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Trump and US officials surprised by Hegseth's order to halt arms supplies to Ukraine

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s decision to halt arms supplies to Ukraine caught the White House off guard, Reuters reported, citing sources on May 6.

6 May 2025, 03:36 PM

Trump suggests oil prices may influence outcome of war in Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump said the current drop in oil prices could help resolve the Russia-Ukraine war, speaking to reporters during an event at the White House, Liga reported on May 6.

6 May 2025, 11:19 AM

White House: Trump demands lasting ceasefire, not Putin’s short truce

U.S. President Donald Trump wants a permanent ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, the invading country, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said during a briefing on April 28, addressing the Kremlin’s announcement of a “truce” from May 8 to 10.

28 April 2025, 07:14 PM

White House dismisses polls showing sharp decline in Trump’s economic approval

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, nearing his 100th day in office, is brushing off a wave of weak economic indicators following the imposition of tariffs and insists the economy remains strong, Politico reported on April 28.

28 April 2025, 10:34 AM

White House outlines Trump’s priorities for the next 100 days

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump will outline his achievements from the first 100 days in office and set new priorities for the next 100 days, Reuters reported April 26.

27 April 2025, 11:23 AM

No official US signals on exiting peace talks, Ukraine's Foreign Ministry says

Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has not received any official diplomatic communications indicating that the United States is preparing to withdraw from the peace process aimed at resolving Russia’s war against Ukraine, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said at a briefing on April 25.

25 April 2025, 07:58 PM

Zelenskyy hits back at White House on peace talks frustration

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rebuffed White House claims of President Donald Trump’s impatience with Ukraine, saying at a joint press conference with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa that Ukrainians are the ones losing patience under Russian missile strikes, Interfax-Ukraine reported on April 24.

24 April 2025, 08:24 PM

Kremlin downplays Vance’s threat to exit Ukraine-Russia peace talks

Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson for Russian President Vladimir Putin, rejected the notion that U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance’s statement about exiting peace negotiations constituted an ultimatum, according to Russian state media on April 23.

23 April 2025, 08:41 PM

Trump administration halts Russian war crimes probes in Ukraine

The Trump administration has actively worked to undo initiatives designed to hold Russia, its leadership, and allies accountable for war crimes committed during the invasion of Ukraine, The Washington Post reported on April 23.

23 April 2025, 11:55 AM

Putin’s 'bilateral talks' claim masks refusal to end war in Ukraine

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin continues to rebuff U.S.-Ukrainian proposals for a comprehensive ceasefire, signaling no intention to end the war through meaningful peace talks in the near term, according to a new report by the U.S.-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW) released on April 21.

22 April 2025, 10:58 AM

Trump’s approval sinks to new post-return low, poll shows

President Donald Trump's public support has dropped to its lowest level since his return to the White House, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on April 22.

22 April 2025, 10:10 AM

Rubio’s comments target Kyiv, risk aid suspension

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s remarks about possibly abandoning Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks were intended to pressure Kyiv, not Moscow, and could lead to a suspension of military aid, Axios reported on April 18, citing a source close to the Ukrainian government.

19 April 2025, 11:05 AM

Europe can help end Russia’s war in Ukraine, Rubio says (again)

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio recognized the potential for European countries to contribute to ending Russia’s war against Ukraine after a series of high-level meetings in Paris, French outlet TF1 reported on April 18.

18 April 2025, 02:55 PM

Xi urges ‘Asian family’ unity amid Trump’s trade pressure

During a trip to Southeast Asia, Chinese leader Xi Jinping promoted the idea of an “Asian family” and called for regional unity in a bid to counter growing pressure from the United States, Bloomberg reported on April 17.

17 April 2025, 11:45 AM

Witkoff's actions on Ukraine draw heavy criticism from Republicans and White House

Donald Trump’s special representative, Steve Witkoff, has faced criticism from both the White House and Republicans over his actions and statements related to resolving Russia's war against Ukraine, Reuters reported, citing sources on April 12.

12 April 2025, 09:46 PM

Zelenskyy, Trump, and Vance dispute in Oval Office not seen as failure — President's Office

The President's Office does not consider the February 28 argument between Zelenskyy, Trump, and Vance a failure, Deputy Head Ihor Brusylo told the BBC on April 11.

11 April 2025, 11:38 AM

Trump’s executive orders remake America in his image — crude, cruel and chaotic

It didn’t take long. Within days of Donald Trump’s return to the White House, America began to look less like a democracy and more like a hostile corporate takeover — run on impulse, executed by executive order, and driven by revenge.

10 April 2025, 04:00 PM

Sanctioned Russian envoy meets U.S. officials

Kirill Dmitriev, Russia’s special envoy for economic cooperation with foreign countries and head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), says new contacts between Russia and the United States are expected next week. Speaking to Russia’s state-run Channel One on April 6, Dmitriev said his recent meetings with American officials in Washington focused on restoring bilateral relations — especially in the areas of trade and investment.

6 April 2025, 06:25 PM

Trump’s tariffs aren’t policy. They’re provocation.

Donald Trump’s latest tariff proposal may energize his political base, but it represents a perilous escalation of economic nationalism with global consequences. Rather than addressing the complexities of trade imbalances or modern manufacturing, the plan relies on blunt force: a 10% tariff on all imports, with steeper penalties on specific nations — including a 60% rate on Chinese goods and 20% on European imports.

4 April 2025, 12:39 PM

Trump Team advises against Putin call without ceasefire commitment

US President Donald Trump's inner circle is advising against a call with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin until he commits to a full ceasefire in Ukraine, NBC News reported on April 3.

4 April 2025, 08:46 AM

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