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After bashing allies, Trump now wants their help — except from Ukraine

by Martin FornusekMarch 16, 2026

Editor's note: The story has been updated with additional comments. After months of disparaging his European allies, U.S. President Donald Trump suddenly seeks their assistance. But none rush to send warships to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid Washington's ongoing war with Iran, even as Trump warns that a lack of action would be "very bad" for NATO's future. Experts who spoke to the Kyiv Independent see an emerging pattern. "Take unilateral actions without including allies, then bully them

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Ukrainian forces regain ground in Oleksandrivka sector of front line, kill over 2,600 Russian troops in 2 months

During the operation, Ukrainian forces regained about 440 square kilometers (170 square miles) of territory, liberating seven settlements in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast and two in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, the report read.

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Kyiv Independent Receives Politiken Freedom Prize for Fearless Journalism

Politiken, one of Denmark’s leading daily newspapers, has awarded the Kyiv Independent the Politiken Freedom Prize.

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US source says allies will be equipped as Pentagon reportedly weighs shifting Ukraine aid to Middle East

The possible shift comes as Russia intensifies aerial strikes.

02:39 PM

Defense Minister Fedorov announces appointments for new deputy, inspector general

"We are building a team capable of... delivering results on the front lines," Mykhailo Fedorov said.

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At least 2 killed, 34 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day

Russia launched 153 drones at Ukraine overnight, the Air Force said, reporting that Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 130.

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Russian shadow fleet tanker carrying 140,000 tons of oil hit by drone in Black Sea

The drone attack damaged the vessel's deck, bridge, and engine room, causing it to take on water. All 27 crew members on board were unharmed, the media reported.

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Exclusive: The minerals deal that sparked backlash is now backing Ukraine’s drone edge

Just over a year after a dramatic Oval Office clash derailed the now-infamous "minerals deal," the fund it spawned is making its first move, backing Ukraine's defense tech sector as global conflicts intensify. The first of three investments planned this year by the fund — officially known as the U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund — will go to Sine Engineering, a Ukrainian dual-use military technology company, two people familiar with the deal told the Kyiv Independent. The deal is exp

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After bashing allies, Trump now wants their help — except from Ukraine

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