U.S.-Ukraine relations

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

Trump’s team to travel to London for ceasefire talks on Ukraine — Kellogg

President Donald Trump’s team will return to London this week for ceasefire talks on Ukraine, Fox News reported on April 19, citing Trump’s envoy Keith Kellogg.

20 April 2025, 01:11 PM

Pavlo Klimkin on Ukraine peace outlines in Paris, Rubio’s blackmail, and mineral deal nuances

Pavlo Klimkin, Ukraine’s foreign minister from 2014 to 2019, spoke with Radio NV about the outlines of a possible ceasefire discussed in Paris, what might be behind U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s threat to pull out of peace talks, and how to interpret the readiness to sign a deal on critical minerals.

19 April 2025, 04:27 PM

U.S. unveils ceasefire monitoring plan as Ukraine demands firm guarantees from the West

The United States presented a draft plan for monitoring a potential ceasefire in Ukraine during negotiations in Paris on April 17, where Kyiv insisted that any deal must include real security guarantees, The Wall Street Journal reported on April 18, citing a Western official.

19 April 2025, 11:37 AM

U.S. may recognize Russia’s control of Crimea under possible peace deal

The United States is considering recognizing Russia’s control over temporarily occupied Crimea as part of a broader potential settlement to end the war between Russia and Ukraine, Bloomberg reported on April 19, citing sources familiar with the talks.

19 April 2025, 10:11 AM

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