Trump ‘Strongly Considering’ New Sanctions on Russia to Force Cease-Fire Deal
In a post on social media, the president framed his threat as part of his effort to forge a cease-fire and permanent peace deal in Ukraine.
Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)
U.S. and Ukrainian Officials to Meet Next Week About Path to End War
The officials plan to meet next week to discuss the first steps of an agreement, after President Trump cast doubt on U.S. support for Ukraine in recent days.
Trump’s Decision to Halt Aid to Ukraine Could Reorder the Battlefield
Officials have suggested that the pause in weapons shipments and intelligence sharing could be relatively short-lived if Ukraine’s president bends to White House demands.
C.I.A. Director Says U.S. Has Paused Intelligence Sharing With Ukraine
Trump administration officials say the halt in assistance is a warning to the Ukrainians of the consequences of not cooperating with the president.
How Soon Could Ukraine’s Forces ‘Start to Buckle’ Without U.S. Weapons?
It could be as little as four months, say analysts, as Europe scrambles to plug the hole in support left by President Trump’s suspension of military aid.
Trump Celebrates Disruption in Speech to Congress, and Avoids the Costs
The president’s speech to Congress covered tariffs, Ukraine and cuts to the federal work force but did little to address the perils that accompany the abrupt shifts he has engineered.
6 Takeaways From Trump’s Address to Congress
In a lengthy speech, President Trump promoted his administration’s rapid early moves and reprised the themes of his campaign, vowing to crack down on illegal immigration and “wokeness.”
Read the Full Transcript of President Trump’s Speech to Congress
In a speech to Congress in his first weeks in office, the president laid out his vision to remake U.S. policy on the military, trade, immigration and foreign aid.
Von Der Leyen Unveils Sweeping Plan to Boost E.U. Military Spending.
The European Commission’s president unveiled a sweeping plan to help Ukraine and boost defense spending, but it won’t be easy.
Here’s What to Watch For in Trump’s Speech to Congress
Presidents typically use these speeches to promote their accomplishments and lay out their plans. President Trump is expected to touch on Ukraine and government cuts.