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House defies Trump and GOP leaders to pass Ukraine support bill

More than a dozen Republicans joined Democrats in backing the Ukraine Support Act, a bill providing aid to Ukraine and new sanctions on Russia, in a vote that challenged party leaders and President Donald Trump, CNN reported on June 5.

5 June, 03:32 PM

Putin convinced Trump to withhold Tomahawks; Witkoff in hot water over phone leaks

In continuing fallout from Bloomberg’s reporting on exactly how U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff weaved Russian policy goals into an ostensibly U.S. peace plan for Ukraine, it looks like Russian dictator Vladimir Putin managed to convince U.S. President Donald Trump to refuse arming Ukraine with Tomahawk cruise missiles.

27 November 2025, 02:25 AM

Trump vows harsh sanctions on Russia's partners

Republicans are working on legislation that will impose sanctions on any country doing business with Russia, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Nov. 16, according to Reuters.

17 November 2025, 08:41 AM

U.S. Senate fails to pass funding bill as government shutdown drags into sixth day

The U.S. Senate failed to pass a stopgap funding bill that could have ended the government shutdown, now entering its sixth day, The Guardian wrote on Oct. 7.

7 October 2025, 09:18 AM

GOP freezes Senate’s blow to Putin’s oil empire

Senate Majority Leader John Thune is holding off on advancing a package of sanctions targeting Russia and its oil and gas buyers, Politico reported on July 14 after U.S. President Donald Trump issued a threat to impose 100% tariffs on goods from countries that trade with Moscow.

15 July 2025, 12:30 PM

Musk may form new party, posing risk to Republicans

American billionaire Elon Musk is seriously considering creating a new party, posing a risk to the Republican Party ahead of the U.S. midterm elections in November 2026, Reuters reported, citing a source on June 12.

12 June 2025, 04:39 PM

US Senate believes Putin dodges real talks — Senator Graham

A majority of the US Senate believes Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is avoiding genuine negotiations to end the war, US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham wrote on X on May 22.

22 May 2025, 09:09 AM

Witkoff's actions on Ukraine draw heavy criticism from Republicans and White House

Donald Trump’s special representative, Steve Witkoff, has faced criticism from both the White House and Republicans over his actions and statements related to resolving Russia's war against Ukraine, Reuters reported, citing sources on April 12.

12 April 2025, 09:46 PM

U.S. leaders slam UN resolution that omits Russia’s role

The U.S.-sponsored resolution on Ukraine, passed by the UN General Assembly on Feb. 24, has sparked outrage among American lawmakers — particularly because it fails to explicitly name Russia as the aggressor, the Voice of America wrote on Feb. 25.

26 February 2025, 10:06 AM

Americans shift toward quick Ukraine war resolution

Americans are almost evenly divided on whether the U.S. should continue to help Kyiv win back territory it lost in the protracted war with Russia (48%) or push for a quick peace, even if that means Ukraine does not regain all of the occupied territories (50%), according to the Gallup survey conducted between Dec. 4-15.

23 December 2024, 09:07 AM

Zelenskyy meets Biden and Harris: Key takeaways and media reactions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks with U.S. President Joe Biden on Sept. 26, presenting him with his victory plan. Separately, Zelenskyy met with Kamala Harris, with whom he also discussed Ukraine's strategy.

27 September 2024, 04:25 PM

Former FM Klimkin explains Zelenskyy's Pennsylvania munitions plant visit and its impact

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to a Pennsylvania munitions plant has sparked controversy, Ukrainian diplomat and former Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin said in an interview with Radio NV on Sept. 24.

25 September 2024, 05:15 PM

Republicans distance themselves from Zelenskyy, Klimkin says

In an interview with Radio NV on Sep. 25, former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin (2014-2019) discussed why some Republicans are reluctant to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his visit to the United States.

25 September 2024, 01:43 PM

Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks support from three key Trump allies

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his team are working to secure the support of three individuals close to former President Donald Trump, Politico reported on Aug. 4.

5 August 2024, 04:00 PM

Republicans worship Trump amid his stunning comeback

Donald Trump's fellow party members come to the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee wearing bandages on one ear or imitations of them as a sign of support for Trump after he was wounded in an assassination attempt, showed photos released Reuters on July 18.

18 July 2024, 01:06 PM

Top Democrats urge Biden to leave 2024 race to safeguard congressional chances

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer privately urged President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race to protect the Democratic Party's chances of winning the congressional elections, The Washington Post reported on July 17.

18 July 2024, 11:23 AM

Vance officially accepts Republican nomination for U.S. Vice President post

Ohio Senator J.D. Vance officially accepted the Republican nomination for Vice President post at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, CNN reported on July 18.

18 July 2024, 11:09 AM

Trump makes first public appearance at GOP convention following assassination attempt

Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, attended the GOP convention in Milwaukee, marking his first public appearance since the July 13 assassination attempt, CNN reported on July 16.

16 July 2024, 08:47 AM

Western media report on attempted assassination of Trump at Pennsylvania rally: 'A dark day in American politics'

A shooting took place at a rally of former U.S. President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania on July 13, as a result of which the former head of the White House was wounded in the ear and one of the visitors died.

14 July 2024, 03:05 PM

Biden tries to calm Democratic backers after poor debate

U.S. President Joe Biden and his main allies are trying to reassure Democratic Party donors of his ability to defeat Donald Trump after a poor debate performance raised doubts among wealthy supporters about whether he should run again, the Financial Times reported on June 29.

30 June 2024, 05:37 PM

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