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White House: Trump-Zelenskyy bilateral talks at G7 TBD

U.S. President Donald Trump will conduct multiple bilateral meetings with foreign leaders on the sidelines of the June 15-17 G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said during a press briefing on June 11.

12 June 2025, 06:25 AM

Elon Musk regrets posts about Trump, admits they went too far

Elon Musk, American oligarch and former ally of President Donald Trump, expressed regret for posts about the president that sparked a public dispute, stating they went “too far,” he wrote on X on June 11.

11 June 2025, 02:29 PM

Merz failed to soften Trump on Ukraine — report

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has failed to persuade U.S. President Donald Trump to step up support for Ukraine or increase pressure on Russia, the New York Times reported on June 6, citing German and U.S. officials.

6 June 2025, 08:36 PM

Putin exploited Trump’s lack of knowledge on Ukraine

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin may have taken advantage of U.S. President Donald Trump’s ignorance of Ukraine’s history and the war, while the White House chief of staff likely no longer wants to engage in the peace process, finding it “too difficult,” Time senior correspondent Simon Shuster reported on May 22.

23 May 2025, 11:39 AM

Zelenskyy and Vance meet for first time since White House clash

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shook hands during their first meeting since their Oval Office confrontation, Bloomberg reported on May 18.

18 May 2025, 05:25 PM

Olena Zelenska reveals reaction to Zelenskyy-Trump dispute

The First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, revealed her reaction to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s argument with Donald Trump at the White House, which led to Zelenskyy leaving early, in an interview with TV presenter Marichka Padalko on May 16.

17 May 2025, 02:55 PM

Moscow parade signals Putin’s global ties remain strong

As Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping deepen ties at a Moscow parade, U.S. President Donald Trump is missing chances to broker meaningful peace in Ukraine, journalist Stephanie Baker writes in Bloomberg on May 10.

10 May 2025, 03:19 PM

White House sees Putin as obstacle to Ukraine ceasefire

The White House has toughened its position on Russia’s war against Ukraine, increasingly viewing Russian President Vladimir Putin as an outright barrier to peace, Bloomberg reported on May 9, citing unnamed European and U.S. officials.

10 May 2025, 01:50 PM

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

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