Ukraine seeks changes to Trump’s proposed “lifetime-reparations” minerals deal
The proposed deal with Ukraine would place a US-majority board in charge of Ukrainian resources and reclassify US aid as loans.
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Trump now wants entire Ukrainian resource revenue in updated minerals pact offer
The new deal requires Ukraine to repay all free US aid since 2022, plus pay 4% interest per year before it can access any profits. Zelenskyy says the terms keep changing.
ISW: Trump’s Witkoff amplifies Russian claims about Ukraine
The envoy uncritically echoes Russian claims regarding Ukraine, repeating discredited narratives while overlooking historical context and legal facts.
Rubio says Ukraine must make territorial concessions to “prevent more suffering”
The US State Secretary claims ceding territory is "the only way" to end Russia's invasion, with frozen military aid potentially resuming based on talks.
Trump’s Witkoff to meet Putin in Moscow this week, media report
The visit will take place amid Trump's broader push to force Ukraine into concessions to Russia, allegedly to end Russia’s war.
Maxar confirms US government blocked Ukrainian access to satellite data (UPDATED)
Soldiers in Kursk and near Pokrovsk described lost functionality in battle software, though some called it "an inconvenience" rather than a blow, per WP.
Trump suspends all military aid to Ukraine, pressuring Zelenskyy on peace talks
The US President halted all military aid to Ukraine, including weapons in transit.
Zeit: US, Russia to hold second meeting behind Ukraine, EU’s backs today
Russian and US delegations will meet in Saudi Arabia's capital, continuing talks that began with their foreign ministers on 18 February, per Die Zeit.
Trump says he may visit Moscow, not on 9 May but “within weeks”
The US President said he would consider visiting Moscow "at the appropriate time" "if this all gets settled down."
UNGA to consider dueling resolutions on Russia’s war: US proposal vs. Ukraine-supported draft
Kyiv criticizes the US draft for diminishing Moscow's responsibility for the invasion, as Ukraine leads a collective resolution demanding Russia's withdrawal.
Trump views Ukraine as a pawn in US-Russia reset that he is actually negotiating, columnist says
Trump's broader strategy aims to reset US-Russia relations by using Ukraine as leverage, proposing territorial concessions to Moscow while securing mineral rights.
Trump claims Russia “has the cards” in Ukraine peace talks
The US President's explanation for his claim is because it has "taken a lot of territory."
Trump says Kyiv “should have never started it” referring to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
The US leader complained about Zelenskyy's concerns over US talks with Russia excluding Ukraine, claiming he has the power to "end this war" and "it's going very well."
Trump’s mineral deal demands higher GDP share from Ukraine than Germany’s WWI reparations
A leaked contract reveals Trump’s demand for a $500 billion "payback" from Ukraine for previous aid, granting the US economic control, as per The Telegraph.
US diplomats seek Ukraine exemption from Rubio’s aid freeze
US officials push for Ukraine exemption from broad foreign aid suspension, affecting development programs amid the ongoing review expected to last 85 days.
