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Ukraine
‘Very Strange Mistake’ – Moscow’s Hardline Demands Delay to Near-Term Trump-Putin Summit
Veteran US diplomat Daniel Fried, speaking to Kyiv Post, called the “worthless” Budapest venue a “mistake,” urging the White House to use its ‘strong hand’ rather than “wavering” on military support.
Oct. 21, 2025
Putin
‘Your Mom’ Chose Budapest for Peace Talks, White House Press Sec Tells Reporter
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said her remarks were in response to a HuffPost reporter, calling him “not a journalist interested in the facts” but a “left-wing hack.”
Oct. 21, 2025
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Echoes of 1938 – Real Peace or World War III?
Securing peace is never easy, but finding the wrong kind of peace – like when Chamberlain shook hands with Adolf Hitler in Munich to secure “peace in our time” – can be deadly: 85 million people died.
Oct. 21, 2025
Ukraine
‘Trump Got Played by Putin’ – Former Ambassador Warns Budapest Summit Is a ‘Trap’
In an interview with the Kyiv Post, Ambassador Steven Pifer suggests Washington’s mediating efforts are “doomed to fail” without increased pressure and “severe consequences” for Putin.
Oct. 21, 2025
Trump
Lavrov and Rubio Discuss Trump-Putin Summit in ‘Constructive’ Phone Call
Despite Zelensky’s stated willingness to attend the proposed talks in Budapest, neither the Kremlin nor the White House mentioned him in their statements.
Oct. 20, 2025
Ukraine
Trump ‘Demands’ to Zelensky on Donbas Concessions Dominate Ukrainian Media
There is some serious daylight between how Fox News reports on US peacemaking efforts and President Donald J. Trump’s diplomatic skills, and how Ukrainian media reports it.
Oct. 20, 2025
Zelensky
Ukraine Discusses Joint Production, Export of Its Drones With US
Zelensky said negotiations are ongoing in Washington regarding the export of Ukrainian drones and their joint production, alongside the supply of American weapons to the Ukraine’s armed forces.
Oct. 20, 2025
Trump
Artillery Shell Explodes Prematurely – Showers Vance’s Motorcade With Fragments
The incident happened during the US Marine Corps’ 250th anniversary after live munitions were fired over California’s Interstate 5 despite the governor warning of such dangers.
Oct. 20, 2025
US
US Ramps Up Ammunition Production With 9 New Facilities, But…
The head of the US Army’s armaments and ammunition programs expressed an element of caution as to whether the upsurge was what was needed to fight future wars: “we’ve got it wrong 100% of the time.”
Oct. 20, 2025
Ukraine
White House Divided Over Ukraine: Trump Presses Partition While Tomahawk Decision Looms
Trump advocates “let it be cut the way it is” in Donbas. Think tank analyst flags internal clash between “Witkoff’ and Rubio” factions over concessions and arms policy.
Oct. 20, 2025
US
Tunnel Vision? Trump Ponders Undersea Alaska-Russia Route
Zelensky appeared less than thrilled with the idea during his visit with Trump in Washington. “I’m not happy with this,” he said, eliciting a laugh from Trump.
Oct. 20, 2025
Zelensky
‘No Bounty for Their Crimes’ – Zelensky Holds Firm After Trump Tells Him to Surrender Land
The US President reportedly told Zelensky at their meeting in Washington D.C. on Friday that he’d have to give up territory. The Ukrainian leader’s response was unequivocal.
Oct. 20, 2025
Ukraine
‘Playing into Putin’s Hands’ – Expert Warns of Kremlin Manipulation After Tomahawk Rejection
Ex-NATO official tells Kyiv Post that Putin is successfully convincing Trump to stall while dismissing Kyiv’s offer to exchange long-range missiles for its world-leading drone technology.
Oct. 19, 2025
‘Pressure Russia Like Hamas’ – Top US Senator’s Stark Call for Strength-Backed Ukraine Strategy
Republican Senator Jerry Moran argues that Israel-Hamas deal offers a direct blueprint for forcing a Moscow withdrawal, demanding ‘advanced, precision-strike systems’ for Kyiv.
Oct. 19, 2025
Ukraine
‘Appeasement Over Strength’ – Trump’s ‘Make a Deal’ Push Leaves Zelensky Empty-Handed on Key Weapons
Ukrainian leader leaves Washington empty-handed as the White House prioritizes immediate negotiation with Moscow, triggering a furious Democratic backlash over ‘appeasement’.
Oct. 18, 2025
Zelensky
What Is Ukraine’s ‘Drone Mega Deal’ With the US?
Zelensky proposed an exchange of Ukrainian drones for US Tomahawk missiles at the White House on Friday – but this plan has been in the works for months.
Oct. 17, 2025
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