Ex-US ambassador on Putin's 'red lines' and US role in Ukraine war
Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor weighs in on the upcoming presidential election and how it could drastically shape America’s support for Ukraine.
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Russia counterattacks in Kursk Oblast | Ukraine This Week
The Kyiv Independent’s Anna Belokur explains the top stories of the week, from the controversy surrounding the "Russians at War" documentary at the Toronto International Film Festival to Russia’s counteroffensive in Kursk Oblast.
Harris allies to run ads highlighting Ukraine support in key battleground states, Politico reports
The Democrat-leaning America’s Future Majority Fund super PAC (political action committee) unveiled new ads highlighting VP Kamala Harris' record on Ukraine while criticizing former President Donald Trump's comments on the NATO alliance.
Harris would be 'more aggressive' than Biden in supporting Ukraine, ex-US ambassador says
U.S. President Joe Biden has done "a great job" of assembling and maintaining a coalition of partners but has been "slow to make some decisions," said William B. Taylor.
Russian propagandists bemoan Trump's debate performance
Russian state TV personalities complained that Trump was "sabotaged" in the debate, with some criticizing the moderators for fact-checking Trump's claims in real time.
We asked 5 prominent Ukrainians about Trump's debate comments on Ukraine
In between claiming immigrants were eating pets, and insisting some U.S. states allow abortions to be performed after a baby is born, Donald Trump on Sept. 10 once again raised concerns about what his second term in office would mean for Ukraine. Speaking during the highly-anticipated presidential debate between
Trump refuses to say he wants Ukrainian victory, Harris accuses him of surrender in presidential debate
The fate of Ukraine's defense against Russia and the future of U.S. support for Kyiv was the subject of passionate exchange on Sept. 10 in the first and possibly only debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump refused to say that he wanted Ukraine
Harris, Trump face off for the first time in second presidential debate
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump exchanged foreign policy views on Russia's war against Ukraine during the second presidential debate of the 2024 U.S. election in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Sept. 10.
Trump refuses to answer if he believes Ukraine's victory is in US interests
Vice President Kamala Harris criticized Trump's position on Ukraine, saying, "I believe the reason that Donald Trump says that this war would be over within 24 hours is because he would just give it up. And that's not who we are as Americans."
Putin endorses Harris, but Russian propaganda pushes Trump — what's going on?
Not for the first time, there are mixed messages emanating from the Kremlin. The Russian president said he supports Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, while the Kremlin’s extensive propaganda machine is apparently very much behind Donald Trump. In comments at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok on Sept. 5,
Trump 'offended' by Putin's 'endorsement' of Harris
In an apparent wry remark, Vladimir Putin said on Sept. 5 that U.S. President Joe Biden was his "favorite" for the upcoming presidential run, but since Biden dropped out, Russia would "support" Harris.
Opinion: How Kamala Harris' foreign policy could depart from Biden's legacy
Following President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race and Vice President Kamala Harris’ ascension to the top of the Democratic ticket, a crucial question emerges: How would Harris’ foreign policy depart from Biden’s? Biden entered the White House as the most experienced and knowledgeable foreign-policy president
Putin claims preference for Harris over Trump in US election
The claim comes shortly after the U.S. announced a wide-reaching crackdown on Russian interference in U.S. elections. Previously, Moscow has been accused of using disinformation campaigns and other means to back Trump against Hillary Clinton and Biden in the 2016 and 2020 elections.
Americans split on whether Harris or Trump would be better suited to handle war in Ukraine, poll suggests
According to a Quinnipiac University poll released on Aug. 29, Americans are divided on which presidential candidate "would do a better job handling" the war in Ukraine if elected in November. The poll finds 49 per cent of respondents believe Republican candidate Donald Trump would do a better job, while 47 per cent think Democratic candidate Kamala Harris would be more effective.
Zelensky to present US with victory plan in September
Speaking at the Ukraine 2024 Independence forum in Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the ongoing Kursk incursion was one of the parts of this plan.
Harris closes convention in support of Ukraine after nearly sidelining foreign policy
CHICAGO, United States – Moments after officially accepting the Democrats’ nomination for president of the U.S. on the last night of the Democratic National Convention, Kamala Harris reminded voters foreign policy may not be completely sidelined in the 2024 election. “As president, I will stand strong with Ukraine and our
Kamala Harris formally accepts Democratic nomination for president, says she will 'stand strong with Ukraine'
Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted the Democratic nomination for president on Aug. 22 at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago. During her acceptance speech, Harris proclaimed her support for Ukraine, saying she would "stand strong with Ukraine and our NATO allies."
Kursk incursion ‘breaks’ Russia's attempts to dictate peace terms, boosts Ukraine’s leverage
Ukraine’s surprise invasion of Russia’s Kursk Oblast has derailed Russia's plans to dictate a peace deal on its terms and strengthened Ukraine's hand in any future negotiations, Ukrainian officials and analysts say. “We must force Russia, with all our might and together with our partners, to make peace,
Opinion: Kamala Harris must correct Washington's Ukraine policy
By providing Ukraine with early military, political, and financial support, U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration saved it from being overrun by Russia. Yet since November 2022, the conflict has been locked in a stalemate, which is not to Ukraine’s advantage. If elected, Kamala Harris should make it
Democratic convention kicks off with celebrations, Biden keynote, and few details on Ukraine
CHICAGO — On Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, a celebratory Democratic party embraced President Joe Biden. In four days, Biden will cede the national spotlight to Kamala Harris in a historic nomination. "Folks, I've got five months left of my presidency," Biden said to a cheering
Harris, Walz officially certified as Democratic nominees in 2024 election
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz have officially been certified as the Democratic party's nominees for president and vice president in the November election following a roll call vote of convention delegates.
Pro-Ukraine lobbying efforts bet on Trump pivot to look tough on Putin
The new role of Kellyanne Conway, a former top White House official and advisor to Donald Trump, as a lobbyist to boost support for Ukraine highlights hopes in Kyiv that the Republican Party’s presidential candidate can be swayed to take Ukraine’s side — and benefit politically from it. According
Harris VP pick Governor Tim Walz good news for Ukraine
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee and current U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz — an outspoken Ukraine supporter — as her running mate for the U.S. presidential elections this fall. Harris’s selection of the 60-year-old midwestern to join her ticket closes what has been a
Harris chooses Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as running mate
Tim Walz has served as governor of Minnesota since 2019 after spending 12 years in Congress. He is an army veteran, having enlisted in the National Guard as a teenager and serving for another 24 years. Walz was also a high school teacher before entering politics.
Kamala Harris secures Democratic presidential nomination
Harris became the presumptive nominee after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race last month and now has a chance of becoming the first female U.S. president in history.
US official tasked with imposing Russian sanctions to join Harris campaign as first major hire, Axios reports
Brian Nelson, the U.S. Treasury Department's lead official tasked with imposing and enforcing sanctions against Russia, is preparing to leave the Biden administration to join Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign, Axios reported on July 30.
Here's where Kamala Harris's potential VP picks stand on Ukraine
With the Democratic party planning to nominate U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris as the party’s 2024 presidential nominee by Aug. 7, a running mate selection is near. Amid a surge in donations to her campaign and new polling numbers revealing a diminished gap against former president Donald Trump
Biden could cement his legacy by boosting Ukraine support, experts say
With U.S. President Joe Biden officially out of the running for re-election, Ukrainian soldiers, experts, and advocates have fresh hope that the 81-year-old with decades of transatlantic diplomacy experience will increase support for the country during his final months in office. “ We will keep rallying a coalition of proud
Yermak holds talks with VP Harris' national security advisor
Andriy Yermak and Phil Gordon spoke about "the situation on the frontline and the increasing number of Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities and communities, especially on energy infrastructure," the Presidential Office said in a statement.
Kamala Harris secures enough delegate endorsements to win Democratic presidential nomination
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris secured enough endorsements from Democratic delegates on July 22 to win the party's nomination for president, CNN reported.
Russia accuses Kamala Harris of 'unfriendly rhetoric' – here's what she actually said
As U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris moved closer to securing the Democratic Party nomination, the Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov made clear that Russia was paying attention. "So far, her contribution to our bilateral relations has not been noticed," said Peskov, only to later notice the vice president's "unfriendly" remarks.
With Biden out, what could a Kamala Harris presidency mean for Ukraine?
All eyes turned toward Vice President Kamala Harris as the likely person to lead the Democratic ticket this fall following U.S. President Joe Biden’s announcement that he would be leaving the 2024 presidential race. If Harris is officially confirmed as the candidate to take on Republican Donald Trump
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