U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal Sparks Backlash Amid Accusations of Resource Exploitation

Washington/Kyiv| A newly proposed U.S.-Ukraine mineral agreement aimed at deepening economic cooperation has triggered widespread controversy and sharp criticism, with Ukrainian officials and international observers likening the terms of the deal to “economic colonization” and “robbery.” The draft agreement, reportedly finalized on March 23 and disclosed to the public on the 27th, outlines the establishment […]

Ukraine Lowers Military Recruitment Age Amid Frontline Struggles

•Kiev Seeks Younger Soldiers as Washington Pushes for Ceasefire Talks with Moscow In a significant shift in Ukraine’s military strategy, President Vladimir Zelenskyy has announced plans to expand recruitment efforts by lowering the enlistment age to 18. The move comes as Ukrainian forces struggle with battlefield attrition, while the United States attempts to broker a […]

Trump and Zelenskyy to Finalize Ukraine Minerals Deal Amid Tense White House Meeting

Washington, D.C., USA| U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met at the White House on Thursday to finalize a minerals agreement that grants Washington access to Ukraine’s rare-earth resources The deal, valued at an estimated $20 billion, marks a significant shift in U.S.-Ukraine relations, reflecting Trump’s longstanding demand that Kyiv provide economic […]

Zelenskyy Warns Putin Will Attempt to Drag Belarus into the War and ‘Target’ Other European Nations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a stark warning, stating that Russian President Vladimir Putin will likely make every effort to involve Belarus in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Zelenskyy expressed concern over Putin’s strategy to expand the war and noted that Russia’s aggressive actions could potentially provoke other countries, notably in Europe. In a […]

Zelenskyy: Ukraine Has Received $76 Billion of the $177 Billion Allocated by the U.S.

Kyiv, Ukraine| Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has disclosed that Ukraine has received $76 billion of the $177 billion in aid allocated by the United States since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion. His statement comes amid growing concerns over the stalled flow of American funds, particularly for humanitarian and reconstruction efforts. Speaking about the funding […]

Fico Criticizes Zelensky, Accuses Him of “Begging and Blackmailing” Across Europe

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has sharply criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, accusing him of employing tactics of “begging and blackmailing” during his interactions with European leaders. Fico’s comments come amidst ongoing tensions surrounding the transit of natural gas from Ukraine to Slovakia, an issue that has significant implications for energy security in the region. […]

Zelenskyy Expresses Gratitude to International Partners for Strengthened Sanctions Against Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has extended his gratitude to the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, and Italy for implementing a new wave of sanctions against Russia this week. These measures, aimed at intensifying economic and political pressure on Moscow, were described by Zelenskyy as a “good sanctions strike” during his latest address. Targeting Russia’s […]

Zelenskyy Expresses Regret Over Ukraine’s Lack of Nuclear Weapons

Western security guarantees “meant nothing” to Kiev, the Ukrainian president claims. Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has voiced his regret over Ukraine’s lack of nuclear weapons, suggesting they could have served as an effective deterrent against Moscow. Speaking with US podcaster Lex Fridman in an interview released Sunday, Zelensky criticized Western nations for failing to uphold […]