Trump administration briefing: pro Ukraine rallies across US as Trump officials fume at Zelenskyy

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 - Feb. 26

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 - Feb. 26

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 - Feb. 26

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 - Feb. 26

Can Europe deter Russia in Ukraine without US military?

Donald Trump will not get involved in security guarantees for Ukraine, but can Europe fill the gap?

BBC News - 6d

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 - 6d

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 - 6d

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 - 5d

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 - 4d

Ukraine still 'ready' to sign US minerals deal, Zelensky tells BBC

Ukraine's president tells reporters that despite a fractious White House meeting, he is prepared for the deal to go ahead.

BBC News - 4d

IAEA defends use of Russian-controlled route to Ukraine nuclear plant

Yahoo News - 3d

The Papers: 'US rift with Ukraine grows' and 'UK hunts new allies'

The latest comments from world leaders over the war in Ukraine dominate the front pages on Tuesday.

BBC News - 2d

What pause in US military aid could mean for Ukraine

It's a bitter blow for Ukraine and Europe - but not the first time the US has withheld aid, writes BBC's Jonathan Beale.

BBC News - 2d

Ukraine has firepower to fight on without US support – for now

Donald Trump’s decision to halt military aid is, however, likely to mean Ukraine will suffer more casualties at a faster rate. Ukraine has been stockpiling arms and ammunition since before Donald ...

The Guardian - 2d

Fears Ukraine defences will last only months without US

One Ukrainian soldier said the impact of the US aid pause would be "measured in lives"

BBC News - 2d

US aid pause raises stakes for Starmer over Ukraine

The prime minister will soon need evidence to show he can be a bridge between Trump and Ukraine.

BBC News - 2d

UK defence secretary to discuss ‘parameters’ of Ukraine peace plan in US talks

John Healey flies to Washington to persuade American counterpart to offer military ‘backstop’ for European force

Financial Times - 1d

Top Zelensky aide says Ukraine-US meeting 'in near future'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s top aide said a meeting between Washington and Kyiv delegations was scheduled for the “near future” to further discuss peace talks that could end the ...

The Hill - 1d

This city helped the US back Ukraine. Now its role is uncertain

Scranton's ammunition plant makes weapons for Ukraine, and Zelensky paid it a visit last year.

BBC News - 14h

US 'destroying' world order, Ukraine's ambassador to UK says

Valerii Zaluzhnyi's comments come amid an apparent cooling of tensions between Kyiv and Washington.

BBC News - 10h

Rubio says Ukraine conflict is part of US-Russia proxy war

Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a Wednesday interview described the war in Ukraine as a proxy war between the United States and Russia, as he sought to explain on the Oval Office blow-up last ...

The Hill - 9h

US, Ukraine planning peace talks in Saudi Arabia: Witkoff

U.S. and Ukrainian officials are talking to set up a meeting next week in Saudi Arabia aimed at structuring the framework for a ceasefire with Russia and a peace agreement, President Trump’s ...

The Hill - 5h

France to provide military intelligence to Ukraine as US freezes vital information

French defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu says France will keep providing military intelligence to Ukraine after Washington announced it was freezing the sharing of information with Kyiv

ABC News - 6h

Zelensky hopes US-Ukraine talks next week will be 'meaningful'

The talks in Saudi Arabia come as both sides seek to heal a rift after presidents Zelensky and Trump clashed in public.

BBC News - 1h

Apple cheers Trump with $500bn US investment plan; UK defence firm Chemring ‘targeted’ by private equity firm – business live

One of the world’s largest private equity investors has made an approach to buy Chemring, the FTSE 250 defence group, Sky News reports. German election live: Merz says priority is to make Europe ...

The Guardian - Feb. 24

Latest in Trump administration briefing: pro Ukraine rallies across US as Trump officials fume at Zelenskyy

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