Axios

U.S. suspects European sabotage in peace efforts

Senior White House officials believe that certain European leaders are publicly backing U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to end the war in Ukraine while quietly working to “sabotage” progress made during talks in Alaska, Axios reported on Aug. 30, citing White House sources.

30 August 2025, 06:08 PM

Rubio’s comments target Kyiv, risk aid suspension

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s remarks about possibly abandoning Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks were intended to pressure Kyiv, not Moscow, and could lead to a suspension of military aid, Axios reported on April 18, citing a source close to the Ukrainian government.

19 April 2025, 11:05 AM

Heard and McDonald Islands face U.S. import tariffs despite no population

The tariffs imposed by Donald Trump also apply to uninhabited Heard and McDonald Islands, which face a 10% import tariff along with mainland Australia, Axios reported on April 3.

3 April 2025, 11:39 AM

Axios