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Court strikes down $100,000 work visa fee in blow to Trump immigration policy

A federal judge has struck down a $100,000 fee imposed by President Donald Trump on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers, ruling that it was an illegal tax never authorized by Congress, Reuters reported on June 8.

9 June, 01:15 PM

Ukraine to acquire Hawk missile system equipment for $108 million - U.S. State Department

The U.S. State Department approved the sale of equipment, spare parts, and technical support for Hawk air defense systems to Ukraine for $108+ million, officials wrote on May 21.

22 May, 08:31 AM

Ukraine hands U.S. proof of Russian strikes after 'energy ceasefire'

Ukraine’s Embassy has submitted detailed evidence to the U.S. State Department documenting Russian strikes carried out after Moscow’s claims of an “energy ceasefire”, Suspilne wrote on Feb. 4.

4 February, 09:35 AM

State Dept.: Europe’s Russia energy bills dwarf Ukraine aid

Most European countries spent significantly more on Russian oil and gas from 2022 to 2024 than they provided in support to Ukraine, U.S. Deputy State Secretary Christopher Landau wrote in his Dec. 6 X post.

8 December 2025, 10:50 AM

U.S. and Ukraine agree on security framework, State Department says after Dec. 5 meeting

The U.S. State Department has released a press statement confirming that U.S. and Ukrainian officials reached an agreement on the outlines of a security framework during talks held on Dec. 5.

6 December 2025, 05:38 PM

U.S. clears over $100M Patriot upgrade package for Ukraine

The U.S. State Department has approved a possible sale of a modernization package for the Patriot air-defense system, valued at approximately $105 million, to Ukraine, Pentagon’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency wrote on Nov. 16.

19 November 2025, 08:25 AM

U.S. exits anti-disinformation deal with Europe—report

The United States has terminated the memorandum on countering foreign propaganda it signed with European countries last year, the Financial Times reported on Sept. 8, citing European officials.

9 September 2025, 01:19 AM

U.S. clears $825M ERAM missiles sale for Ukraine

The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of up to 3,350 air-launched Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM) missiles and 3,350 Embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) to Ukraine for an estimated cost of $825 million, Defense Security Cooperation Agency reported on Aug. 28.

29 August 2025, 08:54 AM

U.S. says it did not support Israeli strikes on Syria

The United States did not support Israel’s recent airstrikes on Syria and has worked swiftly to de-escalate tensions, U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said on July 17, according to Reuters.

18 July 2025, 11:47 AM

100,000 Russian troops killed in 2025—Rubio

Since the beginning of 2025, the Russian military has lost 100,000 troops killed in action in Ukraine, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on July 10.

11 July 2025, 02:12 AM

U.S. approves $510M JDAM bomb sale to bolster Israel’s defense

The U.S. State Department approved a potential sale to Israel of munitions guidance kits and related equipment for an estimated $510 million, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced on June 30.

1 July 2025, 12:02 PM

U.S. citizen killed in Russian air strike on Kyiv — State Department

The U.S. State Department confirmed a U.S. citizen was killed in Russia’s overnight missile attack on Kyiv on June 17, according to Reuters.

18 June 2025, 01:30 AM

Kim Jong Un vows continued support for Russia’s war in Ukraine

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un pledged continued support for Russia’s war against Ukraine during a meeting with Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu in Pyongyang, state-run North Korean outlet KCNA reported on June 4.

5 June 2025, 10:15 AM

U.S. sends top strategist to Ukraine-Russia talks

The United States will be represented by Michael Anton, the State Department’s Director of Policy Planning, at the Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Istanbul on May 16, Reuters reported, citing State Department spokesperson.

16 May 2025, 11:26 AM

U.S. pushes for ceasefire at NATO meeting in Türkiye

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will attend an informal meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Türkiye from May 14 to 16 to discuss ending Russia’s war against Ukraine, Reuters reported on May 11, citing a statement from the U.S. State Department.

11 May 2025, 08:27 PM

Trump names new US charge d’affaires in Kyiv

President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have named Julie Davis as the chargé d’affaires to head the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce announced on May 1.

2 May 2025, 12:29 AM

U.S. State Department responds to North Korea’s confirmation of troops fighting against Ukraine

The U.S. State Department expressed “concern” over North Korea’s confirmation of troop deployments to support Russia in its war against Ukraine, Sky News reported citing a State Department spokesperson on April 28.

28 April 2025, 01:32 PM

US ambassador Brink resigns

U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, Bridget A. Brink, has resigned and will soon be leaving Kyiv, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce confirmed on April 10.

10 April 2025, 11:36 PM

China remains main sponsor of Russia’s war in Ukraine — State Department

Evidence of Chinese nationals fighting in the Russian military against Ukraine highlights Beijing’s role in propping up Moscow’s war machine, U.S. State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said on April 8.

9 April 2025, 02:04 AM

USA to provide short-term funding for project tracking down Russian-abducted Ukrainian children

The U.S. State Department will provide short-term funding for a Yale University project, investigating Russia's deportation of Ukrainian children, after President Donald Trump halted program on Jan. 25, Reuters wrote on March 28.

28 March 2025, 01:49 PM

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