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Ukraine war latest: US signals more Patriot missiles for Kyiv after Zelensky-Trump talks at NATO summit

Key developments on June 25: Zelensky, Trump hold talks on NATO summit sidelines ‘Something unknown’ hits key Russian drone facility in Taganrog, Ukrainian official says Russia has launched over 28,000 Shahed drones at Ukraine since 2022, with nearly 10% fired in June alone, Zelensky says Donetsk Oblast city “on brink of humanitarian catastrophe,” governor says […]

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Macron, Starmer working to pacify Zelensky-Trump relations ‘because what is at stake is too important’

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron are working behind the scenes to pacify relations between President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Volodymyr Zelensky following their public spat on Feb. 28. Macron has spoken with both Zelensky and Trump privately, telling La Tribune Dimanche in an interview published on March 1 that […]

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Ukrainians, foreigners raised Hr 27 million ‘for nukes’ hours after Zelensky-Trump White House clash

Ukrainians and foreign donors have sent over 27 million hryvnia ($649,000) in donations to the fundraiser “for nukes” that was opened immediately after the publicized White House clash between U.S. President Donald Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky. The “for nukes” reference serves as a joke that refers to President Volodymyr Zelensky’s previous assertions that if […]

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Italy calls for ‘immediate’ summit between US, Europe following Zelensky-Trump clash

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called on Feb. 28 for an “immediate” summit between the United States, EU, and Western allies to discuss Ukraine amid ongoing peace talks. Meloni’s call for the summit follow a heated meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump in the White House on Feb. 28, that culminated […]

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European leaders reaffirm support for Ukraine after Zelensky-Trump clash

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated. A number of European leaders on Feb. 28 reaffirmed their support for Ukraine and President Volodymyr Zelensky, following his tense meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House. “Dear Volodymyr Zelensky, dear Ukrainian friends, you are not alone,” Polish Prime Minister Donald […]