North America
US
‘Cost of Bad Peace’ – Russia Could Invade NATO in 5 to 10 Years, Top Analyst Warns
“Russian peace” imposed on Ukraine could usher in a new age of European conflict “with inevitable implications for US national security,” RAND analyst says.
July 2, 2025
US
‘Prioritizing Trade Over Aid’: Rubio Announces Official Closure of USAID
Since the Russian invasion in 2022, the US government has provided over $30 billion in direct budget support to the Ukrainian government through USAID programs.
July 1, 2025
NATO
‘It Apparently Bothers Russia’ – US Defends NATO Military Spending Boost Amid Kremlin Outcry
State Department spokesperson: “We, of course, support NATO completely, and their role is imperative for a safe and stable Europe, and that’s the point: being a deterrent.”
July 1, 2025
Biden
Trump Quietly Extends Biden-Era Sanctions Targeting Russian Banks, Energy Sector
“No sanctions involving Russia have been lifted by the Trump administration, full stop,” says a senior US official in an interview with Kyiv Post.
July 1, 2025
War in Ukraine
Yale Lab Tracking Stolen Ukrainian Children Will Survive Until October
Despite funding halt, Yale Lab will continue operations thanks to individual donors: “We are the primary source of information about how many kids have been taken, where they are,” its director says.
July 1, 2025
Russia
‘A Tool in the Toolbox’ – US Senator Says His Russian-Sanctions Bill Has Trump’s Support
“My bill has 84 co-sponsors,” Senator Graham said. “It would allow the president to put tariffs on China and India and other countries to stop them from supporting Putin’s war machine.”
June 30, 2025
Ukraine
‘Putin Getting Mixed Messages’ – Longest-Serving GOP Senator Slams Trump’s Military Aid Cut for Ukraine
McConnell: “I’d like to hear them try to explain away the massive return on investment of America’s security assistance to Ukraine and the precious lessons we’ve learned.”
June 27, 2025
NATO
‘Daddy’s Home’ – How Trump Learned to Love NATO
“I watched the heads of these countries get up, and the love and the passion that they showed for their country was unbelievable,” the US president said. “It was really moving to see it.”
June 27, 2025
Europe
US European Commanders Pledge to Help NATO Spend Its 5% GDP
As NATO leaders signed up to increase their defense spending as demanded by President Trump, his nominee for SACEUR said he would help ensure the alliance got maximum benefit from the extra funds.
June 26, 2025
Iran
Trump Urges End to ‘Witch Hunt’ Netanyahu Trial
“Bibi Netanyahu’s trial should be CANCELLED, IMMEDIATELY, or a Pardon given to a Great Hero,” wrote the US president, adding that “it was the United States of America that saved Israel.”
June 26, 2025
War in Ukraine
NATO Leaders Agree on Spending Hike, Vow Continued Support For Ukraine
In a moving exchange with a Ukrainian reporter, Trump did not rule out sending Ukraine more Patriot missile systems, as he asked her to “say hello” to her soldier husband.
June 25, 2025
Europe
‘Ukraine Can Win’ – Trump’s Nominee for Europe Commander Tells Senate
US Air Force Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich told a Senate confirmation hearing that “any time your own homeland is threatened, you fight with a tenacity that’s difficult for us to conceive of.”
June 25, 2025
Iran
‘Low-Level Loser’ Leaks That US Strikes on Iran Did Not Destroy Their Targets
Two intelligence officials briefed on the battle damage assessment of strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities said the stockpiles of enriched uranium likely were not destroyed.
June 25, 2025
Zelensky
‘You’re Among Friends’– NATO, EU Leaders Huddle With Zelensky Ahead of Trump Meeting
Zelensky joined his colleagues for dinner at the Alliance’s annual summit, where European leaders assured him that they have ‘finally awakened’ on defense, while Trump casts doubt on his NATO pledge.
June 25, 2025
Ukraine
NATO Commits $40B in Security Aid for Ukraine at Summit Kick-Off
Rutte: “The most significant and direct threat facing this Alliance remains Russia. Moscow continues to wage war against Ukraine with the support of North Korea, Iran, and China as well as Belarus.”
June 24, 2025
Nuclear weapons
Trump Slams Medvedev’s ‘N-Word’ Threat Over Iran
Trump warned the former Russian president on his truth social account, but stopped short of criticizing Putin or Russia directly.
June 23, 2025
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