North America
Zelensky
Trump Says Kyiv Agreed to $500B Mineral Deal
The US president said Kyiv “essentially agreed” to provide $500 billion worth of rare earth minerals in exchange for continuing US support.
Feb. 11, 2025
US
‘Radical Left Crazy People’ - Elon Musk Calls for Closure of Radio Liberty and Voice of America
The newly appointed head of the recently established Department of State Efficiency (DOGE) criticized the use of taxpayer funds for media outlets that employ “far-left crazy people.”
Feb. 10, 2025
Canada
Ukrainian Diaspora in North America React to Trump’s Canada Rhetoric
Canadians are perplexed by Donald Trump’s sudden targeting of their staunchest ally. Many Ukrainians in Canada, however, suspect there might be an element of Russian influence in the actions.
Feb. 10, 2025
Putin
‘Security’s Going to Be Squarely With Europeans’ – They Must ‘Own This Conflict’: Trump Adviser
As Trump flies to New Orleans for the Super Bowl, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz tells NBC News that US will “recoup” any future military aid through rare earths deal.
Feb. 10, 2025
Russia
‘Weaponization and Abuses’– Trump Administration Scraps Foreign Influence Task Force
New US Attorney General says she will dismantle units designed to enforce sanctions on Russians, catch criminal foreign agents in the US, and lay groundwork for what Trump called the “Russia hoax.”
Feb. 7, 2025
US
‘Time to Find a New Line of Work’ – CIA Sends Employees Offers to Resign as Trump Purges Federal Staff
As part of the new US administration’s “house-cleaning” operations, intelligence officials were told they could receive eight months of pay if they quit.
Feb. 6, 2025
Ukraine
Zelensky Calls for US Investment in Ukraine’s Rare Earth Metals, Echoing Trump
Zelensky urged US firms to invest in Ukraine’s rare earth metals after Trump suggested military aid should be tied to securing key minerals vital for American tech, energy, and defense industries.
Feb. 5, 2025
US
ANALYSIS: White House Bombshell for Ukraine – USAID Ends, Part 2
Soft power is diminishing and China is rising. Kyiv Post examines the consequences of the suspension of assistance under USAID projects. The problems are not only economic.
Feb. 4, 2025
Ukraine
ANALYSIS: White House Bombshell for Ukraine – USAID Ends, Part I
Kyiv Post worked with experts and specialists to analyze the potential problems caused by the suspension of USAID assistance to Ukraine. Part One.
Feb. 3, 2025
Ukraine
White House Spoke to Kremlin About Ending Russia’s War Against Ukraine
The White House has spoken with the Kremlin about ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, raising concerns in Kyiv about getting left out of peace talks.
Feb. 3, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘It Is Dangerous for Everyone’ – Zelensky: Allies Must Have Ukraine at All Peace Talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made some of his strongest comments yet about how negotiations may form to end the war in Ukraine but warned against letting Putin control the process.
Feb. 3, 2025
Ukraine
Both Ukraine and Russia Must ‘Give a Little’: Trump Envoy Keith Kellogg
Trump’s Ukraine envoy says Kyiv and Moscow should concede a little, without specifying the extent that the White House expects Ukraine to give way.
Feb. 3, 2025
US
‘I Refuse to Be Their Puppet’ – Trump’s Intel Chief Pick Faces Tough Questions About Russian Sympathies
US Senators from both sides of the aisle given pause about the nominee for the Director of National Intelligence, due to her friendliness with dictators and leniency for intel whistleblower Snowden.
Jan. 31, 2025
War in Ukraine
Zelensky: Trump’s ‘Just and Fair’ Rhetoric on Russia ‘Exactly What Putin Is Afraid Of’
In a Fox News interview, Zelensky urged Trump to stand with Ukraine while criticizing Biden’s slow support, warning that delays in aid give Russia an advantage and prolong the war.
Jan. 29, 2025
US
Senate Confirms Hegseth, Trump’s Picks for Intel, FBI Up Next
Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense required a tie-breaking vote from his VP, as Senate gets ready to hear from his FBI choice and Kremlin-friendly Tulsi Gabbard this week.
Jan. 28, 2025
Ukraine
USAID Suspends All Humanitarian Projects in Ukraine as Aid Freeze Takes Effect
USAID has halted all civilian projects in Ukraine following a surprise 90-day foreign aid freeze brought on by the new US President. Zelensky says military assistance remains unaffected.
Jan. 27, 2025
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