Russia-Ukraine war

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Vance's Ukraine Remark Infuriates Brits

VP denies mocking UK, France about peacekeeping efforts in Ukraine

(Newser) - JD Vance has found himself the subject of criticism more than once over the past few weeks, and he's making new headlines the morning after President Trump's record-setting speech before Congress for being caught on a hot mic noting just how long his boss' speech was. The vice...

Zelensky: It's 'Time to Make Things Right' After US Clash

Ukraine leader offers partial ceasefire deal with Russia

(Newser) - Things continue to move quickly in regard to the Russia-Ukraine war. One day after President Trump paused US military aid to Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky has put forward what the Washington Post calls the "framework for a partial ceasefire" with Russia. The Ukrainian president also called his White House clash...

Trump Slams Zelensky for Saying Peace Deal Is Far Away
Trump Slaps Pause
on Military Aid to Ukraine
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Mar 3, 2025 7:03 PM CST

Trump Slaps Pause on Military Aid to Ukraine

Aides say move is to pressure Zelensky to negotiate with Russia

(Newser) - After again slamming Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday, President Trump ordered a pause on US military assistance to Ukraine to help it battle Russia's invasion. Administration officials called the extraordinary action an attempt to pressure Zelensky to agree to peace talks with Russia, the Washington Post reports. "The president...

Zelensky: Ukraine 'Ready' to Sign Minerals Deal With US

Despite contentious meeting between Ukrainian president and Trump, Vance

(Newser) - Despite his contentious meeting with US President Trump and Vice President Vance, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky says he remains "ready to sign" a minerals deal with the US. The deal wasn't finalized at the White House as planned due to the abrupt turn of events the Oval Office...

Europe Is 'Doubling Down' on Aid to Ukraine After Summit

Troops could be deployed by willing nations, Starmer says

(Newser) - European leaders met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in London on Sunday, pledging to support his nation in its fight against Russia's invasion financially and with troops after his hostile reception at the White House on Friday. "We are doubling down" on aid for Ukraine, said UK Prime...

Zelensky Had a Much Different Meeting at Downing Street

Ukraine leader meets with UK Prime Minister Starmer

(Newser) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer embraced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday and told him he had the UK's unwavering support—one day after the blowout at the White House with President Trump, per the AP . Zelensky arrived to cheers from people who had gathered outside of 10...

Ukrainians Stand by Zelensky but Worry

President fought Trump 'like a lion,' they say, though the price may be high

(Newser) - Ukrainians, including his political opponents, are rallying around President Volodymyr Zelensky after his Oval Office clash with President Trump, though there's considerable concern about the fallout. Leaders of a list of nations have expressed support for Zelensky, as well. "The scene at the White House yesterday took my...

Russia Really Loved the Zelensky-Trump Meeting

Russian leaders are praising Trump for going after the "insolent pig"

(Newser) - Although leaders from around the world have condemned President Trump's contentious meeting in the Oval Office with Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday, those from one country couldn't be happier. Russian leaders love how things turned out, and they've released statements that praise Trump and Vice President...

Graham: I Warned Zelensky Not to 'Take the Bait'

Crucial Ukraine supporter calls meeting a 'disaster'

(Newser) - Volodymyr Zelensky appears to have lost the support of a crucial backer in the US Senate over his public showdown with President Trump . Republican Lindsey Graham addressed reporters after the fracas and said the Ukraine leader must "fundamentally change" or resign, reports Axios and the Hill . Graham described the...

Zelensky: I Don't Think I Owe an Apology

Ukraine leader tells Fox News he thinks his relationship with Trump can be salvaged

(Newser) - Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelensky says his relationship with President Trump wasn't irreparably damaged on Friday despite their contentious Oval Office session . Zelensky spoke with Bret Baier of Fox News afterward, who asked if their ties could be salvaged:
  • "Yes, of course, because it's relations (about) more than
...

Trump and Vance Clash With Zelensky in Oval Office

'You're not really in a good position right now,' Trump tells the Ukraine leader in Oval Office

(Newser) - World leaders typically play nice for the cameras in the Oval Office, but a meeting of President Trump, Vice President Vance, and Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelensky turned "remarkably fractious" on Friday, reports the New York Times .
  • "You've got to be more thankful," Trump told Zelensky during
...

Trump: Zelensky Will Sign Deal at White House on Friday

President says that his Ukraine counterpart will be signing that rare minerals deal

(Newser) - President Trump said Wednesday that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky will visit the White House on Friday to sign a long-sought minerals deal that will closely tie the two countries together for years to come. As the AP reports, Trump made the announcement at the start of the first Cabinet meeting...

Report: Deal on Ukraine Minerals Has Been Reached

Trump says he expects to meet Zelensky Friday

(Newser) - Ukraine and American officials have apparently reached an agreement on a deal involving Ukraine's rare earth minerals. Ukrainian officials tell outlets including the AP and the Washington Post that the framework of a deal granting the US access to Ukraine's minerals, oil, and gas has been worked out....

Trump Says Putin Will Accept Peacekeepers in Ukraine

He expresses hope that war could end within weeks

(Newser) - At the start of a joint news conference with French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday, President Trump said of three years of fighting in Ukraine: "What a mess. What a horrible, bloody mess." In broad-ranging comments on the state of the conflict, he said he believed Russian President...

Trump Joins G7 Call With Zelensky
Trump Joins G7 Call
With Zelensky
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Feb 24, 2025 12:39 PM CST

Trump Joins G7 Call With Zelensky

French President Macron also takes part from the White House

(Newser) - It's been a busy day of international news because of the third anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war . Some new developments:
  • President Trump—joined at the White House by visiting French President Emmanuel Macron—took part in a G7 call that included European leaders as well as Ukraine's Volodymyr
...

US Sides With Russia Over UN Resolution on War

America votes against measure condemning Moscow for Ukraine war

(Newser) - The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly condemned Russia for the war in Ukraine on Monday, though the US joined Moscow in voting against the measure, reports the Washington Post . Others in the "no" camp included North Korea and Belarus. The final vote on the resolution put forth by Ukraine—which...

Zelensky Offers Up His Own Resignation

Says he'd do it for peace—or NATO membership

(Newser) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky responded to President Trump calling him a "dictator without elections" on Sunday, denying the charge and suggesting he'd leave the presidency if it meant long-lasting peace for Ukraine. For peace, "I am ready to do that. And I also can exchange it for...

Report: Trump's Ukraine Mineral Deal Has Been 'Improved'

Zelensky's aides have urged him to sign it, sources say

(Newser) - The Trump administration is still pushing for a deal for mineral rights in Ukraine after disagreements over the issue led to a very public falling out between President Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky. The Wall Street Journal reports that the administration has doubled down on demands for Ukraine to sign away...

At a Tense G20, UK Minister Rips 'Tsarist Imperialism'

David Lammy says he sees no desire for peace in Ukraine from Russia

(Newser) - UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy said he saw no will to achieve peace in Ukraine, only glorified imperialism, after listening to a speech by Russia's top diplomat at a tense Group of 20 meeting in South Africa on Thursday. Lammy was speaking to reporters after Russian Foreign Minister Sergey...

A Zelensky Dig Angered Trump
A Zelensky
Dig Angered
Trump
the rundown
Feb 20, 2025 2:38 PM CST

A Zelensky Dig Angered Trump

President decided to respond directly after Ukraine leader dissed him, reports CNN

(Newser) - When President Trump unloaded on Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday, it was the culmination of a long-brewing animosity between the two men, CNN reports. Its story on how things unfolded over the last two days says that Trump told aides he wanted to respond to Zelensky's slam that...

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