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August 5

Netherlands becomes first NATO ally to buy US weapons for Ukraine

Dutch defense minister announces €500 million contribution to Trump-NATO agreement funding U.S. Patriot missiles and air defense systems for Ukraine in war against Russia.

August 1

Zelenskyy urges direct talks with Putin as Trump sets peace deadline

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky praised U.S. peace efforts as Russian President Vladimir Putin has just one week to meet President Donald Trump's Aug. 8 deadline to end the war.

July 28

Trump 'disappointed' in Putin, says he'll reduce 50-day deadline

President Donald Trump says he's "very disappointed" in Russian President Vladimir Putin following massive Russian missile strikes on Ukraine that prompted both Kyiv and Poland to scramble fighter jets.

July 27

From talk to tactics: Trump pivots on Russia strategy to end war

Security expert Fred Fleitz argues Trump's strategy of pressuring Putin through oil sanctions and NATO arms deals will be effective but may take years to resolve the Ukraine conflict.

July 24

Battle over the Black Sea: Russia, Ukraine strike top resort cities

Ukrainian drones hit Russia's Sochi resort while Russian forces bombarded Odessa's residential areas and historic Pryvoz market, hours after ceasefire talks collapsed.

July 23

Zelenskyy forced to rethink anti-corruption law after public backlash

Following public backlash, Zelenskyy announces bill ensuring independence of Ukraine's anti-corruption institutions while preventing Russian influence in law enforcement.

July 23

Ukraine sees sweeping protests over bill weakening anti-corruption agencies

Ukrainians are protesting after the passage of a controversial bill increasing oversight of two anti-corruption agencies. The move has the potential to impact the country's bid to join the E.U.

July 21

Russia bombards Ukraine hours before key meeting on Trump NATO weapons deal

The country of Russia bombarded the Eastern European nation of Ukraine overnight ahead of a scheduled Monday Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting

July 17

Russia threatens West with ‘preemptive strikes’ as NATO looks to deliver Patriots 'as quickly as possible'

Former Russian President Medvedev calls for preemptive strikes while Trump gives Putin a 50-day ultimatum to reach peace with Ukraine or face sanctions.

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.