US aid Archives - Euromaidan Press

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Opinion

America’s Cold War thinking derailed Ukraine’s victory — and continues to sabotage Western security

The US's attempt to replay its Afghanistan "bleed Russia" strategy handed Putin his greatest strategic win, morhping Ukraine's war from a quick victory to a proctracted security crisis threatening to fracture NATO.

byOksana Ostapchuk

Zelenskyy's ammo plant visit leaves Ukraine caught in US political inferno

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Opinion

Trump’s aid freeze just dealt Ukraine a strategic blow no future weapon supplies can repair

A military expert warns that even if Trump resumes aid tomorrow, the psychological damage of unreliable American support will haunt Ukraine's war strategy, forcing defensive caution where bold counteroffensives once stood possible.

byOksana Ostapchuk

US national security advisor, Mike Waltz.

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Latest news Ukraine

“Wrong President to try this with” — Waltz on Zelenskyy’s approach to Trump at White House meeting

"Zelenskyy is used to hearing 'as long as it takes,' 'as much as it takes,' from Biden, but this is a new president," Waltz said to Fox News.

byVira Kravchuk

The White House in Washington DC, illustrative image: Wikimedia Commons.

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Latest news Ukraine

Bloomberg: US won’t abandon peace efforts but will change strategy on Ukraine, sources say

he failed minerals agreement meeting has triggered a fundamental restructuring of US-Ukraine diplomacy, with administration sources declaring "Zelenskyy is done" even as ceasefire negotiations continue.

byOlena Mukhina

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Latest news Ukraine

Final Ukraine-US deal on minerals won’t be signed without security guarantees, PM says [updated]

President Zelenskyy is expected to travel to Washington as early as 28 February to potentially finalize the deal.

byVira Kravchuk

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Latest news Ukraine

Trump open to allow Europe to buy US-made weapons for Ukraine

The US president also confirmed that Ukraine would participate in future peace negotiations with Russia as Zelenskyy emphasized that no decisions about Ukraine should be made without Ukraine and Europe.

byVira Kravchuk

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Latest news Ukraine

Ukraine declines US proposal for 50% ownership of rare earth minerals in exchange for aid without security guarantees

The US is also considering to deploy American troops in Ukraine to secure these natural resources following a peace deal with Russia.

byVira Kravchuk

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine seeks a partnership with the United States rather than surrendering control of its mineral deposits.

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Latest news Ukraine

Reuters: Ukraine offers mineral partnership to US, not just “giving away” deposits

President Zelenskyy proposed a partnership that would give Americans priority access to minerals due to their biggest military aid, while warning that Moscow could share occupied resources with North Korea and Iran.

byVira Kravchuk

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Latest news Ukraine

AP: Biden Administration prepares final Ukraine aid package before Trump takes office

"Pentagon officials reveal plans to fast-track significant military aid from remaining $4 billion congressional allocation, aiming to deliver critical weapons to Ukraine before the presidential transition in January.

byOlena Mukhina

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Latest news Ukraine

“If they will cut, I think we will lose,” Zelenskyy tells Fox News on US aid

"Of course, anyway, we will stay and we will fight. We have production, but it's not enough to prevail," Zelenskyy added.

byOrysia Hrudka

Presidents Donald Trump of the US and Vladimir Putin of Russia.

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International

Biden was “killing Ukraine softly.” Trump won’t wait

Ukraine must pivot from Biden's "killing softly" approach to Trump's deal-making style while avoiding quick compromises, warns Atlantic Council analyst Getmanchuk.

byVira Kravchuk

Ukrainian teachers teach children in school

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Latest news Ukraine

Ukraine receives $ 1.35 billion grant for social spendin from US

A new $1.35 billion US grant will help Ukraine maintain essential public services, including education and emergency response.

byMaria Tril

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Latest news Ukraine

Kremlin willing to study Zelenskyy’s victory plan only if published from “official sources”

Russian presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that now “there is a lot of different contradictory and unreliable information” surrounding Zelenskyy's peace plan.

byVira Kravchuk

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and CNN journalist Fareed Zakaria.

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Latest news Ukraine

Zelenskyy: Only 4 of 14 planned brigades equipped due to slow pace of Western aid

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy highlighted a stark imbalance in artillery capabilities during a recent CNN interview, naming a 12 to 1 ratio imbalance and underscoring the urgent need for increased munitions support from Ukraine's partners.

byVira Kravchuk

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Latest news Ukraine

US seeks to understand goals and strategy of Ukraine’s Kursk incursion

White House National Security Advisor John Kirby also reassured reporters that there were no changes to US policies regarding the use of American-supplied weapons for strikes inside Russia, even as Ukraine launches an offensive into Kursk oblast.

byVira Kravchuk

Penny Pritzker, the US Special Representative for Ukraine's Economic Recovery (right) and Yulia Svyrydenko, First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine (left).

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Latest news Ukraine

US urges Ukraine to tackle ‘gray markets’ to boost state revenue before raising taxes

The US Special Representative for Ukraine's Economic Recovery advised Ukraine to target unofficial markets in tobacco, alcohol, and electronics, potentially unlocking substantial untapped revenues before considering tax hikes.

byVira Kravchuk

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and US Special Representative for Ukraine's Economic Recovery, Penny Pritzker.

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Latest news Ukraine

Ukraine to receive $ 7.85 billion in US aid, first tranche expected in coming weeks

In a move to bolster Ukraine's battered energy infrastructure after Russian strikes, the United States also committed $500 million in new energy assistance and redirected an additional $324 million for urgent energy needs.

byVira Kravchuk

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Daily review

Frontline report: Ukrainian drones decimate Russian artillery and logistics in Donetsk Oblast battles

Skilled Ukrainian drone operators destroyed numerous Russian howitzers, ammunition stores, and delivery vehicles, cutting off vital support to Russian frontline troops, while American-supplied artillery and glide bombs also enabled Ukrainian forces to crush Russian assaults.

byReporting from Ukraine

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Latest news Ukraine

US announces $ 275 million military aid to Ukraine to help with Kharkiv offensive

According to the US Department of Defense, the new security assistance package includes precision munitions, anti-armor weapons, and protective equipment.

byVira Kravchuk

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Latest news Ukraine

Ukraine’s “hands tied” by US weapons restrictions to strike inside Russia

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul called on the Biden administration to allow Ukraine to use American weapons, such as HIMARS and ATACMS, to strike Russian military targets to achieve victory in the war.

byVira Kravchuk