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US State Secretary Rubio to skip G20 summit in South Africa, cites national interests

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will not attend the G20 summit scheduled for Feb. 20-21 in Johannesburg, South Africa, he announced in a post on X.

6 February 2025, 05:33 PM

Canada responds to US tariffs with 25% duties on American imports

Canada has imposed 25% tariffs on a range of U.S. goods, including food products, effective Feb. 4, in response to U.S. trade actions, news agency Interfax-Ukraine reports.

3 February 2025, 03:27 PM

Zelenskyy backs US as Los Angeles battles historic wildfires

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his support for the United States following devastating wildfires near Los Angeles, California, in a message shared on the social media platform X on Jan. 9.

9 January 2025, 03:52 PM

Zelenskyy condemns terrorism after New Orleans attack

Violence and terrorism must not be tolerated, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote in his post on X on Jan. 1, condemning the attack in New Orleans, USA.

2 January 2025, 09:22 AM

‘We need to think about ceasefire’ — Trump messages Zelenskyy

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump sent a message to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this week, urging him to “start thinking about a ceasefire and the abandonment of all temporarily occupied territories by the aggressor country, Russia,” El Pais reported on Dec. 22, citing its own sources.

22 December 2024, 01:53 PM

U.S. reimposes sanctions on Nord Stream 2 entities

The sanctions on companies, vessels, and individuals involved in Russia’s Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline construction will be reimposed, the U.S. State Department reported on Dec. 18.

19 December 2024, 01:15 PM

U.S. warns Hong Kong banks over deals with Russia

Deputy Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Treasury for Asia and the Middle East Jesse Baker met with Hong Kong leading financial institutions to warn against deals with Russia, Asian outlet Nikkei wrote on Dec. 17.

18 December 2024, 03:18 PM

Russia may once again launch 'Oreshnik' missile against Ukraine this weekend

Russia is considering another strike on Ukraine using the Oreshnik missile as soon as this weekend, the Financial Times reported on Dec. 13, citing an anonymous U.S. National Security Council representative.

13 December 2024, 04:25 PM

Ontario Premier threatens to halt electricity exports to U.S. if Trump imposes new tariffs

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he would stop supplying electricity to the U.S. if elected President Donald Trump imposes broad tariffs on Canadian goods, the AP reported on Dec. 11.

12 December 2024, 11:52 AM

Vienna court blocks fugitive Ukrainian billionaire extradition to USA

A Vienna court has once again rejected the extradition of Ukrainian businessman Dmytro Firtash to the United States, where he faces corruption charges related to bribes for titanium mining in India, Vienna AT media wrote on Dec. 4.

5 December 2024, 10:25 AM

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 breaks into top U.S. charts

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, developed by Ukrainian studio GSC Game World, climbed into the top five most popular games for PC and Xbox in the United States in its first days of release, Circana analytical agency wrote on Dec. 2.

4 December 2024, 11:31 AM

Lowering conscription age pointless amid arms delays - Zelenskyy's advisor

US urging Ukraine to lower its conscription age from 25 to 18 is meaningless without timely delivery of promised military equipment, Presidential advisor Dmytro Lytvyn wrote on X platform on Nov. 27.

28 November 2024, 11:24 AM

U.S. vows to defend NATO allies amid Russian threats to new Polish missile defense base

The United States is taking Russia’s threats to strike a newly established missile defense base in the Polish town of Redzikowo seriously, John Kirby, White House National Security Communications Advisor said at a briefing on Nov. 25.

26 November 2024, 10:00 AM

Ukraine's ambassador warns of pivotal eight weeks ahead of Trump's inauguration

The next eight weeks will be the most critical and challenging in Ukraine's history since 1991, Ukraine's Ambassador to Brazil, Andriy Melnyk, said in an interview with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty on Nov. 24.

24 November 2024, 07:36 PM

Pentagon planning to enhance nuclear deterrence strategy in response to China and Russia

The United States is planning to adjust its nuclear deterrence strategy in response to the increased nuclear capabilities of China and Russia, according to a press release from the Pentagon on Nov. 21.

22 November 2024, 12:12 PM

Elon Musk calls Scholz a ‘fool’

U.S. entrepreneur and billionaire Elon Musk insulted German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, calling him a “fool” on his social media platform X (formerly Twitter) following the collapse of the ruling German coalition he led.

8 November 2024, 02:49 PM

Tim Walz thanks Harris, calls for continued Democratic effort

Democratic voters should "continue the fight" for the core values of the campaign following the presidential election loss, Minnesota Governor and U.S. Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz wrote on X on Nov. 7.

7 November 2024, 08:04 AM

China acknowledges U.S. election outcome, holds off formal congratulations

China has acknowledged the preliminary U.S. election results, but President Xi will formally congratulate Donald Trump only when results are officially declared, Japanese media outlet NHK World reported on Nov. 6.

6 November 2024, 01:51 PM

Trump’s projected win triggers 2% drop in oil prices — Reuters

Oil prices dropped by 2% on Nov. 6, as the dollar strengthened amid forecasts that Republican Donald Trump is winning the U.S. presidential election, and the country's oil reserves increasing more than anticipated, Reuters reported.

6 November 2024, 12:42 PM

Trump receives global congratulations as U.S. election results near finalization

World leaders have begun congratulating U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump on his victory in the Nov. 5 election, despite the ongoing vote count in several states.

6 November 2024, 11:57 AM

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