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ZAMOSC, POLAND - FEBRUARY 18: A German soldier drives a M983 HEMTT carrying a Patriot launcher module part of the US made MIM-104 Patriot surface-to-air missile (SAM) system on a open field on February 18, 2023 in Zamosc, Poland. The German armed forces deployed Patriots batteries to their NATO neighbor, after a missile explosion in Przewodow, which previous investigation suggests that came from Ukrainian air defense, killed two civilians. Since Russia's large scale military attack on Ukraine on February 24, 2022 more than 9.7 million refugees from Ukraine crossed the Polish borders to escape the conflict, with 1.4 million registering in Poland whilst others moved on to other countries. (Photo by Omar Marques/Getty Images)

Ukraine Set To Receive Refurbished Patriot Air Defense System Following Signing Of Mineral Deal

Following the signing of the minerals deal between Washington D.C. and Kyiv, the U.S. is sending a refurbished Patriot air-defense system to Ukraine as the war with Russia continues.

(L-top) TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - MAY 01: U.S. President Donald Trump disembarks from Air Force One at Tuscaloosa National Airport on May 01, 2025 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Trump will be addressing graduating students at the University of Alabama. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) / (R-Top) CORRECTION / Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky listens as unseen South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks at a joint press conference during an official visit by Zelensky to South Africa, at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on April 24, 2025. (Photo by PHILL MAGAKOE / AFP) / "The erroneous mention[s] appearing in the metadata of this photo by PHILL MAGAKOE has been modified in AFP systems in the following manner: [April 24, 2025] instead of [April 24, 2024]. Please immediately remove the erroneous mention[s] from all your online services and delete it (them) from your servers. If you have been authorized by AFP to distribute it (them) to third parties, please ensure that the same actions are carried out by them. Failure to promptly comply with these instructions will entail liability on your part for any continued or post notification usage. Therefore we thank you very much for all your attention and prompt action. We are sorry for the inconvenience this notification may cause and remain at your disposal for any further information you may require." (Photo by PHILL MAGAKOE/AFP via Getty Images) / (Background) VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - APRIL 26: (EDITOR’S NOTE: This handout image was provided by a third-party organization and may not adhere to Getty Images’ editorial policy.) In this handout photo released via the official social media channels of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (R) meets with U.S. President Donald Trump (L) during Pope Francis's funeral at St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, on April 26, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Francis died on April 21st, aged 88. Anointed in 2013, Argentinian Jorge Mario Bergoglio was the first Latin American and Jesuit Pope. Taking the name Francis after St Francis of Assisi, he was a more humble Pope than many of his predecessors and will be buried outside of the Vatican in a simple wooden coffin at the Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore. (Photo by Office of the President of Ukraine via Getty Images)

How Trump Offset U.S. Taxpayer Costs For Ukraine Aid Through Long-Awaited Minerals Deal

With the new mineral rights deal between Washington, D.C., and Kyiv, President Donald Trump fulfilled his pledge to hold Ukraine financially accountable for the billions of dollars that has already been provided in military assistance.

TOPSHOT - Ukrainian rescuers carry a wounded local resident as they operate at the site of a Russian missile attack in Kyiv early on April 24, 2025, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. A "massive" Russian missile attack on Kyiv on April 24, 2025, killed at least nine and wounded dozens in one of the deadliest strikes on the Ukrainian capital since Moscow launched its invasion more than three years ago. (Photo by STRINGER / AFP) (Photo by STRINGER/AFP via Getty Images)

Trump Condemns Putin After Deadly Russian Attack On Ukraine: ‘Vladimir, STOP!’

President Donald Trump was critical of Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, urging him to “STOP!” after Moscow carried out their deadliest attack against Ukraine since the war began.

AGRA, INDIA - APRIL 23: U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks to media as he departs Agra, India en route to Jaipur, India after visiting the Taj Mahal on April 23, 2025 in Agra, India. Vance and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday indicated progress had been made in talks for a trade deal between the two countries as New Delhi attempts to boosts ties with the Trump administration and avoid steep U.S. tariffs. (Photo Kenny Holston - Pool/Getty Images)

With Trump’s ‘Final Offer’ On the Table, Vance Warns Of U.S. Exit from Russia-Ukraine Talks

Vice President JD Vance threatened to abandon Russia and Ukraine peace negotiations on Wednesday ahead of a high-stakes meeting in London where the two nations are to discuss President Donald Trump’s “final offer.”

France's President Emmanuel Macron (L) shakes hands with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (2R) next to US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff (C) and France's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot before a meeting at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris on April 17, 2025. US Secretary of State was in Paris today to meet French President about crafting a Ukraine ceasefire, as Washington and Europe seek common ground on ending the fighting. Top Ukrainian officials were also in the French capital to meet EU and US delegations. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / POOL / AFP) (Photo by LUDOVIC MARIN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Rubio Signals End To U.S. Mediation Efforts In Russia-Ukraine War ‘Unless Progress Is Made’

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned on Friday that the U.S. would “move on” from trying to mediate a Russian-Ukraine peace deal within days — unless there’s clear signs pointing to an agreement and resulting in steps to end the war.

In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia's President Vladimir Putin chairs a Security Council meeting via videoconference at the Kremlin in Moscow on March 28, 2025. (Photo by Sergei ILYIN / POOL / AFP) (Photo by SERGEI ILYIN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Putin Vows To ‘Finish Off’ Ukrainian Troops After Breaking U.S.-Backed Black Sea Ceasefire

Russian President Vladimir Putin escalated hostilities on Friday by issuing a stark directive to “finish off” Ukrainian forces, following his earlier-ordered strikes on a Ukrainian energy facility—an act that violated the U.S.-backed “partial” Black Sea ceasefire with Ukraine.