Meloni, Trump meet in Washington, discuss Ukraine ceasefire, US tariffs
"We have been defending the freedom of Ukraine together," Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said.
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Trump's team advises against calling Putin until Russia agrees to Ukraine ceasefire, NBC reports
Trump may abruptly decide he wants to speak to Putin, but he has been advised against calling the Russian leader until Moscow communicates they agree to a full ceasefire in Ukraine, NBC News reported on April 3, citing administration officials.
White House dismisses Putin's proposal for temporary government in Ukraine
Putin suggested a transitional administration, overseen by the U.N. and several countries, could be formed in Ukraine to organize elections.
'We’ve never been closer to a peace deal,' White House says ahead of Trump-Putin call
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on March 17 that the Trump administration believes they have "never been closer" to closing a ceasefire deal in Ukraine, ahead of a call scheduled between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin for March 18.
Trump denies reports on his envoy waiting for Putin, calls media 'sick degenerates'
"The fake news, as usual, is at it again!" Trump said in a post on Truth Social. "Why can't they be honest, just for once?"
White House won't confirm if it has mechanisms to enforce ceasefire with Russia
"Well, that’s obviously a grand hypothetical question that I won’t comment on, because we’re not there yet," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on March 12.
Trump to invite Zelensky back to White House following Saudi talks
When asked if President Volodymyr Zelensky would be invited back to the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump responded, "Sure, absolutely."
White House lists Saudi talks with Ukraine, Russia in Trump's first 50 days achievements
"President Trump has brought Russia and Ukraine to the negotiating table through historic peace talks in Saudi Arabia in pursuit of peace," the official statement reads.
Witkoff to meet Putin in Moscow, media reports
Steve Witkoff, Trump's special envoy to the Middle East, is expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin during his upcoming visit to Moscow, an unnamed source told Bloomberg on March 10.
Zelensky apologized to Trump for Oval Office clash, Witkoff claims
Zelensky "apologized for that whole incident that happened in the Oval Office. I think that was an important step, Trump's special envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, said on March 10.
US Secret Service shoots armed man near White House
At the time of the incident, U.S. President Donald Trump was at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, according to CBS News.
Ukraine war latest: US suspends Ukraine military aid to pressure Zelensky into talks, Trump adviser says
Key developments on March 4: * US suspends Ukraine military aid to pressure Zelensky into talks, Trump adviser says * US, Ukraine plan to sign mineral deal on March 4, Reuters reports * Zelensky says White House clash 'regrettable,' proposes steps for peace * Ukrainian drones reportedly strike oil refinery in Russia's Samara
Ukraine war latest: Russia wants to declare 'victory' over Ukraine on Feb. 24, Ukrainian intel claims
Key developments on Feb. 21: * Russia wants to declare 'victory' over Ukraine on Feb. 24, Ukrainian intel claims * Zelensky is not 'important' to negotiations on ending war, Trump says * 'No appetite' for new Ukraine aid bill, US House speaker says * Trump's envoy Kellogg praises Zelensky as 'courageous leader' after talks
US judge temporarily halts Trump's federal aid freeze, NYT reports
A federal judge temporarily halted the Trump administration’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memo that sought to freeze up to $3 billion in funding for various U.S. federal programs, the New York Times (NYT) reported on Jan. 28.
Trump's national security adviser Waltz starts purging NSC, including aides working with Ukraine
During a telephone call on Jan. 22, NSC employees, known as aides or detailees, were told that they were to leave the office immediately.
Biden administration prioritized sanctions strategies over designating Russia as state sponsor of terrorism, US official says
The Biden administration believes that large-scale sanctions have been more effective politically than designating Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism, Ukrinform reported on Jan. 16, citing U.S. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller.
US not considering returning nuclear weapons to Ukraine, Sullivan says
The United States is not considering returning to Ukraine the nuclear weapons the country previously agreed to give up under the Budapest Memorandum, U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said in an interview on Dec. 1.
Biden administration rushing to deliver $6 billion in remaining aid to Ukraine ahead of Trump's inauguration, Politico reports
Two administration officials told Politico that the White House plans to expedite the weapons delivery amid concerns that a future Trump administration would halt weapons shipments before they reach Kyiv.
Zelensky calls out White House over Tomahawk missiles leak — 'it was confidential'
"It was confidential information between Ukraine and the White House. How to understand these messages?" President Volodymyr Zelensky said during a press briefing with journalists from Nordic countries.
Western leaders discuss Ukraine's victory plan, providing additional assistance at high-level talks in Germany, White House says
The leaders of the United States, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom discussed Ukraine's five-point victory plan as well as plans to provide additional military and humanitarian assistance on Oct. 18 during high-level talks in Berlin, a readout by the White House said.
Ramstein meeting rescheduled for November in virtual format, White House says
The White House has rescheduled a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group for November in a virtual setting after U.S. President Joe Biden cancelled his foreign trips earlier this month to handle the consequences of repeated hurricanes at home.
White House has 'serious concerns' about alleged Trump-Putin calls
"Let's not forget, it is concerning, especially when we know the former president was lobbying against more aid for Ukraine — to Ukraine to defend themselves against Russia's aggression," White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said.
White House defends Zelensky's ammunition plant visit, calls Republican investigation 'political stunt'
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre pushed back on calls from top Republicans to investigate President Volodymyr Zelensky's recent visit to a Pennsylvania ammunition plant, telling reporters on Sept. 26 that it was a "political stunt" and that they "need to drop this." Zelensky visited the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant
US to announce $8 billion military aid package when Zelensky visits White House, Reuters reports
The United States is preparing a military aid package for Ukraine worth over $8 billion, Reuters reported on Sept. 25, citing two U.S. officials.
Zelensky to meet Biden, Harris in White House on Sept. 26
"The leaders will discuss the state of the war between Russia and Ukraine, including Ukraine’s strategic planning and U.S. support for Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression," White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement.
US leadership in 'urgent' talks on saving $6 billion in Ukraine aid before expiration deadline, Reuters reports
The Biden administration is leading "urgent discussions" with U.S. Congress to allow it to use around $6 billion in assistance for Ukraine before a Sept. 30 deadline, Reuters reported on Sept. 5, citing undisclosed sources.
White House confirms Russia moved 90% of warplanes outside of ATACMS reach
"The argument that somehow, you just give them ATACMS and tell them they're gonna be able to hit the majority of Russian aircraft and airbases that are, in fact, used to strike them, it's not true, it's a misconception," U.S. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said in a response to a journalist's question.
Putin should 'get the hell out of Ukraine' if concerned about Kursk Oblast, White House says
"But make no mistake about it: This is Putin's war against Russia. And if he doesn't like it, if it’s making him a little uncomfortable, then there’s an easy solution: He can just get the hell out of Ukraine and call it a day," John Kirby said.
Biden addresses nation, promises to work to 'stop Putin' in last 6 months of term
The administration will work toward "rallying a coalition of proud nations to stop (Russian President Vladimir) Putin from taking over Ukraine and doing more damage," U.S. President Joe Biden said in a national address on July 24.
NATO allies to announce $43 billion commitment to Ukraine for next year, White House says
NATO allies will announce their plans to provide Ukraine with a minimum baseline funding of 40 billion euros ($43 billion) for the next year at the Washington summit, the White House confirmed on July 10.
China should also be concerned about Russia-North Korea pact, White House says
A recently signed partnership agreement between Moscow and Pyongyang should worry not only the U.S. but also China as it threatens to undermine the stability of the Korean peninsula, the White House said on June 20.
Ukraine must win the war first before joining NATO, White House says
His statement came a few days after Kyiv and Washington signed a 10-year bilateral security deal at the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Italy, which is recognized by the parties "as supporting a bridge to Ukraine's eventual membership in NATO."
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