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Stabbed in the Back by Putin’s Fixers in Washington

Recoiling from the Trump administration’s abrupt blows, Ukraine and Europe have signaled they will not give in to the US president’s collusion with the Kremlin.

By Kyiv Post

Feb. 20, 2025

War in Ukraine

Trump Turns Against Zelensky - And Towards Russia

Experts say Trump seems to be “creating a predicate for the United States to simply wash its hands of supporting Ukraine, and to focus on having a relationship with Moscow.”

By AFP

Feb. 20, 2025

Trump

‘Revive the Warrior Ethos’ – Trump’s Government-Gutting Team Takes Aim at Pentagon

US Defense budget for 2025 is about $850 billion and the cuts described by the new administration would reduce that figure by tens of billions each year to some $560 billion by the end of five years.

By AFP

Feb. 20, 2025

War in Ukraine

‘He Has Stalin’s Taste for Blood’ – US Republicans Continue to Criticize Trump’s Ukraine Stance

Conservatives not dependent on Trump for political survival question administration’s capitulation to the Kremlin, depiction of Zelensky as a dictator. But will it translate to votes on Capitol Hill?

By John Moretti

Feb. 20, 2025

Europe

Macron Says France and Allies ‘United’ on Ukraine

Macron held the new meeting on Ukraine on Wednesday afternoon in a bid to coordinate a European response to what he has called an “existential threat” from Russia after a shock US policy shift.

By AFP

Feb. 19, 2025

Ukraine

Zelensky to Meet With Kellogg Thursday – Meeting Follows Trump Social Media Tirade

The Ukrainian president said that the world’s powerful must choose between a future with Putin or a future of peace

By Kyiv Post

Feb. 19, 2025

Ukraine

Moderate Republicans Push Back Against Trump Calling Zelensky a ‘Dictator’

‘Putin started this war. Putin committed war crimes,‘ congressman Don Bacon, from Nebraska, wrote on X.

By Kyiv Post

Feb. 19, 2025

Ukraine

Outcome of Ukraine War Will Shape European Security for ‘Generations to Come’: Swedish PM

Kristersson’s comments followed an emergency meeting held by French President Emmanuel Macron, who spoke to leaders of 19 countries.

By AFP

Feb. 19, 2025

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Europe

Trump Calling Zelensky a Dictator Is ‘Wrong and Dangerous’: Scholz

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock also hit back at Trump’s comments, branding them “absurd.”

By AFP

Feb. 19, 2025

Russia

Russia Pushes for Unfreezing of $6 Billion in Assets in US Talks

This is part of Russia’s broader goal to recover a significant portion of its $300 billion in frozen foreign reserves, with the majority of that money being held in Europe.

By Kyiv Post

Feb. 19, 2025

Viral TikTok Song Slams Trump’s ‘Hostile Takeover’

As US protests pop up against Trump’s domestic and foreign policies, a viral TikTok song captures growing anti-Trump resistance in a catchy tune already viewed millions of times.

By Kyiv Post

Feb. 19, 2025

Ukraine

Macron Holds New Emergency Talks on Ukraine

Russia is posing an existential threat to Europe and the US under Trump is pivoting its position toward Moscow

By AFP

Feb. 19, 2025

Ukraine

Trump Vilifies ‘Modestly Successful Comedian’ Zelensky in Lies-Filled Tirade

Trump calls the Ukrainian president a “modestly successful comedian,” criticizes him based on factless claims, and questions Ukraine’s existence – all in one Truth Social post.

By Kyiv Post

Feb. 19, 2025

Ukraine

Disbelief and Anger: Ukrainians React to Trump’s ‘Absurdity’

Trump on Tuesday appeared to blame Kyiv for the fact that Russia invaded it nearly three years ago, sparking the deadliest war in Europe since the end of World War II.

By AFP

Feb. 19, 2025