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Trump posts, takes down racist video mocking Obamas

The White House said an aide mistakenly posted to President Donald Trump’s Truth Social page a video that depicted former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, as apes.

6 February, 08:52 PM

White House denies FT report on Donbas-for-security guarantees deal

Reports from the Financial Times that the United States would provide Ukraine with security guarantees only if Kyiv ceded the Donbas region are false, Deputy White House press secretary Anna Kelly told FT on Jan. 27.

27 January, 02:07 PM

Trump: Neither Ukraine nor Russia ready to end war

Neither Kyiv nor Moscow is ready to end the war, U.S. President Donald Trump said during a press conference at the White House on Jan. 20.

21 January, 12:14 PM

U.S. 'peace plan' ensures both Russia and Ukraine would gain more than they give – White House

The U.S. “peace plan” for ending the war in Ukraine was drafted with the real situation in mind and envisions that both Ukraine and Russia would “gain more than they give,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told ABC News on Nov. 21.

21 November 2025, 02:39 PM

Pentagon reacts harshly to reporter asking about Hegseth’s tricolor tie

Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell snapped at a HuffPost reporter who questioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s choice of tie during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Washington last week, the outlet reported, noting Parnell responded with a remark “about the reporter’s mother,” echoing a phrase used earlier by the White House press secretary.

21 October 2025, 01:15 PM

No Tomahawks in sight for Ukraine after Zelenskyy–Trump meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declined to answer any questions related to potential shipments of Tomahawk cruise missiles after his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Oct. 17.

18 October 2025, 02:20 AM

Trump, Zelenskyy call for immediate ceasefire

Shortly after their meeting at the White House on Oct. 17, U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for a ceasefire in the Russo–Ukrainian war without any territorial preconditions.

18 October 2025, 12:39 AM

Trump dodges question on pressing Ukraine to make territorial concessions

Just before his talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Oct. 17, U.S. President Donald Trump declined to say whether Ukraine should cede territory to Russia to secure a potential U.S.-brokered peace deal.

17 October 2025, 09:34 PM

Trump, Zelenskyy to meet over lunch at White House

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet with his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump at 1 p.m. EST (8 p.m. EET) on Oct. 17, according to the U.S. President’s official schedule published by Roll Call.

17 October 2025, 09:58 AM

Zelenskyy to meet Trump at White House

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit the White House on Oct. 17, President Donald Trump confirmed to reporters aboard Air Force One on Oct. 13.

14 October 2025, 08:53 AM

Trump told Erdogan to stop buying Russian oil

U.S. President Donald Trump told Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that he would like Ankara to stop buying Russian oil until Moscow ends its war against Ukraine, Trump said on Sept. 25.

25 September 2025, 09:49 PM

White House explains Trump’s sharp shift on Ukraine and his new stance toward Putin

U.S. President Donald Trump’s harsh rhetoric toward Russia is meant to pressure the Kremlin, a senior White House official told The Washington Post on Sept. 25.

25 September 2025, 05:09 PM

U.S. suspects European sabotage in peace efforts

Senior White House officials believe that certain European leaders are publicly backing U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to end the war in Ukraine while quietly working to “sabotage” progress made during talks in Alaska, Axios reported on Aug. 30, citing White House sources.

30 August 2025, 06:08 PM

Trump proposed inviting Chinese peacekeepers to Ukraine—report

U.S. President Donald Trump privately suggested deploying Chinese troops as peacekeepers in Ukraine after the Russo–Ukrainian war ends, the Financial Times reported on Aug. 29, citing unnamed sources.

29 August 2025, 10:32 PM

U.S. considers air support as part of security guarantees for Ukraine

U.S. air support is “an option and a possibility” when it comes to providing security guarantees to Ukraine, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said at a briefing on Aug. 19.

20 August 2025, 11:32 AM

Zelenskyy disputes occupied Ukrainian territories in Oval Office

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump had a long conversation in the Oval Office about a map showing Russian-occupied territories, CNN reported on Aug. 19.

19 August 2025, 10:06 AM

Trump announces Zelenskyy–Putin meeting

U.S. President Donald Trump is making arrangements for a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, Trump announced on Aug. 18.

19 August 2025, 02:01 AM

Trump—Zelenskyy meeting over, broader talks with Europe begin

A bilateral meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has concluded, with the two presidents immediately going into an expanded meeting with several European leaders on Aug. 18.

18 August 2025, 10:32 PM

Vance, Rubio, Witkoff to join Trump-Zelenskyy talks

U.S. Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and President Donald Trump’s Special Envoy Steve Witkoff will participate in Trump’s talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Aug. 18, according to The Washington Post.

18 August 2025, 04:54 PM

EU leaders brace for sensitive White House talks on Ukraine - NYT

Apprehension reigns in European capitals ahead of the upcoming talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, scheduled at the White House for Aug. 18, The New York Times (NYT) reported on Aug. 17.

18 August 2025, 10:46 AM

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