Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Ukraine’s leader Volodymyr Zelensky has told him Kyiv was ready for talks with Russia and finalisation of a US minerals deal, days after a White House clash. “I received an important letter from President Zelensky of Ukraine. The letter reads, ‘Ukraine is ready to come … Read more
US had been Ukraine’s main military supplier since the war began in February 2023. (File) Moscow: Russia said on Tuesday the suspension of US aid to Ukraine following a public clash between their leaders, Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, was the best contribution to ending the Russia-Ukraine war. The pause, announced on Monday, has gone … Read more
Washington: The United States has provided $65.9 billion in military support to Ukraine since Russia’s February 2022 invasion but further contributions hang in the balance after Donald Trump ordered a pause Monday on aid to Kyiv. Then-president Joe Biden approved the assistance, reaffirming what the State Department called America’s “unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and … Read more
Billionaire Elon Musk has labelled Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky “evil” and accused him of prolonging the war with Russia, calling it a “never-ending graft meat grinder.” His remarks came in response to a scathing Truth Social post by US President Donald Trump, who criticised Zelensky’s handling of the conflict. “Zelensky wants a forever war, a … Read more
Washington: US President Donald Trump suspended military aid to Ukraine on Monday, a White House official said, sharply escalating pressure on Kyiv to agree to peace negotiations with Russia. The move comes just days after a stunning public clash between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Trump, who is seeking a rapid end to the war. … Read more
Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday he wanted to end the war in his country as “soon as possible”, as US leader Donald Trump again criticised his position on a ceasefire. “It is very important that we try to make our diplomacy really substantive to end this war as soon as possible,” Zelensky said … Read more
Washington: The United States is drawing up a plan to potentially give Russia sanctions relief as President Donald Trump seeks to restore ties with Moscow and stop the war in Ukraine, a U.S. official and another person familiar with the matter told Reuters. The White House has asked the State and Treasury departments to draft … Read more
There has probably never been such a public trimming in the history of diplomacy. The joint presser between the President of the United States and Ukraine President Zelensky has set the internet on fire, with condemnation of both parties, and speculation about the outcome. Zelensky was not unnaturally on edge, given that he had to … Read more
This will be vital for strengthening Ukraine in securing peace when it comes, said Keir Starmer (File) London: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday announced a new 1.6 billion pound ($2 billion) deal that would allow Ukraine to purchase 5,000 air-defence missiles using export finance. Britain’s Ministry of Defence said Thales will manufacture the … Read more
Washington, United States: Billionaire Elon Musk has put the blame squarely on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for prolonging his country’s war with Russia. Musk’s remarks came amid growing tensions between Zelensky and US President Donald Trump, especially after a televised heated exchange at the White House. In a post on X, the Tesla CEO repeated … Read more
Now that the dust has settled somewhat on last Friday’s Oval Office public spat between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his host the United States President Donald Trump, the time is opportune to pick up the broken crockery and figure the damage done. As enough has already been written and commented on the event itself, … Read more
Days after a row with President Donald Trump over not being “thankful” for the United States’ support in the war against Russia, Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday said he “understands the importance of America” and is “grateful” for all the assistance. His video message on X came two days after he was shouted down at the … Read more