Feb 12 Watch 8:11 Experts examine what the U.S. policy shifts on Ukraine mean for NATO By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn It was a day of major diplomacy and policy statements from the Trump administration about the war in Ukraine. Amna Nawaz has two perspectives on the developments from Evelyn Farkas, executive director of the McCain Institute and the former deputy… Continue watching
Feb 12 Trump says he and Putin have agreed to begin 'negotiations' on ending Ukraine war By Eric Tucker, Zeke Miller, Matthew Lee, Associated Press President Trump upended three years of U.S. policy toward Ukraine, saying he and Russian President Putin have agreed to begin negotiations on ending the war following a dramatic prisoner swap. Continue reading
Feb 12 WATCH: Ukraine returning to original borders before Russian invasion 'unrealistic,' Hegseth says By Lorne Cook, Tara Copp, Associated Press In sweeping remarks Wednesday, Hegseth suggested that the way forward for Ukraine is for the country to abandon hopes of a return to its pre-2014 borders and prepare for a negotiated settlement with Russia — one that should be backed… Continue reading
Feb 11 Ukraine's rare earth elements could help it keep U.S. military aid By Samya Kullab, Associated Press Ukraine has offered to strike a deal with U.S. President Donald Trump for continued American military aid in exchange for developing Ukraine’s mineral industry. Continue reading
Feb 11 Russia releases detained American teacher Marc Fogel, White House says By Chris Megerian, Associated Press Trump national security adviser Michael Waltz says the U.S. and Russia “negotiated an exchange” but did not say if the U.S. released anybody in return. Continue reading
Feb 07 JD Vance will attend Munich Security Conference, where Zelenskyy will lead Ukraine's delegation By Susie Blann, Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press The annual conference comes at a pivotal moment for Ukraine, which is striving to establish a relationship with the new U.S. administration — a key partner during the nearly three-year war against Russia. Continue reading
Feb 07 Trump administration ends Biden-era task force aimed at seizing Russian oligarchs' assets By Fatima Hussein, Eric Tucker, Associated Press The move to disband Task Force KleptoCapture is one of several moves undertaken by the Justice Department under the new leadership of Attorney General Pam Bondi that presage a different approach toward Russia and national security issues. Continue reading
Feb 04 Russian attacks near Ukrainian nuclear power sites bring scrutiny on Kyiv By Samya Kullab, Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press Only in the fall, after Ukrainian intelligence agencies warned of potential strikes targeting nuclear transmission facilities, was action taken to begin building protection, the officials said — far too late in the event of an attack. Continue reading
Feb 04 Trump's freezing of foreign aid is felt worldwide, including on Ukraine frontlines By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press The U.S. funding covered fuel for evacuation vehicles, salaries for aid workers, legal and psychological support, and tickets to help evacuees reach safer locations, said Illia Novikov, the coordinator of the Pavlohrad transit center in eastern Ukraine. Continue reading
Feb 03 As Trump talks of ending war, Ukraine losing ground to Russia By Samya Kullab, Vasilisa Stepanenko, Evgeniy Maloletka, Associated Press Ukrainian commanders say they do not have enough reserves to sustain defense lines and new recruits are unprepared and sometimes abandon positions. Continue reading