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OPINION: The Next 100 Days

Trump’s next 100 days begin with a US-Ukraine investment deal seen as a strategic win. Both nations align on rebuilding Ukraine and pushing back against Russia.

By Askold S. Lozynskyj

May 4, 2025

Trump

Trump Posts Spoof Picture Dressed as Pope

Trump again demonstrates that his vanity knows no limits.

By AFP

May 4, 2025

Zelensky

OPINION: ‘As the Steak Sizzles’: Trump’s Made for Social Media Soap Opera

Welcome to the era of performative diplomacy. Trump is perfecting the art – to paraphrase Hamlet – of making the play the thing wherein to catch the conscience of kings.

By Pete Shmigel

May 4, 2025

War in Ukraine

Summary of the Week | May 3, 2025 — Ceasefire Traps, Drone Strikes, Trump Talks Putin

From Ukrainian drones striking Russian factories to Putin proposing a ceasefire while intensifying attacks — here’s your full summary of the week in Ukraine, as of May 3, 2025.

By Jeremy Dirac

May 3, 2025

War in Ukraine

OPINION: Crimea Summer Holiday, Spring Offensive Update, Russian Oil and Bread Queues

Stefan Korshak, Kyiv Post’s military correspondent, shares his perspective on recent developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine.

By Stefan Korshak

May 3, 2025

R.E.M. Reissues “Radio Free Europe” in Support of Press Freedom and RFE/RL

R.E.M. reissues “Radio Free Europe” to honor press freedom and support RFE/RL as it faces US funding cuts and pressure from authoritarian regimes.

By Kyiv Post

May 3, 2025

War in Ukraine

Zelensky Says Won’t Play Putin’s ‘Games’ With Short Truce

Zelensky said some countries had approached Kyiv, warning they were travelling to Russia and had requested safety. Zelensky said it’s up to the Russians.

By AFP

May 3, 2025

Zelensky

Zelensky Says Trump’s Ukraine Stance May Be Shifting After Vatican Meeting

Zelensky says Trump may be shifting his stance on Ukraine after their Vatican meeting, where they discussed stronger US sanctions against Russia.

By Kyiv Post

May 3, 2025

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OPINION: How Delay and Appeasement Have Left Ukraine Freezing and in Darkness

OPINION: Trump, Not Ukraine, Is the Real Loser

OPINION: Why Trump’s Jibes at Zelensky Ring Hollow

America’s Technate

Elon Musk, Trump, and Silicon Valley leaders are reviving a 1930s technocracy vision, pushing for tech-led governance, global annexations, and space colonization.

By Diane Francis

May 3, 2025

Ukraine

Trump Approves F-16 Maintenance Deal for Ukraine, Prompts Hope for ‘Positive Shift’

Since taking office, the Trump administration “has not chosen to make new sales of assistance for Ukraine, and in the last 24 or so hours, that has changed,” a policy analyst tells Kyiv Post.

By Alex Raufoglu

May 3, 2025

War in Ukraine

Failed Peace: The Trump Bid to End the Russia-Ukraine War Fast Ends in Shambles

The latest White House party line is that Moscow and Kyiv foolishly ignored Donald J. Trump’s brilliant diplomatic and deal-making skills, so now the war and ending it is their problem.

By Stefan Korshak

May 2, 2025

War in Ukraine

‘We Don’t Want Russia at Our Borders’ – Top French Diplomat Talks Ukraine Security Guarantees With Trump Officials

As EU prepares new measures against Russia over its war in Ukraine, French Foreign Minister visits Washington to coordinate joint actions to secure lasting peace in the continent.

By Alex Raufoglu

May 2, 2025

‘We Did More Than Any Other Country’ - Trump to Rename World War Anniversaries as ‘Victory Day’

No executive order or proclamation enumerating the holiday name changes has been formally issued yet by the White House.

By AFP

May 2, 2025

Zelensky

‘A Truly Equal Agreement’ – Zelensky Hails Minerals Deal as a Success

While the long-awaited accord does not provide explicit security guarantees for Kyiv, the Trump administration said it showed the US was committed to “a free, sovereign and prosperous Ukraine.”

By Kyiv Post

May 2, 2025