U.S. relationship with Ukraine shifting under Trump

Zelensky says he hopes to end Ukraine war 'this year'

The Ukrainian president was speaking at a summit to mark the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion.

BBC News - 4h

Ukraine restores half of power plant capacities destroyed by Russia

Yahoo News - 2h

FirstFT: Europe and US diplomats clash over Ukraine on war’s anniversary

Also in today’s newsletter, Starbucks announces 1,100 job cuts, and Spain calls for EU to forge China policy without US

Financial Times - 2h

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 - 57m

Walmart's worst week since 2022: Retailer's former U.S. CEO Bill Simon thinks Wall Street is getting earnings, tariff risks wrong

Walmart is coming off a tough week after delivering a slowing profit growth forecast.

CNBC - 2d

Trump and Zelensky’s war of words

The US and Ukrainian presidents get into a public row.

BBC News - 5d

One Month into the Trump Presidency

The president has moved swiftly to remake Washington. But for business leaders, that volatility has often been hard to navigate.

The New York Times - 3d

Trump’s Bargain With Putin Is ‘Shameful’

Turning our back on Ukraine would only weaken America.

The New York Times - 14h

The Macron And Trump Bromance Returns

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Donald Trump at the White House

BBC News - 4h

Trump's AI safety cuts

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story AI safety institute faces cuts under Trump Potential cuts to the U.S. AI Safety Institute (AISI) are ...

The Hill - 58m

Pro-Russian hackers attack Italian websites after president compares invasion of Ukraine to Nazis

A pro-Russian hacker group is attacking Italian government websites in what it said was a reaction to a speech by Italian President Sergio Mattarella that compared Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to ...

ABC News - 6d

EU envoys approve more sanctions against Russia to mark the third anniversary of its war on Ukraine

European Union envoys have approved new sanctions against Russia, with the measures set to enter into force next week on the third anniversary of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine

ABC News - 5d

As Ukraine war reaches 3-year mark, Russia seems to have time on its side

Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine three years ago has turned into Europe’s largest conflict since World War II

ABC News - 4d

China supports 'recent consensus' between US and Russia on Ukraine war, foreign minister says

China supports “the recent consensus” between the U.S. and Russia on the war in Ukraine, said Wang Yi, the country’s foreign minister, amid ongoing discussions about bringing an end to the nearly ...

The Hill - 3d

Europe must secure Ukraine's future if US won't, ex-Army head says

Sir Nick Carter says "others are going to have to step up to the plate" if the US does not want to.

BBC News - 3d

European troops, US support are part of an emerging plan for Ukraine. But it faces many hurdles

Political and military leaders in Europe are fleshing out details of a plan for European forces to help ensure Moscow does not attack Ukraine again once the guns fall silent

ABC News - 3d

Russia and US could meet again within weeks to discuss Ukraine, Moscow says – Europe live

Moscow and Washington held their first talks on ending the nearly three-year war in Ukraine on Tuesday. Donald Trump’s shocking and mendacious attack this week on the Ukrainian president, ...

The Guardian - 2d

US, Russian officials to meet again within 2 weeks to discuss Ukraine war: Russia

U.S. and Russian officials will meet again within two weeks to discuss ending the war in Ukraine after re-establishing diplomatic relations this week, Russia says.

ABC News - 2d

White House press secretary suggests Russia-Ukraine conflict could end 'this week'

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Saturday the president is confident in his ability to strike a deal with Russia to end the conflict in Ukraine, suggesting an end to the ...

The Hill - 2d

Ukraine's wounded find love, hope in soccer: 'Shakhtar is bringing me back to life'

The players on Shakhtar Stalevi, a team of Ukrainian amputees formed in 2024, have been greatly impacted by the full-scale Russian invasion. But they've gained a purpose, and new life, through soccer.

ESPN - 1d

Ecumenical Orthodox patriarch backs Ukraine's sovereignty in Mass marking 3 years of war

Yahoo News - 1d

Ecumenical Orthodox patriarch backs Ukraine's sovereignty in Mass marking 3 years of war

The top figure in Eastern Orthodox Christianity on Sunday has said “Ukraine’s sovereignty is not up for debate, nor can it be negotiated under the guise of diplomacy,” as he celebrated Mass in ...

ABC News - 1d

Zelenskyy says he’s willing to give up presidency for peace in Ukraine or NATO membership

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said at a press conference in Kyiv on Sunday he would be willing to resign from his post in exchange for peace in Ukraine or NATO membership.

NBC News - 1d

Ukraine war live: Zelenskyy says he would give up presidency for peace and Nato membership

Comments come after Russia launches largest drone attack on eve of third anniversary of invasion. Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to give a press conference this afternoon at about 14:30 GMT. We ...

The Guardian - 1d

Zelenskyy says he would ‘quit for peace’ as he refuses US demand for Ukraine minerals

Ukrainian president says US military aid was a ‘grant’ rather than a debt but adds that he wants Trump to be ‘on our side’. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he is not willing to cave in to intense US ...

The Guardian - 1d

Former UN ambassador warns of potential repercussions of Russia-Ukraine rhetoric on China, Taiwan

Former United Nations ambassador Susan Rice warned that President Trump’s actions with ending the Russia-Ukraine war could have potential repercussions with China and Taiwan. Rice joined MSNBC’s ...

The Hill - 20h

EU spends more on Russian oil and gas than financial aid to Ukraine – report

Europe estimated to have bought €22bn of fossil fuels from Russia in 2024 but gave €19bn to support Kyiv. The EU is spending more money on Russian fossil fuels than on financial aid to Ukraine, a ...

The Guardian - 19h

Putin plays the long game. He has punished Ukraine – and he won’t stop there | Yaroslav Hrytsak

Like a judo master, the Russian aggressor wears down his opponents until they break. Then he comes back for more. I have a friend, an American author, who writes about war. Over the past decades, ...

The Guardian - 17h

Ukraine's Zelenskyy marks 3 years of war surrounded by allies, except for a key one

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was surrounded by allies on Monday as he marked three years since Russian President Vladimir Putin's forces invaded his country.

NBC News - 12h

‘We’ve lost some parts of nature for ever’: Ukraine war’s impact on environment – photo essay

As well as intense human suffering, three years of war have had a catastrophic environmental effect, killing wildlife, felling trees and increasing emissions. Since 2022, the Guardian photographer ...

The Guardian - 9h

Ukraine's fate hinges on US need to drive a wedge between Russia and China again

Diplomacy between adversaries is crucial to defuse tensions and prevent direct conflict.

The Hill - 7h

UN Security Council passes US resolution calling for ‘swift end’ to war in Ukraine

Move that was backed by Russia and China deals further blow to western unity

Financial Times - 7h

More health care needed in Ukraine as war with Russia hits 3rd year: WHO

The WHO called for more mental health care and trauma care in Ukraine on Monday, which marks the third year of defending against Russia's invasion.

ABC News - 5h

Democrats won’t fight Trump’s tariff policies. On trade, Trump is a Democrat.

President Donald Trump's recent trade policy has been met with surprising support from congressional Democrats, despite his protectionist policies being more aligned with progressive Democrats than ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump Urged to Halt Firings at the FAA

After a string of deadly plane crashes, lawmakers and union members are urging the president to protect the transportation department from further personnel cuts.

The New York Times - 4d

Trump layoff plan gets reprieve

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Judge gives Trump go-ahead on mass layoffs A federal judge refused a request from ...

The Hill - 4d