Air Defense, HIMARS and Ammo: Here’s Ukraine Military Aid Trump Is Pausing
U.S. President Donald Trump has suspended all military aid headed for Ukraine in the wake of the explosive Oval Office meeting with Kyiv leader Volodymyr Zelensky last week, a move likely to wreak havoc with dwindling Ukrainian supplies of vital weapons and air-defense systems. Why It Matters Ukraine is deeply dependent on U.S. military aid […]
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What Next For Ukraine As Trump Halts All Aid
The move by President Donald Trump to suspend military aid to Ukraine, raises doubts about Kyiv’s capacity to continue fighting Russian aggression, and questions on Europe’s ability to fill the gap in funding. Citing U.S. unnamed officials, Bloomberg and CNN reported that Washington would pause military assistance for Ukraine until Trump determines that Ukraine is […]
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Fire Engulfs Russian Oil Refinery 900 Miles From Ukraine After Drones Heard
A fire erupted at one of Russia’s largest oil refineries in the city of Ufa in Bashkortostan, approximately 900 miles from the Ukrainian border, following a reported drone attack. Newsweek has contacted the Russian Foreign Ministry for comment by email. Why It Matters Ukraine has primarily used drones to target Russian sites that support the […]
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How US could use Ukraine minerals agreement to escape China’s export chokehold
President Donald Trump is set to meet Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington, D.C., on Friday to sign a new deal on critical minerals, an effort to reduce U.S. reliance on China for key resources. The agreement will see Ukraine and the U.S. jointly develop Ukraine’s vast reserves of strategic materials, with 50 percent of […]
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Treasury Secretary Touts Economic Guarantees for Ukraine in Trump’s Deal
Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he believes that President Donald Trump‘s Ukraine deal will prove effective due to “economic security guarantees” instead of military assurances. Newsweek has reached out to the Ukrainian foreign ministry for comment by email on Sunday morning. Why It Matters Monday will mark the three-year […]
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Russia Fires First Intercontinental Ballistic Missile at Ukraine: Kyiv
✓ Link copied to clipboard! For the first time since the beginning of its full-scale invasion, Russia has reportedly launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) targeting the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, according to a statement from the Ukrainian Air Force on Nov. 21. This development marks a significant escalation in the conflict, with Dnipro, a […]
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NATO Members Prepare More Weapons for Ukraine After Biden Missile All-Clear
Two of NATO‘s most prominent members are preparing to send more weapons to Ukraine in light of the long-range missile approval granted by President Joe Biden. The U.K. and France have both started assembling new military packages, which include Storm Shadow missiles, in the wake of Biden’s announcement that Ukraine would be allowed to deploy […]
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NATO Fighter Jets Scrambled As Russia Launches ‘Massive Attack’ on Ukraine
NATO member Poland scrambled fighter jets close to the alliance’s border with Ukraine after Russia launched a “massive” aerial attack on Kyiv’s energy infrastructure overnight. The Polish military said early on Sunday that “Polish and allied aircraft have begun operating in our airspace” after Russia attacked Ukraine with cruise and ballistic missiles, as well as […]
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US To Bolster Ukraine Aid Ahead of Trump Taking Office
President Joe Biden has pledged to continue strengthening U.S. military support for Ukraine in the final months of his administration, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed Wednesday. The announcement follows a sophisticated Russian missile and drone strike on Kyiv, marking the first such attack on the Ukrainian capital in 73 days. “We will continue […]
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Donald Trump Rules Out Sending US Troops to Ukraine Buffer Zone: Reports
A purported plan by Donald Trump to end Russia’s war in Ukraine with a buffer zone between the countries would not involve American troops, it has been reported. An 800-mile demilitarized zone between the Russian and Ukrainian armies was said to be one idea the president-elect had to bring a swift resolution to the end […]
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