Freezing the Trump factor: how the US leader could pause the war in Ukraine

Matters could come to a head by summer, when the pipeline of congressionally-approved arms for Ukraine runs out.
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Fico does not rule out another meeting of the Ukrainian and Slovak governments
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EXPLAINERHow Trump's statements about Greenland "shook" Denmark and what Copenhagen will do
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Media: White House expects Putin envoy's visit on 2 April
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Defence ministers of coalition of the willing to meet at NATO headquarters
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EXPLAINERWhat will hinder Ukraine from successfully closing the main cluster of EU accession talks
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Poland confirms transfer of Russian agent to Ukraine
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Presidential race in Poland: anti-Ukrainian candidate loses support
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Ukraine launches Ukraine2EU programme to support its European integration
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EXPLAINERHow the wanted Balkan separatist Dodik "surfaced" in Moscow and what he is negotiating
1 April, 2025
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EU reveals details of informal defense ministers' summit in Warsaw on 2-3 April
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UK mandates registration for individuals working for Russian government under threat of imprisonment
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PHOTO, VIDEOGermany's foreign minister receives award for supporting Ukraine during farewell visit to Kyiv
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Ukraine's foreign minister to attend NATO foreign ministers' meeting this week, may meet US secretary of state
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Ukraine receives another €3.5bn from EU under extensive aid programme
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explainerWhy the verdict against Le Pen is dangerous for France
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Lithuanian foreign minister: Russia offers three scenarios – war, threat or occupation
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Ukrainian foreign minister confirms consultations with US on acceptable text of mineral greement
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SURVEY73% of Ukrainians see Trump’s presidency as bad for Ukraine
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Survey67% of Ukrainians believe that US is tired of Ukraine and pressuring Kyiv
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PHOTOGerman foreign minister makes 11th visit to Ukraine
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PHOTOLithuanian foreign minister arrives in Kyiv
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US secretary of state to meet other NATO foreign ministers and discuss lasting peace in Ukraine
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EXPLAINERWhy halting US aid will only escalate fighting in Ukraine
31 March, 2025
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Six countries and EU promise more aid to Ukraine and new sanctions against Russia
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Fico: Von der Leyen scolded me terribly during last conversation, saying I was a complete idiot
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EXPLAINERHow Armenia officially declared its intent to join the EU and what comes next
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EU High Representative calls on Russia to cease fire to show goodwill
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Sweden sends military aid package worth US$1.6bn to Ukraine
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EXPLAINERWhat makes the current protests in Türkiye unique?
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Netherlands to allocate €500 million to drone development for Ukraine
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Representatives of six countries and EU to meet in Madrid to discuss achieving "peace through strength" for Ukraine
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Media: Italian PM Meloni concerned about Trump's behaviour despite public support
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PHOTOTrump's personal spiritual adviser arrives in Ukraine
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Hungary demands EU sanctions against several Russian oligarchs be lifted
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Hungarian foreign minister claims strikes on Russia's energy are worse than attacks on Ukraine
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Trump says he set Putin a "psychological deadline" for ceasefire
28 March, 2025
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Zelenskyy: US to hold consultations with some countries on monitoring ceasefire regime
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German intelligence: Putin prepares for war with NATO
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US secretary of state says that it's too soon for US-Russia high-level discussions
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Germany allocates over €7 million for repair of Ukraine's energy infrastructure
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Denmark commits €40 million to boost Ukraine's wartime innovations
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Sweden to provide over €7 million for drone and mine clearance coalitions for Ukraine
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EXPLAINERWhy the new US resource agreement proposal unacceptable for Ukraine and how Kyiv should respond
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Ukrainian government calls new draft of mineral resources deal from US "working version"
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Meloni sceptical about sending "reassurance force" to Ukraine
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New version of mineral deal with US may conflict with Ukraine's European integration aspirations
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Trump’s mineral deal demands Ukraine to repay all US aid with interest
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EXPLAINERHow Trump’s threats united Canada ahead of election and what to expect for Ukraine
27 March, 2025
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Zelenskyy on Trump's envoy Witkoff: For Ukrainians, this person is from another planet
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Zelenskyy outlines potential US role in Ukraine's security guarantees
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Ceasefire on Moscow’s terms? How peace talks in Riyadh made US redraw its red lines on Ukraine
The Kremlin has managed to impose its version of an "energy ceasefire" on the US, conveniently "forgetting" to extend it to Ukrainian oil and gas facilities.  
A safeguard against the next invasion: why Europe must transfer to Ukraine Russia’s assets
Russian assets could be used not just to rebuild Ukraine, but also to boost the continent’s overall defence capability...
Czech president on guarantees for Ukraine, concessions and the risk of war with NATO
Petr Pavel: "The war will most probably end up with a compromise.... The first part of the guarantees will be an agreement with the United States..."
Trump loses round one: behind the US-Russia talks and the changes they bring for Ukraine
The Kremlin leader’s main goal, which he does not even try to hide, is to legitimise the annexation of Ukrainian territories.  

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Unity under Trump's pressure: has the war in Ukraine divided public opinion in Europe and the US?
Americans and Europeans are not polarized when it comes to the war in Ukraine or the transatlantic alliance.
Strength in unity: what Europe must change to ensure its own security
Europe has all the resources it needs to defend itself in the absence of support by the United States, but for now, only on paper.
A peace heroes of Ukraine deserve: UK will help Ukraine achieve it – PM Keir Starmer's column
Tomorrow morning, I will convene leaders from Europe and around the world with one clear aim: to do everything we can to bring peace closer.
"Coalition of the willing" for Ukraine and the EU: how a new security alliance can save trust in Brussels
In the near future, the EU may face serious image problems in Ukraine. Preventing this is a shared task for both Brussels and Kyiv...
Hungary defies sanctions: Trump ally moves to unfreeze billions in Russian assets
If Hungary follows through with this stance, Ukraine will lose the opportunity to use Russian funds for reconstruction and weapons to counter Russian aggression...
The new leader of the democratic world: who can replace the United States?
Pax Americana in Asia and Europe had to end at some point. But the timing and manner of its demise could not be worse.
Fast track to the EU or superficial changes: what's happening with justice reform?
Instead of deep transformations in the justice system, Ukraine may end up with mostly cosmetic changes – ones that fail to address the root problems that have hindered judicial development for decades.
Trump’s Achilles’ heel: how the EU and Canada could hit back in the "tariff war"
If it’s a trade war Trump wants, consumers in Mexico, Canada, Europe, and beyond should unite to ensure that Musk and his fellow oligarchs feel the cost.
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