Work on security guarantees for Ukraine has accelerated following a gathering of European leaders at the White House at the end of August. During that meeting, U.S. President Donald Trump said that a bilateral summit between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Putin was in the works. He also said that the U.S. would be able … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has approved a $825 million arms sale to Ukraine that will include extended-range missiles and related equipment to boost its defensive capabilities as U.S. efforts to broker peace between Ukraine and Russia appear stalled. The State Department announced Thursday that it had notified Congress of the sale of extended-range … Read more
In his note, Orbán wrote that “just before the historic meeting between President Trump and [Russian President Vladimir] Putin in Alaska,” Ukraine carried out drone strikes on the Druzhba oil pipeline in Russian territory. The pipeline, which was restored by Aug. 19, was hit again two days later. Notably, both strikes were carried out by … Read more
A web of complex issues remain as peace talks continuepublished at 19:43 British Summer Time 19 August 19:43 BST 19 August Paul AdamsDiplomatic correspondent Kyiv’s European allies are keen to capitalise on yesterday’s sense of momentum, engaging with the Trump administration while they feel they have the president’s attention. Hence the urgent dispatch to Washington … Read more
European leaders join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington, DC for talks. According to United States President Donald Trump, it is possible to end the war in Ukraine – all that is needed is Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s agreement. But for Zelenskyy, agreeing to anything that means losing territory to Russia is not only difficult, … Read more
President Donald Trump has warned that he would impose sanctions on Russia if Moscow does not agree to a ceasefire. United States special envoy Steve Witkoff has arrived in Moscow, days before the White House’s deadline for Russia to reach a peace deal with Ukraine or face economic penalties. President Donald Trump has warned that … Read more
Verifying footage of strikes on Ukrainepublished at 10:11 British Summer Time 10:11 BST Richard Irvine-BrownBBC Verify journalist We’re reviewing images out of western Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, following reports of overnight drone and missile strikes killing six people and injuring dozens. President Volodymyr Zelensky and Kyiv mayor Vitality Klitschko are among those sharing images from the … Read more
The US president says he is disappointed in Russia’s Putin as he shortens a 50-day deadline he set this month. United States President Donald Trump has set a new deadline of 10 or 12 days for Russia to end its war in Ukraine, underscoring his frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin for prolonging the conflict. … Read more
US president’s remarks follow report saying he encouraged Kyiv to step up strikes inside Russian territory. United States President Donald Trump has said Ukraine should not target Moscow after he reportedly asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy if Kyiv could strike the Russian capital if he provided long-range weaponry. Trump made the comments after The Financial Times on … Read more
On Monday Trump proposed a plan whereby NATO allies would finance the purchase of Patriot missile defense systems and other weapons for Ukraine. Trump said the weapons, worth “billions of dollars,” will be built by the U.S. defense industry and paid for by European countries. Trump made the announcement during an Oval Office meeting with … Read more