North America
War in Ukraine
‘Russia May Still Have Invaded’: Former Top Biden Aide Pushes Back As Trump Asserts War Avoidable
Ambassador Michael Carpenter admits that early donations of more air defense and anti-armor capabilities would have helped Ukraine at the beginning of the war.
April 18, 2025
Kyiv
Kyiv Publishes Full Text of Resource Deal Memorandum
The text not only retains many of the elements seen in previously leaked iterations but also includes additional sections about Ukraine’s EU bid and specific actions to be taken.
April 18, 2025
Zelensky
‘Not a Big Fan’ – Trump Swipes at Zelensky During Talks With Italian Leader
The comment came at a conference after White House tariff talks with Giorgia Meloni, the EU’s choice for negotiations with the mercurial American leader. “There will be a deal, 100 percent,” he said.
April 18, 2025
Zelensky
‘Very Beneficial for Both’ – US, Ukraine Sign Memo of Intent on Resources
Svyrydenko called it “an effective tool for attracting investments in the reconstruction of our country”. A final agreement on sharing revenues from Ukraine’s natural resources is expected next week.
April 18, 2025
War in Ukraine
France Hails ‘Positive Process’ as Europe, US Discuss Ukraine Ceasefire
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot told reporters: “The novelty is that today in Paris, the United States, Ukraine, and the Europeans gathered around the same table.”
April 18, 2025
Zelensky
Kyiv Wants to Buy 10 Patriot Systems – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky said he has voiced the desire to the US but is now awaiting a response from the Trump administration.
April 17, 2025
Top News
‘Hard to Distinguish the True Signal From Noise’ – Macron to Meet Rubio, Witkoff Amid US-Europe Tensions
Witkoff said shortly after his third meeting with Putin that he sees a peace deal “emerging,” while The Economist says Trump aides are “fed up” with Europe’s efforts to strengthen Ukraine.
April 17, 2025
Putin
‘Just Like the Ideas of Korolev’ – Putin Compares Musk to Soviet Space ‘Pioneers’
The comments came as Russia and the United States forged closer ties under President Donald Trump’s administration, of which billionaire SpaceX founder Musk is a key figure.
April 17, 2025
Propaganda
‘A Threat to Our Democracy’ – Trump Administration Shutters Counter-Foreign-Disinformation Center
While Europe scrambles to combat Russian propaganda, Rubio applauds the closure of the Counter Foreign Manipulation and Interference Agency as a step toward protecting conservative “free speech”.
April 17, 2025
US
Politico: Trump May Slash State Department Budget in Half
A memo received by the political news site shows plans to cut programs including UN peacekeeping, those promoting democracy and global health, and the closure of dozens of embassies and consulates.
April 15, 2025
Zelensky
‘You Don’t Start a War Against Somebody 20 Times Your Size’ – Trump Again Blames Zelensky for Russian Invasion
Trump simultaneously vowed to punish CBS News via federal regulators for broadcasting an interview with Zelensky that didn’t match his own narrative, on a day spent attacking the non-fawning media.
April 15, 2025
Zelensky
Trump Says Lowering Oil Prices Could’ve Stopped Ukraine Invasion
US President Donald Trump once again blamed his predecessor and Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelensky for not stopping Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
April 14, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘Putin Can’t Be Trusted’ – Zelensky Urges Trump to Visit Ukraine and See War’s Devastation
In an interview with CBS News’ “60 Minutes” program on Sunday, the Ukrainian president invites Trump to “go exactly where you want, in any city that has been under attacks.”
April 14, 2025
Europe
OPINION: Diverging European and US Foreign Policy Interests Aren’t Just About Ukraine
From the start of the Trump administration, there has been a clash in the transatlantic view of foreign policy, particularly noticeable is how best to resolve Russia’s war on Ukraine.
April 13, 2025
Trump
OPINION: Trump Imposed Tariffs on the Whole World. But Why?
To understand President Trump’s foreign policy, look at his political idols: William McKinley, James K. Polk, and Vladimir Putin.
April 13, 2025
Ukraine
‘She’s Returning Home’ – Biden-Appointed Ambassador to Ukraine Stepping Down
Bridget Brink, whom Zelensky accused during the Trump administration of being weak on Russia, is resigning from her post after a lifetime of diplomatic service and about three years in Kyiv.
April 11, 2025
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