U.S.-Ukraine relations

Trump weighs new Ukraine aid after wave of Russian missile strikes

U.S. President Donald Trump is considering a new aid package for Ukraine — his first such move since taking office in Jan. 2025, CBS News reported on July 12.

13 July 2025, 10:28 AM

Rhetoric shifted, but not actions: Western allies doubt Trump’s stance on Ukraine has changed

Despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent change in tone toward Russia and Kremlin dictator Vladimir Putin, European leaders remain unconvinced that his administration has adopted a pro-Ukraine position, the Financial Times reported.

12 July 2025, 08:05 PM

Zaluzhnyi: U.S. stockpiles outdated missiles it could send to Ukraine

Ukraine’s ambassador to the United Kingdom, former Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine’s Armed Forces Valerii Zaluzhnyi, says the United States has large stockpiles of aging missiles that are slated for disposal — and Washington could transfer them to Ukraine instead.

12 July 2025, 04:31 AM

Ukraine in talks to acquire Patriot, SAMP/T, and NASAMS air defense systems — Foreign Ministry

Several of Ukraine’s allies, including Germany and Norway, have expressed readiness to purchase Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine, Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhii Tykhyi said during a briefing on July 11, according to NV’s correspondent.

11 July 2025, 07:18 PM

U.S. Patriot missile stocks fall to 25%, triggering Pentagon concern over Ukraine aid — report

The United States has only about 25% of the Patriot interceptor missiles required to support its military planning, after transferring significant portions of its stockpile to the Middle East, The Guardian reported on July 8, citing sources familiar with the matter.

8 July 2025, 08:35 PM

Why Zelenskyy is ready to remove Ukraine’s ambassador to the U.S., and how it could help Kyiv

A recent phone call with Donald Trump reportedly prompted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to consider replacing Ukraine’s top envoy to the United States, Oksana Markarova. NV looks into the circumstances behind the decision and who might take her place in Washington.

8 July 2025, 06:57 PM

Shmyhal and Umerov among candidates as Zelenskyy, Trump discuss replacing Ukraine’s U.S. ambassador

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed replacing Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States, Oksana Markarova, during a July 4 phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, Bloomberg reported on July 7, citing a source.

7 July 2025, 02:34 PM

U.S. still supplying Patriot missiles to Ukraine, Podolyak says

The United States continues to supply Ukraine with air defense systems, including missiles for the Patriot batteries, presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak told the TV channel FREEDOM on July 2.

2 July 2025, 05:42 PM

Kremlin responds to reports of halted U.S. arms deliveries to Ukraine

The Kremlin has responded to reports that the United States has halted supplies of certain types of weapons to Ukraine.

2 July 2025, 05:03 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

Zelenskyy and Trump hold 50-minute meeting at NATO summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump concluded their meeting on the sidelines of the NATO summit on June 25. The conversation lasted roughly 50 minutes, according to Suspilne.

25 June 2025, 04:53 PM

Hegseth defends U.S. decision to send Ukraine’s missiles to Middle East

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told a Senate hearing, in response to a question from GOP Sen. Jerry Moran, that Washington redirected drone defense technology meant for Ukraine to the Middle East amid rising tensions, The War Zone reported on June 12.

12 June 2025, 12:38 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

‘Every word he says causes problems’: Trump lashes out at Zelenskyy

U.S. President Donald Trump, in remarks posted to his Truth Social account on May 26, accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of “causing problems” with every word he says and reignited criticism of Ukraine’s role in the war, echoing themes he has pushed since the 2024 campaign.

26 May 2025, 11:00 AM

Trump touts ‘great’ Putin call as allies doubt sincerity of ceasefire talks

Additional sanctions against Russia may “interfere with business opportunities,” and U.S. President Donald Trump wants to maximize those opportunities for Americans, The New York Times reported on May 20, citing a source within the White House.

21 May 2025, 11:53 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

For the first time since Russia’s full-scale invasion: Zelenskyy not invited to NATO summit to appease Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will not be invited to take part in the main discussions at the NATO summit in the Netherlands this June — a first since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion — as part of an effort to “appease U.S. President Donald Trump,” Euractiv reported on May 15, citing multiple sources.

15 May 2025, 01:26 PM

Witkoff defends meetings with Putin, says he must speak to all sides

A deal to end the war in Ukraine will require Vladimir Putin’s signature, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said in a May 12 interview with Breitbart News, pushing back against criticism of his meetings with the Russian dictator.

13 May 2025, 01:04 PM

Democratic Senate leader Chuck Schumer criticizes Trump’s approach to Ukraine war

U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer criticized President Donald Trump’s handling of the war in Ukraine, warning that America risks its European alliances and appears “weak” to foreign adversaries, Politico reported on April 27.

28 April 2025, 10:57 AM

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