U.S. hopeful ahead of Ukraine talks, but no promises to resume support The Washington Post Politics
Ukraine supporters focus on hope and resilience as US relations sour and war carries on KRON4 Events
House Republicans said the proposed minerals deal between the U.S. and Ukraine should stay on the table despite the explosive Oval Office meeting Friday between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Politics
Zelenskiy says Ukraine needs substantive diplomacy to end war, hopes to rely on US Reuters Events
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine had hoped to secure U.S. support in any cease-fire talks with Russia. Instead, his curdled relationship with President Trump was revealed in the Oval Office. Politics
The country’s new leaders had billed a two-day “national dialogue” in Damascus as the start of a process to build an inclusive government. But some who attended came away disappointed. Politics
Ihor Brusylo, deputy head of Ukraine's President's Office, tells NPR Trump is a "peacemaker and dealmaker," while expressing hope the U.S. continues to provide aid to Ukraine. Politics
Trump expresses hope Russia's war in Ukraine is nearing an endgame as he meets with France's Macron The Associated Press Politics
As Moscow and Washington Discuss Ukraine, Russians Hope for Normalcy The New York Times Politics
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. Politics
