July 17 Trump's NATO deal to arm Ukraine wins over GOP skeptics Former Ukraine aid critics now back Trump's strategy requiring European funding for weapons to Kyiv after the president pivoted his frustration from Zelenskyy to Putin.
July 17 Ukraine's Zelenskyy names new prime minister for first time since Russia's war began Yuliia Svyrydenko becomes Ukraine's new prime minister amid President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's executive branch shake with Russian war in fourth year.
July 16 Senate majority leader says Republicans ready to move on Russia sanctions bill when Trump gives green light Senate Majority Leader John Thune says Republicans will vote on a Russia sanctions bill once Trump approves it, as pressure mounts on Moscow to negotiate peace in Ukraine.
July 15 'Game changer': Bipartisan senators gunning for Russia sanctions ready to give Trump runway Bipartisan senators Graham and Blumenthal lauded Trump's announcement of 100% tariffs against Moscow and vowed to continue working on their own "sledgehammer" sanctions package.
July 15 Putin mum on Trump's 50-day ultimatum, Kremlin officials claim Russia 'didn't care' President Donald Trump issues Russian President Vladimir Putin a 50-day deadline to end Ukraine war or face 100% tariffs, prompting skepticism from the EU's chief diplomat and Kyiv's mayor over 50-day timeframe.
July 15 Zelenskyy shakes up Ukrainian government, with US weapons on the way Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy taps a new prime minister amid a government shakeup as the country continues its fourth year of war against Russia.
July 14 NATO chief praises Trump's weapons sales to allies as 'significant' move that could force Putin to negotiate NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte discusses President Donald Trump's decision to sell weapons to NATO for Ukraine in an interview on 'Special Report.'
July 14 Trump reveals Melania's key role in dealing with Putin on Ukraine war President Trump threatens Putin with 100% tariffs if no Ukraine peace deal is reached within 50 days, while confirming arms sales to NATO to support Ukrainian resistance.
July 14 Trump's bold pivot on Ukraine sends major signal Trump's meeting with NATO Secretary-General marks a policy shift in the Russia-Ukraine war as president combines military support and economic tariffs to pressure Russia toward peace.
July 14 Trump, Rutte announce 'really big' NATO arms package amid new 50 day deadline to Putin Trump agrees to sell billions in US arms to NATO countries including Germany, Finland and Denmark and others for quick distribution to Ukraine, following his ultimatum to Putin on peace talks.