Senator Rubio: US-Ukraine subsoil agreement is a step towards ending the war

US Senator Marco Rubio called the signing of the agreement between Ukraine and the US on investments in subsoil a step towards ending the war and strengthening the strategic partnership.
A new page for Ukraine: Turning a colonial trap into a strategic partnership

On 1 May 2025, Ukraine and the United States signed a landmark agreement that transforms a colonial trap into a strategic partnership.
Trump approves arms sales to Ukraine for the first time: $50 million through direct commercial channel

For the first time, US President Donald Trump has approved the sale of more than $50 million worth of arms to Ukraine through a direct commercial channel, signalling a change in approach to military support for Kyiv.
Pentagon chief warns Iran of consequences of supporting Houthis

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hagel has warned Iran of serious consequences for supporting the Houthis, despite the resumption of negotiations on its nuclear programme. He stressed that the US is closely monitoring Tehran’s actions and is ready to act at any time. At the same time, the Iranian leader claims that the Houthis are acting independently. Tensions are rising as the US has stepped up its strikes against the Houthis and deployed additional forces to the region. Will the parties be able to find common ground, or will the conflict escalate further? Read on to find out more about this tense situation.