Viktor Orban said that Ukraine's accession to the EU depends on Hungary's will and could harm the Hungarian economy. He also threatens to eliminate USAID-funded organizations.
The EU is studying options for confiscating frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. The use of assets as collateral through the International Claims Commission is being considered.
Donald Trump has called on Elon Musk to be more aggressive in downsizing the federal government. The DOGE department created by Trump and led by Musk has already laid off tens of thousands of government workers.
The US has offered Ukraine a new draft agreement on natural resources, demanding 50% of revenues and the creation of a $500 billion fund. From the liberated territories, the US share would be 66% of revenues.
The Ukrainian side has sent the US its proposals to the text of the mining agreement. The document may be signed by U.S. Secretary of State Rubio and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sibiga, but no specific timeframe has been set.
The Trump administration is asking Kiev to withdraw its annual resolution condemning Russia's war in favor of a softened US version. Ukraine refused to comply with the request, viewing the new text as pro-Russian.
The speaker of the Verkhovna Rada has announced the start of work on the agreement with the USA on minerals from next week. Zelensky earlier rejected the initial US offer, demanding security guarantees.
The scheduled signing of the agreement between Ukraine and the United States on rare earth minerals will not take place due to the absence of American representatives. Ukraine has proposed to hold talks in Washington.
The Associated Press accuses three representatives of the Trump administration of violating freedom of speech by blocking access to presidential events. The conflict arose over the AP's refusal to change the name “Gulf of Mexico” to “American Gulf.
European intelligence agencies are considering options to limit the exchange of classified information with the United States due to the possible return of Trump. The allies fear data leaks due to his previous experience of disclosing secrets.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio calls on UN members to support a U.S. resolution on Ukraine. Trump believes that this document can lead to a lasting peace, not a temporary pause.
US President Donald Trump fires Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Charles Brown and Navy Commander Lisa Franchetti. Lieutenant General John Kane has been appointed to replace Brown.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with Polish Foreign Minister on NATO military spending and market access. The two sides discussed the war in Ukraine and the need for increased defense investment by Allies.
On February 24, the British government plans to announce a new package of military aid to Ukraine and additional sanctions against the terrorist russian federation.
Trump announces the preparation of an agreement on the extraction of strategic minerals in Ukraine.
Trump did not directly answer the question of whether he considers putin a dictator. Instead, he called for talks between putin and Zelensky to end the war.
Representatives of the United States and russia will hold talks in Saudi Arabia to prepare for Trump's meeting with putin.
Pam Bondi confirmed the existence of Epstein's client list. The documents may reveal the connections of influential people with the scandalous financier accused of human trafficking.
Donald Trump denied French media reports that he might visit moscow to celebrate May 9. At the same time, he confirmed his plans to meet with putin to discuss the war in Ukraine.
At a meeting with governors in the White House, Trump spoke about his talks with Putin and Ukraine. The former US president criticized Ukraine's actions and said that the war would not have started under his presidency.
Canadian Ambassador to Ukraine Natalie Tsmitz said the country is not ready to change Russia's status in the G7. Canada will continue to support sanctions against Russia and insist on supporting Ukraine.
The President of Ukraine had a conversation with the German Chancellor to discuss a common position on ending the war. Germany has provided €43.6 billion in aid to Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion.
European defense ministers will hold a videoconference to discuss increased support for Ukraine. The meeting will take place against the background of a possible reduction in US aid and the visit of European leaders to Kiev.
The U. S. refused to call Russia an “aggressor” at a meeting to prepare a tribunal against Putin. The Trump administration did not support the G7 statement and may withdraw from international efforts to prosecute Russia.
According to Le Point, Donald Trump plans to attend celebrations in Moscow on May 9, 2025. The visit may be linked to a possible ceasefire agreement in Ukraine.
Ukraine's president seeks meeting with Trump ahead of his possible talks with Putin. Zelensky is pushing for strong economic and security agreements with the United States.
Politico published a list of 29 instances when Donald Trump supported the interests of Russia and Putin. These include a 90-minute conversation with Putin, denial of Russian aggression, and support for the occupation of Ukrainian territories.
Trump said that Putin is ready to conclude a peace deal, but is not obliged to do so. He also believes that Zelenskyy's participation in peace talks is not important.
Ukraine has sent the US a new draft agreement on preferential access to critical resources. US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz said that the agreement would be signed “in a very short time”.
The conservative New York Post has published an article with 10 key points about the war in Ukraine. The publication refutes Trump's statements about Zelensky and emphasizes that Putin is the real dictator.