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Why Trump’s approach gives Putin upper hand - US President former adviser Fiona Hill

Everyone sees that Putin wants a broken Ukraine — except Trump, who’s becoming the Russian dictator's “servant”, US President ex-adviser Fiona Hill said in an interview with the Telegraph, published on May 25.

26 May 2025, 12:15 PM

U.S. makes surprise shift, joins G7 in condemning Russia’s war on Ukraine

Finance ministers from the Group of Seven issued a joint communiqué condemning what they called Russia’s “brutal war” against Ukraine and vowed to tighten sanctions on Moscow if Russian dictator Vladimir Putin continues to delay a ceasefire, The Telegraph reported on May 23.

24 May 2025, 11:01 AM

Trump administration weighs pulling thousands of U.S. troops from South Korea

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is considering withdrawing thousands of American troops from South Korea, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources on May 23.

23 May 2025, 12:19 PM

Trump risks looking weak as he avoids tough stance on Putin

U.S. President Donald Trump is shelving tougher sanctions on Russia and pushing for yet more talks after a cordial phone call with Vladimir Putin on May 19.

20 May 2025, 12:00 PM

Brink quit US ambassador post over Trump’s Ukraine policy shift

Bridget Brink resigned as U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, because of the Trump administration’s pressure on Ukraine instead of Russia, which she accused of committing “pure evil” since its 2022 invasion, she said in a Detroit Free Press column published May 16.

16 May 2025, 06:45 PM

U.S. and Europe closing ranks on Russia sanctions, Estonian PM says

Estonian Prime Minister Kristeen Michal said on May 11 that the positions of the United States and Europe on pressuring Russia are “once again aligning,” particularly around efforts to enforce sanctions and push for a ceasefire in Ukraine.

11 May 2025, 01:45 PM

White House sees Putin as obstacle to Ukraine ceasefire

The White House has toughened its position on Russia’s war against Ukraine, increasingly viewing Russian President Vladimir Putin as an outright barrier to peace, Bloomberg reported on May 9, citing unnamed European and U.S. officials.

10 May 2025, 01:50 PM

Yes, he’s a war criminal: U.S. Treasury Secretary slams Putin

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called Russian dictator Vladimir Putin a “war criminal” during a Congressional Finance Committee hearing on May 7, the Kyiv Post reported.

8 May 2025, 10:27 AM

Western allies work to secure more Patriots for Ukraine

Western allies are in talks to provide Ukraine with more Patriot air defense systems, Reuters reported on May 5.

5 May 2025, 04:41 PM

Trump slashes spy ranks as Russia, China ramp up espionage

President Donald Trump’s administration has launched a sweeping downsizing of the U.S. intelligence community, including the CIA and the National Security Agency, The Washington Post reported on May 3.

3 May 2025, 12:31 PM

U.S. drafts Russia sanctions plan amid stalled ceasefire

U.S. officials have prepared a range of options to increase economic pressure on Russia as dictator Vladimir Putin shows no willingness to end the war against Ukraine, Bloomberg reported on May 2, citing sources familiar with the matter.

2 May 2025, 06:36 PM

Kellogg: Russia won’t win the war in Ukraine, has made no real gains in 18 months

Russia will not win its war against Ukraine, U.S. special envoy Keith Kellogg said on May 1, pointing to the Kremlin’s failure to achieve any major progress on the battlefield over the past year and a half.

1 May 2025, 02:38 PM

Rubio says U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal is ‘step toward ending the war’

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the signing of a U.S.-Ukraine mineral resources agreement a move toward ending Russia’s war against Ukraine.

1 May 2025, 12:24 PM

U.S.-Ukraine mineral deal covers 57 resources, ties future arms shipments to American contribution

The mineral resources agreement between Ukraine and the United States covers 57 types of minerals, according to a document reviewed by European Pravda on May 1.

1 May 2025, 12:15 PM

Trump administration approves $50 million arms sale to Ukraine through quiet commercial channel

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has approved a $50 million weapons sale to Ukraine through a direct commercial sales mechanism, marking the first such deal since his return to office and signaling a more complex stance on U.S. military support for Kyiv than previously expected.

1 May 2025, 11:48 AM

White House dismisses polls showing sharp decline in Trump’s economic approval

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, nearing his 100th day in office, is brushing off a wave of weak economic indicators following the imposition of tariffs and insists the economy remains strong, Politico reported on April 28.

28 April 2025, 10:34 AM

ISW: Lavrov doubles down on land grab, torpedoes Trump peace plan

Recent statements made by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov show that Russia is not prepared to make any territorial concessions as outlined in the Trump administration's peace plan, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported on April 27.

28 April 2025, 10:28 AM

Trump tells Time: Crimea lost, NATO blamed, and U.S. expansion still on the table

Donald Trump, speaking to Time magazine in an interview published ahead of the 100th day of his second U.S. presidency on April 30, reflected on his leadership, foreign policy goals, and controversial territorial ambitions.

27 April 2025, 02:31 PM

White House outlines Trump’s priorities for the next 100 days

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump will outline his achievements from the first 100 days in office and set new priorities for the next 100 days, Reuters reported April 26.

27 April 2025, 11:23 AM

Russia turns up the heat under Trump, lays groundwork for next invasion — ISW

Russian forces have likely adapted their long-range strikes to inflict greater damage on Ukraine despite air defenses, the Institute for the Study of War reported on April 24, citing a massive missile attack on Kyiv and new statements from Sergei Shoigu and Dmitry Peskov that point to Moscow’s preparations to violate any future peace deal and re-invade from stronger positions.

25 April 2025, 10:56 AM

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