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NATO
Trump’s Ultimatum to Putin: What Difference Will it Make?
Trump announced on Monday that if an agreement to end the war is not reached within 50 days, Washington will impose punitive tariffs of up to 100 percent on Russia and its trading partners.
July 15, 2025
EU
‘They’re Killing Innocent Civilians’: EU Diplomat Says Trump’s 50-Day Putin Deadline Is Too Long
Trump said this week he would impose 100% tariffs on Russia’s main trading partners if Putin does not agree to negotiations within 50 days.
July 15, 2025
Patriot
Trump Sends Patriots to Ukraine – Should Putin Worry?
US President Donald Trump has officially given the green light to the delivery of advanced Patriot air‑defense systems to Ukraine – an urgent response to relentless Russian missile and drone strikes.
July 14, 2025
Germany
‘We Only Have Six Left’ – Germany Opts Out of Patriot Package to Kyiv
The news, relayed to the Financial Times over the weekend, was less jarring to Kyiv on Sunday, as Trump, reversing course, approved the US transfer of the air defense systems after all.
July 14, 2025
Putin
US to Provide Patriot Missiles to Ukraine, Trump Announces, Citing Putin’s Actions
“Putin really surprised a lot of people. He talks nice and then he bombs everybody in the evening, but there’s a little bit of a problem there. I don’t like it,” Trump said.
July 14, 2025
Patriot
Merz: Germany Ready to Buy Patriots For Ukraine
The German Chancellor repeated his offer today to purchase the American air defense system for Ukraine, as Kyiv and other cities face record drone and missile attacks.
July 10, 2025
War in Ukraine
Weapons for Ukraine: Why the Trump U-turn?
Last week, the Pentagon pulled the plug on sending weapons to Ukraine. Now, Donald Trump has overturned the decision. Europe’s press analyses the latest mood swing in the White House.
July 10, 2025
Zelensky
Trump Resumes Shipments of Artillery Ammunition and Precision Rockets to Ukraine
Kyiv is again receiving 155mm artillery rounds and high-precision GMLRS guided rockets – although it’s unclear when the shipments restarted or how many munitions have so far been delivered.
July 10, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Hails ‘Most Productive’ Call With Trump
The Ukrainian president hinted at the US’s willingness to help Kyiv bolster its air defenses following a deadly strike on the country between Thursday and Friday.
July 6, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Hints at Joint Arms Production After Trump Call – No Mention of Weapons Flow
The Ukrainian president’s Friday phone call with his US counterpart followed one of the worst aerial assaults on Kyiv and a halt on US arms deliveries.
July 4, 2025
Ukraine
Germany Weighs US Air Defense Purchase to Protect Ukraine
The plan followed news that the US has halted air defense delivery crucial for Kyiv’s defense against intensifying Russian aerial assaults, including one of the largest in the war on Friday morning.
July 4, 2025
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Washington’s Cynical Pivot: Ukraine’s Air Defenses Starved as Putin Pounds Civilians
Again cutting Ukrainian weapons supplies, Washington’s latest move reeks of cold pragmatism, a gut-punch to Ukraine’s desperate fight against Russia’s relentless onslaught.
July 4, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky, Trump to Talk Soon on Aid Suspension, Officials Say
European and Ukrainian officials said Kyiv was not informed of the weapons delivery pause, and they are now trying to establish a call between Zelensky and Trump to clarify the situation.
July 3, 2025
War in Ukraine
Kyiv Seeks Answers as US Weapons Shipments Stall, Warns Aid Freeze Will ‘Encourage the Aggressor’
The White House confirmed on Tuesday it was pausing key weapons deliveries to Ukraine – shipments previously approved by the Trump administration.
July 2, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘America’s Security First’: US Freezes Missile Lifeline to Ukraine as Russia Escalates Bombardment
Missiles for Patriot air defense systems, precision artillery rounds, Hellfire missiles, and other munitions Ukraine uses to repel Russian attacks are among those the Trump White House is withholding.
July 2, 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