Hegseth to join Ramstein summit online, media reports
The April 11 meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) will take place in Brussels under the chairmanship of the U.K. and Germany.
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US-Ukraine technical consultations on minerals deal to start on April 11, deputy PM says
Ukraine will begin technical consultations with the U.S. on the minerals agreement on April 11, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration and Justice Minister Olha Stefanishyna said, as reported by Interfax-Ukraine on April 10.
Russia frees woman jailed over charity gift to Ukraine in prisoner swap with US, WSJ reports
Moscow released Ksenia Karelina, a U.S.-Russian dual national accused of treason for allegedly raising money for the Ukrainian military, the WSJ wrote.
US, Russia hold closed talks in Istanbul on embassy operations, media reports
The consultations between Washington and Moscow will be held in a closed format, TASS wrote, citing an unnamed source.
Russia seeks sanctions relief, resource deal with US via negotiator Dmitriev, Zelensky says
"The scheme looks like it all leads to the unblocking of economic relations. They (Russia) want, for example, the lifting of sanctions against specific people who will be behind this or that direction, for example, Russian minerals, which they will offer them (the U.S.)," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Temporary ceasefire will pressure Russia, more talks on the way, Zelensky says
"I believe that certain time limits will provide opportunities to put pressure on Russia. If you have a ceasefire for an unclear period — it is a frozen conflict," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Trump halts tariffs for 90 days on most countries, raises them for China
According to U.S. President Donald Trump, more than 75 countries have approached the U.S. to discuss trade, trade barriers and tariffs and have not retaliated against Washington.
Zelensky: Ukraine ready for minerals deal with US, but only on equal terms
The president stressed that Ukraine is ready to contribute its land and resources, but expects the U.S. to bring in technologies and capital.
Ukraine open to buying US military aid package for $50 billion, Zelensky says
"We handed over to the American side a large package that we want to buy. To buy in one form or another," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
EU set to greenlight first response to US tariffs
"The EU considers U.S. tariffs unjustified and damaging, causing economic harm to both sides, as well as the global economy," the statement read.
Ukraine ready to negotiate 'abolition of duties' on all US goods amid Trump's tariffs
"Our priority is the abolition of duties, not escalation," Deputy Economy Minister and Trade Representative Taras Kachka said.
Europe warns US that sudden troop reduction may destabilize NATO's defenses, Bloomberg reports
The appeal comes amid growing expectations that the Trump administration will proceed with plans to scale back American troop deployments in Eastern Europe.
US aid has dropped, main support comes from Europe, Syrskyi says
U.S. military assistance to Kyiv has decreased, with European countries now providing the main portion of aid, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said in an interview with the LB.UA outlet published on April 9.
Trump is setting Europe up for failure in a new Cold War
U.S. President Donald Trump’s radical changes to U.S. foreign policy have led many to suspect that he wants to align America more with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the long term. The expectation now is that the United States, China, and Russia will carve up the world
Russia outspends Ukraine's US lobbying 7 times in 2024, data shows
Opendatabot noted a sharp decline in Ukraine's lobbying expenditures in the U.S., which dropped sixfold compared to 2023.
US made 'no decision' yet on cutting military presence in Europe, Pentagon says
"No decision has been made yet," the Pentagon said. "The U.S. commitment to NATO is strong, but the U.S. expects European allies to lead Europe's conventional defense."
Ukrainian steelmaker receives first batch of US coking coal after Pokrovsk mine halt
The U.S. supplies are meant to offset the loss of coking coal from the mine near Pokrovsk, which has suspended operations as Russian forces are closing in on the Donetsk Oblast town.
Ukrainian diaspora groups urge NHL to reject games with Russian league
"To organize any such events in partnership with Russian government or sporting officials would be to ignore, and thereby to implicitly endorse, Vladimir Putin’s crimes," the signatories write.
US warns Russia against 'bad faith' negotiations
"We will ultimately judge President (Vladimir) Putin’s commitment to a ceasefire by Russia's actions," Acting U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Dorothy Shea said on April 8.
'Morons and crooks' — Ukrainian-born US lawmaker slams media, Zelensky after controversial remarks
"Unfortunately, if you have morons and crooks like Zelensky and his puppet parliament running your country, it's a lost cause. Putin might be evil, but he is not a moron," Rep. Victoria Spartz said.
Chinese soldiers fighting for Russia in Ukraine 'disturbing,' US says
"China is a major enabler of Russia in the war in Ukraine," U.S. State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce told reporters on April 8.
In Kyiv, skepticism about ceasefire reigns as Russia ramps up deadly attacks and US remains mute
Following weeks of loud statements and attempts at diplomacy, the lack of clarity feels unsettling. Ukraine had agreed to a full ceasefire and got nothing in return. Russia had refused to comply. Over the past week, Russia further escalated its attacks on Ukrainian cities, killing dozens of civilians, among them
Ukraine's minerals deal position ready for talks with US, FM says
The minerals deal should be mutually beneficial, meet the interests of both countries without putting at risk Ukraine's accession to the EU, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said.
More Patriot systems for Ukraine the 'best support' from US right now, Zelensky says
New Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine could be the strongest sign of U.S. support, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 8, just days after Russia's deadly missile attack on the city of Kryvyi Rih.
Updated: New round of US-Russia embassy talks set for April 10 in Istanbul
The negotiations will involve representatives of the two countries' foreign ministries, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
US to relocate troops, equipment from key Ukraine aid hub in Poland
"The important work of facilitating military aid to Ukraine via Jasionka will continue under Polish and NATO leadership, supported by a streamlined U.S. military footprint," the statement reads.
US considering withdrawing 10,000 troops from Eastern Europe, NBC News reports
U.S. forces are currently stationed across Poland, Romania, and the Baltic states to deter further Russian aggression and reassure allies in the region.
Kyiv responds to Ukrainian-born US lawmaker's controversial comments on Zelensky, occupied territories
In an interview with the Telegraph published on April 7, Victoria Spartz said Ukraine is not in a position to demand the return of all occupied territories.
Trump 'not happy' with Russian bombing of Ukraine, says he 'doesn't know what's happening there'
Trump has expressed frustration with Russia's deadly missile attacks on Ukraine but has yet to take any concrete action against the Kremlin.
Trump announces Iran nuclear talks, Russia ready to mediate
Speaking at a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a "very big meeting" was planned for April 12 with Iranian officials.
US did not impose tariffs on Russia 'because we're not doing business,' Trump says
Russia did not have tariffs imposed "because we’re not doing business, essentially, with Russia, because they’re at war," Trump told reporters on April 7.
Presidential candidate Victor Ponta vows to end Ukrainian grain exports via Romania if elected
"There has been a policy of favoring Ukrainian grain in terms of access to port facilities in recent years, at the detriment of Romanian grain, and Romanian farmers were greatly affected by it," Romanian presidential candidate Victor Ponta said.
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