North America
Trump
‘Mafia-Like Structure’ – US Sanctions Hit Iran’s Oil Trade, Top Official’s Son
Expert warns of Iran’s ‘illicit wealth’ flowing via China as US expands sanctions on oil network.
July 31, 2025
War in Ukraine
US Door Stays Open, Trump Tells Ukrainians Who Fled War
Policy advocate tells Kyiv Post that by giving Ukraine the tools it needs to defend itself against Russia, Trump can make sure the war ends sooner so Ukrainians “can return home to rebuild.”
July 30, 2025
Russia
‘Money Has Corrupted Politics’ – Ukraine Delegate and US Actor Slam Russian Presence at Geneva Meeting
“Sanctioned individuals cannot freely attend international gatherings!” Deputy Speaker Olena Kondratiuk protested at world parliamentarian summit.
July 30, 2025
Putin
‘No More Playing For Time’ – Democratic Senator Presses Trump on Urgent Ukraine Peace Push
US Senator Shaheen warns Trump not to let Putin cross yet another “red line” following his accelerated Ukraine deadline, which she said was “long overdue.”
July 29, 2025
Trump
Deadline Trimmed, Expert Believes Trump Must Act on Russia Now
Putin’s inflexibility forcing Trump’s hand on Ukraine sanctions, Atlantic Council analyst tells Kyiv Post.
July 29, 2025
US
‘Better Than a Trade War’ – USD Rises on EU Trade Deal, Added Pressure on Kremlin
Analysts say the dollar’s rise was partly due to Trump’s shortening of a deadline for Russia to end war in Ukraine to August 7 or 9, after which he would sanction countries buying Kremlin’s crude.
July 29, 2025
War in Ukraine
Kyiv’s Self-Inflicted Wound: Ex-Biden Aide Warns Anti-Corruption Backslide Imperils Vital EU Support
Speaking to Kyiv Post, Ambassador Michael Carpenter offered a stark assessment of Ukraine’s ongoing anti-corruption struggle, expressing hope for a swift resolution.
July 29, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘Mom, It’s My Duty’ – American Killed Fighting in Ukraine Honored in Congress
An American mother tells Kyiv Post about her son’s last words before dying in Ukraine.
July 28, 2025
Drones
‘It’s Unprecedented’ – US-German Firm Shipping 33K AI-Powered ‘Strike Kits’
As part of US aid package to Ukraine, a company will provide Kyiv with tens of thousands of “AI-powered weapons systems” that replace manual drone operators and reportedly cannot be jammed.
July 28, 2025
Ukraine
US Senator: Zelensky’s Credibility Hinges on Anti-Corruption Commitments
US Senator Richard Blumenthal, co-sponsor of the Sanctioning Russia Act, warned Zelensky that global support hinges on restoring Ukraine’s anti-corruption reforms after mass protests shook Kyiv.
July 25, 2025
US
US Calls for Full Halt to Hostilities as Ukraine-Russia Talks End Without Ceasefire
Asked by Kyiv Post if the absence of a ceasefire and the continuation of Russian attacks mean Wednesday’s Istanbul meeting was a “missed opportunity,” State Department echoed the White House’s stance.
July 25, 2025
US
North Korea’s Illicit Funds Bolster Russia’s War in Ukraine, US Says
Washington issues new sanctions, offering up to $15 million for information leading to the capture and conviction of North Korea’s sanctions evaders, now funneling cash to Pyongyang and Moscow.
July 25, 2025
US
US Approves $330M More in Military Sales to Ukraine Amid New EU-Funded Arms Deal
Military expert questions the move, telling the Kyiv Post that the “sale” of these weapons, rather than a no-cost transfer, benefits the US “at Ukraine’s expense.”
July 25, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘Insufficient’: Retired US Colonels Cast Doubt on Trump’s New Ukraine Aid Model
Speaking to Kyiv Post, military analysts explain why Trump’s arms sale to Ukraine falls short.
July 24, 2025
NATO
US Greenlights $322M in Arms Sales to Ukraine as Trump Unveils Novel Funding Strategy
Approval of HAWK and Bradley systems marks a pivot in Trump’s policy; a new arrangement demanding European nations cover costs of US military equipment and substantially raise NATO defense outlays.
July 24, 2025
Russia
US Senator Warns of Escalating Nuclear Threat From Russia, Urges Arms Control
Senator Peter Welch: “Vladimir Putin is recklessly threatening to use tactical nuclear weapons against Ukraine. That’s the equivalent of a Hiroshima bomb.”
July 23, 2025
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