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Europe
The best option would be to convince Trump of how important Ukraine and European defense are to US interests. But in the worst case, Europe can align more closely with China.
1h ago
Zelensky
The guest list for Donald Trump’s unconventional inauguration includes many populist politicians while omitting a number of serving centrist figures in Europe.
3h ago
Trump
The incoming US administration is considering good-faith measures to ease sanctions if things move forward. Or, if not, then harder sanctions to pressure Moscow, sources say.
6h ago
War in Ukraine
Vladimir Putin is likely going to use nuclear blackmail to convince Trump to let Russia expand its sphere of influence not just in Ukraine, but possibly farther in Europe
8h ago
War in Ukraine
There are fears in Ukraine that the incoming Trump administration will force Kyiv to capitulation. Yet there is a way for Ukraine to use a potential ceasefire to its advantage.
12h ago
Biden
Next week, US President Joe Biden will hand over the office of president of the United States to Donald Trump.
1d ago
War in Ukraine
US State Secretary nominee Marco Rubio doubted whether Ukraine could push Russian troops back to the internationally recognized border due to the “size dynamic” during a foreign policy hearing.
1d ago
US
The former Fox News anchor said the Kremlin’s takeover of Crimea and deployment of the Russian army to invade Ukraine’s Donbas region was “a minor” incident.
2d ago
War in Ukraine
A ceasefire that leaves Ukraine unprotected would only provide a pause before a wider war. Washington and Kyiv must agree viable security guarantees before any negotiations with Putin begin.
2d ago
Putin
Trump’s team hints at peace talks with Putin; Australia demands answers over the reported death of an Australian fighter; and Russian attacks intensify across key fronts in Donetsk and Luhansk.
2d ago
War in Ukraine
Stefan Korshak, Kyiv Post’s military correspondent, shares his perspective on the developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Jan. 14
War in Ukraine
Talking from his Mar-a-Lago estate, Trump said he knew that Putin wanted a meeting and that a conversation was being prepared for the near future, stressing: “We have to end this war.”
Jan. 14
Zelensky
The Trump presidency has sparked optimism that peace and elections in Ukraine are just around the corner. The media says Zelensky is readying to stand again under a new political banner.
Jan. 13
War in Ukraine
Trump talked about Biden, seeing Putin’s point of view, flat fields and bullets; and again pushed the narrative that the US is paying everything for the defense of Ukraine, and Europe not a red cent.
Jan. 13
War in Ukraine
But it won’t be in the 24 hours Trump promised while campaigning. Now the future White House foreign policy team is talking three to six months – at least.
Jan. 13
Trump
Greenland, a largely autonomous Danish territory, as well as the Panama Canal, were both needed “for economic security,” Trump said, refusing to rule out using military muscle to take them by force.
Jan. 12