Donald Trump Softens Tone on Putin, Threatens Zelensky With ‘Big Problems’
U.S. President Donald Trump has reeled in his criticism of Vladimir Putin, appearing to call the Russian leader trustworthy while threatening Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky with “big, big problems” over delays to the planned mineral deal between Washington and Kyiv. Why It Matters The last two months have seen Europe and Ukraine watch on with […]
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Zelensky: US Citizens in Ukraine Hotel Struck by Russia
By Shane Croucher is a Breaking News Editor based in London, UK. He has previously overseen the My Turn, Fact Check and News teams, and was a Senior Reporter before that, mostly covering U.S. news and politics. Shane joined Newsweek in February 2018 from IBT UK where he held various editorial roles covering different beats, […]
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JD Vance Issues Direct Message to Zelensky After Contentious Meeting
Vice President JD Vance delivered a pointed message to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Fox News‘ Hannity on Monday, following Friday’s heated White House meeting: “My message to Ukrainians, to President Zelensky, is when you’ve lost Lindsey Graham, that means you need to come to the negotiation table and recognize Donald Trump is the only […]
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Stephen King’s Reaction to Trump’s Clash With Zelensky Takes Off Online
Author Stephen King’s reaction to President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance‘s tense White House meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday has taken off on social media over the weekend. Newsweek has reached out to the White House via email for comment. Why It Matters What was expected to be a diplomatic […]
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Why Didn’t Zelensky Wear a Suit to Oval Office Meeting With Donald Trump?
Republicans have heavily criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for not wearing a suit during his visit to the Oval Office on Friday—a common refrain conservative lawmakers have used during previous visits from the Ukrainian leader. However, there’s a reason for why Zelensky opts for a more “casual” attire. Newsweek has reached out to the White […]
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Zelensky Blasted by Ukrainian-American Congresswoman After Trump Clash
Representative Victoria Spartz, an Indiana Republican and a Ukrainian American, backed President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance in calling out Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky following Friday’s heated Oval Office exchange, saying that Zelensky is “doing a serious disservice to the Ukrainian people.” Newsweek has reached out to Spartz’s press team for comment via […]
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Marco Rubio Blasts Zelensky Over White House ‘Fiasco’ With Donald Trump
Secretary of State Marco Rubio in an interview airing Friday night heavily criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky over a heated argument with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance in the Oval Office. The Context Vance tried to praise diplomatic efforts led by the Trump administration to seek a peace deal with Russia, but […]
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Zelensky Doesn’t Apologize During Fox News Interview After Trump, Vance Argument
By Gabe Whisnant is Deputy Weekend Editor at Newsweek based in South Carolina. Prior to joining Newsweek in 2023, he directed daily publications in North and South Carolina. As an executive editor, Gabe led award-winning coverage of Charleston church shooter Dylan Roof’s capture in 2015, along with coverage of the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial. […]
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Zelensky Says War Will ‘End Sooner’ With Donald Trump as President
The incoming U.S. administration could mean a quicker end to the war started by Russian leader Vladimir Putin, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has said. Amid concerns about what the White House return of Donald Trump means for the war, given the president-elect’s criticism of continued U.S. aid for Kyiv and insistence he can do a […]
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