Tag: Ukraine War
Stories related to the Russian invasion of and war in Ukraine, beginning with the 2014 invasion of Crimea.
Trump Pauses US Military Aid to Ukraine… Again
President Donald Trump paused all aid to Ukraine on March 3, 2025. He is using this aid as leverage to try to force Zelensky to agree to the mineral rights deal that fell apart on Friday and push him towards a peace deal advantageous to Russia. If this sounds familiar, it’s because Congress impeached Donald… Read more
How Much Have We Actually Spent on Ukraine?
President Donald Trump claims the United States has spent $350 billion on aid to Ukraine since Russia invaded it in February 2022, and much of it has gone missing. Records prove this is false. We have appropriated approximately $182.8 billion and disbursed $83.4 billion. Where Did These Claims Come From? During a contentious meeting with… Read more
Diplomacy Breakdown in the Oval Office Over Ukraine Mineral Deal and Security Guarantees
Today’s meeting in the Oval Office turned into a bickering match between President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy. The meeting was supposed to end with Trump and Zelenskyy signing a minerals deal between Ukraine and the United States as one of the first steps in ending the three-year-long war.… Read more