The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry told U.S. Charge d’Affaires John Ginkel that any delays in U.S. military aid would only prolong the war, the Foreign Ministry said on July 2 after the Pentagon reportedly paused some weapons shipments. Ginkel met Deputy Foreign Minister Mariana Betsa at the request of Ukraine‘s chief diplomat, Andrii Sybiha. During the […]
U.S. Special Representative Keith Kellogg has pushed back against Russian claims that Ukraine and the United States are responsible for delaying peace negotiations, arguing that it is Moscow that continues to obstruct efforts to end the war it initiated. “Peskov’s recent comments on the state of negotiations are Orwellian. Russian claims that it is the […]
The U.S. has not announced any military aid packages for Ukraine in almost five months, pushing Kyiv to seek new alternatives. But time is running out quickly as Russian troops slowly advance on the eastern front line and gear up for a new summer offensive. “While Ukraine’s dependence on the U.S. has lessened, U.S. aid […]
Israel’s “preemptive” strikes against Iran targeting the country’s nuclear program and killing top military officials could have far-reaching implications for Ukraine and could boost Russia’s ability to continue its full-scale invasion, experts have told the Kyiv Independent. Iran has been one of Russia’s staunchest allies throughout the war, providing thousands of Shahed strike drones and […]
Key developments on June 7-8: US expects Russia’s retaliation for Operation Spiderweb to continue soon Ukraine denies Russian troop presence in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast amid offensive, describes situation as ‘tense’ Trump administration redirects 20,000 anti-drone missiles meant for Ukraine, Zelensky confirms Ukraine downs fighter jet in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, Air Force says ‘I am against Ukraine’s […]
The U.S. believes Russia has not yet fully responded to Ukraine’s Operation Spiderweb and may soon launch another large-scale, multi-pronged strike following the massive June 6 attack, Reuters reported on June 8, citing unnamed U.S. officials. One official told Reuters that, while the timing remains unclear, a retaliatory strike could be expected in the coming […]
A report from Axios has indicated that the United States plans to allow Iran to continue limited low-level uranium enrichment on its soil for an unspecified period of time. On Saturday, the Trump administration presented its first formal proposal to Tehran in an attempt to sign a nuclear deal with the country, but did not […]
Key developments on May 20: ‘Russia is trying to buy time to continue the war’ — Zelensky says after Putin-Trump call EU approves 17th package of Russia sanctions, targets shadow fleet Rubio says US, NATO seek more Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine Kyiv to receive 400,000 more shells from Czech initiative, Ukraine’s PM says […]
Russia is trying to buy time to continue the war in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 20, reacting to a recent call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Zelensky’s statement follows his call with Finnish President Alexander Stubb, during which the Ukrainian leader told his counterpart about his May […]
Russia continues deploying small assault groups to infiltrate Ukrainian territory in Sumy Oblast to broaden the front line area, the State Border Guard spokesperson Andrii Demchenko told Ukrinform on April 27. According to Demchenko, the situation in the Sumy Oblast remains “challenging,” with Russian troops focusing their assaults on specific areas such as the border […]
Education Secretary Linda McMahon fired off a warning to those who still allow transgender athletes in girls’ and women’s sports in a social media post on Tuesday. President Donald Trump signed the “No Men in Women’s Sports” executive order in early February to prohibit biological males from competing in girls’ and women’s sports. However, some […]
On a Sunday afternoon in mid-February, a small but politically charged event took place in the heart of Amsterdam. A group of eight people gathered for a photo-op protest on the city’s Dam Square holding placards that called for an end to Western arms deliveries to Ukraine and the removal of President Volodymyr Zelensky. The […]