President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he wasn’t surprised that Russian President Vladimir Putin chose to skip the peace talks with Ukraine, stating that nothing will happen until he, himself, is there to meet with Putin and Zelensky personally.
Read More Trump Not Surprised By Putin’s Absence From Ukraine Peace Talks, Cites Reason Why
President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will assume the role of chief negotiator on his behalf, representing the United States at the Russia-Ukraine peace talks scheduled to take place in Turkey on Thursday.
Read More Secy. Of State Marco Rubio To Represent U.S. During Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks In Turkey
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accepted Vladimir Putin’s offer of direct, in-person negotiations after being cautioned by President Donald Trump, with the Ukrainian leader expressing that he would “appreciate” if Trump could attend as well.
Read More Zelensky Agrees To Meet With Putin On Thursday, Urges Trump’s Attendance
Vice President JD Vance was critical of Russia Wednesday, claiming that President Vladimir Putin was “asking for too much” to end the more than three year war with Ukraine.
Read More Vance Criticizes Russia’s Demands To End Ukraine War: ‘They’re Asking For Too Much’
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.
Read More Ukraine Set To Receive Refurbished Patriot Air Defense System Following Signing Of Mineral Deal
Ukraine has officially signed a deal with the United States, providing access to the nation’s rare earth minerals.
Read More Ukraine Officially Agrees To Mineral Deal With U.S.