U.S.-Ukraine policy

Can Stefanishyna repair Ukraine’s standing with Trump, MAGA, and Capitol Hill? — NV analysis

Olha Stefanishyna, a former deputy prime minister with a colorful past, is now expected to oversee the President’s Office’s relationship with the unpredictable occupant of the White House. NV spoke with Ukrainian politicians and diplomats to assess whether she’s likely to succeed.

19 July 2025, 09:25 PM

‘We discussed it with Trump’: Zelenskyy says Ukraine wanted U.S. to sell deterrence weapons, but to no avail

Ukraine had asked the United States to sell it a package of weapons to deter Russia, but the request was not fulfilled, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview with NewsMax on July 15.

16 July 2025, 06:24 PM

Kyiv and Washington consulting ‘at all levels’ on resuming U.S. weapons deliveries — Foreign Ministry

Ukraine and the United States are holding consultations “at all levels” on defense supplies and future bilateral contacts aimed at resuming the flow of U.S. weapons to Ukraine, the country’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement posted on Telegram following a meeting between Deputy Foreign Minister Mariia Betsa and U.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Ukraine John Ginkel.

2 July 2025, 04:00 PM

Weapons shipments: U.S. hasn’t informed Kyiv of aid pause, Ukraine seeks answers from Pentagon

Ukraine has not received any official notification about a pause or revision of previously agreed U.S. military aid deliveries and is currently clarifying the situation, Ukraine’s Defense Ministry said in a statement on July 2.

2 July 2025, 02:19 PM

Pentagon shifts drone tech from Ukraine to Mideast bases

The US Defense Department has diverted drone-fighting technology initially intended for Ukraine to American forces in the Middle East amid rising tensions, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said during a hearing in response to a question from Republican Senator Jerry Moran.

12 June 2025, 10:12 AM

Former US ambassador to Ukraine: Peace at any cost will only lead to more war

Former US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink believes that “peace at any cost” will only prolong Russia’s war against Ukraine, Politico wrote on May 18.

19 May 2025, 11:00 AM

CNN confirms U.S. position on Crimea: Meeting with Ukraine and EU planned, Vitkoff to resume talks with Russia

The Trump administration is prepared to recognize Russian control over Crimea as part of a potential agreement to end the war in Ukraine, CNN reported on April 19, citing a source familiar with the framework of the possible deal.

19 April 2025, 09:47 PM

Critical minerals deal with U.S. will require ratification in parliament, says Svyrydenko

The bilateral agreement between Ukraine and the United States on critical minerals will need to be ratified by Ukraine’s parliament, First Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko said on April 16 in a Facebook post.

16 April 2025, 04:17 PM

From $300B to $100B: U.S. trims Ukraine’s bill, doubles down on critical mineral rights

The United States has softened its demands regarding repayment for aid to Ukraine during talks over a bilateral economic agreement on mineral extraction, Bloomberg reported on April 16, citing sources.

16 April 2025, 11:58 AM

Trump’s quiet war with truth: Why he won’t call out Putin

When Russian missiles tore through the Ukrainian city of Sumy, killing 35 civilians and wounding more than 120, the world waited for a unified outcry. It got nothing from Washington. And it wasn’t the first time. Under Donald Trump’s leadership, the U.S. has repeatedly looked away, stayed silent, or softened its stance when the Kremlin left a trail of bodies behind.

15 April 2025, 08:01 PM

Bloomberg reveals details of upcoming Ukrainian delegation visit to U.S. for resource deal talks

A Ukrainian delegation will visit the United States on April 11–12 to negotiate a new draft deal on critical mineral resources, Bloomberg reported on April 8, citing sources familiar with the talks.

8 April 2025, 11:17 PM

All Trump's advisors back freezing military support for Ukraine without clear conditions for its resumption

The Trump administration did not specify the conditions under which military aid to Ukraine could be resumed when announcing its suspension, The Wall Street Journal wrote, citing a White House official, on March 3.

4 March 2025, 11:00 AM

British politician warns: Ukraine’s fall will embolden China on Taiwan

The new U.S. administration’s view that Ukraine is a secondary issue is a strategic mistake with far-reaching consequences, particularly for Taiwan, warns British politician Iain Duncan Smith. Writing for The Telegraph on Feb. 24, the former Conservative Party leader (2001–2003) argues that if Ukraine falls, Taiwan will be next.

25 February 2025, 11:37 AM

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