How Europe should woo Trump and rally him to support Ukraine
Europeans must swallow their pride and try to capitalize on Trump’s craving for admiration.
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Territorial integrity, NATO membership “key issues” for Ukraine peace talks, says former US ambassador Yovanovitch
Former US Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch emphasized that territorial integrity, security guarantees, Russian reparations, and justice for war crimes are essential to Ukraine's path forward.
Six American anti-Ukraine aid myths that just won’t go away
It's not about logic, it's about emotions.
Taiwanese expert: China’s information war on Ukraine previews Taiwan strategy
China's megaphone for Russian disinformation is not just about Ukraine, warns a Taiwanese authority; it's Beijing rehearsing its moves for a possible Taiwan invasion scenario.
Long-range strikes into Russia with British Storm Shadow missiles need US permission on cartography data
A complex web of international regulations and data ownership is complicating Ukraine's plans to use Storm Shadow missiles against Russian military targets. The missiles' advanced guidance system requires highly accurate US-owned elevation maps, potentially requiring Washington's approval for their use.
Kamala Harris must fix Biden’s mistakes in Ukraine
Very little will happen until America leads. The war can be a boon for Harris, but only if she gives Ukraine what it needs to win
Support Ukraine now or pay more later, Dutch think tanks tell West
Two prominent Dutch think tanks warn that scaling back aid to Ukraine could lead to far greater costs for Western nations in the future, urging continued support despite short-term financial pressures.
Biden drops out of US presidential race, endorses Harris
The Democratic National Convention, set for August 19-21, takes on new urgency as the party must formally nominate a replacement for President Joe Biden, who has withdrawn from the 2024 race.
The Great Escape: How Ukraine’s ninth-richest man slipped out of the country amid fraud allegations
Ukraine’s ninth-wealthiest man Hennadiy Boholiubov flees the country on a train using another man's passport. Although he has legal reasons to leave Ukraine due to his age, he allegedly escapes charges of embezzlement and fraud of billions of dollars.
Ukrainian diaspora rallies in the US to raise awareness for children bombed by Russia
"Russia targets our future every day, they attack schools, hospitals, and residential buildings. They kidnap our children, kill our best men and women.”
Russia has become so economically isolated that China could order the end of its war in Ukraine
As Russia's list of allies dwindles to just North Korea and Iran, both of which are themselves subject to heavy economic sanctions, the country's increasing isolation on the global stage has left it with few options but to rely on China's continued support, potentially giving Beijing the leverage to dictate the terms of its war in Ukraine.
To keep Ukraine’s NATO prospect alive, its neighbors must confront Washington
With talk of Ukraine's NATO aspirations fading in Washington, the country's staunchest advocates in Eastern Europe must convince US leaders that abandoning Ukraine's membership path would be a dangerous mistake.
US pledges over $ 1.5 billion in energy and humanitarian aid for Ukraine
Vice President Kamala Harris unveils a multi-faceted aid package to bolster Ukraine's energy sector and support its most vulnerable citizens during the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland
Inside the USA’s anti-Ukraine network, from hard left to far right
They make for unlikely allies: hardcore MAGA Republicans and anti-imperialist leftists, isolationist libertarians and conspiracy-minded YouTubers. But as a Texty report reveals, these disparate factions are increasingly united in their opposition to American support for Ukraine.
Snyder: US foreign policy fails to grasp reality and urgency in Ukraine
In a powerful lecture at the Foreign Policy Association's annual event, esteemed historian Timothy Snyder argues that American slowness and indecisiveness threaten Ukraine losing the war against Russia, which would lead to the genocide of Ukrainians, a blow to international legal order, nuclear proliferation, and heightened risk of war in East Asia.
Stoltenberg calls on NATO countries to lift restrictions on Ukraine’s strikes on military targets in Russia
NATO allies should reconsider their policy of not allowing Ukraine to use their weapons to strike at Russian territory, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said.
Delayed Western aid allowed Russia to attack Kharkiv Oblast
As Ukraine waited for new weapons deliveries debated for months by the U.S. Congress and European Union, Russia seized the initiative with a lightning offensive in Kharkiv province on 10 May, marking its most significant gains in nearly a year.
FT: Türkiye aims to reduce reliance on Russian gas with US LNG deal
As Turkey's long-term natural gas contracts with Russia and Iran approach expiry, the country is turning to the US and ExxonMobil for a significant LNG supply agreement.
WSJ: Germany opposes seizing Russian assets, fearing WWII-era reparations
The U.S. and U.K. say commandeering Russian assets is crucial for Ukraine's victory, but Europe remains divided.
Russia must pay: US paves way for historic confiscation of $ 300bn in reparations for Ukraine
The ball is now in the EU's court, as the confiscation of Russian assets becomes a matter of political will