Trump serious about his Greenland ambitions, Putin says
"This may only at first glance surprise some. It is a big mistake to believe that this is some extravagant talks by the new U.S. administration," Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
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Ukraine believes Black Sea ceasefire is in effect, Foreign Ministry says
Kyiv believes that the Black Sea ceasefire applies to civilian shipping and Ukrainian ports, and does not apply to Russian warships, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said.
Opinion: Why exporting defense tech could be the answer to Ukraine's security
It took the world 11 years of Russia's war with Ukraine, including over three years of the full-scale invasion, to finally say it out loud: "We are not doing enough." As NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte recently told U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, "We need to
‘With or without the US’ — France, UK harden line over Ukraine at ‘Coalition of the Willing’ summit
Several European countries agreed to send troops to Ukraine as part of a "reassurance force" in case of the ceasefire with Russia, French President Emmanuel Macron announced on March 27 at a summit of European leaders in Paris, which was also attended by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky.
Letter to the editor: A part of America I long for I found in Ukraine
I know Ukraine. I’ve been to Ukraine. Ukraine is not perfect — neither is the United States. But in many ways, Ukraine is the United States I long for. Not because of its suffering. Not because of its war. But because of its clarity. Because of the unshakable belief that
US finalizes Ukraine minerals deal, signing possible next week, treasury secretary says
"We have passed along a completed document for the economic partnership (that) is currently being reviewed by Ukrainians, and we hope to go to full discussions and perhaps even get signatures next week," U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
US must not let Putin out of global isolation, Zelensky says
"He will die soon, that is a fact, and everything will be over," Zelensky said on March 26 in comments regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin.
As Ukraine-Russia ceasefire progress inches forward, here’s where things stand
After three days of separate intensive discussions with the United States, Russia and Ukraine left the latest round of ceasefire talks in Saudi Arabia with agreements to declare a limited ceasefire in the Black Sea and to halt strikes against energy facilities. While lauded by the White House as progress
Ukraine war latest: Russia has struck Ukraine's energy sites 8 times since March 18, Kyiv says
Key developments on March 26: * Russia has struck Ukraine's energy sites 8 times since March 18, Zelensky's advisor says * Ukraine's list of energy facilities banned from attacks differs from Russian version, Energy Ministry says * Ukraine-US relations 'back on track,' Zelensky's chief of staff says * Russia's withdrawal from Ukraine condition
Search underway for 4 US soldiers missing in Lithuania during training on Belarus border
The fate of the four missing soldiers is still unknown, a NATO spokesperson clarified after Secretary General Mark Rutte said they had died. Rescue efforts are currently underway.
Ukraine-US relations 'back on track,' Zelensky's chief of staff says
Relations between Ukraine and the U.S. are "back on track," Presidential Office Head Andriy Yermak said in an interview with Reuters published on March 26, almost a month after the Oval Office clash between the Ukrainian and American presidents.
'There is talk of Nord Stream' — Lavrov eyes Russia-US energy cooperation
"There is talk about Nord Stream. It will probably be interesting if the Americans use their influence on Europe and force it not to give up Russian gas," Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.
US judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from shutting down RFE/RL
Judge Royce Lamberth issued a temporary restraining order, ruling that the administration's attempt to defund the organization was "unsupported by any facts or reasoning" and likely violated federal law.
Trump's envoy draws criticism after saying nuclear arms in Ukraine were 'Russia's'
U.S. President Donald Trump's Special Envoy Richard Grenell said on March 25 that the Soviet-era nuclear arsenal stationed in Ukraine after the Soviet Union collapsed belonged to Russia, calling it an "uncomfortable fact."
Ukraine will resist 'with their bare hands' if forced into unjust peace, CIA chief says
"I want to say that with regard to the Ukrainian resistance, the Ukrainian people and the Ukrainian military have been underestimated for a period of several years now," CIA Director John Ratcliffe said.
Ukraine, Russia may prolong war instead of finalizing bad peace deal, US intelligence assessment finds
Ukraine and Russia may see a greater incentive to prolong war instead of settling for an unfavourable peace deal, an unclassified U.S. intelligence assessment published March 25 found.
US considering lifting some sanctions to secure Black Sea ceasefire, Trump says
The United States is "looking at" lifting additional sanctions on Russia in order to secure a Black Sea ceasefire agreement, U.S. President Donald Trump said on March 25.
‘Not what Ukraine needs’ — Black Sea ceasefire favors Russia more than Ukraine, say experts
While the White House celebrates a ceasefire in the Black Sea after a 12-hour meeting in Riyadh, in Ukraine, the enthusiasm is muted. The agreement is missing crucial securities that Ukraine urgently needs, including protecting its ports from Russian attacks as well as opening up the blockaded Mykolaiv port. The
US proposed new version of minerals deal to Ukraine, Zelensky says
"After the framework deal, a full agreement is being developed. Now the U.S. has offered us a 'major' deal, their vision (of the deal)," Zelensky said.
Ukraine war latest: Black Sea ceasefire will take effect after some sanctions are lifted, Kremlin claims
Key developments on March 25: * Black Sea ceasefire will take effect after some sanctions are lifted, Kremlin claims * Kremlin names energy facilities exempt from strikes during partial ceasefire * Ukrainian airstrike kills up to 30 Russian soldiers in Kursk Oblast, military claims * Russia seeks full control of partially occupied Ukrainian regions
Kremlin names energy facilities exempt from strikes during partial ceasefire
According to the Kremlin, the list includes oil refineries, as well as oil and gas pipelines and storage facilities, including pumping stations.
Black Sea ceasefire will take effect after some sanctions are lifted, Kremlin says
The Kremlin said that the Black Sea ceasefire would come into effect after the West lifts the sanctions against Russia's Rosselkhozbank and other financial organizations involved in supporting international food trade operations and restores their connection to the SWIFT messaging system.
Russia, Ukraine agree to partial ceasefire in Black Sea, US to help restore Russia's access to markets
Washington vowed to help restore Russia’s access to the world market for agricultural and fertilizer exports, lower maritime insurance costs, and enhance access to ports and payment systems for such transactions.
Moscow blames Ukraine for lack of joint statement after US-Russia talks in Riyadh
"They sat for 12 hours and seemed to agree on a joint statement, which, however, was not adopted because of Ukraine's position. This is also very typical and symptomatic," Vladimir Chizhov, deputy chairman of the Federation Council Security Committee claimed.
Waltz to reportedly discuss Black Sea ceasefire with Russian counterpart on March 25
U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz is scheduled discuss a possible ceasefire deal in the Black Sea with his Russian counterpart later on March 25, Fox News reported.
Russia backs resuming Black Sea Initiative in more 'acceptable' form, Lavrov says
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov confirmed that the issue was the focus of the 12-hour Russian-U.S. talks in Riyadh on March 24.
USAGM agrees to partially fund RFE/RL as judge weighs case over Trump cuts
RFE/RL sued USAGM on March 18 over the termination of grant funding, arguing that the step violates federal laws and the U.S. Constitution.
Content of US-Russia talks in Riyadh 'will definitely not be published,' Kremlin says
"We are talking about technical negotiations. These negotiations are immersed in details, so, of course, the content of these negotiations will definitely not be published. This is not to be expected," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
UN, 'individual countries' to be involved in Ukraine peace talks, Moscow says
The international community, including the U.N. and "individual countries," will be involved in the U.S.-Russian talks on ending the war against Ukraine, Russian negotiator Grigory Karasin told state-owned news agency TASS on March 25.
Hegseth denies leaking war plans in Signal chat while White House says messages appear 'authentic'
Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of the Atlantic, claims he was mistakenly added to a private Signal chat where Trump administration officials discussed strikes on Yemen.
Trump administration preparing to impose tariffs on 15 countries, including Russia
Those expected to be impacted by sanctions include Russia, Australia, Canada, the EU, and China, among many other expected targets, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported.
White House expects 'positive announcement' after latest US-Russia talks, Reuters reports
A "positive announcement" is expected "in the near future," a White House source told Reuters following the most recent negotiations between the U.S. and Russia on March 24.
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