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Trump and Xi to discuss China's support for Russia in planned visit to Beijing

Donald Trump is planning a meeting with Xi Jinping to discuss a range of issues, including Beijing’s economic and military support for Russia, Reuters, citing Washington officials, reported on May 10.

11 May, 12:29 PM

Trump claims U.S.-Iran ceasefire 'still in effect'

The United States will strike Iran "much harder and much more fiercely" if Tehran fails to quickly sign a new agreement following an incident involving the U.S. destroyers, U.S. President Donald Trump said, ABC news reported on May 8.

8 May, 11:53 AM

EU prepares for direct talks with Moscow as U.S. peace efforts stall — FT

EU leaders are discussing the possibility of direct talks with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, as they “grow frustrated” with U.S. President Donald Trump’s clumsy attempts to negotiate an end to the Russo–Ukrainian war, the Financial Times reported on May 7.

7 May, 11:28 PM

Zelenskyy on Umerov’s mandate in U.S. talks

National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) secretary Rustem Umerov’s visit to the United States will focus on trilateral Ukraine–U.S.–Russia talks and seeking mediation for further POW exchanges with Moscow, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on May 7.

7 May, 09:47 PM

U.S., Iran near short-term truce; comprehensive agreement out of reach — Reuters

The United States and Iran are close to a limited, temporary ceasefire agreement, Reuters reported on May 7, citing sources, though “deep divisions” remain between the parties over key issues.

7 May, 08:51 PM

U.S. to lift ban on imported Ukrainian arms

The U.S. Justice Department has published a proposed revision to rules governing the import of weapons that would remove Ukraine from the list of countries subject to import restrictions, Forbes Ukraine reported on May 7, citing Kyiv’s Ambassador to the United States, Olha Stefanishyna.

7 May, 08:07 PM

U.S. approves $374 million JDAM sale to Ukraine

The U.S. State Department has approved a sale of Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAMs) to Ukraine worth $373.6 million, according to a press release on May 5.

6 May, 03:13 AM

Iran war ‘terminated,’ Trump claims

U.S. President Donald Trump told Congress on May 1 that the current ceasefire has “terminated” the U.S.–Israeli operation against Iran, just in time for the 60-day deadline before Congressional approval would be necessary to continue the war.

1 May, 11:33 PM

Trump says he will raise tariffs on EU cars to 25%

The United States wills start charging a 25% tariff on car imports from the EU starting May 4, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on May 1.

1 May, 09:16 PM

Russia supporting Iran against U.S. — CJCS Caine

Moscow is working to help Tehran and undermine U.S. policy goals in the Iran war, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine said on April 30, as reported by The Guardian.

30 April, 11:32 PM

Trump's Iran oil squeeze may not help Russia, former minister says

U.S. President Donald Trump has pivoted to trying to strangle Iran economically, but the resulting oil prices surge may not end up helping Moscow all that much, Volodymyr Ohryzko, head of the Center for Russia Studies and a former Ukrainian foreign minister, told NV Radio on April 30.

30 April, 09:10 PM

Poll reveals falling trust in Western security support among Ukrainians

Trust among Ukrainians in security guarantees from Europe and the United States has declined since January 2026, a new nationwide survey found, according to the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology.

30 April, 03:28 PM

Zelenskyy questions Vance’s push to end Ukraine aid

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized U.S. Vice President JD Vance on April 29 for saying he was proud to stop U.S. aid to Ukraine, saying Vance’s position helps Russia and weakens the United States.

30 April, 01:49 AM

U.S. extends Lukoil sanctions waiver

In a fifth waiver extension of targeted sanctions, the U.S. Treasury Department has given Russia’s Lukoil until May 30 to negotiate a sale of its foreign assets, Interfax-Ukraine news agency reported on April 29.

29 April, 09:13 PM

North Korea’s missiles could overwhelm U.S. defense systems

North Korea’s nuclear arsenal is approaching a point where its missiles could overwhelm U.S. ground-based missile defenses, despite billions of dollars invested in the system over the past three decades, Bloomberg reported on April 28.

29 April, 04:45 PM

Acting U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Julie Davis resigns, State Department confirms

US Chargé d'Affaires in Ukraine, Julie Davis, will be stepping down from her position in Kyiv, State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigot told Suspilne on April 29.

29 April, 10:25 AM

U.S. chargé d’affaires to leave post over disagreements with Trump — FT

Acting U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Julie Davis will leave her post and depart Kyiv in the coming weeks because of disagreements with President Donald Trump over U.S. policy, the Financial Times reported on April 28.

28 April, 10:48 PM

26 Iranian ships slip through U.S. Hormuz blockade

At least 26 Iranian shadow fleet vessels bypassed the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, maritime analytics firm Lloyd’s List Intelligence reported on April 20.

22 April, 03:22 AM

Ukraine offered to rename Donbas sliver to ‘Donnyland’ — report

Ukrainian negotiators suggested naming the bit of Donbas that Russia is trying to conquer after U.S. President Donald Trump, calling it “Donnyland,” The New York Times reported on April 21.

21 April, 10:31 PM

U.S.–Iran talks in limbo as sides remain ambivalent

Tehran has not yet committed to sending a delegation to meet with U.S. officials in Islamabad this week, CNN reported on April 21.

21 April, 08:25 PM

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