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Latest news Ukraine

The new US security strategy includes a clause on “containing NATO expansion” and criticism of Europe

The Trump administration's National Security Strategy refers to the conflict in Ukraine as "the Ukraine War" without mentioning Russian aggression,

byMaria Tril

Vice President JD Vance administers the oath of office to Marco Rubio as US Secretary of State at the White House

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Latest news Ukraine

Rubio and Vance dismiss NBC report claiming Army secretary warned Ukraine of “imminent defeat”

Both officials accused NBC News of fabricating claims about a 2028 rivalry over Ukraine policy.

byMaxim Volovich

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Latest news Ukraine

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

byMaria Tril

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Latest news Ukraine

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.

byOlena Mukhina

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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Latest news Ukraine

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."

byMaria Tril

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Latest news Ukraine

‘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.

byYuri Zoria

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Latest news Ukraine

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.

byOlena Mukhina

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Latest news Ukraine

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.

byYuri Zoria

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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Latest news Ukraine

Russian battlefield gains expected after US aid pause, ISW warns

Think tank highlights how previous delays enabled Russian advances in Donetsk Oblast.

byYuri Zoria

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Latest news Ukraine

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."

byVira Kravchuk

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Latest news Ukraine

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.

byYuri Zoria

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Latest news Ukraine

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.

byYuri Zoria

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Latest news Ukraine

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.

byOlena Mukhina

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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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.

byMaria Tril

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Opinion

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.

byVitalii Tytych

Trump’s plan: Give Putin Crimea, then watch the tanks roll toward Tallinn

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Analysis

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.

byOksana Ostapchuk

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Latest news Ukraine

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.

byYuri Zoria