Trump wins key US state of North Carolina
With 90% of votes tallied, Trump led Democratic challenger Vice President Kamala Harris 50.8% to 48%. The projection marks the first call of a major swing state in the U.S. presidential election.
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Zelensky used talk with Trump about nuclear weapons as leverage before crucial US election, analysts say
With Ukraine's future hanging in the balance ahead of the Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election, Ukraine’s president turned up the heat, invoking the specter of nuclear weapons to nudge whoever lands in the Oval Office toward offering more conventional weaponry and robust security guarantees to Kyiv. Volodymyr Zelensky
‘Trump wants to do everything he can to help Putin,’ McCain Institute head says
Evelyn Farkas, head of the McCain Institute — a U.S.-based think tank named after the late Republican Senator John McCain — fears the return of Donald Trump as president of the U.S. would be the worst-case scenario for Ukraine. The best-case scenario for Ukraine would be a full sweep
Russia stepping up election interference as US citizens head to polls, intelligence agencies warn
Russia is expected to intensify attempts to undermine the U.S. vote on election day with a focus on swing states, U.S. intelligence agencies said in a statement on the eve of the election on Nov. 4.
Despite 'unprecedented' amount of disinformation, no evidence it will directly impact outcome of election, US cybersecurity chief says
Throughout the campaign, Russia has been accused of attempting to spread false claims on a number of topics surrounding the election, including disinformation about the candidates and election security.
Harris or Trump — Ukraine braces for best, worst-case scenarios as US elects new president
As Americans head to the polls on Nov. 5, Ukraine is nervously watching the elections being held by its top Western ally as the outcome could determine the country’s fate in its fight against Russia’s almost three-year-old full-scale invasion. The two candidates' pre-election positions on continuing to support
Editorial: When casting your vote in the US, think about Ukraine
As Americans cast their ballots in the Nov. 5 presidential election, we, the staff of the Kyiv Independent, ask voters in the “beacon of democracy” to consider once again why the iconic Statue of Liberty stands on an island in New York Harbor. It was gifted to the U.S.
14 essential Kyiv Independent stories about the US presidential election
Voting in arguably one of the most consequential elections of modern times is set to conclude on Nov. 5, as U.S. citizens will pick their country's 47th president. Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and her Republican rival Donald Trump enter the home stretch neck-and-neck, according to recent polls, with neither
Former UK PM Johnson optimistic about Ukraine support if Trump wins
"I cannot believe that a guy who is so passionate about his country… would want to kick off his presidency by basically allowing the Soviet Empire to be great again," Boris Johnson said in reference to Trump's "Make America Great Again" motto.
Over 200 Russian drones shot down by US-funded mobile fire teams since January, US ambassador reports
U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink said on Nov. 3 that the U.S. State Department has funded 800 mobile fire teams in Ukraine, which have shot down over 200 Russian drones since January 2024.
If Trump wins US presidential election, Europe 'cannot remain pro-war,' Orban says
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said in a radio interview on Nov. 3, as cited by Hungarian news outlet Telex, that if Donald Trump wins the U.S. presidency, "Europe cannot remain pro-war," supposedly referring to EU's defense assistance to Ukraine, which Orban has repeatedly criticized.
‘Trump fundamentally doesn't care about Ukraine’ – Michael McFaul on US elections
On Nov. 5, U.S. voters will go to the polls in what could be the most consequential presidential election in living memory. Former U.S. President and Republican candidate Donald Trump, who regularly boasts of his good relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin, has criticized military and financial aid
Several Russian fake videos targeting US election are circulating online, sources tell CBS News
U.S. officials believe two additional fake videos now circulating online, which the FBI has identified as attempts to spread false claims about election security, are likely part of a Russian-backed influence campaign. The campaign appears to be aimed at swaying public opinion ahead of the Nov. 5 presidential election.
Putin achieved none of his strategic objectives after nearly 1,000 days of war against Ukraine, Austin says
"... We face a hinge in history," U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said. "If Ukraine falls under Putin’s boot, all of Europe will fall under Putin’s shadow."
Ukraine war latest: US announces new aid package; Ukrainian drones target oil depot in Russia's Stavropol Krai
Key developments on Nov. 1: * US announces new military aid package worth $425 million * Ukrainian drone targets oil depot in Stavropol Krai, Russian governor claims * Russia seizes more territory over past week than at any point in 2024, Bloomberg reports * Russian drone strikes on Ukraine soared to record monthly levels
Ukrainians in the US weigh in on upcoming Trump vs Harris election
Democratic candidate Kamala Harris’s campaign promises to continue supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russia would seemingly make her the obvious choice for Ukrainians in the U.S. in the 2024 presidential elections, but the diaspora is anything but united in their choice for president. Despite Republican candidate Donald
US announces new military aid package worth $425 million
The recent military assistance is provided under the Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) which pulls weapons from U.S. stocks.
Opinion: Pennsylvania's Ukrainian community could swing the state in the upcoming election
I am one of more than 120,000 Pennsylvanians of Ukrainian heritage who will vote on which presidential candidate best serves our interests. Since only 80,000 votes separated the presidential candidates in 2020, our community's vote could be key to deciding who wins Pennsylvania's 19 electoral votes in November:
Trump says those who describe him as a 'friend of Russia' are 'sick'
Trump has repeatedly backed and praised Putin and rarely criticized him. He described Russia's invasion of Ukraine as "genius" and "savvy" in 2022.
Ukraine war latest: Russia confirms North Korea's involvement in war to West, Kyiv says
Key developments on Oct. 31: * Russia confirms North Korea's involvement in war to West, Zelensky says * 8,000 North Korean troops have been deployed to Kursk Oblast, Blinken says * Ukraine has received just 10% of US aid approved by Congress earlier this year, Zelensky says * Kyiv still waiting for MiG-29
Ukraine has received just 10% of US aid approved by Congress earlier this year, Zelensky says
"You do your job. You count on reserves, you count on special brigades, you count on such equipment. And if you get 10% of all the package (that) has already been voted on... It's not funny," Zelensky said.
US lawmakers call for Biden to allow Poland to down Russian missiles over Ukraine
The possibility of Warsaw downing Russian missiles heading toward Poland through Ukraine was laid out in June in a signed Polish-Ukrainian security agreement.
'Putin will not prevail in Ukraine,' even with North Korean help, US defense secretary says
"The evidence now suggests the that North Korea has sent about 10,000 soldiers to train in eastern Russia," U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Oct. 30. "And some of these DPRK troops have already moved closer to Ukraine, and we are seeing them outfitted with Russian uniforms and provided with Russian equipment."
Ukraine's diaspora loudly backs Harris, quietly behind Trump in swing state Pennsylvania
Ukrainian American Sophika Lashchyk-Tytla says she can’t understand why her brother plans to vote for Republican nominee Donald Trump, given his public hostility to continuing U.S. support for Ukraine. Hours after unconvincing arguments with her brother, the Philadelphia native carried a kit of campaign information as she canvassed
Ukraine war latest: North Korean soldiers reportedly 50 km from Ukraine's border
Key developments on Oct. 30: * North Korean soldiers 50 km from Ukraine's border, including special forces, FT reports * Ukraine should strike back if North Korean troops cross into its territory, Biden says * No confidentiality between partners — Zelensky calls out White House over Tomahawk missiles leak * Kremlin denies Russia-Ukraine talks on
Next Ramstein meeting to take place in 'coming weeks,' Zelensky says
Prior to Volodymyr Zelensky's announcement, the White House said on Oct. 17 that the next meeting in the Ramstein format would take place in November virtually.
US imposes sanctions on nearly 400 individuals, legal entities, including Putin's relative
The recent limitations are applied to companies involved in sanctions evasion networks in 17 jurisdictions, including China, India, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Thailand, and Turkey, according to the U.S. Treasury Department.
Zelensky calls out White House over Tomahawk missiles leak — 'it was confidential'
"It was confidential information between Ukraine and the White House. How to understand these messages?" President Volodymyr Zelensky said during a press briefing with journalists from Nordic countries.
Ex-Google CEO urges US to buy drones instead of 'useless' tanks, cites Ukraine experience
Speaking at the Future Investment Initiative conference in Saudi Arabia, Eric Schmidt said that Russia's war in Ukraine showed how a "$5,000 drone can destroy a $5 million tank."
Russian hackers targeting US officials, Microsoft warns
Russian hacker group Midnight Blizzard has been sending out highly targeted phishing emails to U.S. individuals working in government, academia, defense, and non-governmental organizations, Microsoft warned on Oct. 29 in a blog post.
Ukraine should strike back if North Korean troops cross into its territory, Biden says
In a separate news briefing on Oct. 28, Pentagon spokesperson Major General Pat Ryder said a "relatively small number" of North Korean troops are already in Kursk Oblast.
Ukraine war latest: Russia claims capture of Selydove, Kyiv hasn't confirmed
Key developments on Oct. 29: * Russia claims capture of Selydove, Kyiv hasn't confirmed * Small number of North Korean troops already in Ukraine, CNN reports * Zelensky asked US for Tomahawk missiles in secret clause of victory plan, NYT reports * South Korean delegation to visit Ukraine to share information on North Korean
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