Ukraine Nears a Deal to Give U.S. a Share of Its Mineral Wealth

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 - 2d

How do we end the war without ending Ukraine itself?

The damage being done to both sides is absurd in a rational world.

The Hill - 2d

3 Years Into Russia-Ukraine War, Trump Ushers in New World for Putin

Fresh possibilities have emerged for President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia with a change of power in Washington.

The New York Times - 2d

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 — ...

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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 - 2d

Trump has changed Ukraine debate ‘for the better’, says Downing Street

Starmer’s spokesperson says US intervention ‘could bring lasting peace’ as No 10 treads carefully before White House visit. Donald Trump has changed the global conversation around Ukraine “for the ...

The Guardian - 2d

Trump and Macron discuss way forward for Ukraine and Russia at press conference

President Trump and French President Macron held a joint press conference at the White House that largely centered around the ongoing negotiations to end the war in Ukraine after Russia's invasion ...

NBC News - 2d

McConnell suggests Trump has ‘gross misunderstanding’ of Ukraine talks

Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Monday suggested President Trump’s refusal to blame Russia as the sole aggressor who provoked the war in Ukraine “reflects a gross ...

The Hill - 2d

Trump, Macron project unity despite clear Ukraine-Russia divide

President Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron sought to project unity during a White House meeting Monday, even as cracks opened further in the alliance between the U.S. and Europe over the ...

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Ukraine restores half of power plant capacities destroyed by Russia

Yahoo News - 2d

The Papers: 'Ukraine peace in weeks' and 'killer planned school shooting'

Several of Tuesday's papers focus on Donald Trump's comments on seeking a deal to end the war in Ukraine.

BBC News - 2d

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 - 2d

Macron walks tightrope with Trump as he makes Europe's case on Ukraine

As the first European leader to visit Trump since his inauguration, Macron navigated potentially testing talks.

BBC News - 2d

Ukrainian leaders in Syracuse pray for peace on the 3rd anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Yahoo News - 2d

China’s Xi affirms 'no limits' partnership with Putin in call on Ukraine war anniversary

Chinese President Xi Jinping affirmed his “no limits” partnership in a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, China’s state media reported, on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion ...

NBC News - 2d

Macron suggests Ukraine truce could be weeks away after talks with Trump

During a visit to the White House, the French leader said any peace deal must "not be a surrender of Ukraine".

BBC News - 1d

Ukraine war briefing: European allies rush to showcase extra support for Kyiv

Baltic and Nordic countries to equip and train Ukrainian brigade; Rheinmetall car part factories to make weapons and ammunition. What we know on day 1,098 Continue reading...

The Guardian - 1d

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 - 1d

Poland scrambles military aircraft as Russian missiles target western Ukraine

Poland scrambled "military aviation" in its airspace early Tuesday morning in response to Russian missile strikes in Ukraine, the country's Operational Command said.

ABC News - 1d

Ukraine says it's taken the top spot in the race to make combat drones

Yahoo News - 1d

Ukraine parliament affirms no elections during wartime in rebuff to Trump

The resolution is a rebuff to U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, who suggested Zelenskyy is illegitimate because he has not held elections.

ABC News - 1d

The Memo: GOP divides emerge over Trump’s handling of Musk, Ukraine

President Trump is only beginning the second month of his second term but divisions are already erupting. The friction is so obvious that Democrats, having been pummeled by their election loss last ...

The Hill - 1d

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 - 1d

Russia's Memorial rights group probes human rights abuses in Ukraine

Yahoo News - 1d

Starmer must take baton from Macron in effort to sway Trump on Ukraine

UK and France need to convince US to align with them over Ukraine, while at the UN Trump openly sides with Russia. Keir Starmer, when he visits the White House on Thursday, will have to pick up the ...

The Guardian - 1d

Taiwan Watches Trump Undercut Ukraine, Hoping It Won’t Be Next

As President Trump turns toward Russia, Taiwan grapples with its reliance on U.S. support in the face of conflict with China.

The New York Times - 1d

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 - 1d

Trump's No. 2 Pentagon pick won't say if Russia invaded Ukraine

Stephen Feinberg, President Trump’s pick to be deputy secretary of Defense, declined to say during his confirmation hearing on Tuesday whether Russia invaded Ukraine. In separate exchanges with ...

The Hill - 1d

GOP lawmakers sound alarm over Trump’s Ukraine strategy

Republican lawmakers are sounding the alarm over the Trump administration’s pointed refusal to blame Russia for starting the war in Ukraine, and they are highly skeptical about negotiating any ...

The Hill - 17h

Senate Democrat begins CNN interview knocking 'nonsense' Trump-Ukraine report

Sen. Chris Murphy criticized CNN's Nick Paton Walsh for suggesting that President Trump's intentions on Ukraine are unclear, while Trump's administration has been pushing negotiations directly with ...

The Hill - 13h

UK’s Starmer to Meet Trump With a Boost on Defense and Pleas for Ukraine

Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain cut international aid to raise military spending. He’s hoping to make a case for Ukraine in the White House.

The New York Times - 11h

Ukraine needs US security guarantee to deter Putin - PM

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

BBC News - 6h

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 - 8h

Starmer to warn Trump that peace in Ukraine needs US military cover

UK prime minister heads for Washington as president reiterates need for Europe to provide the security for Kyiv

Financial Times - 6h

Trump Says Ukraine Should Look to Europe for Any Security Guarantees

President Trump said Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, would visit Washington on Friday as part of a deal for Ukrainian mineral wealth. His position could ultimately embolden Russia.

The New York Times - 4h

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.

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