Trump administration ends Biden-era anti-disinformation pact with European allies
The Trump administration has pulled the US out of agreements with 22 European and African countries designed to combat disinformation from Russia, China and Iran
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Ambassador resigns over Trump-Zelenskyy shouting match in Oval Office
Brigitte Brink revealed that a 28 February tense argument between Trump and Zelenskyy, during a meeting meant to seal a mineral resources deal, was a key reason she stepped down as US Ambassador to Ukraine.
ISW: Ahead of Trump’s 8 August deadline, Russian propagandists fuel White House division to avoid sanctions
Meanwhile, Russian officials still claim economic strength despite falling oil revenues and slowing household consumption.
WP: Trump administration plans to soften criticism of Russia on human rights
Trump's human rights report on Russia omits the Supreme Court's LGBTQ+ organization ban and related arrests, which a former State Department official calls a "glaring omission."
‘It’s not safe to return’: Ukrainian refugees face work permit limbo in US
Communities that embraced displaced Ukrainians now worry about their legal futures, CBS reports.
Russian oil floats in limbo as EU sanctions trap tankers near India
The Achilles and Elyte sit stranded, while pressure mounts on Delhi to choose sides in a wartime economy.
Reuters says Trump activates drawdown powers for the first time to arm Ukraine
Sources told Reuters the $300 million aid, not yet finalized, may include medium-range guided rockets and air defense interceptors.
CNN: Hegseth ordered halt to Ukraine arms—White House learned from the press
Senior US and Ukrainian officials were blindsided by the sudden stop in missile deliveries.
Russian battlefield gains expected after US aid pause, ISW warns
Think tank highlights how previous delays enabled Russian advances in Donetsk Oblast.
Politico: US cuts critical air defense shipments to Ukraine needed to protect civilians from Russian terror
The decision followed an internal review showing American arsenals had dropped to concerning levels and was justified as "putting America's interests first."
Zelenskyy’s top man Yermak is “bipartisan irritator,” US insiders warn Politico
The Ukrainian President Office chief's abrasive style and vague agendas are testing US support for Ukraine at a fragile moment, sources told Politico.
Trump quietly scraps internal Russia pressure task force, Reuters sources say
Participants say momentum faded in May as Trump signaled disinterest in more aggressive policies.
Hodges: Ukraine’s Operation Spiderweb and Israel’s Rising Lion strikes show that distrust in US is growing
Israel follows Ukraine’s playbook to disable enemy infrastructure, without warning Washington.
Hegseth confirms US diverted Ukraine’s anti-drone systems to Middle East
The US defense secretary claimed US troop protection and urgent threats as reasons behind the move.
Brussels pushes EU sanctions leadership amid Trump uncertainty, exposes Russia’s $ 1 trillion war windfall
More than 1,000 aging vessels help Russia evade oil sanctions through a "shadow fleet" that generates billions in revenue, according to a white paper calling for stronger EU sanctions on Moscow.
The genocide definer predicted Putin’s Ukraine war 70 years ago — and was horrifyingly right
The lawyer behind the term "genocide" warned that Moscow was set to erase Ukraine's identity—and Putin's invasion proved him devastatingly right.
Who owns Victory Day? As Trump and Putin clash over power, Ukraine holds the receipt
As Putin and Trump scramble to claim WWII’s victory, Ukraine’s one-day switch threatens to dismantle the myth that fueled Moscow's global power for 80 years.
Trump administration authorizes its first $50 mn commercial arms export to Ukraine
This marks Trump’s first arms approval for Ukraine, after 100 days of allowing only Biden-era shipments to continue.
Zelenskyy: Ukraine working with US on new Russian sanctions
President Zelenskyy announced Ukraine is preparing new sanctions against Russia with the US administration aimed at forcing Moscow to the negotiating table.
Putin failed to capture Ukraine. Then Russian fakes seized the White House.
After losing the battle for Ukraine, Putin set to win the narrative war — hijacking U.S. politicians and eroding Western support with fakes that cost less than a missile and strike faster than one.