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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

Trump administration halts Russian war crimes probes in Ukraine

The Trump administration has actively worked to undo initiatives designed to hold Russia, its leadership, and allies accountable for war crimes committed during the invasion of Ukraine, The Washington Post reported on April 23.

23 April 2025, 11:55 AM

Trump pushes Ukraine to accept capitulation terms during ceasefire talks in Paris

Ukraine is under U.S. pressure to accept President Donald Trump’s administration plan to end the war, which includes recognition of Russia’s annexation of Crimea and blocking Ukraine from joining NATO, The Wall Street Journal wrote on April 20.

21 April 2025, 09:07 AM

Russia’s budget breaks as Trump’s trade war casts a long shadow

Falling oil prices are squeezing the already slowing economy of aggressor state Russia and threatening to cut its military budget, The Wall Street Journal reported on April 20, analyzing the indirect impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war despite no tariffs targeting Moscow.

20 April 2025, 05:40 PM

Anti-Trump protests sweep cities across the U.S.

On April 19, opponents of U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration took to the streets of cities large and small across the country, the Associated Press reported.

20 April 2025, 04:35 PM

Who is Christopher Smith, Trump’s likely pick for U.S. ambassador to Ukraine — and why Bridget Brink is stepping down

With input from seasoned diplomats, NV has analyzed the views of the leading candidate for the next U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, and whether he might influence how the Oval Office approaches Kyiv.

19 April 2025, 01:36 PM

U.S. not seriously considering new military aid for Ukraine

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is holding virtually no serious discussions about sending additional military aid to Ukraine, The New York Times reported on April 18.

19 April 2025, 12:29 PM

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