Russia-Ukraine war

US terminates support of Ukraine energy grid restoration

The State Department has terminated a US Agency for International Development (USAID) initiative that has invested hundreds of millions of dollars to help restore Ukraine's energy grid following attacks by the Russian military, according to two USAID officials working on the agency’s Ukraine mission.

Zelensky ordered to leave White House without signing minerals agreement after Oval Office clash with Trump

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky left the White House early without signing a mineral deal with the United States following a heated exchange with US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.

Trump extends Russia sanctions over Ukraine war for another year

United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order extending for another year certain sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine war, according to documents released by the White House.

North Korea deploys additional forces to Russia’s Kursk Oblast: South Korean intelligence

North Korea has deployed additional troops to Russia, an official for South Korea's National Intelligence Agency (NIS) has claimed.

US abstains from WTO statement condemning Russia assault against Ukraine: Reuters

The United States has opted not to support a joint World Trade Organization (WTO) statement, decrying Russia’s “aggression against Ukraine”, according to a diplomatic source and a Geneva trade official, cited by Reuters.

No sanctions relief for Russia pre-agreement, Ukraine ‘can forget about’ NATO: Trump

United States President Donald Trump has stressed that Ukraine will not be allowed to join NATO as part of a future peace accord with Russia and ruled out lifting sanctions on Moscow before a deal is reached.

US, Ukraine reach agreement on minerals deal

Kyiv has reached an agreement with Washington on a minerals deal, Olha Stefanishyna, Ukraine’s deputy prime minister and justice minister, told the Financial Times.

French nuclear shield could extend across Europe: Telegraph

Paris is ready to use its nuclear deterrent to help protect Europe, The Telegraph has reported.

Ukraine needs over $520bn to recover, rebuild after 3 years of war: Report

The estimated cost to rebuild Ukraine's economy after Russia's war has risen to $524 billion, nearly three times its expected 2024 economic output, the World Bank, United Nations, European Commission and the Ukrainian government have found.

Putin claims Zelensky has ‘no chance’ of winning a fair election in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed that President Volodymyr Zelensky has “absolutely no chance” of winning a fair election due to his low approval ratings and the internal political situation in Ukraine.

US refuses to condemn Russia for Ukraine war

In a dramatic shift in transatlantic relations under President Donald Trump, the United States split with its European allies by refusing to blame Russia for its war against Ukraine in votes on three United Nations resolutions Monday seeking an end to the three-year conflict.

EU officially adopts 16th package of sanctions against Russia over Ukraine war

The European Union has officially approved its 16th package of sanctions imposed against Russia in response to its full-scale war against Ukraine.

Zelensky says he is ready to resign in exchange for peace

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that he would step down from the presidency if it meant achieving a lasting peace in his country.

Ukraine FM says Kyiv plans to end war in 2025

Kyiv plans to end the war this year with a just peace, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has stated at the Ukraine: Year 2025 conference.

Britian, France plan to dispatch 30,000 peacekeepers to Ukraine: WSJ

London and Paris are drafting a plan to deploy up to 30,000 “peacekeepers” in Ukraine, depending on whether Moscow and Kiev reach a ceasefire agreement, The Wall Street Journal has reported, citing unnamed European officials.

Musk dismisses US threat to cut Starlink over Ukraine minerals deal

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has denied reports that the United States threatened to shut off Starlink in Ukraine unless Kyiv agreed to a minerals accord.

Trump team could strike a deal to end Russia-Ukraine war ‘this week’: White House

US President Donald Trump is "very confident" that he will reach an agreement to end Russia's war against Ukraine, possibly as early as "this week," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters.

Trump says he wants US to ‘get back’ money spent on Ukraine

Ukraine must compensate the US for all the assistance provided to Kiev during its war with Moscow, US President Donald Trump has stated. His comments are expected to escalate the public spat between him and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky over the issues of aid and negotiations with Russia.

US threatens to shut down Starlink in Ukraine: Reuters

The United States has threatened to cut off Ukraine's access to Starlink satellite internet terminals if Kyiv does not reach an agreement with Washington regarding critical mineral resources, Reuters reported, citing three sources familiar with the negotiations.

Trump says Zelensky ‘not very important’ for meetings

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky is actually “not very important” to have at meetings, US President Donald Trump has said, adding he only makes negotiations difficult.

US opposes use of ‘Russian aggression’ in upcoming G7 statement on Ukraine: FT

The US is objecting to use of the term ‘Russian aggression’ in an upcoming G7 statement marking the third anniversary of the Ukraine war, the Financial Times has reported, citing Western officials familiar with the matter.

British PM to present plan to Trump for deploying 30,000 European peacekeepers in Ukraine: Telegraph

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will present US President Donald Trump a plan to deploy up to 30,000 European peacekeepers to monitor a possible ceasefire in Ukraine, the Telegraph has reported, citing undisclosed Western officials.

Germany hits out at Trump over ‘dictator’ jibe at Zelensky

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has accused US President Donald Trump of making “wrong and dangerous” remarks after the US leader branded his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky “a dictator.”

Trump brands Zelensky ‘dictator’ for refusing to hold elections

US President Donald Trump criticized President Volodymyr Zelensky for refusing to hold presidential elections in Ukraine, calling him a dictator.

Putin says Russia ready to resume Ukraine talks

Moscow has never shut the door on peace negotiations over Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin has stated after being briefed on the results of the meeting between Russian and US representatives in Riyadh. It was the EU and Kiev that broke all contacts with Russia, he added.

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