banning Russian liquified natural gas (LNG) imports due to opposition from some members and uncertainty about alternative supplies, Reuters reported on April 16, citing undisclosed EU officials.
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Nearly 102,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine identified by media investigation

Russian independent media outlet, Mediazona, in collaboration with the BBC Russian service, has confirmed the identities of 101,833 Russian military personnel killed in Ukraine.
Mediazona’s latest report covers the period of February 24, 2022 …

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Trump extends US sanctions on Russian ships for another year

U.S. President Donald Trump has extended sanctions on Russian and Russian-affiliated vessels, according to a U.S. Federal Register document released on April 15 and scheduled for publication on April 17.
Trump has “been continually …

Apr 16, 2025

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Russia’s War Funding Crisis, Trump’s Tariff Shifts and Europe’s Strategic Response | News Pulse

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Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian drones reportedly strike another Russian missile brigade linked to Sumy attack

Key developments on April 16:
Ukrainian drones reportedly strike another Russian missile brigade linked to Sumy attack
North Korea earns over $20 billion aiding Russia’s war effort, report says
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Apr 16, 2025

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Trump Is Down On 200B - What Will Ukraine Say?

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EU confirms discussions on possible deployment of 'military advisors' to Ukraine

The European Union is considering sending “military advisors” to Ukraine to organize training for the Ukrainian military, European Commission spokesperson Anitta Hipper said on April 16 at a press briefing in Brussels.
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Apr 16, 2025

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Russia has violated ‘energy ceasefire’ more than 30 times, Ukraine says

Russia has violated a partial ceasefire covering energy infrastructure more than 30 times since it was agreed in March, targeting critical infrastructure across Ukraine, a Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on April 16.
“We regularly send …

Apr 16, 2025

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Kyiv’s fate is shaping how Tehran plays the nuclear game

As the United States and Iran engage in renewed nuclear negotiations, the shadow of Ukraine looms large over Tehran’s strategic considerations. Recent indirect talks in Muscat, Oman — facilitated by Omani intermediaries — mark a significant …

Apr 16, 2025

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Zelensky proposes to use EU funds and frozen Russian assets to buy Patriot missiles amidst Trump's opposition

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has suggested using EU financial resources and frozen Russian assets to purchase hundreds of Patriot missiles from the United States, reports Germany’s Bild, emphasizing that former U.S. President Donald Trump …

Apr 16, 2025

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Trump's Ukraine peace push is really about business — and Putin knows it

The American and Russian delegations that just met in Istanbul had made it clear that they were there to discuss the normalization of their diplomatic missions’ work, not the war in Ukraine. But such engagement is a clear corollary to U.S. President …

Apr 16, 2025

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Tariffs destroyed Ukraine’s automotive industry. Is the U.S. next?

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'Significant progress' — Ukraine, US to conclude minerals deal in 'near future,' Deputy PM says

U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators have made “significant progress” in talks on a minerals deal, which will be concluded in the “near future,” Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko said on April 16. …

Apr 16, 2025

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Denmark to send unarmed soldiers to Ukraine for drone warfare training

The Danish Armed Forces plan to send unarmed troops to Ukraine for short-term training courses to study the country’s drone warfare tactics, Major General Peter Boysen, Denmark’s commander-in-chief, told state broadcaster TV 2 on April …

Apr 16, 2025

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Italy transfers $28 million to restore Ukraine's energy infrastructure

The Italian government has transferred the first 25 million euros ($28.3 million) installment to help rebuild Ukraine’s war-damaged energy infrastructure, the Italian Embassy in Ukraine told the Kyiv Independent on April 16.
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Apr 16, 2025

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Trump officials 'fed up' with Europe's efforts to strengthen Ukraine, Economist reports

Some Trump administration officials are dissatisfied with European countries' ongoing support for Ukraine, underscoring the growing rift between Washington and Europe, the Economist reported on April 15, citing undisclosed diplomatic sources. …

Apr 16, 2025

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US softens demands on Ukraine minerals deal after Washington talks, Bloomberg reports

The Trump administration has lowered the payback for the provided aid it seeks under a minerals agreement with Ukraine from $300 billion to $100 billion, Bloomberg reported on April 16, citing undisclosed sources.
The news comes following technical …

Apr 16, 2025

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1 killed, 27 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over past day

Russian attacks across Ukrainian regions killed at least one civilian and injured at least 27 over the past day, regional authorities reported on April 16.
Moscow’s forces attack Ukrainian towns and villages on a daily basis, inflicting civilian …

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Ukraine-US talks on minerals deal going 'in a positive mood,' Zelensky says

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 15 that negotiations on a key minerals agreement with the U.S. are progressing positively, following a round of technical consultations held in Washington on April 11.
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Apr 16, 2025

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Economic partnership with US could spur Russia to end war, White House says

Economic partnerships with the United States could provide Russia with an incentive to end the full-scale war against Ukraine, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said at a briefing on April 15.
Leavitt’s comments come shortly after …

Apr 16, 2025

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'First to suffer' — Russia singles out Poland, Baltics in threat to NATO

Poland and the Baltic states would be the “first to suffer” in a direct conflict between NATO and the Russian Federation, Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Director Sergey Naryshkin said on April 15.
The nations along …

Apr 15, 2025

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Orbán’s EU Standoff, Trump’s Peace Efforts, and Ukraine’s Weapon Surge! | News Pulse

Apr 15, 2025

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Russia’s deadliest attacks on civilians since the start of the full-scale invasion

After Russia launched a missile strike at the city of Sumy on Palm Sunday — killing 35 civilians, including children, and injuring over 100 others — U.S. President Donald Trump wrote off the attack as a “mistake.”
“I think it was terrible, and I …

Apr 15, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian forces target Russian missile brigade behind deadly Sumy attack; Witkoff unveils '5 territories' deal for Russia

Key developments on April 15:
Ukrainian forces target Russian missile brigade behind deadly Sumy attack
Witkoff says ‘5 territories’ key to proposed Russia-Ukraine deal after meeting Putin
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Our readers' questions about the war, answered. Vol. 8

Editor’s note: We asked members of the Kyiv Independent community to share the questions they have about the war. Here’s what they asked and how we answered.
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Russia sees no 'clear outlines' yet of agreement with US on war in Ukraine, Kremlin spokesperson says

The Kremlin sees no “clear outlines” of an agreement with the United States on the war in Ukraine, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on April 15, according to Russian state news agency TASS.
Peskov’s remarks follow a meeting between U.S. Special …

Apr 15, 2025

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US blocking G7 statement denouncing Russia's Sumy strike, Bloomberg reports

The U.S. has told the other G7 members it would not support a joint statement condemning Russia’s deadly attack on Sumy last week so as not to disrupt peace efforts, Bloomberg reported on April 15, citing undisclosed sources.
Russia launched the …

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EU readies 'plan B' for bypassing Hungary's Russia sanctions veto, RFE/RL reports

EU legal experts are exploring a potential method of preventing Hungary from derailing the extension of sanctions imposed on Russia this July, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reported on April 15.
The European bloc has adopted 16 packages of sanctions …

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Poland, Czechia reportedly push to restrict Russian diplomats' movement in Schengen

Poland and Czechia are spearheading efforts to restrict the free movement of Russian diplomats within the Schengen Area, citing concerns over espionage and sabotage, Polish media Rzeczpospolita reported on April 15, citing undisclosed officials.
The …

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Ukraine has liberated Dniproenerhiia village in Donetsk Oblast, commander claims

Ukrainian forces have recaptured the village of Dniproenerhiia in Donetsk Oblast’s Volnovakha district and advanced in two key front-line sectors in the past two months, Lieutenant General Serhii Naiev, commander of the Vuhledar tactical group, …

Apr 15, 2025

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EU to unveil delayed Russian energy phase-out plan by May 6

The European Commission will present by May 6 a long-awaited roadmap detailing how the EU will phase out Russian fossil fuel imports, Reuters reported on April 14.
The strategy, originally scheduled for release last month, was postponed amid growing …

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Vance accuses Zelensky of 'absurd' criticism of siding with Russia

U.S. Vice President JD Vance on April 15 pushed back against criticism from President Volodymyr Zelensky, saying it was “absurd” to accuse Washington of siding with Russia, Reuters reported.
“I think it’s sort of absurd for …

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Witkoff says '5 territories' key to proposed Russia-Ukraine deal after meeting Putin

U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said on April 14 that his recent talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin were “compelling” and centered around a possible peace deal based on the status of “five territories."
Witkoff, who …

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White House reportedly seeks to defund NATO, UN in State Department cuts

U.S. President Donald Trump’s White House is proposing dramatic cuts to the U.S. State Department’s budget, including halting nearly all funding to NATO, the U.N., and over 20 other international organizations, the Washington Post …

Apr 15, 2025

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Zelensky's 'always looking to purchase missiles' — Trump dismisses Ukraine's request to buy Patriots

U.S. President Donald Trump on April 14 dismissed President Volodymyr Zelensky’s request to buy Patriot air defense systems, accusing him of “always looking to purchase missiles” while falsely blaming Kyiv for instigating the war …

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Europe's overall Ukraine aid outpaces US by $26 billion, report says

Total assistance allocated by Europe to Ukraine since 2022 stands at 138 billion euros ($157 billion), 23 billion euros ($26 billion) more than the U.S., according to an April 15 report by the Kiel Institute for the World Economy’s Ukraine Aid …

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US lawmakers push new aid for Ukraine, tougher sanctions on Russia, Reuters reports

Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives introduced new legislation on April 15 to boost support for Ukraine in its war with Russia, in what sources familiar with the effort told Reuters was another attempt to press the Trump administration for …

Apr 14, 2025

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All the president's men: Inside the closed world of Putin's key advisors

In Russian politics, all eyes are focused on one man: Russian President Vladimir Putin. But as ceasefire talks continue, the world’s attention has also been drawn to those sent forward to do the Kremlin’s bidding — whether at the …

Apr 14, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine developing strategic-level air defense system; Russia intensifies assaults against Kharkiv Oblast

Key developments on April 14:
Ukraine developing strategic-level air defense system, foreign minister says
Russia tries to land troops, break through Ukrainian defenses near Vovchansk in Kharkiv Oblast, military says
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Ukraine denies 100,000 troop casualty claim, reveals true war toll

In a recent CBS News 60 Minutes interview, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was said to discuss the death toll of Ukrainian troops during the ongoing war. However, according to Presidential Spokesman Sergey Nikiforov, the Ukrainian leader did …

Apr 14, 2025

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Russia accuses Ukraine of breaking energy strike moratorium

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov laid accusations at Ukraine's door for breaching an agreed pause on energy-related attacks, attributing the blame to Ukrainian leadership under President Zelensky. The Russian government suggests growing tensions …

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German, French energy giants consider restoring gas supplies from Russia's Gazprom, Reuters reports

A number of energy companies in France and Germany are considering resuming gas supplies from Russia, Reuters reported on April 14.
Following the outbreak of the full-scale war in 2022, the European Union has restricted energy imports from Russia, …

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Day after Russia kills civilians in Sumy, Kremlin claims deliveries of Taurus missiles will lead to escalation

The supply of long-range German Taurus missiles to Ukraine will lead to an “inevitable escalation,” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on April 14, according to the Russian news agency Interfax.
Peskov’s statement comes as …

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Ukraine developing strategic-level air defense system, foreign minister says

Ukraine is designing its own strategic-level air defense system, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announced on April 14 during a speech at the EU Foreign Ministers Council meeting.
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Ukrainian officials have …

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Kyiv invites EU leaders on May 9 to counter Putin’s victory parade

Ukraine has invited top European Union officials to visit Kyiv on May 9 in a symbolic move to counter Russian President Vladimir Putin’s annual Victory Day parade in Moscow, Politico reported on April 14, citing Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.
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Ukraine submits proposals to US on minerals agreement, Deputy PM says

Ukraine submitted a set of proposals to the U.S. during technical consultations on a key minerals agreement held in Washington on April 11, Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna confirmed on April 14.
“This is a positive sign in itself that …

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'Extremely useful' — Kremlin praises Putin-Witkoff meeting

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent talks with U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff were “extremely useful,” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on April 14, according to the Russian state-owned news agency TASS.
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Russia's Lavrov says NATO 'should have been dissolved'

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claimed on April 12 that NATO “lost its meaning” after the Soviet Union collapsed and “should have been dissolved,” adding that the matter is still relevant today.
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Ukraine ready to buy 10 Patriot systems for $15 billion, Zelensky says

Ukraine is ready to purchase 10 U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems for $15 billion to shield densely populated cities from ongoing Russian missile and drone attacks, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with CBS News released on April …

Apr 14, 2025

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Russia 'mocking' US ceasefire efforts by attacks on Sumy, Kryvyi Rih, Polish FM says

Poland’s Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski on April 14 condemned Russia’s recent deadly attacks on Ukrainian cities, accusing Moscow of mocking U.S.-led ceasefire efforts and escalating violence despite Ukraine’s commitment to peace.
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Russian attacks kill 40, injure 141 across Ukraine in deadliest day in months

At least 40 people were killed and 141 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past day, regional officials reported on April 14, marking one of the deadliest days in recent months.
The worst death toll resulted from a Russian ballistic …

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Merz signals Ukraine could use Taurus missiles to target Crimea, Kerch Bridge

Friedrich Merz, Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting, suggested on April 13 that long-range Taurus missiles, if delivered to Ukraine, could be used to target strategic Russian military infrastructure in occupied Crimea, including the Kerch Bridge.
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Hungary should decide on Ukraine's EU bid via referendum, Orban's rival says

Hungary should hold a referendum on Ukraine’s accession to the European Union, opposition leader Peter Magyar said on April 13, pledging to restore Hungary’s credibility within NATO and the EU, Reuters reported.
Magyar, who plans to …

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General Staff: Russia has lost 933,980 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost 933,980 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on April 14.
The number includes 1,310 casualties Russian forces suffered just over …

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Russia's attack on Sumy 'terrible,' military aid should never have been 'allowed,' Trump says

Russia’s attack on Sumy was “terrible,” but the U.S. should never have “allowed” Ukraine to receive billions of dollars in military aid, U.S. President Donald Trump said on April 13.
“I think it was terrible, and I …

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'The security of the world is at stake,' Trump should visit Ukraine, Zelensky says

“The security of the world is at stake” if Russia advances further, and U.S. President Donald Trump should visit Ukraine to witness Russia’s war, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with CBS News released on April 13. …

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'They are not afraid' — Zelensky calls for increased international pressure after Russian attack on Sumy

The international community must increase pressure on Russia following its deadly Palm Sunday attack on the Ukrainian city of Sumy, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his evening address April 13.
Russia attacked Sumy with ballistic missiles armed …

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Ukraine's intelligence reveals Russian brigades responsible for Sumy attack

Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR), published the identities of the Russian military brigades responsible for the deadly attack on Sumy on April 13.
Budanov reported that the Russian 112th and 448th missile brigades …

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Turkey to hold Black Sea security meeting with Russia and Ukraine

Turkey will host a Black Sea security meeting with Russian and Ukrainian representatives on April 15-16, Turkish media outlets reported on April 13.
The meeting in Ankara will take place less than a month after the U.S. on March 25 announced an …

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US offers sympathy to Ukraine after deadly Sumy attack — but no mention of pressure on Russia

U.S. officials responded to Russia’s deadly Palm Sunday attack on Sumy with condolences for Ukraine, but no calls for increased pressure on Moscow.
Russia targeted Ukraine’s northeastern city of Sumy with ballistic missiles the morning of …

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Ukraine war latest: Russian strike kills at least 34, injures 117 in Sumy on Palm Sunday

Key developments on April 12-13:
Russian strike kills at least 34, injures 117 in Sumy on Palm Sunday
‘There’s a point at which you have to either put up or shut up’ — Trump says on Russia-Ukraine talks
Chinese military officers have been …

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Russia used cluster munitions in deadly attack on Sumy, US ambassador says

Russia deployed cluster munitions in its deadly Palm Sunday missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy, outgoing U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink said on April 13.
Russia attacked the northeastern city with ballistic missiles on the morning …

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'Everything was black' — Russia's Palm Sunday attack on Sumy kills over 30, injures 117 amid ceasefire talks

The burnt shell of a red bus lied in the center of Sumy after Russia launched two ballistic missiles hurtled at city on April 13 — not one passenger survived, Anna Shpurik, a journalist at local media Cukr told the Kyiv Independent following the …

Apr 13, 2025

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'Crosses any line of decency' — US Envoy Kellogg condemns Russian attack on Sumy

Russia’s deadly Palm Sunday missile strike on the city of Sumy “crosses any line of decency,” U.S. Special Envoy to Ukraine Keith Kellogg said on April 13 in a post condemning the attack.
Russia launched two ballistic missiles at …

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'A war crime' — European leaders react to Russia's Palm Sunday attack on Sumy that killed dozens

European leaders have condemned Russia’s missile attack on Ukraine’s northeastern city of Sumy that killed at least 32 people, including two children, and injured 84.
Russia on April 13 launched two ballistic missiles at the city in …

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Russian strike kills at least 21 in Sumy on Palm Sunday

Editor’s Note: This is a developing story.
A Russian ballistic missile strike killed multiple people in the city of Sumy on the morning of Palm Sunday, Sumy Mayor Artem Kobzar reported on April 13.
There are 21 confirmed dead and at least 20 …

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Explosion rocks thermal plant in Russia

An explosion rocked a thermal power plant in the Russian city Orenburg, the local Emergency Services Ministry reported on April 13.
As a result, a fire broke out at a substation in the morning, leaving many local residents without power. There were no …

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General Staff: Russia has lost 932,670 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost 932,670 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on April 13.
The number includes 1,220 casualties Russian forces suffered just over …

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'There’s a point at which you have to either put up or shut up' — Trump says on Russia-Ukraine talks

President Donald Trump said on April 12 that negotiations for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine were “going fine,” but emphasized that a resolution must come soon.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump added that …

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Trump extends Biden's sanctions executive order against Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order extending for one year the sanctions against Russia originally imposed by former President Joe Biden in April 2021 over Russia’s harmful foreign activities, according to an April 11 document from …

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US and Iran conclude first round of indirect talks in Oman over nuclear program negotiations

Iran and the U.S. held indirect talks in Oman on April 12, according to Iranian media sources.
This marks the first round of negotiations between Tehran and the current U.S. Donald Trump administration, following years of heightened tensions.
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Russian drone attack kills 1, injures 2 in Kherson Oblast

A Russian drone strike killed one man and injured two others in Ukraine’s southern Kherson Oblast, according to Kherson Governor Oleksandr Prokudin.
On April 12, Russian forces attacked a civilian vehicle in the Dniprovskiy district, Prokudin said. …

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Forget Ovechkin and Washington. The Kyiv Capitals are playing for the survival of Ukrainian hockey

It’s late in the second period of game four of the Ukrainian national hockey championship on April 2, and the upstart Kyiv Capitals, only in its second season, leads against established Hockey Club (HC) Kremenchuk and its star-studded roster. …

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The 280,000 Ukrainians at risk of U.S. deportation

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RFE/RL Ukraine editorial office cutting broadcasts, places employees on leave amid 'financial challenges'

The editorial office of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Ukraine announced on April 11 that it was reducing its broadcasts and placing a number of it employees on leave as the U.S. government-funded media organization continues to endure …

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Trump 'frustrated with both sides' amid ongoing peace talks, White House says

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on April 11 that U.S. President Donald Trump has been “continually frustrated” with both Ukraine and Russia as peace talks continue to drag on.
“I think the president has …

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Fires, injuries reported after Russian drone attack on Kyiv

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Russian forces launched drone attacks on Kyiv overnight on April 12, causing multiple fires and injuring at least two people, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.
In the Darnytskyi district …

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US, Ukraine minerals deal negotiations 'antagonistic,' Reuters reports

Ongoing talks between Kyiv and Washington on securing a critical minerals deal continue to be tense, with a source familiar with the discussion describing the negotiating atmosphere as “very antagonistic,” Reuters reported on April 11. …

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Kyiv hires US law firm Hogan Lovells to advise on minerals deal

Ukraine’s Justice Ministry has hired the American-British law firm Hogan Lovells for assistance in negotiating a critical minerals deal with the United States, according to a filing under the U.S. Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).
The …

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Ukraine can be split like postwar Germany after peace deal, Kellogg suggests

Ukraine could be partitioned into separate zones as part of a peace deal with Russia, U.S. President Donald Trump’s Special Envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, said in an interview with the Times on April 11.
Kellogg proposed establishing a …

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Putin, Witkoff discuss 'aspects of Ukrainian settlement,' Kremlin says

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U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded their talks, which focused on the “Ukrainian settlement,” the Kremlin said on April 11.
The talks, held in …

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Ukraine ready to buy more air defense systems, Zelensky says

Kyiv is prepared to purchase additional air defense systems to better protect Ukrainian cities from Russian attacks, President Volodymyr Zelensky said during his evening address on April 11.
The need for more air defenses was the focus of his address …

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Ukraine war latest: US envoy Witkoff proposes giving Russia 'ownership' of Ukrainian regions, Reuters reports

Key developments on April 11:
US envoy Witkoff proposes giving Russia ‘ownership’ of Ukrainian regions, Reuters reports
Trump urges Russia “to get moving” to end war against Ukraine
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US envoy Witkoff proposes giving Russia 'ownership' of Ukrainian regions, Reuters reports

U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff has told President Donald Trump that giving Moscow “ownership” of four occupied Ukrainian regions would be the fastest way to achieve a ceasefire, Reuters reported on April 11, citing two unnamed U.S. …

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Trump urges Russia 'to get moving' to end war against Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump wrote on the Truth Social platform on April 11 that Russia “has to get moving” to end its war against Ukraine.
“Russia has to get moving. Too many people are dying, thousands a week, in a terrible and …

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Record Aid From Partners in Ramstein. Trump's Ultimatum to Putin. 'Shadow' Russian Tanker Detained

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U.S. Envoy Witkoff heads to Russia for high-stakes Ukraine ceasefire talks with Putin

In a swift move, U.S. Special Representative Steve Witkoff is heading back to Russia for another crucial meeting with President Putin today. This development was initially reported by Axios, supported by data from the air traffic monitoring service …

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Hockey celebrates Ovechkin, but Putin is the real winner

Alexander Ovechkin has become the greatest goal scorer in National Hockey League (NHL) history — an extraordinary accomplishment that cements his legacy as one of hockey’s most influential figures. For fans around the world, the Washington Capitals’ …

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Putin to meet US envoy Witkoff to discuss Ukraine, Kremlin confirms

Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff on April 11 to discuss a path toward a settlement in Ukraine, the Kremlin’s spokesperson said, according to the state-owned news agency …

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5 key steps for Europe to bolster defense against Russia

The European Commission recently unveiled a plan for rearming the European Union and strengthening the bloc’s defense capabilities. By 2030, the Commission intends to arm Ukraine and develop member states’ militaries to the extent needed to deter or …

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Russia might try to secure deal with US on May 9, Estonian defense minister says

Moscow may attempt to strike some kind of a ceasefire deal with the U.S. on May 9, the day Russia celebrates victory in World War II, Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur said on April 11.
“Take the Feb. 24 (when Russia launched its full-scale …

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'Today we will pledge billions' for Ukraine — allies begin Ramstein-format meeting in Brussels

The 27th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) in Brussels on April 11 will gather representatives of some 40 countries, including the U.S., German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius told journalists.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth …

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Trump may impose new Russia sanctions if ceasefire not reached by end of April, Axios reports

U.S. President Donald Trump could impose additional sanctions on Russia if a ceasefire with Ukraine is not reached by the end of April, Axios reported on April 11, citing an undisclosed source.
The warning follows Ukraine’s agreement to a full …

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6 countries ready to send troops for Ukraine 'reassurance force' so far, AFP reports

Only six countries have said so far that they are ready to deploy troops to Ukraine as part of the international “coalition of the willing” in case of a ceasefire, AFP reported on April 10, citing undisclosed European officials.
The U.K., …

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Ukrainian troops reportedly face issues with some German weapons

Ukrainian front-line units are struggling with several German-supplied weapons systems due to technical vulnerabilities, limited spare parts availability, and complicated maintenance, the newspaper Spiegel reported on April 10, citing internal German …

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Trump's envoy Witkoff to meet Putin on April 11, Axios reports

Steve Witkoff, U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy for the Middle East, traveled to Russia to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on April 11, Axios reported, citing its source and FlightRadar data.
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UK reportedly considers 5-year troop deployment to Ukraine to help rebuild army

The U.K. is weighing plans to send British troops to Ukraine for up to five years as part of a broader European-led effort to rebuild Kyiv’s military, the Telegraph reported on April 10.
Military planners in London and Paris believe such a …

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'Nothing else can be discussed' about Russia, Ukraine until 'the killing stops,' US State Department says

A ceasefire that would put a stop to the “meatgrinder” in Ukraine is the key condition for any future discussions on the Russia-Ukraine war, U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce told journalists on April 10.
“It is a …

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EU to support Ukraine's defense industry with over $2 billion from Russian assets

The European Union will dedicate 2.1 billion euros ($2.4 billion) in revenue generated from frozen assets of the Russian Central Bank to Ukraine’s defense industry, the EU’s Ambassador to Ukraine, Katarina Mathernova announced on April …

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Ambassador Brink leaves post due to disagreements with Trump administration, FT reports

U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink is leaving her post as a result of policy disagreements with the Trump administration, the Financial Times (FT) reported on April 10.
Earlier in the day, State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce announced that …

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Putin will not be tried in absentia while president, Euronews reports

The Council of Europe’s special tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine will not try Russian President Vladimir Putin in absentia for as long as he remains in office, Euronews reported on April 10, citing unnamed European …

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'Not a peacekeeping force' — UK defense minister clarifies role of coalition troops after summit

Troops deployed to Ukraine to monitor a potential ceasefire as part of the “coalition of the willing” will not act as a traditional peacekeepers, but as a support to Ukraine’s own forces, U.K. Defense Minister John Healy said on …

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Ukraine war latest: US ambassador to Ukraine to resign

Key developments on April 10:
US ambassador to Ukraine to resign, State Department tells Kyiv Independent
‘Before I got there, I had never held a weapon’ — Ukraine shows interrogation of Chinese POWs
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Chinese POW says he doesn’t want to return to Russia, hopes to go back to China

A Chinese soldier captured while fighting alongside Russian forces said he wants to return to China rather than go to Russia, according to a new interrogation video published on April 10 by President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Ukraine on April 8 announced …

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US senators submit bill to crack down on Russia's shadow fleet

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced legislation on April 9 to intensify the enforcement of sanctions against Russia’s shadow fleet of oil tankers, seeking to crack down on oil shipments that fund Moscow’s war against Ukraine, …

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US Ambassador to Ukraine to resign, State Department tells Kyiv Independent

U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink intends to resign from her post early, the State Department spokesperson told the Kyiv Independent.
“Ambassador Brink is stepping down after three years in Ukraine,” the spokesperson said.
U.S. …

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Russian troops kill 4 Ukrainian POWs in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, AP video shows

Russian forces have executed four Ukrainian prisoners of war near the village of Piatykhatky in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, drone footage published by the Associated Press on April 10 suggests.
In the video, the four seemingly unarmed POWs are seen emerging …

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Russian missile attack kills 1, injures 6 in Dnipro

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A Russian missile strike on the city of Dnipro killed a 42-year-old man and injured six others on April 10, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Governor Serhii Lysak reported.
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Ukraine won't accept any limits on its army in talks with Russia, official says

Ukraine will not agree to any restrictions on its armed forces' size or combat readiness as part of negotiations with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky’s Deputy Chief of Staff Pavlo Palisa told Reuters in an interview published on April 10. …

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4 things you need to know about Viktoria Spartz, the Ukrainian-born US lawmaker

This week a spotlight has once again been shone on Victoria Spartz, the Ukrainian-born Republican lawmaker who is not a stranger to controversy.
Born in Chernihiv Oblast, she moved to the U.S. in 2000. She was elected to Congress three times, in 2020, …

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US-Russia talks in Istanbul were 'constructive,' State Department says

The U.S. State Department described the April 10 talks between Washington and Moscow in Istanbul as having a “constructive approach,” according to an official statement.
The closed-door consultations lasted approximately six hours. …

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Moldovan FM invites Musk to see impact of US aid amid USAID freeze

Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi has extended a public invitation to tech billionaire and senior adviser to the U.S. President Elon Musk to visit the country and see firsthand the impact of U.S. development aid, …

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Estonia passes law targeting Moscow-linked church ties

The Estonian parliament passed a law on April 9 that will require religious organizations to cut ties with foreign institutions that incite violence or hatred, mandating the Estonian Orthodox Church to sever its connection with the Moscow …

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The Counteroffensive: Can Ukraine's military survive without Elon Musk's Starlink systems?

After a busy day at work as a software engineer, Oleg Kutkov returns to his apartment in Kyiv. He steps out onto the balcony — but not to smoke or water the flowers. Oleg’s balcony is a workshop. There, he repairs Starlink terminals damaged at the …

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In first such case, Russia's ex-proxy in Crimea convicted of breaching UK sanctions

Dmitry Ovsiannikov, formerly a Russian-installed head of occupied Sevastopol in Crimea, was found guilty on April 9 of violating British sanctions in the first such ruling.
A London court found the 48-year-old guilty of circumventing sanctions between …

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'Supporting Ukraine is America first' — Trump's spiritual advisor, Pastor Mark Burns

When U.S. President Donald Trump paused military aid to Ukraine last month, the man described as his “spiritual advisor,” Pastor Mark Burns, backed the decision.
This week, Burns is urging him to send Kyiv more tanks, fighter jets, and air …

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Ukraine Business Roundup — Tariff war

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'Coalition of the willing' for Ukraine stalls over lack of US backstop, Bloomberg reports

The effort of the British- and French-led “coalition of the willing” to provide security guarantees to Ukraine faces delays due to missing commitments from the U.S., Bloomberg reported on April 9, citing undisclosed sources.
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Foreign companies funding Ukraine's army to face re-entry ban in Russia, media reports

Foreign companies that left Russia and financed Ukraine’s army, as well as companies branded as “foreign agents,” will not be allowed to return to the country’s market, Russian state-controlled RBC news agency reported on …

Apr 10, 2025

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Hegseth to join Ramstein summit online, media reports

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will join the upcoming Ramstein-format meeting through a video conference despite earlier rumors he might skip the summit entirely, Defense News reported on April 8, citing U.S. and European official sources.
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US-Ukraine technical consultations on minerals deal to start on April 11, deputy PM says

Ukraine will begin technical consultations with the U.S. on the minerals agreement on April 11, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration and Justice Minister Olha Stefanishyna said, as reported by Interfax-Ukraine on April 10. …

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US, Russia start closed talks in Istanbul on embassy operations, media reports

U.S. and Russian delegations have begun another round of talks regarding the work of embassies at the Russian Consulate in Istanbul on April 10, Russian state-controlled news agency TASS reported.
The consultations between Washington and Moscow will …

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Russia seeks sanctions relief, resource deal with US via negotiator Dmitriev, Zelensky says

Moscow is using its negotiator, Kirill Dmitriev, to lead discussions with the U.S. on resource development and a partial unblocking of frozen Russian assets, President Volodymyr Zelensky told journalists on April 9.
Dmitriev, who heads the …

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Ukraine war latest: Russia's spring offensive 'already begun;' over 160 Chinese nationals fight against Ukraine

Key developments on April 9:
Over 160 Chinese nationals fight for Russia in Ukraine, obtained documents show
Russia’s spring offensive has “effectively already begun,” Syrskyi says
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Trump halts tariffs for 90 days on most countries, raises them for China

U.S. President Donald Trump raised tariffs on China to 125% but authorized a 90-day tariff pause on other countries effective immediately, he said on Truth Social on April 9.
The move came a day after Trump raised tariffs on China from 54% to 104%. In …

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Zelensky: Ukraine ready for minerals deal with US, but only on equal terms

Ukraine is open to signing a minerals deal with the United States, but only if it ensures equal partnership and respects Ukrainian sovereignty, President Volodymyr Zelensky told journalists on April 9.
Zelensky said the Ukrainian government welcomes …

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Ukraine open to buy US military aid package for $50 billion, Zelensky says

Ukraine is ready to pay up to $50 billion for a future military aid package from the U.S., President Volodymyr Zelensky told journalists on April 9.
Zelensky’s statement came as future U.S. aid to Kyiv remains uncertain amid President Donald …

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Inadvertently, Trump is killing russian economy but what about Europe? | Wrap-up

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Over 160 Chinese nationals serve in Russian army, leaked documents allege

At least 163 Chinese nationals are serving in Russia’s Armed Forces as of early April, according to Ukrainian intelligence documents seen by the Kyiv Independent on April 9.
“There are 155 Chinese citizens who are fighting against …

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EU set to greenlight first response to US tariffs

EU member states backed the introduction of trade countermeasures against the U.S. on April 9 in response to Washington’s recent tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum, the European Commission announced.
In mid-March, U.S. President Donald …

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Can Ukrainian soldiers survive without Musk’s Starlink?

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We don’t just opine about the state of world affairs. We do thorough reporting, introducing you to the human stories of those living through global events – and …

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Ukraine ready to negotiate 'abolition of duties' on all US goods amid Trump's tariffs

Ukraine is ready to negotiate with the U.S. the lifting of all tariffs on American goods, Deputy Economy Minister and Trade Representative Taras Kachka told Ukrainska Pravda in an interview published on April 8.
Kachka said Ukraine was prepared to …

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Russian general suspected of fraud to reportedly lead Storm-Z penal unit in Ukraine

Russian Major General Ivan Popov, the former commander of the 58th Combined Arms Army suspected of large-scale fraud, signed a contract with the Russian Defense Ministry to go fight in Ukraine, pro-state outlet Kommersant reported on April 9.
Popov is …

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Europe warns US that sudden troop reduction may destabilize NATO's defenses, Bloomberg reports

European allies have urged the U.S. to coordinate any reduction of its military presence on the continent, warning that an uncoordinated withdrawal could destabilize NATO’s eastern defenses, Bloomberg reported on April 9, citing undisclosed …

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EU transferring new $1-billion tranche for Ukraine covered by frozen Russian assets

The EU is allocating another financial assistance tranche of 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) as part of the G7 loan program for Ukraine, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on April 9.
“We are grateful to our partners for supporting the …

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Global Supply Chains Under Threat: Trump’s Tariffs Shake World Markets

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US aid has dropped, main support comes from Europe, Syrskyi says

U.S. military assistance to Kyiv has decreased, with European countries now providing the main portion of aid, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said in an interview with the LB.UA outlet published on April 9.
Washington has been Kyiv’s …

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Trump spares Russia from tariffs, but oil price plunge could wreck war economy regardless

U.S. President Donald Trump has inadvertently hit Russia’s economy after his “Liberation Day” tariffs caused oil prices to drop drastically on April 7, with potentially massive ramifications for the Kremlin’s ability to fund its …

Apr 9, 2025

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Russian offensive operations reportedly intensify across Ukraine's front line

Russian offensive operations across the front line in Ukraine have intensified just as Washington is pushing for a truce, CNN reported on April 9, citing Ukraine’s General Staff and soldiers.
The news comes as Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr …

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Trump’s tariffs risk disaster while bipartisan Russia strategy offers hope

There is unfortunately absolutely nothing good to say about the announcements U.S. President Donald Trump made during his recent “Liberation Day” event in the White House Rose Garden. Try as one might to “sane-wash” Trump’s economic policies, there …

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Trump is setting Europe up for failure in a new Cold War

U.S. President Donald Trump’s radical changes to U.S. foreign policy have led many to suspect that he wants to align America more with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the long term. The expectation now is that the United States, China, and …

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Russia's spring offensive has 'already begun,' Syrskyi says

Russia’s new spring offensive against Ukraine “has actually already begun,” Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said in an interview with the LB.UA outlet published on April 9.
Syrskyi’s comments come after President Volodymyr …

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US made 'no decision' yet on cutting military presence in Europe, Pentagon says

The United States has not made a final decision on reducing its military presence in Europe, the Pentagon press office told Polish broadcaster TVP Info on April 8.
“No decision has been made yet,” the Pentagon said. “The U.S. …

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Ukrainian diaspora groups urge NHL to reject games with Russian league

More than 30 Ukrainian-American and Ukrainian-Canadian groups are urging the National Hockey League (NHL) to reject the idea of organizing matches against teams from Russia’s Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).
In a letter sent on April 7 to NHL …

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'Morons and crooks' — Ukrainian-born US lawmaker slams media, Zelensky after controversial remarks

U.S. Congressional Representative Victoria Spartz issued a statement on April 8 in response to media coverage of her comments on the war in Ukraine.
The Ukrainian-born lawmaker stirred controversy called on President Volodymyr Zelensky to and …

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Ukraine war latest: Kyiv captured 2 Chinese nationals fighting for Russia, Zelensky says

Key developments on April 8:
Ukraine captured 2 Chinese nationals fighting for Russia, Zelensky says
Russian forces sometimes outnumber Ukraine 10 to 1 in Lyman sector, military says
More Patriot systems for Ukraine the “best support” from …

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In Kyiv, skepticism about ceasefire reigns as Russia ramps up deadly attacks and US remains mute

Following weeks of loud statements and attempts at diplomacy, the lack of clarity feels unsettling.
Ukraine had agreed to a full ceasefire and got nothing in return. Russia had refused to comply. Over the past week, Russia further escalated its …

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Does Trump have red lines with Russia? The question has experts stumped

He’s been “pissed off,” “not happy,” and “very angry,” but so far, U.S. President Donald Trump is yet to take any concrete action to force Russian President Vladimir Putin to agree to a full ceasefire.
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NEWSFLASH: Chinese soldiers fighting for Russia captured by Ukraine

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The Ukrainian military has captured two Chinese citizens who were fighting in the Russian army. This happened in the Donetsk region, …

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Trump About Russians Bombing Ukraine. Largest NATO Air Training. Norway's Shells Aid to Ukraine

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US to relocate troops, equipment from key Ukraine aid hub in Poland

The U.S. Army Europe and Africa Command announced on April 8 that American personnel and equipment will be relocated from Poland’s Jasionka Airport, a key logistics hub for delivering military aid to Ukraine.
“The important work of …

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BREAKING: Ukraine captured 2 Chinese nationals fighting for Russia, Zelensky says

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Ukrainian troops have captured two Chinese nationals who were fighting in the ranks of the Russian military against Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 8.
“We …

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US considering withdrawing 10,000 troops from Eastern Europe, NBC News reports

Senior U.S. Defense Department officials are considering withdrawing up to 10,000 troops from Eastern Europe, NBC News reported on April 8, citing six U.S. and European officials briefed on the discussions.
The move would scale back the temporary …

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'We will not look away' — Belgian PM visits Bucha

Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever, Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot, and Defense Minister Theo Francken, arrived in Kyiv on April 8, meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky.
The delegation also visited Bucha, a suburb northwest of Kyiv which became …

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Zaluzhnyi reveals details of Wiesbaden HQ in Ukraine's war effort, calls it 'secret weapon'

Valerii Zaluzhnyi, former commander-in-chief and current ambassador to the U.K., described the joint Ukrainian-U.S. headquarters in Wiesbaden, Germany, as a “secret weapon” for planning military operations during the war.
“This …

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Kyiv responds to Ukrainian-born US lawmaker's controversial comments on Zelensky, occupied territories

Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry has hit back at remarks from a Ukrainian-born U.S. lawmaker who said Kyiv should cede territory to Russia, and President Volodymyr Zelensky should resign.
In an interview with the Telegraph published on April 7, …

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Trump 'not happy' with Russian bombing of Ukraine, says he 'doesn't know what's happening there'

U.S. President Donald Trump said he was “not happy” with Russia’s intensified attacks on Ukraine, while speaking during an Oval Office meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on April 7.
“I’m not happy …

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Trump announces Iran nuclear talks, Russia ready to mediate

U.S. President Donald Trump said on April 7 that direct talks between the United States and Iran are underway to discuss Iran’s nuclear program.
Speaking at a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump announced that a …

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US did not impose tariffs on Russia 'because we're not doing business,' Trump says

The U.S. did not impose tariffs on Russia, despite imposing tariffs on over 180 different countries and territories, because “we’re not doing business” with Russia, U.S. President Donald Trump said on April 7.
The White House imposed …

Apr 8, 2025

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Trump's Tariffs Work Outside of Logic – EU Research Fellow

Apr 8, 2025

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Trump and Rubio Take Hardline Stance Against Putin’s Delays!

Apr 7, 2025

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As peace talks stumble, can Ukraine hold the line against Russia's spring offensive?

In a way unseen since the start of the full-scale invasion, the daily grind of the front line in Russia’s war against Ukraine has taken the back seat in world headlines.
The dizzying U.S. President Donald Trump-led attempts to negotiate peace in …

Apr 7, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Russia claims capture of Sumy Oblast village, Ukraine denies

Key developments on April 7:
Russia claims capture of Sumy Oblast village, Ukraine calls it “disinformation campaign”
Russian forces push to secure ground west of Oskil River in Kupiansk sector, Ukraine says
Over 77,000 Russian targets hit, …

Apr 7, 2025

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Trump "Doesn’t Like" Continuation of Russian Missile Strikes | Wrap-up

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Presidential candidate Victor Ponta vows to end Ukrainian grain exports via Romania if elected

If elected president, former Prime Minister Victor Ponta told Reuters he will ban the export of Ukrainian grain through the country’s Black Sea ports to protect local farmers.
Bucharest plays a crucial role in Ukrainian exports amid …

Apr 7, 2025

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No talks yet with Trump administration on Russian sanctions relief, EU envoy says

The European Union has not yet had a discussion with the U.S. about any easing of sanctions imposed on Russia as part of a potential ceasefire deal, David O’Sullivan, the bloc’s sanctions envoy, said in an interview with Bloomberg TV, …

Apr 7, 2025

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Ukraine’s democracy faces collapse as civil society aid disappears

The space for civil society and a free press is shrinking dramatically after U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration launched a war against American aid, which had long supported crucial social initiatives and journalism in countries in need. …

Apr 7, 2025

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US’s only Ukrainian-born lawmaker says Ukraine should cede land to Russia, demand Zelensky's resignation

Victoria Spartz — the only Ukrainian-born member of the U.S. Congress — has said Ukraine should cede land to Russia, and its people should demand the resignation of President Volodymyr Zelensky.
In an interview with the Telegraph published on April 7, …

Apr 7, 2025

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Russia has found yet another excuse not to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine, and it's not even a new one

Russia’s now weeks-long refusal to agree to a full ceasefire in Ukraine continued on April 7, with the Kremlin falling back on debunked tropes about “extremist nationalists” in order to justify continuing the war.
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Apr 7, 2025

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Mineral diplomacy or modern-day extortion in Ukraine?

Eleven years ago, Russia seized Ukrainian territory by force. Three years ago, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Today, Ukraine faces a new threat to its sovereignty: U.S. President Donald Trump’s demand that the country hand over a …

Apr 7, 2025

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'Increasing brutality' reported as Poland-Belarus border crisis escalates

The migrant crisis on the Poland-Belarus border is escalating with “increasing brutality,” the Polish Border Guard and Polish media reported on April 5.
Tensions between Poland, a NATO country, and Russian ally Belarus have surged …

Apr 7, 2025

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Russian forces push to secure ground west of Oskil River in Kupiansk sector, Ukraine says

Russian troops are stepping up efforts to gain territory on the western bank of the Oskil River, launching intensified assaults in the Kupiansk direction, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine’s military said April 7.
Kupiansk has remained a focal point of military …

Apr 7, 2025

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Eutelsat can't match Starlink's scale in Ukraine, CEO admits

Ukraine has no viable alternative to Elon Musk’s Starlink network for secure satellite communications, Eutelsat CEO Eva Berneke told Politico on April 7, despite ongoing efforts to build up alternative capacity.
Berneke acknowledged that …

Apr 7, 2025

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US increasingly polarized over Ukraine support as Trump's 'America First' deepens party divide

Republican voters are increasingly opposed to sending military aid to Ukraine, according to a Wall Street Journal poll published April 6, highlighting a growing divide in the U.S. along party lines.
The poll found 83% of Democratic voters support …

Apr 7, 2025

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Russia's continued strikes on Ukraine show it seeks 'further war, not peace,' Poland says

Poland has condemned Russia’s continued strikes on Ukrainian cities, saying that Moscow’s actions prove it seeks “further war, not peace,” the Polish Foreign Ministry said in a statement on April 6.
"Poland strongly …

Apr 7, 2025

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Russia claims capture of Sumy Oblast border village, Ukraine calls it 'disinformation campaign'

Russia claimed on March 6 that its forces had seized the village of Basivka in Sumy Oblast, but Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service denied the report, describing it as part of a “disinformation campaign."
The Russian Defense Ministry …

Apr 7, 2025

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General Staff: Russia has lost 925,020 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost 925,020 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on April 7.
This number includes 1,350 casualties Russian forces suffered just over …

Apr 7, 2025

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'I don’t like the bombing' — Trump responds to Russia-Ukraine peace talks question

U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his call for a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war on April 6, urging Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop the violence.
“We are talking to Russia. We would like them to stop,” Trump told …

Apr 7, 2025

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US citizen to be forcibly admitted to psychiatric hospital in Moscow ahead of trial

A U.S. citizen awaiting trial in Moscow has been forcibly placed in a psychiatric hospital, according to Russian state media reports on April 6.
Joseph Tater, 46, was arrested in August 2024 after being accused of assaulting a police officer during …

Apr 7, 2025

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Russian sensors found tracking UK nuclear submarines, Sunday Times reports

Russian sensors, believed to be part of an effort to spy on the U.K.’s nuclear submarines, have been discovered concealed in the waters surrounding Britain, the Sunday Times reported on April 5.
The U.K. military has discovered several of these …

Apr 7, 2025

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Russia excluded from US tariff list due to ongoing ceasefire negotiations, White House says

White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said on April 6 that Russia was excluded from the U.S. tariff list due to ongoing peace negotiations with Ukraine.
In an interview with ABC News, Hassett explained that U.S. President Donald …

Apr 6, 2025

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Putin’s Answer To Trump’s – "I Haven’t K*lled Enough Yet!" | Weekly Wrap-up

Apr 6, 2025

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Moscow announces beginning of 'respectful dialogue' and new talks with the US

Kremlin negotiator Kirill Dmitriev announced on April 6 that new contacts between Russia and the United States could take place as early as next week.
Dmitriev, in an interview with Russia’s state-controlled TV Channel One, expressed “cautious …

Apr 6, 2025

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'Shoot them' — Russian commander ordered troops to open fire on their comrades, intercepted call suggests

Intercepted calls released by Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) suggest a Russian commander losing his temper and ordering his soldiers to shoot at their own comrades in a neighbouring unit.
“Fk the 55th (an adjacent Russian unit), …

Apr 6, 2025

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US neo-Nazi terrorist group pays recruits to carry out attacks in Ukraine, Guardian reports

A U.S. neo-Nazi terrorist group with links to Russia is offering locals payment to carry out attacks, the Guardian reported on April 5.
Russia actively tries to recruit civilians in Ukraine to spy on military targets and carry out terrorist attacks …

Apr 6, 2025

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Minerals deal disrupted by those with 'their hand in the till,' US official claims

The minerals deal between Ukraine and the U.S. is a “win-win,” but has been thrown off by Ukrainian leadership, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed in an interview released on April 4 with U.S. far-right political commentator …

Apr 6, 2025

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Apr 5, 2025

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Zelensky welcomes French, British army chiefs in Kyiv, talks troop deployment

President Volodymyr Zelensky had met on April 5 with British Admiral Antony Radakin and French General Thierry Burkhard who head the Defence Staff of their respective countries.
“There is tangible progress and initial details on how the partner …

Apr 5, 2025

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Putin’s Ceasefire Delay: Will Trump Outlast Putin’s Games?

Apr 5, 2025

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Ukraine investigating leaked U.S. minerals deal, FT reports

Ukraine is reportedly investigating the source of a leaked draft of the minerals deal with the U.S.
The administration of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has directed the security services to find the leakers, the Financial Times reports.
The …

Apr 5, 2025

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"Russia owes an answer to the US" — West pushes Putin on ceasefire deal

After convening in Brussels on April 3 and 4, NATO’s representatives are demanding an immediate response from Russian President Vladimir Putin to a ceasefire deal that the U.S. and Ukraine have already agreed to.
“Today, Russia owes an answer …

Apr 5, 2025

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Kremlin negotiator travels beyond just US to push for release of frozen Russian assets, Zelensky says

Kremlin negotiator Kirill Dmitriev has been visiting not only the United States but several other countries in an effort to unlock frozen Russian assets, President Volodymyr Zelensky said at a briefing on April 4.
Since 2022, G7 nations have frozen …

Apr 5, 2025

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Trump admin mistakenly informs Ukrainian refugees they must leave US immediately, CBS reports

The Trump administration acknowledged on April 4 that it had mistakenly informed some Ukrainian refugees their legal status in the U.S. was being revoked and that they needed to leave immediately, CBS News reported.
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Apr 5, 2025

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Europe must agree on roadmap to reduce reliance on US defense, Finnish minister tells FT

Europe must establish a clear roadmap in coordination with the United States to gradually take on more of the continent’s defense responsibilities, Finland’s Defense Minister Antti Hakkanen told the Financial Times (FT).
Hakkanen noted that Europe …

Apr 4, 2025

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Who is Kirill Dmitriev, Putin's Trump-whisperer

Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia’s sovereign wealth fund, has become a key figure in the Kremlin’s outreach to the Trump administration.
Russian President Vladimir Putin appointed the 49-year-old Kyiv native as special envoy for economic …

Apr 4, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: US to know whether Russia 'serious about peace' with Ukraine in coming weeks, Rubio says

Key developments on April 4:
US to know whether Russia ‘serious about peace’ with Ukraine in coming weeks, Rubio says
US, Russia make ‘significant progress’ towards Ukraine ceasefire deal, Kremlin negotiator claims
Trump’s …

Apr 4, 2025

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Publishing house of Harvard’s Ukrainian Research Institute latest target of Trump’s federal budget cuts

The future of Harvard’s Ukrainian Research Institute (HURI) publishing program is in jeopardy, as it has become the latest target of sweeping grant cuts under the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Apr 4, 2025

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Any Ukraine-Russia peace deal will be 'difficult to digest,' Turkish FM says

Any peace deal between Ukraine and Russia will be “difficult to digest,” but it is preferable to continued war, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told Reuters on April 4.
“It will be extremely difficult to digest any …

Apr 4, 2025

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Armenian president signs law to begin EU accession process

Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan signed a law on April 4 to formally begin Armenia’s accession process to the European Union, Armenia’s presidential press service announced.
The document does not mean immediate accession, but …

Apr 4, 2025

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Kyiv: Ukraine strives to ensure sovereignty in U.S. minerals agreement

Ukraine is currently conducting domestic procedures to finalize a minerals agreement with the United States, said Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha as reported by Suspline.

Currently, the document is under review to ensure it aligns with …

Apr 4, 2025

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US to know whether Russia 'serious about peace' with Ukraine in coming weeks, Rubio says

The U.S. will know within weeks whether Russia is serious about a peace deal with Ukraine, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on April 4, Reuters reported.
“We will know soon enough, in a matter of weeks, not months, whether Russia is serious …

Apr 4, 2025

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Trump to attend NATO summit in The Hague in June, Sikorski says

U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the NATO summit in The Hague in June, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said on April 4, Reuters reported.
The announcement follows comments from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who said Trump is …

Apr 4, 2025

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Ukraine analyzing minerals deal with US for compliance with constitution, foreign minister says

Ukraine is conducting an internal audit regarding the minerals deal with the U.S, analyzing its compliance with the Ukrainian Constitution, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha told Suspilne on April 4.
The news comes after Washington and Kyiv reportedly …

Apr 4, 2025

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Kremlin denies Putin, Trump to have phone call in coming days

Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump are not scheduled to have a phone conversation in the coming days, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on April 4, the state news agency TASS reported.
Earlier in the day, Politico …

Apr 4, 2025

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Trump waiting for Kirill Dmitriev to report to Putin before taking further Ukraine ceasefire steps, Bloomberg reports

The U.S. is waiting for Russian negotiator Kirill Dmitriev to report to Russian President Vladimir Putin before taking any next steps in peace talks, Bloomberg reported on April 4, citing a person familiar with the discussions.
Dmitriev met with U.S. …

Apr 4, 2025

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Trump's tariffs may hit US defense production including F-35 fighter jet, air defense projects, Politico reports

Tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump could seriously hit the U.S. defense industry, complicating international cooperation and increasing the cost of manufacturing military equipment, Politico reported on April 4.
Trump unveiled a sweeping …

Apr 4, 2025

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Danish PM decries US threats to annex Greenland

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen slammed the U.S. on April 3 for its repeated threats to take over Greenland.
“You cannot annex another country… Not even with an argument about international security,” Frederiksen said on …

Apr 4, 2025

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Trump's team advises against calling Putin, NBC reports

U.S. President Donald Trump’s inner circle opposes him making phone calls to Russian President Vladimir Putin, NBC News reported on April 3, citing two unnamed officials.
On March 30, Trump said he is “very angry” at Putin but plans …

Apr 4, 2025

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US, Russia make 'significant progress' towards Ukraine ceasefire deal, Kremlin negotiator claims

The United States and Russia have made “significant progress” towards a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine, Kremlin negotiator Kirill Dmitriev said on April 3 following talks with officials at the White House.
“Significant progress has …

Apr 3, 2025

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Final Warning: Sanctions Could End Russia’s War Effort! Will Putin Defy Trump?

Apr 3, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Russia plans to increase grouping in Ukraine by 150,000 troops in 2025, Ukrainian official says

Key developments on April 3:
Russia plans to increase grouping in Ukraine by 150,000 troops in 2025, Ukrainian official says
US defense secretary to skip Ramstein summit for the first time, media reports
NATO assets may be used for peacekeeping mission …

Apr 3, 2025

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How Trump’s tariffs will impact Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump on April 2 unleashed what he has dubbed “Liberation Day,” imposing tariffs on nearly every country in the world — including war-torn Ukraine.
Kyiv got off lighter than most with only a 10% tariff on all …

Apr 3, 2025

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'I could feel the reign of terror spiraling' — US historian Marci Shore on leaving Trump's America

Amid the drama and turmoil created by Donald Trump’s second presidency, three Yale University professors last week announced they would be leaving the U.S. for Canada over concerns about the increasingly authoritarian direction their country is …

Apr 3, 2025

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Russia's year-on-year oil, gas revenue drops by 17% in March

Russian oil and gas revenue fell by 17% year-on-year in March to 1.08 trillion rubles ($12.8 billion), as forced discounts on crude and a stronger ruble hit budget inflows, the Moscow Times reported on April 3, citing Russia’s Finance Ministry …

Apr 3, 2025

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Russian Strategic Bomber Crashed. EU Will Take Countermeasures on Trump's Tariffs

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Ukraine Business Roundup — The Black Sea ceasefire deal Ukraine doesn't need

The following is the April 1, 2025 edition of our Ukraine Business Roundup weekly newsletter. To get the biggest news in business and tech from Ukraine directly in your inbox, subscribe here.
Washington proudly announced on March 25 that it had …

Apr 3, 2025

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NATO assets may be used for peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, FT reports

NATO can play a key role in assisting the proposed European military mission to guarantee a peaceful settlement in Ukraine, the Financial Times (FT) reported on April 3, citing unnamed officials.
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Apr 3, 2025

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Massive fire breaks out at Russian shipyard in Karelia

A fire broke out at one of Russia’s largest shipyards in the northwestern city of Petrozavodsk on April 3, with three people reported injured.
A gas explosion likely started the blaze at the Onega Shipbuilding and Repair Plant’s new …

Apr 3, 2025

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US committed to its NATO membership, Rubio says

U.S. President Donald Trump has made clear he supports NATO, and the U.S. remains an active member of the alliance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on April 3 as NATO foreign ministers gather in Brussels.
“As we speak right now, the United …

Apr 3, 2025

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Russian negotiator Dmitriev confirms talks in Washington between April 2-3

Russian negotiator Kirill Dmitriev confirmed that he had arrived in Washington to meet with U.S. officials on behalf of Russian President Vladimir Putin between April 2 and 3.
Dmitriev, who heads the state-controlled Russian Direct Investment Fund, …

Apr 3, 2025

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'Difficult, but not critical' — Ukraine's economy minister reacts to Trump's tariffs

The Trump administration’s latest tariffs are likely to be “difficult, but not critical” for Ukraine’s economy, Economy Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko said on April 3, voicing hope for hammering out more favorable conditions with …

Apr 3, 2025

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Ukrainian delegation may visit US in coming days to discuss minerals deal, treasury secretary says

A delegation from Ukraine will arrive in the U.S. at the end of this week or early next week to discuss the minerals agreement, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Bloomberg on April 2.
The news comes after Washington and Kyiv reportedly …

Apr 3, 2025

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US defense secretary to skip Ramstein summit for the first time, media reports

U.S. Defense Secretary Peter Hegseth will not take part in the Ramstein-format meeting of Ukraine’s partners next week, Defense News magazine reported on April 2, citing undisclosed official sources.
This would make the April 11 summit in …

Apr 3, 2025

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Russia, Belarus excluded from Trump's sweeping tariffs due to existing sanctions, White House says

The U.S. did not include Russia on its “Liberation Day” tariff list as the existing sanctions “preclude any meaningful trade,” Axios reported on April 3, citing White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt.
U.S. President Donald …

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UK proposes plan to establish joint European fund for rearmament, FT reports

The U.K. has begun floating plans to European allies to establish a joint European military fund for the purchase of military equipment and weaponry as a means to rearm Europe, the Financial Times (FT) reported on April 2.
The “non-paper” …

Apr 3, 2025

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Ukraine to receive $432 million from World Bank towards transport infrastructure restoration

Kyiv will received $432 million in funding to assist with the restoration of transport infrastructure damaged during the war, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on April 2.
The funding agreement, signed between Ukraine’s Development Ministry …

Apr 3, 2025

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Trump's Ukraine envoy believes Russia and Ukraine nearing ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, told Fox News on April 2 that the United States aims to secure a full ceasefire in the ongoing war.
The countries are already approaching a ceasefire point, according to …

Apr 3, 2025

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🇺🇸 Trump’s Ceasefire Rejected & 500% Tariffs on Russia? | Jason Kirkpatrick Interview

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Trump ignites trade war against all, slaps 20% tariff on EU, 10% on Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump on April 2 announced a 10% baseline tariff on all imports into the country, along with higher rates for dozens of countries that maintain trade surpluses with the United States.
He claimed the measure would ultimately …

Apr 2, 2025

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Russia's State Duma moves to expand state repression with new legislation

Russia’s State Duma approved in the first reading a package of three bills tightening control over dissent and expanding state repression, Russian independent news outlet Meduza reported on April 2.
The proposed laws broaden the definition of …

Apr 2, 2025

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Trump's pick for top US general backs military support for Ukraine

Retired Lieutenant General Dan Caine, U.S. President Donald Trump’s nominee for the chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, underscored the importance of U.S. military support for Ukraine in a Senate confirmation hearing on April 1.
Caine …

Apr 2, 2025

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Trump admin officials say ceasefire unlikely in coming months, Reuters reports

Senior Trump administration officials have been discussing in recent days that Washington may not be able to broker a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the coming months, Reuters reported on April 1, citing two undisclosed U.S. officials.
The …

Apr 2, 2025

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Putin's negotiator to meet Witkoff in Washington this week, CNN reports

Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia’s sovereign wealth fund, is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, in Washington this week, CNN reported on April 1, citing an undisclosed U.S. official and two other sources.
The …

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Ukraine's NATO membership not included, never was in minerals deal, Zelensky says

A minerals deal that Ukraine and the U.S. are negotiating does not mention Ukraine’s potential NATO membership, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 1.
“As for this agreement and the NATO question, there is no mention of NATO in this …

Apr 2, 2025

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Moscow won't accept US proposals on Ukraine peace 'in current form,' Russian official claims

Moscow will not accept U.S. proposals to end Russia’s war against Ukraine in their “current form,” Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said in an interview released on April 1.
“As far as we can see, there is no …

Apr 2, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Russia's territorial gains in Ukraine drop to lowest level since June 2024

Key developments on April 1:
Russia’s territorial gains in Ukraine drop to lowest level since June 2024, monitoring group says
Some Russians celebrated Ukrainian drone strikes on Moscow, intercepted calls suggest
‘So far, it doesn’t …

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US overestimated its ability to deal with Russia over past 35 years, Alexander Vindman says

Russia’s war against Ukraine is a continuation of Moscow’s centuries-long goal to obliterate Ukrainian culture and statehood. Over the past three decades, however, the United States has, through missteps and inaction, emboldened Russia’s aggression …

Apr 1, 2025

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The rise and fall of Ukraine's Kursk gambit

As Ukraine’s seven-month-long incursion into Russia’s Kursk Oblast came to what appears to be its end, Ukrainian soldiers and military experts are questioning the operation’s goal and the long-term effect it will have on the war. …

Apr 1, 2025

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Allies must impose 'hard measures' on Russia to prevent stalled peace talks, Lithuanian FM says

Ukraine’s allies must impose stricter measures on Russia “sooner than later” to prevent Moscow from dragging out peace talks and escalating its demands, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys told The Kyiv Independent on April …

Apr 1, 2025

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Ukraine engages in consultations with U.S. on new mineral agreement amid concerns over national interests and security guarantees

Ukraine aims to formulate a new mineral agreement that aligns with the national interests of both nations. Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha confirmed that Ukraine has initiated a first round of consultations with American counterparts regarding a new …

Apr 1, 2025

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EU transfers $3.7 billion to Ukraine under Ukraine Facility program, PM Shmyhal says

The European Commission transferred 3.5 billion euros ($3.77 billion) to Ukraine on April 1 under the Ukraine Facility program, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on X.
Shmyhal said the funds would support Ukraine’s macroeconomic stability, …

Apr 1, 2025

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India looking for new oil suppliers amid Trump's threats to tighten sanctions on Russia, Bloomberg reports

Indian refiners are seeking new suppliers of crude oil after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose new sanctions on Russia, Bloomberg reported on April 1.
India, now the biggest importer of Russian oil, benefits from discounted grades like …

Apr 1, 2025

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TRUMP'S PASTOR Was In Ukraine – He Was Shocked by What He Saw

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4 Ukrainians killed, 4 injured in car accident in Austria

A minibus carrying Ukrainian citizens was involved in a fatal accident in the Neunkirchen district of Lower Austria, killing four people and injuring four others, Austrian public broadcaster ORF reported on April 1.
The accident occurred at about 6:20 …

Apr 1, 2025

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Trump's Ukraine ceasefire proposals don't address 'root causes' of war, Moscow claims

Russia takes U.S. proposals for a ceasefire in Ukraine “seriously” but cannot accept them “as they are now,” Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said in an interview with Russian magazine International Affairs …

Apr 1, 2025

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Ukraine received new minerals deal draft on March 28, talks with US ongoing, FM confirms

Ukraine received the text of the U.S.’s expanded deal on mineral resources on March 28 and carried out the first round of consultations with U.S. partners, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on April 1.
"Ukraine was ready to sign the …

Apr 1, 2025

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73% of Ukrainians say Trump is bad for Ukraine, poll shows

Around 73% of Ukrainians believe that U.S. President Donald Trump is bad for Ukraine, a major spike from December 2024, when only 21% saw him negatively, a survey by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) published on April 1 said.
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Zelensky's party's parliamentary leader denies preparation for elections

There are no ongoing preparations for elections, as all parties agree that the next vote can be held only after the lifting of martial law, Davyd Arakhamia, the parliamentary leader of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s Servant of the People party, told …

Apr 1, 2025

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Rubio to discuss Ukraine, NATO in Brussels this week

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Brussels between April 2 and 4 to discuss a path toward peace in Ukraine and NATO’s priorities, the State Department announced on March 31.
“In Brussels, Secretary Rubio will attend the …

Apr 1, 2025

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Waltz held sensitive talks on Russia, Ukraine on Signal, WSJ reports

U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz has created and hosted multiple sensitive national-security conversations on Signal with cabinet members, including those on peace between Russia and Ukraine, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on March …

Apr 1, 2025

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Russia's calls for transitional Ukrainian government 'not appreciated' by Trump, State Department says

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s calls to establish a temporary government in Ukraine to replace President Volodymyr Zelensky were “not appreciated” by U.S. President Donald Trump, a State Department spokesperson said on March 31. …

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Trump again threatens oil tariffs against Russia if peace deal not reached

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened on March 31 to impose secondary tariffs on Russian oil exports if Russian President Vladimir Putin does not “make a deal” to end the war in Ukraine.
“I want to see (Putin) make a deal, so that …

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Zelensky, Starmer plan meeting on Ukraine peacekeeping force

President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer about coordinating steps for Ukraine’s security, including a future meeting about peacekeeping troops, in a phone call on March 31.
Starmer, along with French President …

Mar 31, 2025

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Trump not pleased with Russia or Ukraine, White House says

U.S. President Donald Trump has “expressed displeasure” with both Russian and Ukrainian leaders amid efforts to secure a ceasefire in the full-scale war, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on March 31.
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Mar 31, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: There's 'psychological deadline' for Putin to agree to Ukraine ceasefire, Trump says

Key developments on March 31:
There’s ‘psychological deadline’ for Putin to agree to Ukraine ceasefire, Trump says
Kremlin says it remains open to US talks despite Trump’s reported anger at Putin
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Russia's Black Sea ceasefire demands are a 'fools errand' for Trump, major blow for Ukraine

With much fanfare, the U.S. on March 25 announced it had brokered an agreement between Russia and Ukraine to “eliminate the use of force” in the Black Sea after two days of talks in Saudi Arabia.
But while Kyiv said it was ready to abide …

Mar 31, 2025

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🔴 Wrap-Up: Trump, Putin & Ukraine – Negotiations Stalled

Mar 31, 2025

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Weimar+ group pledges more aid to Ukraine, weighs new Russia sanctions

The Weimar+ group announced on March 31 that it would increase aid to Ukraine while considering additional sanctions on Russia to pressure Moscow into a ceasefire, Reuters reported.
Foreign ministers from Spain, Germany, France, Italy, Britain, and …

Mar 31, 2025

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Unless you act, 'it's just rhetoric' — Baltic states skeptical of Western European leadership

As the U.S. chooses an increasingly hostile posture toward Europe, the U.K. and France have been gearing up to lead the continent’s defense without Washington.
French President Emmanuel Macron has coined the term “strategic …

Mar 31, 2025

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Potential Trump-Putin deal on Nord Stream 2 raises concerns in Berlin

Reports are surfacing of behind-the-scenes negotiations between the Americans and Russians discussing the potential reactivation of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline as part of a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov …

Mar 31, 2025

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Kremlin says it remains open to US talks despite Trump's reported anger at Putin

The Kremlin remains willing to engage with the U.S. despite reports that President Donald Trump is “very angry” over Russian President Vladimir Putin’s latest remarks on Ukraine, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on March 31. …

Mar 31, 2025

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Moldova expels 3 Russian diplomats for aiding fugitive MP's escape to Transnistria

Moldova expelled three Russian embassy employees on March 31, citing activities contrary to diplomatic status, the country’s Foreign Ministry announced.
The move follows reports that Moldovan lawmaker Alexandr Nesterovschi, sentenced to 12 …

Mar 31, 2025

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Alexander Vindman: Trump repeats past US mistakes with Russia

Alexander Vindman served as the director of European affairs for the United States National Security Council in 2018-2020, during U.S. President Donald Trump’s first administration. The Kyiv Independent’s Kate Tsurkan sits down with …

Mar 31, 2025

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Russia again focusing on Pokrovsk sector, yet 'stalling,' Syrskyi says

Russia is concentrating its main offensive efforts on the Pokrovsk sector in Donetsk Oblast but is “stalling” and failing to advance, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on March 31.
Pokrovsk, situated about 70 kilometers northwest …

Mar 31, 2025

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SBU detains group suspected of directing Russian missile attacks on Kyiv

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) detained a group suspected of working with Russian military intelligence (GRU) to help target Russian missile strikes on Kyiv, it announced on March 31.
Three men were detained, including one Russian citizen, the …

Mar 31, 2025

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Ukraine-US talks on minerals deal ongoing, not tied to NATO membership, source says

Ukrainian and U.S. government and legal teams continue discussions on the mineral deal, a source in the Presidential Office told the Kyiv Independent on March 31 as U.S. President Donald Trump is escalating his rhetoric on the agreement.
“On …

Mar 31, 2025

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Sweden unveils its largest military aid package for Ukraine worth nearly $1.6 billion

Sweden will provide Ukraine with a military aid package worth almost $1.6 billion, Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson announced on March 31.
The latest package is Sweden’s largest tranche of military assistance since the beginning of …

Mar 31, 2025

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Kyiv hosting parliamentary leaders 'from across Europe'

Parliamentary representatives from 17 European countries and the European Parliament arrived in Kyiv on March 31, Verkhovna Rada Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk announced.
“Today, Kyiv welcomes parliamentary representatives from across Europe,” …

Mar 31, 2025

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Trump to visit Saudi Arabia in mid-May, Axios reports

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to visit Saudi Arabia in mid-May for the first foreign trip of his second term, Axios reported on March 30, citing two U.S. officials and a source with knowledge of the president’s travel plans.
The specific …

Mar 31, 2025

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Marine Le Pen barred from running for public office after embezzlement verdict

A French court on March 31 found Marine Le Pen, one of the leaders of the far-right National Rally party (RN), guilty of embezzling EU funds and banned her from running for public office “with immediate effect."
Le Pen, eight RN members of …

Mar 31, 2025

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Trump's spiritual adviser visits Bucha, meets Ukraine's religious leaders

U.S. President Donald Trump’s spiritual advisor, Pastor Mark Burns, arrived in Ukraine and visited cities in Kyiv Oblast liberated from Russian forces in 2022, Chief Rabbi of Ukraine Moshe Azman said on March 31.
Azman invited Burns to visit …

Mar 31, 2025

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CNN gives airtime to Russian ultranationalist ideologue who called for genocide in Ukraine

Ultranationalist Russian ideologue Alexander Dugin pinned hopes on Moscow’s relations with the U.S. under Trump’s administration in an interview with CNN aired on March 30.
Dugin, a fervent supporter of Russia’s full-scale invasion …

Mar 31, 2025

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There's 'psychological deadline' for Putin to agree to Ukraine ceasefire, Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump said on March 30 that there is a “psychological deadline” for Russian President Vladimir Putin to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine, without naming a specific date.
“If I think they’re (Russia) tapping …

Mar 31, 2025

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Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 2, injure 17 over past day

Russian attacks against Ukraine killed two civilians and injured 17 others over the past day, regional authorities said on March 31.
Ukrainian forces downed 57 out of 131 Shahed-type drones and decoy drones launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force …

Mar 31, 2025

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US, Russia begin talks on rare earth minerals projects, Moscow claims

Washington and Moscow have begun discussions on projects related to Russian rare earth minerals, said Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia’s sovereign wealth fund, in an interview with the Russian newspaper Izvestia published on March 31.
The news …

Mar 31, 2025

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General Staff: Russia has lost 915,230 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost 915,230 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on March 31.
This number includes 1,230 casualties Russian forces suffered just over …

Mar 31, 2025

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Escalation Ep 6: Nothing Else Matters

In 2019, the relationship between The United States and Ukraine faces one of its biggest tests during a phone call between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The resulting scandal makes Ukraine a toxic issue for some lawmakers in the US Congress, …

Mar 31, 2025

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Doctors resume operating on patients at military hospital hit by Russian strike

A hospital for injured Ukrainian soldiers in Kharkiv has resumed performing operations after the facility was hit by a Russian drone strike on March 29, the hospital announced on March 30.
The military hospital was deliberately targeted in a Russian …

Mar 31, 2025

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'If he does that, he's got some big problems' — Trump claims Zelensky wants to back out of minerals deal

President Volodymyr Zelensky is looking to back out of a critical minerals agreement with the United States, U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on March 30.
Ukrainian officials are currently reviewing the latest version …

Mar 31, 2025

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Starmer, Trump agree to keep up 'collective pressure' on Putin

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed their commitment to advancing a U.K.-U.S. economic prosperity deal during a call on March 30, agreeing that efforts would continue at pace in the coming days.
On Ukraine, …

Mar 31, 2025

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Finnish president pushes for April 20 ceasefire date in talks with Trump

Finnish President Alexander Stubb suggested that April 20 is a “good time for a complete ceasefire without any conditions” in Ukraine, Yle reported on March 30.
"Finland’s proposal is April 20. That would be a good time for a complete …

Mar 30, 2025

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Trump fires nearly all staff at US peace institute, WP reports

The White House dismissed nearly all staff at the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) headquarters in Washington, D.C. on March 29, the Washington Post (WP) reported.
The institute plays an active role in mediating conflicts and assisting with peace …

Mar 30, 2025

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'We'll get Greenland,' Trump says as Denmark ramps up Arctic defense

U.S. President Donald Trump doubled down on his intentions to acquire Greenland for the U.S. in an interview with NBC News on March 29.
“We’ll get Greenland. Yeah, 100%,” Trump said.
The comments come a day after U.S. Vice President …

Mar 30, 2025

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Finland's Stubb plays golf with Trump, discusses war in Ukraine

Finnish President Alexander Stubb spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump about the war in Ukraine and other policy matters during a visit to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida on March 29.
Stubb’s visit was “unofficial,” …

Mar 30, 2025

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"I Believe Trump Really Wants to End This War" – William Taylor on UATV

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Russia delays peace talks with Ukraine, prepares for new offensive

Russia is delaying peace negotiations with Ukraine and seems to be planning a new offensive, according to statements by Grigory Karasin, the head of the Russian Federation Council's International Affairs Committee. Karasin, who participated in …

Mar 29, 2025

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Russian negotiator suggests ceasefire may not be reached in 2025

Russian negotiator Grigory Karasin cast doubt on the Trump administration’s efforts to broker a quick ceasefire in Ukraine, saying on March 28 that the talks with the U.S. may not yield decisive results this year.
Karasin led the Russian …

Mar 29, 2025

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'You can't trust Russians' — Europe's Ukraine peacekeeping plans face one obvious hurdle

Strong statements made after a summit of European leaders in Paris on March 27 demonstrated two things — France and the U.K. are determined to send peacekeepers to Ukraine, but the plans are currently hostage to the whims of the Kremlin.
“You …

Mar 29, 2025

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An offer to refuse: Trump demands control over Ukraine's economy

The Trump administration is urging Ukraine to sign an agreement that could grant Washington significant control over critical economic projects. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, the proposed document, which has been sent to Kyiv, …

Mar 29, 2025

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US judge temporarily halts dismantling of Voice of America

A U.S. judge on March 28 halted the Trump administration’s efforts to shut down Voice of America (VoA), temporarily preventing the firing of some 1,300 employees placed on leave earlier this month.
District Judge J. Paul Oetken granted a …

Mar 29, 2025

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Ukraine formalizing agreements on European military aid, intelligence sharing ahead of next Ramstein summit, Zelensky says

Ukraine is working to finalize agreements with European nations for additional military aid shipments as well as expanded intelligence sharing ahead of the next Ramstein summit, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on March 28.
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Mar 29, 2025

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State Department officially informs Congress of plans to dissolve USAID, CNN reports

The State Department formally notified Congress on March 28 that it is dismantling the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and transferring some of its functions under its jurisdiction.
According to the notification, the agency, which …

Mar 29, 2025

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With peace talks underway, Ukrainian political veterans align with Trump

Ukrainian political veterans long out of power have emerged as a new source of pressure on Ukraine’s political leadership.
Following the clash in the Oval Office between President Volodymyr Zelensky and his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, the …

Mar 29, 2025

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Ukraine won't sign minerals deal with US if it threatens EU membership, Zelensky says

Ukraine will not sign a minerals deal with the U.S. if it threatens its accession to the European Union, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on March 28.
Zelensky’s remarks came a day after details of a new alleged draft of a mineral agreement …

Mar 28, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Russia intensifies assault in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, military says

Key developments on March 28:
Russia intensifies assault in Zaporizhzhia, increasing pressure on Ukraine’s southern positions, military says
Russia makes excuses to break ceasefire on energy infrastructure strikes
EU preparing 17th package of …

Mar 28, 2025

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UK, French military officials to meet in Ukraine to discuss troop deployment

Ukrainian, British and French general staff representatives will hold a meeting in Ukraine within a week to discuss the potential deployment of foreign troops to the country, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on March 28.
He said that other countries …

Mar 28, 2025

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EU preparing 17th package of Russia sanctions, EUobserver reports

The European Union is preparing its 17th package of sanctions against Russia amid Moscow’s demands for lifting some Western restrictions as part of its ceasefire terms, EUobserver reported on March 27, citing four unnamed EU diplomats.
Following …

Mar 28, 2025

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Higher-level ceasefire talks with Russia premature, Rubio says, as US reviews Moscow's stance

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on March 27 that it was premature to expect higher-level talks with Russia as the U.S. reviews Moscow’s response to efforts to end the war in Ukraine, AFP reported.
Asked if the time was right after U.S. …

Mar 28, 2025

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US funding for abducted Ukrainian children program restored temporarily, White House still terminating initiative

The U.S. State Department announced on March 27 that it would provide short-term funding to an initiative documenting Ukrainian children abducted by Russia after White House terminated the program, Reuters reported.
The program, run by Yale …

Mar 28, 2025

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Spoiler : #Signal isn’t “deffective”, Signal isn’t vulnerable. The Trump administration is, their phone are, their ignorance and stupidity will make them fall, push them out of the staircase, out of the window, push them on …

Mar 28, 2025

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Introducing temporary government in Ukraine should be discussed, Putin claims

A temporary government should be introduced in Ukraine to hold new elections, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an address on March 27.
Russian officials have repeatedly discredited the legitimacy of President Volodymyr Zelensky and have …

Mar 28, 2025

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Trump serious about his Greenland ambitions, Putin says

The U.S. is serious about its plans to acquire Greenland, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on March 27, claiming that the idea has “historical roots."
In January, U.S. President Donald Trump refused to rule out the possibility of using …

Mar 27, 2025

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Opinion: Why exporting defense tech could be the answer to Ukraine's security

It took the world 11 years of Russia’s war with Ukraine, including over three years of the full-scale invasion, to finally say it out loud: “We are not doing enough."
As NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte recently told U.S. President …

Mar 27, 2025

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'Trump looks at Putin as a friend' — Expert negotiator dissects Ukraine-Russia ceasefire talks

U.S. President Donald Trump’s stated goal of bringing a swift end to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine is looking evermore distant, with only two tentative partial ceasefires to show after several rounds of talks.
Ukraine has already …

Mar 27, 2025

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Ukraine, Russia haven't attacked energy facilities since March 25 ceasefire, Foreign Ministry confirms

There have been no strikes on either Russian or Ukrainian energy facilities since a partial ceasefire was reportedly agreed upon on March 25, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi confirmed on March 27.
“I can confirm that since this …

Mar 27, 2025

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U.S. Senators DEMAND Trump Transfer Frozen Russian Assets to Ukraine

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Russia suffered over 55,000 casualties during Kursk Oblast operation, Syrskyi says

Since Ukraine launched its operation in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, Russian forces have suffered over 55,000 casualties, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on March 27.
According to Syrskyi, Ukrainian forces remain engaged in defensive operations to …

Mar 27, 2025

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Letter to the editor: A part of America I long for I found in Ukraine

I know Ukraine. I’ve been to Ukraine. Ukraine is not perfect — neither is the United States. But in many ways, Ukraine is the United States I long for.
Not because of its suffering. Not because of its war. But because of its clarity. Because of the …

Mar 27, 2025

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Leaders from 31 countries gather for Paris summit to strengthen support for Ukraine, discuss peace

Leaders from 31 countries gathered in Paris on March 27 to coordinate military aid for Ukraine and discuss steps toward a just and lasting peace, the Ukrainian presidential office reported.
The summit, co-led by French President Emmanuel Macron and …

Mar 27, 2025

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69% of Ukrainians have trust in President Zelensky, poll finds

Some 69% of Ukrainians trust President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to a poll by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology published on March 27.
The results counter claims by tech billionaire Elon Musk, a close ally of U.S. President Donald …

Mar 27, 2025

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US finalizes Ukraine minerals deal, signing possible next week, treasury secretary says

The U.S. has finalized a minerals deal for Ukraine that could be signed next week, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox News on March 26.
“We have passed along a completed document for the economic partnership (that) is currently being …

Mar 27, 2025

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Hungarian FM visits Moscow, eyes further economic cooperation with Russia

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto visited Moscow on March 26 to discuss continued economic cooperation between the two countries, Bloomberg reported.
Szijjarto has made at least 13 visits to Russia in the past three years, far more than any …

Mar 27, 2025

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As Macron talks about building up Europe's defenses, Ukraine awaits for actual results

As French President Emmanuel Macron hosts another Ukraine-centric summit in Paris on March 27, the main question remains open — can Europe, and France as one of its leaders, keep embattled Kyiv afloat when the U.S. walks out?
Addressing the nation on …

Mar 27, 2025

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As Ukraine-Russia ceasefire progress inches forward, here’s where things stand

After three days of separate intensive discussions with the United States, Russia and Ukraine left the latest round of ceasefire talks in Saudi Arabia with agreements to declare a limited ceasefire in the Black Sea and to halt strikes against energy …

Mar 26, 2025

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We asked Ukrainian soldiers if they'd fight Russia 'with their bare hands'

CIA Director John Ratcliffe on March 25 gave a rousing assessment of Ukraine’s desire to achieve an acceptable and lasting peace, insisting its people and armed forces would fight Russia with “their bare hands” if they had to. …

Mar 26, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Russia has struck Ukraine's energy sites 8 times since March 18, Kyiv says

Key developments on March 26:
Russia has struck Ukraine’s energy sites 8 times since March 18, Zelensky’s advisor says
Ukraine’s list of energy facilities banned from attacks differs from Russian version, Energy Ministry says …

Mar 26, 2025

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Expert negotiator dissects Ukraine-Russia ceasefire talks

The Kyiv Independent’s Chris York sits down with Marty Latz, an expert negotiator who has spent decades examining the techniques U.S. President Donald Trump has used to make deals, to discuss Trump’s negotiation techniques as he tries to broker …

Mar 26, 2025

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Zelensky arrives in France to meet Macron ahead of 'coalition of the willing' summit

President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Paris on March 26 for a meeting with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, Ukrainian government spokesperson Serhii Nykyforov told Suspilne.
The two presidents are expected to discuss security guarantees …

Mar 26, 2025

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Lavrov: US and Russia engage in talks on reviving Nord Stream pipelines

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has confirmed ongoing discussions between the US and Russia regarding the Nord Stream pipelines. In an interview with Russia’s Channel One, Lavrov remarked that it would be "interesting" if the Americans …

Mar 26, 2025

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Ukraine denies Russian accusations of ceasefire violation

The Ukrainian military denied it had launched a drone attack at energy facilities in Russia and occupied Crimea after Moscow alleged Ukraine had violated a partial ceasefire agreement that included a ban of strikes against energy infrastructure. …

Mar 26, 2025

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Russia's withdrawal from Ukraine condition for easing EU sanctions, commission says

Russia’s “unconditional withdrawal” from Ukraine is one of the main preconditions for changing or lifting EU sanctions, European Commission spokesperson Anitta Hipper told Ukrainian media outlet Suspilne on March 26.
Hipper’s …

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'117 proofs in our skies' — Zelensky says overnight drone strike shows Moscow not ready for peace

Russia launched 117 drones against Ukraine overnight on March 26, demonstrating Moscow’s intent to prolong the war, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on X.
The statement comes after the U.S. brokered a ceasefire on March 25 between Ukraine and …

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'There is talk of Nord Stream' — Lavrov eyes Russia-US energy cooperation

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claimed on March 26 that resuming Russian energy supplies to Europe is in the interest of both Moscow and Washington, alleging discussions about Nord Stream pipelines, state-owned news agency TASS reported. …

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4 killed, 6 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day

At least four people were killed and six others injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past day, regional officials reported on March 26.
Ukraine’s air defenses intercepted 56 of the 117 Russian drones launched overnight, including …

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US judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from shutting down RFE/RL

A U.S. federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from shutting down Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), ABC News reported on March 25.
RFE/RL, founded during the Cold War to counter Soviet propaganda, remains a key …

Mar 26, 2025

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Trump's envoy draws criticism after saying nuclear arms in Ukraine were 'Russia's'

U.S. President Donald Trump’s Special Envoy Richard Grenell said on March 25 that the Soviet-era nuclear arsenal stationed in Ukraine after the Soviet Union’s collapse belonged to Russia, calling it an “uncomfortable fact." …

Mar 26, 2025

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Ukraine will resist 'with their bare hands' if forced into unjust peace, CIA chief says

Ukrainian forces will fight even with “their bare hands” if they do not receive conditions acceptable for lasting peace, CIA Director John Ratcliffe said during a U.S. Senate hearing on March 25.
“I want to say that with regard to …

Mar 26, 2025

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Russia may be 'dragging their feet' on Ukraine peace deal, Trump says

Russia may be “dragging their feet” on ending its war against Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump told Newsmax on March 25.
Asked by a reporter whether he believes Russia “wants to see an end” to the full-scale war, Trump said …

Mar 26, 2025

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Zelensky accuses Russia of manipulating conditions for Black Sea ceasefire

In his evening address on March 25, President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of manipulating the conditions it has set out in order to secure a Black Sea ceasefire agreement.
“We see how the Russians have already started to manipulate. They …

Mar 26, 2025

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US considering lifting some sanctions to secure Black Sea ceasefire, Trump says

The United States is “looking at” lifting additional sanctions on Russia in order to secure a Black Sea ceasefire agreement, U.S. President Donald Trump said on March 25.
Trump’s comments come following talks between Russia and the …

Mar 26, 2025

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Russia rejects calls to return Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Russia’s Foreign Ministry announced on March 25 that the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is a Russian facility and cannot be transferred to Ukraine or any other country. The ministry also ruled out the possibility of joint operation, arguing that …

Mar 26, 2025

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US proposed new version of minerals deal to Ukraine, Zelensky says

The U.S. has proposed signing a new “major” minerals deal with Ukraine based on a previous framework agreement, President Volodymyr Zelensky told reporters on March 25.
A day before, U.S. President Donald Trump said that he expected to …

Mar 25, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Black Sea ceasefire will take effect after some sanctions are lifted, Kremlin claims

Key developments on March 25:
Black Sea ceasefire will take effect after some sanctions are lifted, Kremlin claims
Kremlin names energy facilities exempt from strikes during partial ceasefire
Ukrainian airstrike kills up to 30 Russian soldiers in Kursk …

Mar 25, 2025

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Kremlin names energy facilities exempt from strikes during partial ceasefire

The U.S. and Russia have agreed on a list of Russian and Ukrainian energy facilities that cannot be attacked during a partial ceasefire, the Kremlin said on March 25.
The statement came after two-day talks in Saudi Arabia, during which Ukraine, Russia …

Mar 25, 2025

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Partial ceasefire should start on March 25, Zelensky says

Ukraine believes that the partial ceasefire for the Black Sea and energy infrastructure strikes should take effect on March 25, President Volodymyr Zelensky told journalists.
Zelensky’s position is at odds with Russia’s March 25 statement …

Mar 25, 2025

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Black Sea ceasefire will take effect after some sanctions are lifted, Kremlin says

Editor’s note: This story is being updated.
The ceasefire in the Black Sea will take effect only after Western sanctions on Russian food producers and exporters are lifted, the Kremlin said in a statement on March 25.
The statement came after …

Mar 25, 2025

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Russia, Ukraine agree to eliminate 'use of force' in Black Sea, US to help restore Russia's access to markets

Editor’s note: This story is being updated.
The U.S., Russia and Ukraine have agreed to “eliminate the use of force” and prevent the use of commercial vessels for military purposes in the Black Sea following two-day talks in Saudi …

Mar 25, 2025

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Russian Oil Refinery ANNIHILATED. Trump About UA-US Talks. Russian Missile Strike on Sumy

Mar 25, 2025

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Waltz to reportedly discuss Black Sea ceasefire with Russian counterpart on March 25

U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz is scheduled to discuss a possible ceasefire deal in the Black Sea with his Russian counterpart later on March 25, Fox News reported.
Waltz has been in contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s top …

Mar 25, 2025

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EU approval among citizens at record level as global security concerns grow, Eurobarometer poll shows

The EU is experiencing its highest ever approval rating among citizens amid growing concerns over global security, the EU Parliament’s Winter Eurobarometer survey published on March 25 has found.
The survey — which conducted 26,354 face-to-face …

Mar 25, 2025

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How DOGE scrapped the hunt for Ukraine’s missing children

Editor’s Note:

The last few weeks have been among the most stressful of the past three years.
It’s a time of deep uncertainty and crisis in Ukraine.
Despite the challenges, we have forged ahead with original and unique reporting. Will you help us …

Mar 25, 2025

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Russia backs resuming Black Sea Initiative in more 'acceptable' form, Lavrov says

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on March 25 that Moscow supports the resumption of the Black Sea Initiative in a form “more acceptable to everybody,” state-owned news agency TASS reported.
Lavrov confirmed that the issue was …

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Macron to reportedly host Zelensky in Paris on March 26 ahead of security summit

French President Emmanuel Macron will host President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Elysee Palace on March 26 to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine ahead of the “coalition of the willing” summit, Le Monde reported on March 25.
The Paris …

Mar 25, 2025

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USAGM agrees to partially fund RFE/RL as judge weighs case over Trump cuts

The U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) has agreed to allocate part of the funds allocated by Congress to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), as a judge reviews a case over the cancellation of its funding, RFE/RL reported on March 24.
The …

Mar 25, 2025

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Lukashenko 'inaugurated' after extending his rule in 'sham' elections

Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko began his seventh term in power on March 25 after declaring himself the winner of the January elections broadly seen as neither fair nor free.
In his inauguration address at the Independence Palace in Minsk, …

Mar 25, 2025

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77% of Ukrainians positive about 30-day ceasefire, poll shows

Around 77% of Ukrainians view the proposed 30-day ceasefire positively, according to an Omnibus opinion poll conducted by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology and published on March 25.
In turn, 17% of Ukrainians expressed negative views …

Mar 25, 2025

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Content of US-Russia talks in Riyadh 'will definitely not be published,' Kremlin says

The content of the U.S.-Russia talks in Riyadh will not be made public, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on March 25, state-owned media outlet TASS reported.
“We are talking about technical negotiations. These negotiations are immersed in …

Mar 25, 2025

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62% of foreign companies from 'unfriendly' states exit Russia amid war, media reports

In three years of full-scale war against Ukraine, 62% of companies from countries deemed “unfriendly” by Moscow have exited the Russian market, pro-Kremlin media outlet RBC reported on March 25, citing an audit by consulting firm Kept.
The …

Mar 25, 2025

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UN, 'individual countries' to be involved in Ukraine peace talks, Moscow says

The international community, including the U.N. and “individual countries,” will be involved in the U.S.-Russian talks on ending the war against Ukraine, Russian negotiator Grigory Karasin told state-owned news agency TASS on March 25. …

Mar 25, 2025

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Ukraine's precision airstrike kills up to 30 Russian soldiers in Kursk Oblast, military claims

Ukraine’s Air Force struck a concentration of Russian military personnel in Kondratovka, Kursk Oblast, killing up to 30 Russian soldiers, the General Staff reported on March 25.
“As a result of the strike, it (the target) was completely …

Mar 25, 2025

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Hegseth denies leaking war plans in Signal chat while White House says messages appear 'authentic'

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on March 25 that “nobody was texting war plans” in a Signal chat among top Trump administration officials.
“You’re talking about a deceitful and highly discredited so-called journalist …

Mar 25, 2025

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General Staff: Russia has lost 905,940 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost 905,940 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on March 25.
The number includes 1,180 casualties Russian forces suffered just over …

Mar 25, 2025

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Trump administration preparing to impose tariffs on 15 countries, including Russia

The U.S. is preparing to impose tariffs on 15 countries, including Russia, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on March 23.
The White House under U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has repeatedly denounced what it has described as …

Mar 25, 2025

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Ukrainian delegation to stay extra day in Saudi Arabia for continued talks with US, official says

Ukrainian officials remained in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia following their initial meeting with a U.S. delegation on March 23, an unnamed delegation official told the news outlet Suspilne on March 24.
Russian and U.S. delegations met in Saudi Arabia on …

Mar 25, 2025

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Amid tense talks in Saudi Arabia, Russia demands U.S. cede four regions of Ukraine

During high-stakes talks with the United States in Saudi Arabia, Russia remains firm on its demand for control over four Ukrainian regions, banking on the idea that the U.S. won't be concerned about changing borders between Ukraine and Russia. Citing …

Mar 25, 2025

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US senators push Trump administration to seize Russian assets for Ukraine, Reuters reports

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is urging the Trump administration to transfer more than $300 billion in frozen Russian assets to Ukraine instead of limiting assistance to interest earned on those funds.
In a letter to Secretary of State Marco …

Mar 25, 2025

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Russia seeks full control of occupied Ukrainian regions in talks with US, media reports

Russia is pushing to gain full control over four occupied Ukrainian oblasts—Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson—during negotiations with the United States in Saudi Arabia, the Moscow Times reported, citing sources familiar with the Kremlin’s …

Mar 25, 2025

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Editorial: What Steve Witkoff doesn’t get about Ukraine (and Russia)

In any negotiation, one of the most powerful weapons is knowledge. In that regard, Steve Witkoff is willfully disarmed.
And it’s playing just right for Russia.
The interview that Witkoff, Trump’s special envoy, gave to Tucker Carlson a few days ago …

Mar 24, 2025

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Kyiv coffee shop drops 'Trump' name amid growing discontent with US president

A coffee shop in Kyiv called “Trump” is rebranding to “Nolan” as Ukrainians grow increasingly frustrated with U.S. President Donald Trump’s stance on Ukraine.
Located in the capital’s central Pechersk district, the …

Mar 24, 2025

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Demarcation lines, ownership of Ukraine's power plant discussed in Saudi Arabia, Trump says

Talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, include discussions on territories, demarcation lines, and ownership of Ukraine’s power plant, U.S. President Donald Trump said on March 24 during a press briefing.
Trump’s statement comes as negotiations …

Mar 24, 2025

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What were the Minsk Agreements and why did they fail to bring peace in Ukraine?

Ten years after Kyiv and Moscow first negotiated a ceasefire to end the fighting in Ukraine’s east, the two sides may once again find themselves around the negotiating table to reach a truce on the battlefield.
This time around, Kyiv insists that any …

Mar 24, 2025

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Trump expects to sign minerals deal with Ukraine 'soon'

U.S. President Donald Trump said on March 24 he expects to sign the U.S.-Ukraine agreement on critical minerals “soon,” Reuters reported.
The two nations had previously planned to sign a minerals deal on Feb. 28, but the plan was derailed …

Mar 24, 2025

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'Russia managed to influence some in White House,' Zelensky tells Time magazine

Russian propaganda is successfully influencing the American leadership, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with Time magazine published on March 24.
According to Zelensky, some in the White House have begun to trust Russian President …

Mar 24, 2025

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'Absolutely unacceptable' — Ukrainian MPs react to Witkoff's statements on occupied territories

Steve Witkoff’s controversial comments on the Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine have prompted criticism from Ukrainian lawmakers, with one even calling for the envoy’s removal from the negotiations to end Moscow’s full-scale …

Mar 24, 2025

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Black Sea Initiative renewal central to US-Russia talks in Riyadh, Kremlin says

The Black Sea Initiative is a key topic in ongoing U.S.-Russia talks in Riyadh, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed on March 24, state-owned media outlet TASS reported.
“The matter of the Black Sea Initiative and everything related to …

Mar 24, 2025

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Russia stalling Ukraine peace talks to seize more land, strengthen position, media reports

Russia is deliberately prolonging peace talks on Ukraine to seize more territory and strengthen its negotiating position with the U.S., the Moscow Times reported on March 24, citing undisclosed sources.
A Russian diplomatic source told the Moscow …

Mar 24, 2025

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Russian job market cools as hiring plunges 15% in early 2025, Russian media reports

Russian businesses have significantly scaled back their recruitment efforts in early 2025, with job openings falling 15% compared to the same period last year, Russian newspaper Izvestia reported on March 24, citing data from employment service …

Mar 24, 2025

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Russian Su-25 crashes during training flight in Far East, Russia's Defense Ministry says

A Russian Su-25 attack aircraft crashed during a routine training flight in Primorye Krai in Russia’s Far East, the Russian Defense Ministry said on March 24.
The pilot successfully ejected and was rescued by a search and rescue team, according …

Mar 24, 2025

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Starmer's 'coalition of the willing’ Ukraine peace plan dismissed as 'political theatre,' Telegraph reports

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s “coalition of the willing” peace plan for Ukraine has been criticized by British military officials as “political theatre,” the Telegraph reported on March 23, citing several military …

Mar 24, 2025

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Romania, Bulgaria concerned about possible US-Russia Black Sea deal, FT reports

Romania and Bulgaria are wary of a possible deal between the U.S. and Russia that could restore Moscow’s position in the Black Sea, the Financial Times reported on March 24, citing undisclosed officials from the region.
U.S. and Russian …

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US-Ukraine talks in Riyadh concerned halt on strikes against ports, official says

The “technical” talks between the U.S. and Ukraine in Saudi Arabia on March 23 about a possible ceasefire with Russia focused on infrastructure and shipping safety, said Serhii Leshchenko, a Presidential Office advisor, on March 24. …

Mar 24, 2025

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Trump reportedly growing angry over ongoing Russia-Ukraine aerial strikes

U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly growing angry that Russia and Ukraine continue to launch aerial strikes despite his peace efforts, the Telegraph wrote on March 23, citing undisclosed sources close to Trump.
Following Trump’s recent …

Mar 24, 2025

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Trump & Ceasefire: Is there a Plan and What is it?

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Returning abducted Ukrainian children 'confidence building measure,' Waltz says amid peace talks

U.S. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz sat down with CBS News on March 23 to discuss the upcoming U.S.-led negotiations in Saudi Arabia on ending the war between Russia and Ukraine.
When asked about the goals of the peace talks in Saudi Arabia, …

Mar 23, 2025

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Casualties reported following explosion at police station in Odesa Oblast

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
An explosion occurred at a police station in Odesa Oblast on March 23, reported regional police officials.
A woman has died as a result of the explosion and there are additional …

Mar 23, 2025

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Witkoff trashes Starmer's Ukraine peacekeeping plan

U.S. special envoy, Steve Witkoff, has rubbished British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s plan for a special coalition force to support a ceasefire in Ukraine.

Speaking with American far-right political commentator Tucker Carlson on March 21, Witkoff …

Mar 23, 2025

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Ukrainian Air Force strike 'completely destroys' Russian troop position in Toretsk

Ukraine’s Air Force struck and destroyed a concentration of Russian troops in Toretsk, Donetsk Oblast on March 21, the Armed Forces General Staff reported on March 23.

Ukraine’s attack reportedly “completely destroyed” the position of the troops …

Mar 23, 2025

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Ukraine's Third Assault Brigade liberates village of Nadiya in Luhansk Oblast, releases video of operation

Ukrainian forces liberated the village of Nadiya in Luhansk Oblast, reclaiming three square kilometers from Russian occupation, the Third Assault Brigade reported on March 23.

The 30-hour operation was carried out by the Third Assault Brigade, in …

Mar 23, 2025

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Trump believes Ukraine war ceasefire could be agreed by Easter, Bloomberg reports

Washington is hopeful for a ceasefire by April 20, despite Russia’s ongoing attacks on Ukraine, Bloomberg reported on March 23, citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter.

U.S. President Donald Trump has pushed for a quick end to the war since …

Mar 23, 2025

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Starmer says he faced pressure from US to criticize Zelenksy after Oval Office clash with Trump, NYT reports

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he faced pressure from Washington to criticize President Volodymyr Zelensky after a showdown in the Oval Office last month led to the Ukrainian president walking out of the White House early.

In an interview …

Mar 23, 2025

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Trump says efforts to end Ukraine war 'somewhat under control' just hours before deadly Russian strike on Kyiv

U.S. President Donald Trump has said efforts to end the war in Ukraine are “somewhat under control” just hours before a massive Russian drone strike on Kyiv killed three people including a five-year-old girl and her father.
Speaking to the …

Mar 23, 2025

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Russia aims to make 'some progress' during upcoming talks in Saudi Arabia

Moscow is hoping for “some progress” in upcoming talks in Saudi Arabia, a Russian negotiator told state media ahead of Monday’s meetings between U.S., Ukrainian, and Russian delegations.
The U.S. is engaging in what U.S. envoy Keith …

Mar 22, 2025

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'No high expectations' — Ukrainian officials skeptical about upcoming Riyadh talks

U.S. negotiators are set to separately meet Ukrainian and Russian delegates in Riyadh on March 24, and contours of a potential partial ceasefire proposal are beginning to form.
The upcoming discussions are meant to flesh out technical details on what …

Mar 22, 2025

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Trump's envoy reveals details of Putin meeting: gift exchange and Ukraine peace talks

In an official visit to Moscow on March 13, U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steven Witkoff, revealed exclusive details to American journalist Tucker Carlson about his meeting with Vladimir Putin.

According to Witkoff, Putin presented …

Mar 22, 2025

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'They are Russian-speaking, and there have been referendums,' — Witkoff parrots Russian propaganda, legitimizing Putin's claims in Ukraine

U.S. special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, who recently emerged as a leading figure in negotiations regarding Russia and Ukraine, revealed insights into ongoing ceasefire talks between Moscow and Washington.
In an interview on March 21 with …

Mar 22, 2025

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Ukraine’s HIV patients face crisis: Trump aid halt

Editor’s Note: The Counteroffensive exists to explore the human side of war – going beyond headlines to show how real people experience it.
We cover Ukraine not just as a battlefield but as a country with a rich culture, history, and traditions. Want …

Mar 22, 2025

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Voice of America journalists sue Trump administration following president's order to gut free press

Voice of America (VoA) journalists sued the Trump administration on March 21, accusing it of unlawfully shutting down the U.S.-funded network that for decades has supplied news around the world.
The lawsuit comes after U.S. President Donald Trump …

Mar 22, 2025

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Trump's envoy Witkoff claims Ukraine will hold presidential elections

U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, told American journalist Tucker Carlson in an interview on March 21 that Ukraine’s leadership has agreed to hold a presidential election.
Carlson echoed a …

Mar 22, 2025

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Blitz: “I would say to Trump - Ukraine must win!”

Mar 22, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Kavkazskaya oil facility still burning; Ukraine returns over 4,000 POWs from Russian captivity since 2022

Key developments on March 21:
Zelensky, Pavel meet in Kyiv to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine
Ukraine has brought back over 4,000 prisoners of war from Russian captivity since start of full-scale invasion, Zelensky says
Russia’s …

Mar 21, 2025

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Ukraine has brought back over 4,000 prisoners of war from Russian captivity since start of full-scale invasion, Zelensky says

Ukraine has returned 4,306 prisoners of war (POWs) from Russian captivity since the start of the full-scale invasion, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on March 21.
The Ukrainian government has been engaging with foreign partners and …

Mar 21, 2025

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‘Match made in heaven’ — Why the US will fail to drive a wedge between Russia, China

It’s no secret that U.S. officials have been trying to drive a wedge between Russia and its key ally, China.
Former United States Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg was among the government officials who made the intention …

Mar 21, 2025

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Trump says 'dividing up lands' within negotiations between Russia, Ukraine 'is being negotiated as we speak'

U.S. President Donald Trump said on March 21 that as part of the negotiations to end the war, the parties will have an agreement on territorial division.
Trump’s statement comes ahead of the U.S. separate talks with Russia and Ukraine scheduled …

Mar 21, 2025

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Ukraine won't interact with Russia during talks in Saudi Arabia on March 24, Foreign Ministry says

Ukrainian and Russian delegations will not interact directly during the March 24 talks in Saudi Arabia, Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhii Tykhyi said on March 21 during a press briefing in Kyiv.
Tykhyi’s statement came as Special Envoy for …

Mar 21, 2025

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2 Russian officers allegedly killed in car bombing in occupied Skadovsk

A car with two Russian officers exploded on March 20 in the Russian-occupied town of Skadovsk in Kherson Oblast, Ukrainian military intelligence (HUR) said on March 21.
Skadovsk, a city with a pre-war population of 17,000, lies on the Black Sea coast. …

Mar 21, 2025

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Belarus Weekly: Lukashenko signs security treaty, pulling Belarus further into Russia’s orbit

Belarus dictator Alexander Lukashenko visits Moscow, enacting a security treaty and signing a range of agreements that pull Belarus further into Russia’s orbit.
U.S. President Donald Trump slashes RFE/RL funding in another blow to Belarusian media in …

Mar 21, 2025

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Macron considers UN peacekeeping mission for Ukraine in case of peace deal, Telegraph reports

French President Emmanuel Macron is exploring the possibility of establishing a United Nations-led peacekeeping mission to protect Ukraine in the event of a potential peace agreement, the Telegraph reported on March 21.
The proposal follows ongoing …

Mar 21, 2025

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Putin's suspension of strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure still in effect, Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s order to suspend strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure remains in effect, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on March 21, state-owned TASS reported.
“The Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s …

Mar 21, 2025

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European leaders, Zelensky to meet in Paris next week to discuss Ukraine peace plan

French President Emmanuel Macron will host European leaders, including President Volodymyr Zelensky, in Paris on March 27 to discuss the peace process in Ukraine.
Participants will include the “coalition of the willing,” a group of …

Mar 21, 2025

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Ukraine accuses Russia of false flag attack on Sudzha gas metering station in Kursk Oblast

Ukraine on March 21 accused Russia of deliberately attacking the Sudzha gas metering station in Kursk Oblast in an attempt to pin the blame on Kyiv.
Russian media earlier claimed Ukrainian forces had struck the key gas transit facility, which plays a …

Mar 21, 2025

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Ukraine accuses Russia of false flag attack on Sudzha gas metering station in Kursk Oblast

Ukraine on March 21 accused Russia of deliberately attacking the Sudzha gas metering station in Kursk Oblast in an attempt to pin the blame on Kyiv.
Russian media earlier claimed Ukrainian forces had struck the key gas transit facility, which plays a …

Mar 21, 2025

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UK discussing deploying fighter jets to Ukraine under potential peace deal, Telegraph reports

British military leaders have discussed deploying Royal Air Force (RAF) fighter jets to Ukraine as part of a potential peace agreement, the Telegraph reported on March 20, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
According to the report, the …

Mar 21, 2025

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UK discussing deploying fighter jets to Ukraine under potential peace deal, Telegraph reports

British military leaders have discussed deploying Royal Air Force (RAF) fighter jets to Ukraine as part of a potential peace agreement, the Telegraph reported on March 20, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
According to the report, the …

Mar 21, 2025

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Russia's Kavkazskaya oil facility still burning after two days, more explosions reported

A Russian oil pumping station in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai is still on fire after reportedly being struck by Ukrainian drones on March 19, with further explosions reported overnight.
“During the extinguishing process, due to depressurisation …

Mar 21, 2025

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Russia's Kavkazskaya oil facility still burning after two days, more explosions reported

A Russian oil pumping station Krasnodar Krai is still on fire after reportedly being struck by Ukrainian drones on March 19, with further explosions reported overnight.
“During the extinguishing process, due to depressurisation of the burning …

Mar 21, 2025

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'Putin will breach' peace deal without security guarantees, Starmer says

Russian President Vladimir Putin will violate a ceasefire that isn’t backed by security guarantees for Ukraine, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in remarks to military planners at the Northwood military base outside London on March 20. …

Mar 21, 2025

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'Putin will breach' peace deal without security guarantees, Starmer says

Russian President Vladimir Putin will violate a ceasefire that isn’t backed by security guarantees for Ukraine, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in remarks to military planners at the Northwood military base outside London on March 20. …

Mar 21, 2025

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US to sign minerals deal with Ukraine with Ukraine 'very shortly,' Trump says

The United States expects to sign an agreement with Ukraine on access to critical minerals and natural resources “very shortly,” U.S. President Donald Trump said on March 20.
The two nations had previously planned to sign a minerals deal …

Mar 21, 2025

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US to sign minerals deal with Ukraine with Ukraine 'very shortly,' Trump says

The United States expects to sign an agreement with Ukraine on access to critical minerals and natural resources “very shortly,” U.S. President Donald Trump said on March 20.
The two nations had previously planned to sign a minerals deal …

Mar 21, 2025

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European leaders, Zelensky to meet in Paris next week to discuss Ukraine peace plan

French President Emmanuel Macron will host European leaders, including President Volodymyr Zelensky, in Paris on March 27 to discuss the peace process in Ukraine.
Participants will include the “coalition of the willing,” a group of …

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Ukraine war latest: Russia's Engels air base ablaze after Ukrainian drone strike, Kyiv says

Key developments on March 20:
Russia’s Engels air base ablaze after Ukrainian drone strike, Kyiv says
Ukraine, US to hold talks in Saudi Arabia on March 24
Putin orders Ukrainians ‘without legal status’ to leave Russia, occupied …

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Ukrainian author Oksana Zabuzhko on why Ukrainians ‘don’t have to respect Pushkin’

Over the past three years of full-scale war, Ukraine’s cultural figures have shifted from focusing solely on their craft to becoming diplomats, advocating for their culture abroad as the Russian army continues its relentless attempt to destroy it.
At …

Mar 20, 2025

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Russia becomes India's top naphtha supplier, overtaking UAE, Reuters reports

Russia has overtaken the United Arab Emirates as India’s top naphtha supplier in the past year, as Indian refiners capitalize on discounted Russian shipments, Reuters reported on March 20, citing preliminary ship-tracking data.
Russia has …

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Trump didn't mention Russian-occupied Crimea during recent talks, Zelensky says

U.S. President Donald Trump did not raise the topic of occupied Crimea and its recognition as part of Russia during recent talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky, Zelensky said on March 20.
His statement comes days after reports that the Trump …

Mar 20, 2025

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Zelenskyy’s Peace Plan EXPLAINED: What’s Next After Trump Call?

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Ukraine, US to hold talks in Saudi Arabia on March 24

Ukrainian and American delegations are planning to hold a new round of talks in Saudi Arabia on March 24 to discuss steps toward a ceasefire with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on March 20.
A U.S. delegation is also expected to meet with …

Mar 20, 2025

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Russia, US to hold talks on Ukraine in Saudi Arabia on March 24, Putin's aide says

Russia and the United States will hold consultations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on March 24 to discuss the war in Ukraine, according to Russian presidential aide for international affairs Yuri Ushakov, as reported by state-owned news agency TASS on …

Mar 20, 2025

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Russian generals rebel, Crimea’s air defence collapses, and Trump eases sanctions on Lukoil

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US Treasury extends waiver allowing Lukoil gas stations outside of Russia to operate, despite sanctions

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Ukrainian presidential office says US arms deliveries continue, calls 'freeze' reports speculative

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Ukraine is cautiously optimistic as Trump's son-in-law enters peace talks — here's why

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European leaders warn Zelensky of possible U.S. betrayal amid distrust of Trump’s Ukraine peace talks

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Putin vows to continue capturing Ukrainian territory, says Donbas will be 'liberated'

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Seven Ukrainian children abducted to Russia returned in initiative backed by Melania Trump

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Ushakov says US-Russia peace talks on Ukraine will remain secret as Moscow sidelines Kyiv and the EU

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Ukraine's top negotiators to again meet Trump's envoys after Moscow talks, Zelensky says

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Ukraine's Umerov meets Trump envoy Witkoff again after Florida talks, White House says

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