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US Freezes All Foreign Aid – Including Ukraine Funding – in Sweeping ‘America First’ Shift
Trump halts nearly all US foreign aid in surprise memo that appears to stop funding to Ukraine. Explicit exceptions allow only for military assistance to Israel and Egypt, and emergency food programs.
Jan. 25, 2025
War in Ukraine
Putin Ready to Talk to Trump, Waiting for ‘Signals’, Kremlin Says
Moreover, the Kremlin said it wanted to resume nuclear disarmament talks with Trump’s administration “as soon as possible.”
Jan. 24, 2025
Ukraine
ANALYSIS: Trump’s 10 Most Important Comments on Ukraine Since Taking Office
In his first days as president, Trump has made bold statements on Ukraine, Putin, and ending the war. Here are his 10 most notable remarks – and what they reveal about his strategy.
Jan. 24, 2025
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US Senate Confirms Trump’s CIA Pick, Clears Way for Hegseth Approval
Trump’s nominee for CIA Director breezes through US Senate, while the president’s controversial Department of Defense pick passes procedural vote, but not without Republican objection.
Jan. 24, 2025
War in Ukraine
Trump’s 90-Day Foreign Aid Freeze Won’t Apply to Ukraine Military Funding, Pentagon Assures VOA
Defense officials confirm that only humanitarian and economic support are affected by the new edict, the Voice of America in Ukraine reports; familiar faces remain in the Pentagon’s Ukraine division.
Jan. 24, 2025
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Central Bank Increases Key Rate by 1% as Inflation Reaches Double-Digits
The bank still thinks the inflation hike is temporary, but fears rising business costs may impact on prices.
Jan. 23, 2025
War in Ukraine
Trump Comments Calling for Kremlin Concessions Ignites Firestorm of Russian Objections
Russian information platforms said the US leader doesn’t understand Russian will to fight or firepower. Many also were furious about World War II, which they said Trump got all wrong.
Jan. 23, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘Putin Is Destroying Russia by Not Making a Deal’ – Trump Threatens Tougher Measures if Moscow Won’t Accept His Terms
“I’m going to do Russia, whose economy is failing, a very big favor,” the new US president posts to social media as he paves the way for negotiations with the Kremlin to put an end to war in Ukraine.
Jan. 23, 2025
Trump Details Ultimatum for Reopening Strait of Hormuz in Iran Deal
Donald Trump outlined his requirements for a 60-day ceasefire extension with Iran, demanding total nuclear disarmament, and the immediate unhindered opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
May 30, 2026
