Trump administration 2025

Musk denies NYT drug claims, says ketamine use was prescribed and brief

Elon Musk, American tech oligarch and close ally of President Donald Trump, has denied a New York Times report alleging he used drugs during Trump’s 2024 re-election campaign, accusing the outlet of lying.

1 June 2025, 06:19 PM

NYT: Elon Musk used ketamine and hallucinogens while backing Trump’s campaign

As Elon Musk emerged as one of Donald Trump’s closest allies — headlining rallies and donating some $275 million to boost the former president’s campaign — he was also heavily using drugs, far more than previously known, The New York Times reported on May 30, citing multiple sources.

31 May 2025, 03:51 PM

Trump aims to break own record on arms sales to Taiwan

The United States plans to ramp up weapons sales to Taiwan to levels exceeding those approved during Donald Trump’s first term as president, Reuters reported on May 30, citing sources familiar with the matter. The move is part of a broader effort to deter China.

30 May 2025, 10:35 AM

US sanctions paralyze ICC, chief prosecutor Khan over Netanyahu arrest warrant

U.S. sanctions on International Criminal Court (ICC) chief prosecutor Karim Khan, imposed in February 2025 over arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu, have paralyzed court operations and blocked Khan’s bank accounts, the Associated Press reported on May 15, citing court staff and human rights advocates.

15 May 2025, 09:36 PM

US Ambassador to Ukraine resigns over disagreements with Trump administration — FT

US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink has resigned amid escalating political disagreements with President Donald Trump’s administration, Financial Times reported on April 11.

11 April 2025, 09:03 AM

US tariffs and sanctions alone are not enough to force Russia into peace - ISW

The US and the West cannot exert maximum pressure on Russia through economic tools alone, as Russia’s economic struggles are closely tied to its losses on the battlefield, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on April 2.

3 April 2025, 10:31 AM

Zelenskyy begins election prep while planning to surprise rivals

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has instructed his team to prepare for the presidential election after a full ceasefire, The Economist reported on March 30.

30 March 2025, 08:10 PM

Ukraine and seven other countries risk HIV drug shortages as U.S. halts foreign aid – WHO

The Trump administration’s decision to suspend U.S. foreign aid has severely disrupted the supply of HIV treatment in eight countries, including Ukraine, World Health Organization (WHO) warned, Reuters reported on March 17.

18 March 2025, 01:28 PM

China insists on equal role for Europe, Ukraine in peace talks

Europe and Ukraine should have an equal role alongside Russia and the U.S. in the peace process, China’s special representative for European affairs, Lu Shaye, said on March 5, according to South China Morning Post.

6 March 2025, 07:30 PM

US undermining world order, NATO at risk – Zaluzhnyi

Ukraine’s Ambassador to the U.K., Valerii Zaluzhnyi, cautioned that NATO could cease to exist, with Russia’s next step being an attack on Europe, according to a speech at Chatham House reported by The Times on March 6.

6 March 2025, 04:22 PM

U.S. and Russia explore Arctic cooperation amid global tensions

American and Russian officials have identified the Arctic as a potential area for economic collaboration, Bloomberg wrote on Feb. 26, citing sources familiar with the negotiations between Moscow and Washington.

27 February 2025, 08:40 AM

U.S. State Department pushes for unfreezing more aid to Ukraine – Politico

Senior officials at the U.S. State Department are working to expand exemptions to the freeze on foreign aid, aiming to unlock additional economic and security assistance for Ukraine, Politico reported on Feb. 25.

26 February 2025, 12:20 PM

UK planning meeting of European leaders to discuss Ukraine and defense issues

The British government is exploring options to convene a group of European leaders for further talks on the war Russia launched against Ukraine, following a week of shuttle diplomacy between Paris, Washington, and Kyiv, Bloomberg reported on Feb. 25, citing people familiar with the matter.

25 February 2025, 04:05 PM

US-Ukraine mineral agreement nears, joint fund planned

The United States and Ukraine are close to finalizing a deal on mineral resources, which would establish a jointly managed Reconstruction Investment Fund, Axios reported on Feb. 24, citing the latest draft.

25 February 2025, 12:37 PM

Trump administration outlines new approach to Ukraine and Russia

Mike Waltz, National Security Adviser to former President Donald Trump, has outlined the key directions of Trump’s proposed Ukraine and Russia policy, stressing economic partnerships and diplomatic shifts, Voice of America wrote on Feb. 23.

24 February 2025, 07:56 AM

Ukraine preparing to accelerate minerals deal negotiations with US from next week

The Ukrainian government will actively work towards finalizing a mineral resources agreement and security guarantees with the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump starting Feb. 24, Ukrainian Parliament Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk said in an interview with Japanese outlet NHK.

22 February 2025, 09:33 PM

Russia and US to hold new talks on bilateral issues in upcoming weeks

High-level officials from the U.S. State Department and Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs are set to convene for a new meeting at the end of February or early March, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Feb. 22, according to the Russian news agency RIA Novosti.

22 February 2025, 08:26 PM

Britain to announce new military aid package for Ukraine on full-scale invasion anniversary

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to announce a new military aid package for Ukraine and impose sanctions against Russia on Feb. 24, marking the third anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion, as reported by The Telegraph.

22 February 2025, 04:20 PM

Zelenskyy hesitant to sign US mineral extraction agreement – Sky News

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is currently not prepared to finalize a mineral extraction deal with the United States due to "a number of problematic issues" within the proposed agreement, Sky News reported on Feb. 21, citing sources familiar with the matter.

22 February 2025, 03:28 PM

Rubio: U.S. sanctions on Russia to stay unless Moscow changes course

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought to reassure nervous European allies that the United States is not planning a dramatic reset in relations with the Kremlin, The New York Times reported on Feb. 20, citing sources familiar with the matter.

21 February 2025, 12:58 PM

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