“If Trump wants our minerals, we want F-35s”—Ukrainian soldiers aren’t buying America’s deal
Washington and Kyiv are finalizing a deal on rare earth minerals, but Ukrainian soldiers aren’t convinced they’re getting a fair trade.
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The peace trap: Five ways Putin wins if Ukraine freezes the war
Ukrainian politicians and experts—who have faced Russian tactics for over a decade—warn that Trump’s push to freeze the war would hand Putin exactly what he wants: time to regroup, rearm, and prepare for a larger offensive.
Trump vows his peace deal will end Russia’s war and save lives. Ukraine’s war victims have a word to say
Ukrainians who buried loved ones stand against Trump's Russia-serving "surrender proposals", vowing their sacrifice must result in a victory, not a betrayal.
US special envoy: We’re close to peace deal on Russo-Ukrainian War, concessions must be made
The US envoy also noted that Russia's war against Ukraine ''was provoked'' due to talks of Ukraine joining NATO.
Ukraine-US teams work until dawn on minerals deal as Waltz confident Zelenskyy will sign soon
After all-night talks, Ukraine and the US continue negotiations as Waltz insists Zelenskyy will sign soon.
Reuters: Russia may trade frozen $ 300 billion for Ukraine peace deal – but with a catch
Russia may agree to use its frozen sovereign assets to help rebuild Ukraine—but only if occupied territories receive a third of the funds, sources say.
The 1938 Munich disaster taught the world these five ironclad security lessons. The 2025 one proved Trump has forgotten them all
Trump's messy Ukraine gambit hints he's set to crush lessons from the 1938 Munich "peace deal" that has been shielding global security and America's power from another world war
Chamberlain’s ghost haunts the Ukraine peace talks
Have we learned nothing from appeasing aggressors?
FT: UK and France consider air-led “reassurance force” to deter Russia in Ukraine – but only if it’s never needed
As European leaders debate Ukraine’s security, a new proposal would deploy airpower to deter potential ceasefire violations.
“Keep calm and don’t blink first,” experts warn Ukraine as US-Russia talks begin
As the Munich Conference revealed a shifting geopolitical reality, Ukraine remains strikingly calm. Analysts say Kyiv should stick to this approach in peace talks, as Trump's strategy hinges on high-stakes consequences: whichever side—Russia or Ukraine—refuses to negotiate will face severe repercussions.
Rubio and Lavrov hold phone call, but accounts on Ukraine and sanctions differ
Russia emphasized economic issues, particularly sanctions relief, while the US focused on finding solutions to the war in Ukraine.
Politico: Trump officials head to Saudi Arabia for talks with Russia, Ukraine joins as well
Earlier on Saturday, Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine had not been invited to the peace talks in Saudi Arabia.
US asked European capitals this week how many troops they can send to Ukraine, FT reports
The questionnaire also requested details on weaponry and security arrangements they can offer Ukraine in a potential post-war settlement with Russia.
US could send troops to Ukraine to guard rare earth resources, NBC reports
Trump proposed acquiring $500 billion in Ukrainian rare earth minerals for US military aid. While he claimed Kyiv “essentially agreed,” Zelenskyy rejected the draft deal, citing a lack of security guarantees.
“If Russia couldn’t beat Ukraine in 2022, why would it win now?” A defiant voice amid despair
In an exclusive interview, Ukrainian defense expert Mykhailo Samus challenges the prevailing despair, arguing that despite the challenges, Ukraine’s future is now one of opportunity.
Peace at what price? Bloomberg maps three ways Ukraine war could end
As Trump initiates Ukraine peace talks with Putin, European allies could face $3.1 trillion in defense spending over the next decade, depending on the war’s outcome.
Why Ukraine can’t just “make peace”: top historian explains what the West gets wrong about peace with Russia
While the West calls for Ukraine’s concessions to Russia, historian Yaroslav Hrytsak warns of what's really at stake a nation’s last chance to break free from centuries of imperial bloodshed.
Forbes: Trump’s space shield “Iron Dome” could pressure Putin into Ukraine peace talks
As Russia threatens nuclear retaliation against nations backing Ukraine, Trump’s proposed missile defense initiative could reshape strategic dynamics—if it can overcome the immense challenges of implementation.
Trump’s peace deal for Ukraine is limited to a ceasefire – and it’s not even clear if Kyiv or Moscow are going to play ball
Trump's bold campaign promise of a swift peace deal dissolves into a basic ceasefire proposal that neither Putin nor Zelenskyy seems eager to embrace.
ISW: Putin’s rejection of Zelenskyy’s legitimacy sets the stage for Russia to violate any future agreements
Putin's false claims about Ukrainian law set conditions for Russia to break future agreements, according to a new ISW analysis.