Trump-Zelenskyy “bromance” spells trouble for Putin – The Independent
Washington's warming ties with Kyiv may shift leverage in negotiations as Trump's frustration with Moscow grows.
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Trump threatens Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine if Putin refuses to end war
Tomahawk talks intensify ahead of Zelenskyy’s visit to Washington
Tomahawk deal with Ukraine? Vance confirms active White House discussions during Fox News appearance
He said the administration is considering European requests to buy US missile systems for Kyiv.
NYP: Trump eyes ‘mega deal’ to swap drones with Ukraine for American weapons
Washington may soon fly battlefield-proven Ukrainian UAVs while Kyiv stocks up on US arms.
Pentagon and State Dept defend Ukraine arms pause as “America-first agenda”
The Trump administration claims it's not abandoning Ukraine, but allegedly prioritizing US military readiness.
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.
Russia simply lying to Trump, Zelenskyy says
The Ukrainian president said most world leaders understand this deception and urged America to respond wisely.
Reuters: Trump may help Ukraine unintentionally despite earlier moves undermining it
Since Trump’s presidency began, Brent crude prices dropped from $82 to $61 per barrel. This decline undermines Russia’s war funding capacity.
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.
Trump demands Ukraine sign his minerals deal immediately
In his Truth Social post, he wrote that "hopefully" it will be signed "IMMEDIATELY" and linked progress to peace prospects.
CNN: US seeks Russia-Ukraine peace deal within Trump’s first 100 days
European official reveals Trump's urgency for Russia-Ukraine war resolution, while Rubio skips London meeting and Trump criticizes Zelenskyy.
Trump claims Moscow is ready for his ceasefire while Kyiv resists, as Russia targets Ukraine with missiles
The US President sympathized with Russian military losses, blaming Zelenskyy for refusing to accept his peace demands.
Ukraine “willing to give up 20% of its land,” senior US official claimed talking to NYP
The US expects Russia and Ukraine to respond to a peace deal within days.
ISW: White House refuses economic deals with Russia without ceasefire
Russia rejects Trump’s March ceasefire plan, continues recruitment, and holds to non-negotiable demands including regime change in Ukraine.
Zelenskyy accuses Vance of siding with Putin, Vance rejects claim
The Ukrainian President accused the US VP of “justifying Putin’s actions,” Vance claims it's “absurd,” since the US allegedly keeps supporting Ukraine.
US House Democrats introduce Ukraine support bill amid Trump’s Russia stance
The bill includes aid for Ukraine, sanctions against Russia, challenging Trump's conciliatory approach toward Moscow
Politico: Starmer’s diplomatic heavyweight works to repair Trump-Zelenskyy relations
Jonathan Powell has helped Ukraine and the US draft a ceasefire proposal, fostering communication after a difficult Trump-Zelenskyy meeting.
Opinion: Intelligence sharing proves more vital than weapons for Ukraine’s survival
Former NATO commander James Stavridis wrote on Bloomberg that Trump's recent cutoff caused casualties, despite subsequent ceasefire talks and renewed cooperation.
Ukraine accepts US-proposed 30-day ceasefire plan with Russia, calling it “beginning of path toward a just peace,” Ukraine’s FM says
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha described a newly agreed ceasefire plan as "the beginning of the path toward a just peace" not "a frozen conflict."
NATO chief voices cautious optimism on US-Ukraine discussions
Speaking alongside Rutte, Polish President Duda urged Ukraine and the US to finalize an agreement on the mineral deal.