Military Briefing Ukraine to Run Out of Us Weapons by Summer

Is King Charles the key to keeping Ukraine and US talking?

King Charles has been a key part of efforts to maintain relationships with Trump and Zelensky.

BBC News - 1d

Trump lays out Ukraine minerals deal ahead of Zelensky meeting

President Trump on Thursday offered more details about the mineral agreement the U.S. is set to sign with Ukraine, arguing it would allow America to recoup aid provided to Kyiv, while boosting ...

The Hill - 4d

Trump orders pause on military aid to Ukraine in the wake of Oval Office clash with Zelenskyy

The move comes as Trump ramps up his attacks on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. financial support for Ukraine's war against Russia.

NBC News - 15h

Trump orders pause on military aid to Ukraine in wake of Oval Office clash with Zelenskyy

The Trump administration is pausing military aid to Ukraine, according to two U.S. officials, following last week's public clash between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr ...

NBC News - 14h

Trump 2nd term live updates: Kremlin lauds Trump's move to pause Ukraine military aid

Trump directs his administration to "pause" military aid to Ukraine after the contentious meeting with Zelenskyy, two White House officials told ABC News.

ABC News - 4h

As the U.S. halts military aid to Kyiv, how long can Ukraine continue to fight Russia?

U.S. military aid for Ukraine has been paused following the spectacular falling-out between President Donald Trump and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

CNBC - 5h

Transgender US military personnel must be identified and stood down, says Pentagon memo

Being transgender is not compatible with service, court filing says, foreshadowing removal of people from service within 60 days. Transgender service members will be separated from the US military ...

The Guardian - 5d

DHS rolls out registry, fingerprinting for migrants in US illegally

The Trump administration is pushing migrants to be fingerprinted for a new registry of people illegally in the United States, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced late Tuesday. The ...

The Hill - 6d

Cade Cunningham has 25 points and 12 assists and Pistons use big run to beat Spurs 125-110

Cade Cunningham had 25 points and 12 assists and keyed a 19-0 run as the Detroit Pistons won their fifth straight game, 125-110 over the San Antonio Spurs

ABC News - Feb. 21

NBA star Jimmy Butler used to run the most exclusive coffee shop in the world. Now it's for everyone.

NBA star Jimmy Butler isn't only passionate about basketball. His love of coffee (and good conversation) is why he finally opened his first brick-and-mortar location of Bigface in Miami this year.

NBC News - 2d

60 Minutes Sports: "Boys of Summer"

In 2015, Sharyn Alfonsi reported on the Cape Cod Baseball League, the summer home to some of the best college baseball players – and one that drew the attention of Major League Baseball's top scouts.

CBS News - 5d

Best Weapons In Monster Hunter Wilds

Generally speaking, the best weapon in Monster Hunter Wilds is the one that you're most comfortable with. However, there are still a few caveats, such as options that can deal a ton of damage ...

GameSpot - 4d

US not co-sponsoring UN resolution supporting Ukraine: report

The U.S. is reportedly refusing to co-sponsor a draft U.N. resolution marking three years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, signaling weakening U.S. political support for Ukraine as President ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

Ukraine working on new potential deal with US over mineral resources: Sources

A U.S. official with knowledge of the negotiations said a new version of the deal between the two countries has been put on the table.

ABC News - Feb. 21

Ukraine to sign critical minerals deal ‘in the very short term’, US claims

National security adviser Mike Waltz tells conference that ‘economic partnership’ will be ‘good’ for Kyiv

Financial Times - Feb. 21

US envoy to Ukraine hails Zelenskyy as ‘embattled and courageous leader’

Keith Kellogg takes different tone from Trump, who contrasted ‘very good talks’ with Putin with cooler relationship with Ukraine’s leader. The US envoy to Ukraine, Gen Keith Kellogg, has praised ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

After years of firm support, 10 days upended the US approach to Ukraine

As Ukraine approached the three-year mark of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the country’s hoped-for path to a favorable and lasting peace has been upended in a matter of days by the administration ...

ABC News - Feb. 22

US says revenue from minerals deal will fuel Ukraine’s postwar growth

Kyiv remains sceptical of plan as Treasury secretary Scott Bessent denies it is ‘coercive’ in FT opinion article

Financial Times - Feb. 23

GOP rep calls US-Ukraine resource deal 'victim extortion'

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) said Sunday that forcing Ukraine to agree to a resource deal with the U.S. in exchange for the possibility of support against Russia is akin to “victim extortion.” ...

The Hill - Feb. 23

Bessent says US-Ukraine deal has 'implicit' economic security guarantee

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a U.S.-Ukraine deal featuring “strategic minerals, energy and state-owned enterprises” has an “implicit” economic security guarantee. “This deal is part of ...

The Hill - Feb. 23

US votes against UN resolution condemning Russia for Ukraine war

The U.S. voted against a resolution condemning Russia as the aggressor in the war in Ukraine that passed the United Nations General Assembly on Monday, marking three years since Russia’s launched ...

The Hill - Feb. 24

These 17 countries voted with US against Ukraine UN resolution

Seventeen countries in the United Nations General Assembly joined the U.S. on Monday in voting against a nonbinding resolution condemning Russia as the aggressor in the ongoing war in Ukraine — ...

The Hill - Feb. 24

US drives Ukraine war measure through UN with Russian backing

Security Council resolution calling for ‘swift end’ to conflict deals further blow to western unity

Financial Times - Feb. 24

FirstFT: US drives UN resolution on Ukraine war with Russian backing

Also in today’s newsletter, US companies left out of defence stock rally and BP abandons pledge to cut oil and gas output

Financial Times - Feb. 25

US breaks with UN and G7 allies over Ukraine war measures

Also in today’s newsletter, Trump says 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico will go ahead next week as planned

Financial Times - Feb. 25

BBC Verify: How much has the US spent on aid to Ukraine?

US President Donald Trump claims the US has outspent Europe on aid to Ukraine by over $200bn. BBC Verify's Nick Eardley fact-checks Trump's claims.

BBC News - Feb. 25

FirstFT: Ukraine agrees minerals deal in bid to improve US ties

Also in today’s newsletter, tax cut win for Trump, and a Big Read on the anti-vax movement

Financial Times - 6d

Ukraine agrees to rare mineral deal with US for security guarantees

Ukraine has confirmed that its government will authorize a deal with the United States that they say would share revenue from some of Ukraine’s key mineral resources with the U.S. in exchange for ...

NBC News - 6d

US will not give Ukraine security guarantees ‘beyond very much’, Trump says

US president’s comments come as countries prepare to sign deal on critical minerals

Financial Times - 5d

US needs role in Ukraine to deter Putin, says PM

The PM stresses the importance of US help but Trump suggests responsibility lies with Europe.

BBC News - 5d

Fact-checking Trump's claims on amount of US aid to Ukraine

President Donald Trump, as he navigates the Russia-Ukraine war, is making false claims about the amount of aid the U.S. has given to support Ukraine.

ABC News - 5d

Russia could reinvade Ukraine without US security guarantees, Starmer warns

UK prime minister faces major diplomatic effort to get president on board after he said no plans for US ‘backstop’. Keir Starmer has warned that Vladimir Putin could invade Ukraine again unless the ...

The Guardian - 5d

What we know about US-Ukraine minerals deal

The White House said the deal, which would give the US access to mineral deposits, was not signed on Friday.

BBC News - 3d

How US-Ukraine talks collapsed in 10 fiery minutes

There were major flashpoints throughout their meeting - here are four of the most animated.

BBC News - 3d

Zelensky wants US to 'stand more firmly' on Ukraine's side

US support is crucial, Zelensky says hours after the bust-up with Trump at the White House.

BBC News - 2d

Johnson: US 'not abandoning Ukraine,' but Zelensky's priorities 'in the wrong place'

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said that the U.S. is not "abandoning Ukraine" but that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's priorities are not in the right place following a heated exchange ...

The Hill - 2d