Ukraine

The EU backs a big defense package as Zelenskyy confirms talks with the U.S. next week

4:18am March 06, 2025

by A Martínez

European Union leaders have approved a major spending package on defense, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy — a non-EU leader invited to the summit — received a warm welcome.

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Europe considers a major defense spending package as Trump signals disengagement

8:50am March 04, 2025

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed an $840 billion plan to build up the bloc's defense, as President Trump pauses military aid to Ukraine.

Keir Starmer Hosts European Leaders For Further Talks On Peace In Ukraine

U.K. prime minister unveils steps toward a Ukraine peace deal, urges U.S. cooperation

4:40pm March 02, 2025

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged more military aid, as well as the possibility of weapons and boots on the ground, to secure peace in Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Zelensky Visits Downing Street Ahead Of European Leaders Summit

European leaders renew support for Ukraine after Zelenskyy's stormy meeting with Trump

9:37am March 01, 2025

Leaders from across Europe came quickly to the defense of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, after his televised clash with President Trump and Vice President Vance.

Zelenskyy leaves the White House early after Trump meeting gets heated

1:09pm February 28, 2025

A meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy grew contentious, with Trump telling Zelenskyy, "You're not acting at all thankful" for U.S. support.

Meeting Trump at White House, Zelenskyy hopes for continued aid in war with Russia

7:08am February 28, 2025

The meeting comes about a week after Trump called Zelenskyy a dictator and repeated Kremlin talking points, including suggesting that Ukraine started the war with Russia.

President Trump Signs Executive Orders At Mar-a-Lago In Palm Beach, Florida

GOP senators fact check Trump's Ukraine rhetoric, while still backing his strategy

6:03pm February 19, 2025

Lawmakers sought to dispel Kremlin talking points echoed by the president that Ukraine was responsible for the war with Russia. But they said Trump should be given room to negotiate.

U.S. and Russia discuss ending Ukraine war, without Kyiv

7:35am February 18, 2025

The talks build on last week's phone call between President Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin during which the two leaders agreed to work together toward a negotiated end to the war.

European leaders to meet about emerging transatlantic rift over security, Ukraine

4:06am February 17, 2025

by A Martínez

European leaders are meeting in Paris to discuss an emerging transatlantic chasm over security and the war in Ukraine, while the U.S. will send negotiators to meet Russian diplomats in Saudi Arabia.

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European leaders scramble ahead of Trump's Ukraine summit with Putin

2:23am February 17, 2025

European leaders were hopeful they could work with the Trump administration on the Ukraine war and other issues. But comments last week by several U.S. officials have poured cold water on such hopes.