Trump Ukraine war stance

Ukraine, Trump team weigh two-stage ceasefire as Russia contacts resume

Informal contacts with Russia resumed after the G7 summit, while talks between Ukraine and U.S. President Donald Trump’s team over a possible two-stage cease-fire have intensified, The Economist reported on June 18.

19 June, 12:48 PM

Vance says Trump team is proud to have halted U.S. weapons shipments to Ukraine

Vice President JD Vance boasted that the Trump administration had stopped sending U.S. weapons to Ukraine, calling the move an end to “funding for the war in Ukraine” and one of the administration’s proudest achievements.

15 April, 02:08 PM

Trump claims U.S. no longer funding Ukraine, says money now flows through NATO

The United States has stopped spending money to support Ukraine and is now receiving funds through NATO from weapons sales, President Donald Trump said during a White House press event on Nov. 10.

11 November 2025, 11:01 AM

U.S. expects NATO to buy more American weapons for Ukraine under PURL — Hegseth

The United States expects NATO countries to increase their purchases of American weapons for Ukraine as part of the Alliance’s PURL initiative, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said ahead of a NATO defense ministers’ meeting in Brussels.

15 October 2025, 01:28 PM

Trump warming to Ukraine after talks with Zelenskyy — former UK PM Boris Johnson

U.S. President Donald Trump had positive impression following the latest meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, hailed him as 'fantastic', former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said in an exclusive interview with NV.

16 September 2025, 10:30 AM

Zelenskyy to meet Trump in Washington on Aug. 18 to discuss ending the war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he will meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Aug. 18, announcing the plan after a phone call with Trump on Aug. 16.

16 August 2025, 12:00 PM

Trump still sees Russia as dominant in Ukraine's war — Politico

U.S. President Donald Trump still believes that the aggressor state Russia has the upper hand in the war against Ukraine and that its victory is only a matter of time, Politico reported, citing its sources, on July 14.

15 July 2025, 02:27 PM

Trump’s tough talk on Russia masks Ukraine aid doubts

U.S. President Donald Trump’s angry rhetoric toward Russian dictator Vladimir Putin eases fears that Washington might abandon Ukraine but does not signal a major policy shift in Kyiv’s favor, The Financial Times said in an article published on July 12, analyzing Trump’s recent statements.

14 July 2025, 11:42 AM

Trump open to supplying Patriot missiles to Ukraine, cites concern for civilian lives

The United States is considering supplying Patriot air defense missiles to Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump said while speaking with reporters aboard Air Force One on July 4.

5 July 2025, 12:25 PM

Trump reconsiders stance on Ukraine and Russia after NATO summit

U.S. President Donald Trump has shown warmth toward Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, calling him “very nice” after their chat at the NATO summit, while simultaneously taking a tougher stance toward Russia, Financial Times wrote on June 26.

26 June 2025, 10:52 AM

Trump knows 'the right time and place' for new Russia sanctions — Rubio

U.S. President Donald Trump is now unwilling to impose new sanctions on Russia, suggesting instead that he will act "at the right time and place," State Secretary Marco Rubio said in an interview with Politico on June 25.

25 June 2025, 02:19 PM

European leaders puzzled by Trump's announcement after Putin call

President Donald Trump's phone call with European leaders following his conversation with Vladimir Putin left participants in "puzzled silence," Axios reported on May 20.

20 May 2025, 06:09 PM

Trump says Putin's actions could push him to side with Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump said certain actions by Russian dictator Vladimir Putin could push him to side with Ukraine. He made the remarks during an interview with The Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg on April 28.

29 April 2025, 04:25 PM

Trump Ukraine war stance