Trump considering sending additional Patriot system to Ukraine – WSJ
U.S. President Donald Trump is considering providing an additional Patriot air defense system to Ukraine, following his recent pledge to strengthen Kyiv against Russian attacks.
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US Senate will soon approve tough sanctions against Russia, China, India – Graham
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has announced that the U.S. Senate will soon pass a package of tough sanctions targeting Russia, as well as China and India — the largest buyers of Russian energy.
US position on support for Ukraine remains unchanged – State Department
The U.S. Department of State has reaffirmed that the United States remains committed to supporting Ukraine and will continue to provide assistance — a position that has not changed.
08 July 2025
Nausėda: Russia’s aggressive intentions are reality, not rhetoric
We must strive to convince our allies that Russia's aggressive intentions are not rhetoric, but reality.
Trump says unaware of pause in Ukraine military aid
US President Donald Trump confirmed that the United States is supplying Ukraine with defensive weapons, but when asked who suspended the supply, he said he knew nothing about it.
Trump says he is not happy with Putin
U.S. President Donald Trump has once again expressed his dissatisfaction with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, stressing that although Putin always tries to appear pleasant, it turns out to be meaningless.
Russia seeks to wage war not only in Ukraine but also in other parts of Europe – Danish PM
Russia aims to continue its war in Ukraine and may, in the future, threaten other parts of Europe.
Turkey sees 'no problem' with Zelensky, Trump, Putin meeting in Istanbul
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has announced the potential for a meeting in Istanbul involving Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, U.S. President Donald Trump, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
EU in talks with U.S. on Russia sanctions, but focused on finalizing its own 18th package – Dombrovskis
The European Union continues consultations with the United States on additional sanctions against Russia, but is currently prioritizing the political approval of its own 18th sanctions package.
Pentagon to send additional defensive weapons to Ukraine at President Trump’s direction
The U.S. Department of Defense, following an order from President Donald Trump, will provide Ukraine with additional defensive weapons to help protect against Russian attacks.
U.S. to send more defensive weapons to Ukraine – Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that his administration intends to supply more defensive weapons to Ukraine.
Pistorius to visit US to discuss support for Ukraine
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius will visit the United States next week to discuss continued support for Ukraine.
Kellogg plans to meet Zelensky in Rome during URC 2025 – media
Keith Kellogg, U.S. President Donald Trump’s Special Envoy for Ukraine, is reportedly planning to visit Rome this week to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and attend the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC 2025).
07 July 2025
White House clarifies temporary pause in US military aid to Ukraine
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt denied that the U.S. government had deliberately halted arms supplies to Ukraine amid large-scale Russian attacks, calling the move a "pause" for a standard review of available weapons.
Ukraine preparing meeting with 'Coalition of the Willing' members – president
Ukraine is working with all its partners on drone production, and a meeting with the members of the "Coalition of the Willing" is being prepared for this week.
All negotiation clusters for Ukraine's EU accession should be opened by year-end – Stefanishyna
Olga Stefanishyna, Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, has stated that all negotiation clusters related to Ukraine's accession to the European Union should be opened by the end of 2025.
Zelensky, Starmer discuss upcoming Coalition of the Willing meeting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a conversation with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, during which they coordinated diplomatic efforts and discussed expectations for the upcoming Coalition of the Willing meeting, set to take place in Rome in the coming days.
Azerbaijani opposition journalist on Baku-Moscow conflict: These are two regimes bound by billions
Despite increasingly aggressive policies by the Kremlin toward Azerbaijanis, Azerbaijan and Russia remain deeply linked authoritarian regimes, and a real conflict between Presidents Aliyev and Putin is unlikely, as it involves not only politics but multi-billion-dollar mutual interests.
Start with Moscow – Ukraine MFA responds to Lavrov’s “denazification” remarks
The demand by Sergey Lavrov, the foreign minister of the aggressor country, to enshrine “denazification” in the peace agreement demonstrates that Russia rejects peace efforts and resorts to ultimatums in 2022.
Brink slams Trump administration for lack of strategic approach toward Russia, Ukraine
Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink has criticized President Donald Trump's administration for disregarding experienced professionals and lacking a strategic approach in its policy toward Ukraine and Russia.
Trump said he provides “a lot” of aid to Ukraine
US President Donald Trump said that he is “helping a lot” Ukraine, which continues to oppose Russia in the war unleashed by the Kremlin.
Lithuanian, German presidents discuss support for Ukraine, pressure on Russia
During a meeting in Vilnius on Sunday, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda and his German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier discussed support for Ukraine, pressure on Russia, and defense cooperation.
06 July 2025
U.S. close to finalizing several trade deals – Bessent
The United States is close to finalizing several trade agreements by July 9, the date when increased tariffs are set to take effect.
Zelensky signs sanctions package targeting Russia’s financial schemes
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine signed a new sanctions package, at the motion of the National Bank, aimed at combating Russian financial schemes, including in the field of cryptocurrency.
Kellogg on Zelensky-Trump call: compassion key part of leadership
U.S. President's Special Representative for Ukraine Keith Kellogg commented on the latest phone call between the American and Ukrainian presidents, Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky.
Sybiha urges partners to boost investment in Ukrainian technologies
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha has called on Ukraine’s partners to increase investment in Ukrainian technologies and to strengthen sanctions against Russia, particularly by cutting Moscow off from access to technology.
05 July 2025
Zelensky: World believes in Ukrainians
The world supports Ukraine because it believes in Ukrainians — people who truly deserve that trust, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Zelensky says recent call with Trump was best yet
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that his July 4 phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump was the best and most productive conversation they have had so far.
Trump says not sure if he can end war in Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he was unsure if he would be able to end Russia's war against Ukraine.