Tetyana Malyarenko

Trump-Zelensky Clash

Raised voices and angry scenes at the White House as Trump clashes with Zelensky over the ‘minerals deal’

— Ukrainian President Zelensky’s White House visit erupted into a heated clash with Trump, highlighting deep US-Ukraine divisions over a rare earth minerals deal. Despite tensions, negotiations remain crucial for Ukraine’s future leverage.

War in Ukraine

Trump wants China’s help in making peace in Ukraine. He’s unlikely to get it

— Donald Trump’s invitation to Xi Jinping for his inauguration aims to involve China in Ukraine peace talks, but Beijing’s interests likely align with prolonging the conflict, favouring its geopolitical dominance.

War in Ukraine

Ukraine war: Corruption scandals and high-level rifts could become an existential threat as Kyiv asks for more military aid

— Ukraine faces a dual challenge: while President Zelensky’s anti-corruption efforts show progress, a scandal involving missing military supplies highlights pervasive corruption, jeopardizing both internal stability and Western support.

War in Ukraine

Ukraine War: Mixed signals among Kyiv’s allies hint at growing conflict fatigue

— As the war nears 600 days, there are signs that support for Ukraine could be beginning to waver in some parts.

Russia

Putin seriously weakened by Wagner Group mutiny – but it was a missed opportunity for Ukraine too

— Yevgeny Prigozhin’s coup attempt exposed the weakness and fragility of Vladimir Putin’s regime and the war in Ukraine. The crisis also raised doubts about Russia’s reliability as a partner for its allies. The failed rebellion may have lasting repercussions for Russia and the region.