Trump's pick for FBI chief took money from Russian propagandist, WP reports
Kash Patel received $25,000 in 2024 from a company run by pro-Kremlin filmmaker Igor Lopatonok.
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US federal judge temporarily blocks Trump's efforts to suspend USAID staff
The "very limited" restraining order covers the the pending employee suspensions as well as "the accelerated removal of people from their countries," Judge Carl Nichols said following a hearing in the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C.
Trump demands USAID shutdown as mass suspensions, layoffs begin
Writing on Truth Social on Feb. 7, U.S. President Donald Trump accused the agency of widespread corruption and fraud, declaring, "CLOSE IT DOWN!"
Ukraine war latest: North Korean soldiers 'brought in again' to fight in Kursk Oblast, Zelensky says
Key developments on Feb. 7: * North Korean soldiers "brought in again" to fight in Kursk Oblast, Zelensky says * Ukraine downs Russian guided bomb near Zaporizhzhia, Air Force says * Kyiv denies reports of alleged failed Russian Oreshnik missile launch at Ukraine * Trump ready to step up Russia sanctions to end war
Zelensky, Trump may meet in Washington next week
"I will probably be meeting with President (Volodymyr) Zelensky next week, and I will probably be talking to President (Vladimir) Putin. I'd like to see the war end," U.S. President Donald Trump said.
Trump's ICC sanctions won't hinder Russian war crimes investigation, Kyiv says
"I think that the U.S. decisions are not related to the Ukrainian context, and we hope that they will not affect the court's ability to achieve justice and justice for the victims of Russian aggression," said Heorhii Tykhyi, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson.
Ukraine secures preliminary deals to replace USAID funding for critical projects, official says
Urgent funding has already been identified for recovery efforts, energy resilience, and cyber defense projects, Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Olha Stefanishyna said.
Trump ready to step up Russia sanctions to end war in Ukraine, special envoy says
Current U.S. sanctions on Russia, particularly those targeting its energy sector, amount to a "3 on a 10-point scale" regarding economic pressure, Keith Kellogg, special envoy for Ukraine and Russia said.
Ukraine to host Trump's envoy Kellogg in February, top official says
Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak said that Kyiv wants Washington to be fully informed about Ukraine's mobilization efforts and the supply of weapons and equipment.
Trump imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court through executive order
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Feb. 6.
Trump administration suspends task force targeting assets of Russian oligarchs
The U.S. Justice Department is shutting down a program that sanctioned Kremlin-linked oligarchs, launched in 2022, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on Feb. 5.
Trump to lay off nearly all USAID staff worldwide, NYT reports
The cuts will reduce the agency from 10,000 staff around the world to just 290, three sources with knowledge of the layoffs said.
Trump has no official plan to end Russia's war against Ukraine, Zelensky says
"There is no official plan yet. What is in certain publications... I am sure that this is not President Trump's official plan," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Feb. 6.
Kyiv Independent raises over $66,200 to support Ukrainian newsrooms hit by US aid freeze
A GoFundMe campaign launched on Jan. 30 quickly surpassed its initial goal of 40,000 pounds ($50,000) within days. Now closed, the campaign’s funds are being distributed to the impacted media outlets.
Trump administration may present plan next week to end war in Ukraine, Bloomberg reports
Keith Kellogg, special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, is expected to present Donald Trump's plan at the Munich Security Conference.
Why does Trump want Ukraine’s ‘rare earths’?
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Feb. 3 he was looking to cut a deal with Ukraine by giving the war-torn country weapons and aid in return for its “rare earths and other things.” But what exactly did Trump mean and what does Ukraine have to offer to the U.S?
US 'not going to eliminate foreign aid,' Rubio says amid USAID shutdown push
"I continue to support foreign aid. But foreign aid is not charity. It exists for the purpose of advancing the national interest of the United States," U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
Trump's team split over how to end war in Ukraine, NBC reports
The U.S. has significant leverage over Russia in economic, military, and diplomatic terms, but questions remain over Trump's willingness to use it.
Kellogg to discuss Trump's Ukraine strategy at Munich Security Conference
"I look forward to speaking about (Trump's) goal to end the bloody and costly war in Ukraine," Keith Kellogg said on X.
US leading 'very constructive talks on Ukraine,' Trump says
"But we are having very good talks, very constructive talks on Ukraine. And we are talking to the Russians. We're talking to the Ukrainian leadership," Donald Trump said during a press conference in Washington with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
US aid freeze halts support for prosecuting Russian war crimes, Ukraine's energy sector, lawmaker says
The cuts include suspending U.S. assistance in war crimes investigations and halting support for international experts assisting in the process, Democratic Congressman Eugene Vindman said.
US won't rule out using American troops to 'take over' Gaza Strip, Trump says
In a stunning proposal on Feb. 4, U.S. President Donald Trump asserted that the United States "will take over" the Gaza Strip, potentially with the help of American troops.
'Dates and participants being finalized' — Zelensky on upcoming US delegation visit
Kyiv has indicative dates for the arrival of American officials and is currently working on its arrangement, according to Volodymyr Zelensky.
Trump wants $500 billion of Ukraine’s ‘rare earths’ — What are these critical minerals?
President Donald Trump declared on Feb. 3 that he was looking to "do a deal with Ukraine" by giving the war-torn country weapons and aid in return for its "rare earths." "They're going to secure what we're giving them with their rare earths and other things," Trump told reporters in
Ukraine open to mining rare earths in cooperation with partners, Zelensky says
"We are open to the idea that mineral resources can be developed with our partners who help us protect our land," Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Ukraine won't hold elections until Russia's war is over, Ukraine's envoy to US says
The U.S. hasn't yet discussed with Ukraine the necessity of holding elections by the end of 2025, according to Oksana Markarova.
Europe must act on Russian LNG before Trump makes it impossible
Europe’s window to ban Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) is closing faster than we think. As a second Trump administration takes shape, Europe's opportunity to impose new, meaningful measures on Russian fossil fuels is rapidly diminishing. U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to end the war allegedly includes
US producers, Saudi Arabia resist Trump's push for increased oil production, WSJ reports
Trump has repeatedly called for lower oil prices, arguing that reducing Russia's oil revenue would force Moscow to end its war against Ukraine.
'Illegal maneuver' — Democratic lawmakers oppose merging USAID under State Department
Members of Congress gathered outside USAID headquarters in Washington, condemning what they called an "illegal maneuver" by Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, who U.S. President Donald Trump has tasked with reducing the size of the federal government.
'Selfish' — Scholz blasts Trump's aid-for-rare earths Ukraine plan
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reportedly stressed that Ukraine should first be helped to "get back on its feet" and that its resources should be used for its reconstruction after the war.
Trump officially appoints Keith Kellogg as special envoy for Ukraine, Russia
"We made a lot of progress on Russia-Ukraine," U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly said after signing the decree.
Trump expected to withdraw US from UN Human Rights Council, Reuters reports
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to announce on Feb. 4 that the United States will withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council and extend a freeze on funding for the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, a White House official told Reuters.
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