Against the backdrop of the US administration's new initiatives to reduce its military presence in Europe and Trump's attempts to reach a partial truce with the Kremlin, Ukraine continues to be active on the front lines, including in Russia. Meanwhile, Kyiv is preparing for new talks in Washington, this time on post-war reconstruction and resource cooperation.
Trump expresses dissatisfaction with continuation of hostilities between Russia and Ukraine
US President Donald Trump said, that he is not satisfied with the situation of the ongoing hostilities between Russia and Ukraine. He stressed that the White House administration is trying to achieve a limited ceasefire covering energy facilities and shipping lanes in the Black Sea.
Zelenskiy confirms presence of Ukrainian Armed Forces in Russia
For the first time, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has publicly said, that Ukrainian troops are actively operating in Russia's Belgorod region. He noted that the war should return to where it came from and emphasised the justice of such actions.
Ukrainian delegation to visit Washington to discuss minerals agreement
A Ukrainian delegation is due to visit Washington on 11-12 April to negotiate an agreement on post-war plans for mineral development and infrastructure reconstruction. The delegation will include Ukraine's deputy ministers of justice and economy.
Pentagon discusses withdrawal of 10,000 troops from Eastern Europe - NBC News
The US Department of Defense sees an opportunity to reduce its military presence in Eastern Europe. According to NBC News, the proposal includes the withdrawal of up to 10,000 troops deployed in the region since 2022 to deter Russian aggression. Although no decision has been made, the plans are causing concern among European allies, including Poland and Romania. The debate comes amid diplomatic efforts by Donald Trump to persuade the Kremlin to agree to a ceasefire.
US redeploys troops from key logistics hub in Poland
The US Army Europe Command has announced the redeployment of military equipment and personnel from Jasionka, a key logistics hub for support to Ukraine. While the hub will remain operational, its management will be taken over by NATO allies. The redeployment is part of a broader strategy to optimise the US military presence in Europe.
Author: Danylo Pievchev