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Ukraine

Peace Mirage: White House Moves to Pressure as Diplomatic Window Closes Over Russia’s Warning

US officials reject the Kremlin’s “baseless” claims; former Ambassador Herbst insists only economic pressure and weapons – including Tomahawks – will persuade Putin to end his aggression.

By Alex Raufoglu

Oct. 9, 2025

Putin

‘A New Level of Escalation’ – Russia Says Momentum From Putin-Trump Meeting ‘Gone’

Trump reached out to Putin within weeks of returning to the White House, casting himself as a neutral mediator. But he has failed to extract any major concessions from the Kremlin.

By AFP

Oct. 9, 2025

Europe

Negotiations with Putin ‘Tougher’ Than Gaza Peace Talks, Trump Admits

Trump tells reporters he thought ending the Ukraine conflict “would have been one of the easy ones,” while claiming a Middle East agreement is very close.

By Alex Raufoglu

Oct. 8, 2025

Ukraine

Trump’s Leverage: Top Analysts Say Tomahawk Threat is Political Weapon, Not Military Silver Bullet

Former top officials and NATO General reject incremental aid, insisting full funding for Kyiv’s defense factories is the “best bang for the buck” to secure victory.

By Alex Raufoglu

Oct. 8, 2025

Nobel

No Peace: Trump’s Smoldering Nobel Obsession

Since the beginning of his presidential ambitions 10 years ago, “he has put himself in opposition to Barack Obama, who famously won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009,” pundits say.

By AFP

Oct. 8, 2025

Putin

‘Trump Is Transactional’ – US Ex Ukraine Envoy Says Trump is ‘Irritated’ With Putin and Weapons Are Payback

Former US envoy to Kyiv and frequent op-ed contributor to Kyiv Post, Kurt Volker, says in a recent interview that Trump’s impatience with Putin’s lies may have led to possible Tomahawk deliveries.

By Kyiv Post

Oct. 8, 2025

Ukraine

Trump’s Spy Chief Declassifies 2015 CIA Report on Biden’s Ukraine Visit

The heavily redacted report, which Ratcliffe alleges that Biden suppressed, claims that Ukrainian government officials “expressed bewilderment and disappointment” after Biden visited Kyiv.

By Sophie Watson

Oct. 7, 2025

Ukraine

Ukraine, Tariffs to Dominate White House Talks with Canadian PM Today

Mark Carney arrives in Washington under dual pressure to resolve steel and aluminium tariffs while Ottawa weighs crucial Tomahawk missile commitment to Kyiv.

By Alex Raufoglu

Oct. 7, 2025

Featured

Ukraine

Tomahawk Decision ‘Sort of Made’, Says Trump, as Conditions Emerge

Approval of long-range cruise missile sales hinges on Kyiv providing the White House with clarity on its plans for striking deep into Russian territory.

By Alex Raufoglu

Oct. 7, 2025

At UN, US to Push to Sanction Cuba For Fighters in Ukraine

As more than 5,000 Cubans are said to have been recruited by the Kremlin, Washington refuses to budge on its 50-some year embargo, and doubles down on pressure on Havana.

By Kyiv Post

Oct. 6, 2025

Putin

‘Sounds Like a Good Idea’ – Trump Says US Is OK With Renewed Nuke Treaty as Kremlin Suggests

Citing a UN test ban treaty not ratified by the Senate in the 1990s, yet followed by Russia and the US, Putin says he is willing to extend the bilateral New START agreement amid strained relations.

By John Moretti, Christopher Stewart

Oct. 6, 2025

Ukraine

‘We Ought to Help’ Ukraine, McConnell Insists, Demanding Full-Year Defense Bill

Longest-serving Republican Senator links Ukraine aid to US defense bill amid shutdown chaos, arguing that the American people’s will to see Ukraine win must be matched by massive investment

By Alex Raufoglu

Oct. 4, 2025

EXCLUSIVE

Ukraine

‘Immediate Boost’ – Trump Clears $51M in Arms Sales for Ukraine, Allies

The “dual-track” approach – arming Kyiv while weighing intelligence for deep strikes inside Russia – marks a significant pivot in US policy, sources tell Kyiv Post

By Alex Raufoglu

Oct. 3, 2025