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March 4, 2025
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Biden’s 2022 Call with Zelensky Reveals History of Ungrateful Behaviour.

A resurfaced phone conversation between former President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recalls tensions over U.S. military support during the early months of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. According to reports, the call took place in June 2022, a few months after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February of that year.

During this call, Biden informed Zelensky about the approval of an additional $1 billion in U.S. military assistance for Ukraine. However, reports indicate that Zelensky quickly moved on to discuss other demands that had not been fulfilled, which reportedly led to Biden expressing frustration at his lack of gratitude. Sources familiar with the conversation claim Biden raised his voice, urging Zelensky to show greater appreciation for American aid.

This call reveals that Zelensky’s disrespectful attitude, seen during his White House visit last week, is nothing new. Zelensky’s behavior led to him being kicked out of the White House after both President Donald J. Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance referred to the Ukrainian leader as disrespectful.

Since early 2022, the U.S. Congress has allocated significant aid for Ukraine, totaling an estimated $175 billion. The exact figures vary depending on how aid is categorized.

This week, President Trump announced he would be pausing aid to Ukraine, which could have severe effects on the country’s ability to continue its war with Russia. Trump believes Zelensky is unwilling to negotiate a compromise peace because he is being emboldened by U.S. support.

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A resurfaced phone conversation between former President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recalls tensions over U.S. military support during the early months of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. According to reports, the call took place in June 2022, a few months after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February of that year. show more
March 4, 2025
Jack Montgomery
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Dem Rep Boycotting Trump’s Address to Congress in ‘Solidarity’ with Ukraine.

Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) has said he is boycotting President Donald J. Trump’s address before a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night, citing “solidarity with our friends in Ukraine.”

The Virginia Democrat, 74, announced in a press release that “Since being elected to Congress, I have never missed a State of the Union address”—although President Trump’s planned address is not a State of the Union—but “we have never seen our democracy so tested… our laws, institutions, and the separation of powers so attacked from within.”

Alongside “solidarity” with Ukraine, Connolly cites solidarity with “federal workers and contractors,” “DC and Capitol Police officers,” and others as the reason he will refuse to hear the American people’s duly elected President.

Last week, President Trump clashed with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky, who remains in office beyond his elected term due to marital law, in the Oval Office, after the Ukrainian started an argument with Vice President J.D. Vance over comments related to diplomacy with Russia.

President Trump subsequently announced he would be pausing U.S. aid to Ukraine, having determined that Zelensky will not make peace as long as the American taxpayer is underwriting his war effort. Shortly after this pause was announced, Zelensky appeared to buckle, saying he was “ready to work under President Trump’s strong leadership to get a peace that lasts.”

Image via Presidential Office of Ukraine.

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Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) has said he is boycotting President Donald J. Trump's address before a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night, citing "solidarity with our friends in Ukraine." show more
March 4, 2025
Jack Montgomery
War

Zelensky Folds, ‘Ready to Work Under President Trump’s Strong Leadership’ for Peace.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appears to have capitulated to President Donald J. Trump after he announced a pause on U.S. aid to Ukraine, declaring, “My team and I stand ready to work under President Trump’s strong leadership to get a peace that lasts.” This follows a fractious meeting in the Oval Office, where Zelensky started an argument with Vice President J.D. Vance and was chastised by Trump for his ingratitude and opposition to a ceasefire.

“None of us wants an endless war. Ukraine is ready to come to the negotiating table as soon as possible to bring lasting peace closer. Nobody wants peace more than Ukrainians,” Zelensky said in a statement on social media. “We do really value how much America has done to help Ukraine maintain its sovereignty and independence. And we remember the moment when things changed when President Trump provided Ukraine with Javelins. We are grateful for this.”

During their row in the White House, President Trump noted that Russia first invaded Ukraine under the Obama-Biden administration and again under Biden-Harris—with no incursions during his first term—and that while Obama merely provided the Ukrainians with “sheets,” he provided them with the Javelin anti-tank missiles that were key to fending off the initial phase of Russia’s 2022 invasion.

“Our meeting in Washington, at the White House on Friday, did not go the way it was supposed to be. It is regrettable that it happened this way. It is time to make things right,” Zelensky added. He said a rare earth minerals deal with the U.S.—postponed after the Oval Office row—that he was “ready to sign it in any time and in any convenient format.”

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appears to have capitulated to President Donald J. Trump after he announced a pause on U.S. aid to Ukraine, declaring, "My team and I stand ready to work under President Trump’s strong leadership to get a peace that lasts." This follows a fractious meeting in the Oval Office, where Zelensky started an argument with Vice President J.D. Vance and was chastised by Trump for his ingratitude and opposition to a ceasefire. show more
March 4, 2025
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Vance Blasts ‘Absurdly Dishonest’ Reporting on His Ukraine Stance.

Vice President J.D. Vance has hit back at allegations he disrespected British and French forces during a recent interview, where he argued a U.S. stake in the Ukrainian economy was a “better security guarantee than 20,000 troops from some random country that hasn’t fought a war in 30 or 40 years.” Contrary to the claims of many pro-war politicians and commentators, the Vice President did not reference Britain or France directly, and he confirmed on Monday that he was not alluding to them.

“This is absurdly dishonest,” he said in response to a Westminster journalist sharing a clip of the interview on social media and asserting he was referring to British and French troops. “I don’t even mention the UK or France in the clip, both of whom have fought bravely alongside the US over the last 20 years, and beyond,” Vance stated.

Vance’s initial comments coincided with President Donald J. Trump’s decision to pause military aid to Ukraine. Defending Trump’s pause, Vance suggested that a complete withdrawal of U.S. support to Ukraine could test the commitment of European nations to filling the support gap against Russian aggression.

An Italian newspaper correspondent suggested that Vance’s remarks were unfavorable news for European leaders, including British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron, who have both suggested they might commit troops to Ukraine—although they want U.S. backing.

Vance emphasized that European leaders must realistically assess the situation, noting that public declarations of support for Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky differ from private discussions.

Part of the Trump-Vance strategy includes the rare earth mineral deal President Zelensky was supposed to sign last week before his disastrous meeting at the White House with the American leaders.

Despite the fallout from this meeting, reports suggest Zelensky still wants to sign the deal.

Image by Gage Skidmore.

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Vice President J.D. Vance has hit back at allegations he disrespected British and French forces during a recent interview, where he argued a U.S. stake in the Ukrainian economy was a "better security guarantee than 20,000 troops from some random country that hasn't fought a war in 30 or 40 years." Contrary to the claims of many pro-war politicians and commentators, the Vice President did not reference Britain or France directly, and he confirmed on Monday that he was not alluding to them. show more
March 4, 2025
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Trump Pauses Funds to Ukraine.

President Donald J. Trump has paused all military funding to Ukraine after the country’s president showed disrespect at the White House and an unwillingness to broker a ceasefire with Russia. The United States is set to pause and review all military spending on Ukraine, which will affect several key areas of military capability.

Military expert and former Security Service of Ukraine officer Ivan Stupak warned of the possibility of escalated Russian attacks utilizing ballistic missiles like Kinjals and Iskanders if tensions between the U.S. and Ukraine persist.

Ukraine is heavily reliant on sophisticated U.S. air defense systems such as Patriot missiles, which Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has identified as critical in countering Russian airstrikes.

The suspension may also disrupt the maintenance and supply of other essential military equipment, including munitions for HIMARS artillery, spare parts for M1 Abrams tanks, and equipment for F-16 fighter jets.

About 55 percent of the weapons used in the ongoing conflict are produced in Ukraine, with 25 percent sourced from Europe and 20 percent from the United States.

Additionally, the pause in aid potentially includes U.S. intelligence support, which has been pivotal for Ukraine in tracking Russian military movements and targeting.

The move comes after President Volodymyr Zelensky disrespected President Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance in the Oval Office, being kicked out of the White House before the rare earth mineral deal could be signed.

President Trump has stated that Zelensky is welcome back only when he wishes to pursue peace and a ceasefire.

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President Donald J. Trump has paused all military funding to Ukraine after the country's president showed disrespect at the White House and an unwillingness to broker a ceasefire with Russia. The United States is set to pause and review all military spending on Ukraine, which will affect several key areas of military capability. show more
March 3, 2025
Jack Montgomery
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EU Spent More on Russian Energy Than Ukraine Aid in 2024.

Despite throwing its weight behind Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky following his clash with U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance in the Oval Office last week, the European Union (EU) turns to have put more money into the Russian economy than it supplied to Ukraine in aid last year. According to the Center for Research on Energy and Clean Air, the bloc shelled out $23 billion for Russian oil and gas in 2024, easily surpassing the $19.6 billion in aid sent to Ukraine.

Key markets such as China, India, and Turkey increased their purchase of Russian fuel, collectively contributing billions to Russia’s coffers. It is likely that much more Russian fuel was funneled into Europe through these intermediaries than the headline figure of $23 billion suggests.

Overall, Russian oil exports have fallen by only eight percent since the commencement of the Ukraine war, despite Western sanctions and trade restrictions.

European dependence on Russian fuel is complicated by challenges in alternative sourcing. According to Jonathan Bass of Argent LNG, Russian pipeline gas remains economically viable compared to other options, especially given the geopolitical risks and infrastructure limitations. Restrictions on U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports have also played a pivotal role, as European nations hesitate to fully pivot to American LNG.

President Trump has repeatedly stressed Europe’s need to do more to assist Ukraine, given the war is in its backyard, and to do more to provide for its own defense in general. As far back as his first term, the America First leader was calling out Germany, the EU’s economic powerhouse, for expecting America to protect it from Russia while enriching the Kremlin through projects such as Nord Stream, while being consistently “delinquent” in meeting its NATO spending obligations.

Image: CC-BY-4.0: © European Union 2019 – Source: EP.

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Despite throwing its weight behind Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky following his clash with U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance in the Oval Office last week, the European Union (EU) turns to have put more money into the Russian economy than it supplied to Ukraine in aid last year. According to the Center for Research on Energy and Clean Air, the bloc shelled out $23 billion for Russian oil and gas in 2024, easily surpassing the $19.6 billion in aid sent to Ukraine. show more
March 3, 2025
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Zelensky Agrees to Trump’s Minerals Deal, Rubio Reveals.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has confirmed that, despite his disastrous appearance at the White House last week, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky is ready to sign a rare earth minerals deal. The agreement, which aims to strengthen America’s direct interest in Ukraine through a joint enterprise, was outlined by Britain’s Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on Sunday as part of a broader framework for securing peace in the region.

President Zelensky’s readiness to finalize the arrangement may mark a significant step in repairing the breach between the Ukrainian leader and the Trump administration after he started a fight with Vice President J.D. Vance in the Oval Office last week. Zelensky’s disrespect toward both Vice President Vance and President Trump saw the signing derailed.

The mineral deal is part of a broader plan by the Trump administration to negotiate a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, with the war between the two countries having lasted over three years.

Following the calamitous meeting last week, Zelensky was removed from the White House and traveled back to Europe, where Prime Minister Starmer promised to help work out a deal, insisting that British troops could be deployed on the ground to maintain a ceasefire if necessary—if they receive U.S. support.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio has confirmed that, despite his disastrous appearance at the White House last week, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is ready to sign a rare earth minerals deal. The agreement, which aims to strengthen America's direct interest in Ukraine through a joint enterprise, was outlined by Britain's Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on Sunday as part of a broader framework for securing peace in the region. show more
March 3, 2025
Jack Montgomery
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Trump Warns Zelensky ‘America Will Not Put Up With It for Much Longer’ After ‘Worst Statement’ on Making Peace.

President Donald J. Trump has intervened strongly after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested an end to the war with Russia is still “very, very far away.”

“This is the worst statement that could have been made by Zelenskyy, and America will not put up with it for much longer!” Trump warned in a post shared to his Truth Social platform. “It is what I was saying, this guy doesn’t want there to be Peace as long as he has America’s backing and, Europe, in the meeting they had with Zelenskyy, stated flatly that they cannot do the job without the U.S.,” he added.

“Probably not a great statement to have been made in terms of a show of strength against Russia. What are they thinking?”

Zelensky made his statement—in which he also discussed U.S. backing for a European “contingent” in Ukraine, possibly including U.S. “air defense,” “intelligence,” and “security in the sky”—while meeting with European leaders, who are offering him diplomatic and emotional support following a fractious meeting with President Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance at the White House last week.

Following the row, President Trump suggested Zelensky was declining to make serious steps towards making peace because he feels empowered by his U.S. backing—and that, consequently, this backing may be withdrawn.

Among the European leaders backing Zelensky, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has already committed to British “boots on the ground and planes in the air”—although he is also counting on U.S. backing to make this possible, with decades of neglect leaving the British armed forces small and short of supplies.

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President Donald J. Trump has intervened strongly after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested an end to the war with Russia is still "very, very far away." show more
March 3, 2025
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UK Prime Minister Promises ‘Boots on the Ground’ in Ukraine—But Wants U.S. Backing.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer unveiled a tentative framework for a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia on Sunday. He committed to British “boots on the ground”—but emphasized the necessity of American backing. In a concession to U.S. President Donald J. Trump, he admitted that European nations must “step up their share of the burden” in terms of providing military-backed security guarantees.

“We are at a crossroads in history today,” Starmer said. “This is not a moment for more talk. It’s time to act. Time to step up and lead and to unite around a new plan for a just and enduring peace. We have to learn from the mistakes of the past, we cannot accept a weak deal which Russia can breach with ease, instead any deal must be backed by strength.”

The British leader added that the United Kingdom would commit to a security guarantee for Ukraine and pledged to provide “boots on the ground and planes in the air.”

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who joined Prime Minister Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron, has repeatedly insisted that any peace plan must include some form of defensive guarantee for his country against future Russian aggression.

The issue of U.S. military-backed security guarantees set off a tense exchange between Zelensky and U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance and President Trump during a White House press event last Friday. The heated row scuttled a planned signing of a rare earth minerals deal between the U.S. and Ukraine.

Image by Simon Dawson/No 10 Downing Street.

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer unveiled a tentative framework for a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia on Sunday. He committed to British "boots on the ground"—but emphasized the necessity of American backing. In a concession to U.S. President Donald J. Trump, he admitted that European nations must "step up their share of the burden" in terms of providing military-backed security guarantees. show more
February 28, 2025
William Upton
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Sen. Graham Urges Zelensky to Resign or Change Following Tense Trump Meeting.

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC)—an outspoken war hawk and supporter of Ukraine—says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky either needs to resign or change his behavior if he wants further assistance from President Donald J. Trump. The South Carolina Republican’s comments come shortly after the Ukrainian leader instigated a tense exchange with President Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance during a public meeting in the Oval Office on Friday as the leaders sought to finalize a deal over rare earth minerals.

“So, what I think? Complete, utter disaster,” Sen. Graham said after leaving the White House. “At the end of the day, I was hoping that this minerals deal—which would be transformative in the relationship—would go over well. I talked to Zelensky this morning, ‘Don’t take the bait.’ President Trump was in a very good mood last night. Somebody asked me, am I embarrassed about Trump? I have never been more proud of the President. I was very proud of J.D. Vance for standing up for our country.”

“What I saw in the Oval Office was disrespectful and I don’t know if we can ever do business with Zelensky again,” the South Carolina Senator stated bluntly. “He either needs to resign and send somebody over that we can do business with, or he needs to change.”

Zelensky snapped at Vice President Vance after the latter suggested Ukraine needed to redouble its diplomatic efforts to reach a ceasefire with Russia, prompting President Trump to intervene and chastise the Ukrainian leader’s “very disrespectful” behavior. Following the meeting, President Trump issued a statement, declaring: “President Zelenskyy is not ready for Peace if America is involved.”

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Image by European Union 2023– Source: EP.

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U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC)—an outspoken war hawk and supporter of Ukraine—says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky either needs to resign or change his behavior if he wants further assistance from President Donald J. Trump. The South Carolina Republican's comments come shortly after the Ukrainian leader instigated a tense exchange with President Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance during a public meeting in the Oval Office on Friday as the leaders sought to finalize a deal over rare earth minerals. show more