North America
Europe
France and Italy applaud the US-led effort in Saudi Arabia to negotiate a ceasefire with Russia. US Secretary of State says it’s up to the Kremlin now, as Europe readies security backup if needed.
Mar. 12
War in Ukraine
After Ukrainian delegation offers ceasefire proposal, US Secretary of State says it’s a good start, but adds, “You’re not going to get a ceasefire… unless both sides make concessions.”
Mar. 11
Ukraine
X was unresponsive for at least tens of thousands of users in the US on Monday. The owner and Trump’s government axeman says an IP address in Ukraine is behind it. Musk lost some $18B on the day.
Mar. 11
US
The “Amadea”, once belonging to Putin ally and Russian billionaire Suleiman Kerimov, and now seized in San Diego, is estimated at about $300 million.
Mar. 11
War in Ukraine
While walking with his three-year-old, the US Vice President was met by a small group of the hundreds of pro-Ukrainian demonstrators near his home in Ohio. He forgot when the invasion started.
Mar. 11
Ukraine
Kyiv Post exclusive: The Trump White House is moving toward accepting key Russian demands, emboldening the Kremlin as it seeks to undermine Zelensky and shape the war’s end on Moscow’s terms.
Updated: Mar. 10
Ukraine
Trump has wanted a Nobel Peace Prize for years. Now some politicians and reporters have suggested that he could finally get it – if he offers solid security guarantees to Ukraine.
Mar. 7
Ukraine
US President Donald Trump said it has been easier to work with Russia than Ukraine during ongoing peace negotiations during Friday’s surprise Oval Office address.
Updated: Mar. 7
Ukraine
The decision comes as Washington piles new requirements on Kyiv to restart military aid.
Mar. 7
Zelensky
Zelensky will meet with Saudi Crown Prince, then Kyiv team to resume talks with US senior diplomats on a Ukrainian peace “framework.” Coincidentally, Trump will be there for work on a “business deal.”
Mar. 7
Putin
Republican leaders turn down resolution after resolution, including one to blame Putin for starting the war, and even failed to condemn Russia for the kidnapping of Ukrainian children.
Mar. 6
Trump
The ruling upholds a district court’s decision and releases those frozen funds to non-profit aid groups for services rendered around the world, including Ukraine.
Mar. 6
While Trump positions himself closer to Russia, the American public remains largely in agreement that Russia, not Ukraine, is to blame for the war.
Mar. 5
Zelensky
Three officials close to the president said the US president wanted to announce an agreement during Tuesday’s primetime TV event, but cautioned that there still was no inked deal with Zelensky.
Mar. 5
War in Ukraine
The pause has gone into effect immediately and affects hundreds of millions of dollars of weaponry in the process of being sent to Ukraine, the New York Times reported.
Updated: Mar. 4
Trump
White House says the speech will expound upon his “accomplishments” in his first weeks in office and “the president’s plan for peace,” but some Dems plan to skip his latest self-promotion.
Mar. 4