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United States: news, sources and context. 71 reports in the KLYAMKA archive.
Kushner: US working on possible record prisoner exchange
Jared Kushner said the US is working on a Ukraine-Russia prisoner exchange that could be the war’s largest, potentially returning thousands of people to their families.
Europeans expected at Zelensky's Dublin talks: France24
Advisers or diplomats from France, Germany and Britain were expected to join Zelensky's talks with US envoys, according to a diplomatic source cited by France24.
Zelensky links Starshield limits to occupation recognition
Ukraine’s president said renewed Starshield restrictions over occupied Ukrainian territory hamper drone interception. He argued that such decisions effectively treat the territory as belonging to Russia.
Kushner says Ukraine peace talks will resume next week
Jared Kushner announced another round of multilateral talks after meeting Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin. Steve Witkoff wants European countries to take part.
Le Pen victory could weaken Ukraine support, Rahman warns
Eurasia Group’s Mujtaba Rahman says a Marine Le Pen presidency could undermine European funding for Ukraine, its EU membership prospects and sanctions against Russia. He considers the combination of conditions behind his worst-case scenario unlikely.
Don Bacon urges Congress to probe Starshield restrictions
The Republican congressman said renewed restrictions on the satellite system were hampering Ukraine's defence. He urged Congress to establish who ordered them.
Meeks, Smith and Reed criticise Witkoff and Kushner
The Democrats accused Donald Trump's negotiators of weakening Ukraine's position in peace talks and urged the US president to change course.
Washington: one killed in Logan Circle shooting
Five people were shot, one fatally, in Washington’s Logan Circle neighbourhood, police said. The suspect later shot himself dead as officers entered the residential building where he had barricaded himself.
Peskov declines comment on reported US Donbas proposal
The Kremlin spokesman declined to address reports that Washington had proposed setting Donbas boundaries along the line of contact. His response neither confirmed nor denied the reported proposal.
Zelenskyy: Russia cites lack of mandate on ceasefire
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian negotiators cited a lack of authority to answer proposals for a Black Sea ceasefire and an energy truce. He hopes US contacts will bring a response at an expected meeting in Dublin.
Zelensky sees window for peace talks progress before 2027
Ukraine's president linked prospects for progress to political changes in the US and possible shifts in Europe. He expressed hope, alongside doubts, about the outcome of US contacts with Russia.
US asks Russia for new European security proposals: Axios
Washington wants Moscow to outline steps it would take to ease tensions with Europe alongside its security demands, according to Axios. The request forms part of talks on ending the war in Ukraine.
Putin to meet Witkoff and Kushner, aide says
Yuri Ushakov said the meeting is planned for the first half of November 12. RBC-Ukraine also reported that the US envoys would subsequently meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Dublin.
China opposes Ukraine topic at possible summit: SCMP
Beijing wants Ukraine negotiations left to Washington and Moscow, according to sources cited by SCMP. Preparations for possible three-way talks have shifted toward nuclear issues and artificial intelligence.
Kushner backs possible Zelensky-Putin meeting
US presidential envoy Jared Kushner said a meeting could help talks on ending the war. He said Russia wanted more progress before the leaders met.
NATO discusses military planning changes, Politico reports
Allies are considering dropping a requirement to prepare simultaneously for a major European war and smaller operations. The talks will shape national requirements for forces, weapons and equipment.
Peskov says Russia had no European contacts at Abu Dhabi talks
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia's delegation had neither held nor planned contacts with European representatives during peace talks involving Ukraine, the US and Russia.
Le Monde: European diplomat urges Ukraine ceasefire first
A European diplomat called for a ceasefire, followed by security guarantees for Ukraine, before talks on a broader deal. The proposal reflects European concerns about concessions to Moscow, according to Le Monde as reported by UNIAN.
Velicovich warns of Geran-5 K5-K threat to Ukraine
Powerus co-founder Brett Velicovich says Russia’s jet-powered strike drone poses a serious challenge to Ukrainian air defences and requires jet-powered interceptors.
US proposes new European security framework, Guardian reports
Trump administration officials are proposing a long-term security framework for relations between Russia and Europe. They say they have also discussed potential security guarantees for Ukraine with Russia as part of efforts to end the war.
Russia revisits 2021 security demands, RBC-Ukraine reports
Russia raised its earlier European security proposals at talks in Abu Dhabi, RBC-Ukraine reported. Delegates also discussed security guarantees and a possible large prisoner exchange.
Zelensky rejects deal requiring Ukraine to leave Donbas
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine would not give up the part of Donbas Russia has been unable to occupy in exchange for a deal. He called for concrete security guarantees from the United States and Europe.
Zelensky: Talks explore swap of 1,000 or 1,500 POWs each
Ukraine and Russia have discussed a possible large prisoner exchange in Abu Dhabi, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. US representatives would take the proposal to Russia, he added.
Kushner gives positive assessment of Abu Dhabi talks
US special envoy Jared Kushner said Donald Trump had asked for greater efforts to end the war in Ukraine, with security arrangements for Ukraine and lasting peace in Europe among the goals.
Kosiniak-Kamysz says Pentagon backs extra US base in Poland
Poland's defence minister said the Pentagon supported an additional permanent US base, expanding the American military presence. He said a final White House decision was expected in early December 2026.
Donors pledge €303m for Chornobyl confinement repairs
Fourteen countries and international organisations pledged funding to repair the structure damaged by a Russian drone. Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal estimates restoration will require about €500 million.
Economist: US weighs redrawing Ukraine’s regional borders
US negotiators are considering changes to Ukraine’s regional boundaries that would let Russia claim control of Donetsk and Luhansk without receiving Ukrainian-held cities, according to The Economist. No agreement on the idea has been reached.
Ukraine begins Abu Dhabi consultations, Umerov says
Ukraine's delegation has begun meeting US and European partners to coordinate positions ahead of planned three-way talks with the United States and Russia.
FSB’s Minayev and Komkov named to Russia talks team
Two senior FSB officials have been included in Russia’s expert group for trilateral talks with Ukraine and the United States in Abu Dhabi, UNIAN reported, citing Glavkom.
Trump says Abu Dhabi war talks are constructive
US President Donald Trump said he saw signs of progress towards ending Russia's war against Ukraine. His remarks described his assessment of the talks without announcing a peace agreement or ceasefire.
US seeks European role in Ukraine peace talks, Politico says
US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff plan to press Russia to accept European participation in future Ukraine peace talks. The proposal would expand the negotiating format, but the report does not establish Russian agreement.
Arakhamiia expects no breakthrough in first round of talks
Ukraine’s parliamentary faction leader says expectations for renewed talks with the US and Russia are minimal after a long pause. He holds some hopes for a second round.
Howard and O’Hanlon propose Ukraine security framework
Lise Howard and Michael O’Hanlon propose a framework outside NATO that could allow Western troops to help defend Ukraine after another Russian attack. Their proposal does not constitute an agreement between governments.
Trump says renewed strikes on Iran are unlikely
US President Donald Trump said he did not currently expect strikes on Iran to resume, while maintaining that US forces were ready to act if conditions in the Middle East changed.
Trump refuses MS NOW question on Putin and Ukraine
US President Donald Trump criticised MS NOW after its correspondent asked about Putin's response to his ceasefire demands. RBC-Ukraine reported no substantive answer to the question.
Thomas Massie renews bid to impeach Pete Hegseth
Republican congressman Thomas Massie has reintroduced a resolution to impeach US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, UNIAN reports, citing ABC News. Removing him would also require a two-thirds Senate vote.
US expects Abu Dhabi talks progress but no deal, report says
US officials see scope for progress towards ending the war in Ukraine at talks scheduled for November 10–11, according to journalist Alex Raufoglu. Security guarantees are expected to be central, but officials do not expect an agreement at the meetings.
Ukraine’s Patriot missile supply may improve in about a year, Bloomberg says
European interceptor stocks are at minimum levels, according to Bloomberg. Ukraine is expected to receive 600 German-made PAC-2 missiles in 2027–2028.
US-Russia diesel deal risks straining ties with Kyiv, analyst says
Volodymyr Fesenko argues Moscow wants Washington to pressure Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian refineries.
Ukrainian officials fear US concessions on Russian fertiliser exports
A possible deal could ease restrictions on banks, ships and companies linked to the sector, according to reporting citing the Kyiv Independent.
Russia could use talks to press Ukraine on neutrality, analyst says
Volodymyr Fesenko warned that renewed three-way negotiations could bring demands over Ukraine’s NATO prospects, rather than a ceasefire.
CIA continues supporting Ukrainian intelligence, The Atlantic reports
Intelligence sources described continued cooperation despite tensions between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, according to UNIAN's account of the magazine's reporting.
Iranian officials outline plans to attack Gulf undersea cables if war resumes
RBC-Ukraine, citing Reuters, reports conditional threats against communications links. The scale of disruption would depend on damage and alternative routes.
Palantir says its NATO software has no remote kill switch
The company says neither it nor the US government can remotely shut down its software, amid European concerns about dependence on American defence technology.
Poland seeks nuclear deterrence cooperation with US and France
Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said decisions would require consultations with allies, without giving a timetable.
Zelensky says US supplied 24 Patriot interceptors in three months
Ukraine needs about 350 a month, the president said as he criticised the level of support from Washington.
Klimkin sees chance of partial ceasefire, expects Russian sanctions demands
Ukraine’s former foreign minister says Putin could seek further US sanctions relief in exchange for a limited ceasefire.
Democratic control of Congress could boost Ukraine support, analyst says
Atlantic Council analyst Peter Dickinson says a Democratic majority in both chambers could also make a major Trump–Putin deal less likely.
Musk alleges Ukraine aid enriches elites and funds US campaigns
RBC-Ukraine reported the allegations from a post on X but included no evidence of the alleged diversion of funds.
Repeated Russian strikes could exhaust Ukrainian cities’ heating reserves, analysts warn
Foreign Affairs authors warn that winter attacks could outpace repairs, according to UNIAN’s account of their analysis.
Court sets conditional December 11 deadline for Trump deposition in BBC case
The US president must testify by that date unless discovery is extended. His lawyers have proposed January 2027 instead.
Zelensky says differences with Trump centre on Russia sanctions
Ukraine's president said the dispute was not personal and warned that lifting sanctions would strengthen Vladimir Putin.
Zelensky says Putin chose when to invade, responding to Trump
Ukraine's president said nobody could know whether a Trump presidency would have prevented the invasion, but argued that pressure on Putin could help end the war.
Anthropic proposes court oversight of restrictions on high-risk AI
The proposal would use independent assessments and federal risk thresholds to govern restrictions on AI models, RBC-Ukraine reported, citing Politico.
Trump hints at Chinese role in efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine
LIGA.net said the context pointed to Ukraine, but Trump did not name the country in his remark about China's involvement.
Europe plans 348 IRIS² satellites, with first launches expected in 2029
The Financial Times links Europe's satellite ambitions to Starlink restrictions in Ukraine, warning that investment alone may not close the technology gap.
Hodges accuses Trump administration of pressuring Ukraine into territorial concessions
The retired US lieutenant general linked difficulties over Patriot supplies to Washington's political choices in remarks reported by UNIAN.
Zelensky says Ukraine could accept ceasefire along current front line
The president said Ukraine would then seek security guarantees from Donald Trump and European allies.
Former boxing champion Ugas backs Ukraine and condemns Putin
Yordenis Ugas stressed the importance of US support and said he would rather pay more for fuel than benefit from purchases of Russian diesel.
Wicker urges Trump to accept Ukraine oil-strike deal for US targeting help
The senator said Zelenskyy had agreed to halt attacks on Russian oil facilities in exchange for assistance aimed at preventing Russian missile launches.
Kellogg backs Ukraine's freedom to strike targets in Russia
The former Trump envoy's position contrasts with the US president's call to halt attacks on Russian oil refineries, according to UNIAN's account of a Bloomberg interview.
Tanker bound for US carries fertilizer, not Russian diesel, monitor says
TankerTrackers.com identified MINERVA ZEN's cargo as liquid nitrogen fertilizer; UNIAN named EuroChem North America as the importer.
Johnson blames high fuel prices on Strait of Hormuz situation
The US House speaker rejected Republican responsibility and gave no timetable for resolving the situation in the remarks reported by UNIAN.
El Niño expected to peak around December, UNIAN reports
Citing The Independent, UNIAN attributes the forecast to the World Meteorological Organization, with potential drought and heavy-rain risks across several regions.
Israel receives first fully US-made Tamir interceptor, RBC-Ukraine reports
The Iron Dome missile was handed over at an Arkansas plant, marking a shift from US component production to complete assembly, according to the report.
US retires last two DSP missile-warning satellites, report says
The satellites used infrared sensors to detect ballistic missile launches, serving a programme that spanned more than half a century.
Rubio says current trends are not leading toward an end to Ukraine war
The US secretary of state said Washington wants a constructive role in ending the war and that Ukrainian NATO membership is currently off the agenda.
Von der Leyen reaffirms EU goal to end Russian gas imports by 2027
The European Commission president said the bloc would maintain its energy course despite sharp price rises, with Russian gas imports targeted to reach zero by the end of 2027.
California officials condemn Trump's reported remarks about Iran destroying US cities
UNIAN, citing the Los Angeles Times, reported that the US president discussed the destruction of Los Angeles and San Diego at an October 5 rally.
Trump order defers tax on dyed diesel used on US roads
The White House directed a payment delay until year-end without interest or penalties, while cancellation of the deferred taxes remains under consideration, ZN.UA reports.
China's LOGINK loses international links, Reuters investigation finds
The logistics data platform faces lawsuits and lost partnerships, but the investigation could not establish why it retreated.