North America
US
The newly appointed head of the recently established Department of State Efficiency (DOGE) criticized the use of taxpayer funds for media outlets that employ “far-left crazy people.”
23h ago
Canada
Canadians are perplexed by Donald Trump’s sudden targeting of their staunchest ally. Many Ukrainians in Canada, however, suspect there might be an element of Russian influence in the actions.
1d ago
Putin
As Trump flies to New Orleans for the Super Bowl, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz tells NBC News that US will “recoup” any future military aid through rare earths deal.
1d ago
Russia
New US Attorney General says she will dismantle units designed to enforce sanctions on Russians, catch criminal foreign agents in the US, and lay groundwork for what Trump called the “Russia hoax.”
Feb. 7
US
As part of the new US administration’s “house-cleaning” operations, intelligence officials were told they could receive eight months of pay if they quit.
Feb. 6
Ukraine
Zelensky urged US firms to invest in Ukraine’s rare earth metals after Trump suggested military aid should be tied to securing key minerals vital for American tech, energy, and defense industries.
Feb. 5
US
Soft power is diminishing and China is rising. Kyiv Post examines the consequences of the suspension of assistance under USAID projects. The problems are not only economic.
Feb. 4
Ukraine
Kyiv Post worked with experts and specialists to analyze the potential problems caused by the suspension of USAID assistance to Ukraine. Part One.
Feb. 3
Ukraine
The White House has spoken with the Kremlin about ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, raising concerns in Kyiv about getting left out of peace talks.
Feb. 3
War in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made some of his strongest comments yet about how negotiations may form to end the war in Ukraine but warned against letting Putin control the process.
Feb. 3
Ukraine
Trump’s Ukraine envoy says Kyiv and Moscow should both make concessions, without specifying the extent that the White House expects Ukraine to give way.
Feb. 3
US
US Senators from both sides of the aisle are given pause about nominee for Director of National Intelligence, due to her friendliness with dictators and leniency for intel whistleblower Snowden.
Jan. 31
War in Ukraine
In a Fox News interview, Zelensky urged Trump to stand with Ukraine while criticizing Biden’s slow support, warning that delays in aid give Russia an advantage and prolong the war.
Jan. 29
US
Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense required a tie-breaking vote from his VP, as Senate gets ready to hear from his FBI choice and Kremlin-friendly Tulsi Gabbard this week.
Jan. 28
Ukraine
USAID has halted all civilian projects in Ukraine following a surprise 90-day foreign aid freeze brought on by the new US President. Zelensky says military assistance remains unaffected.
Jan. 27
US
Trump immediately imposed tariffs on Colombia after deportation flights were denied landing, Bogotá quickly matched the move. The spat characterizes Trump’s volatile re-entrance onto the world stage.
Jan. 27