The $1.7 billion reduction capped a tough week for President Volodymyr Zelensky as he deals with Ukraine’s governance issues.
Author: ANDREW E. KRAMER
The Anticorruption Watchdogs at the Center of Protests Against Zelensky
Anger has boiled over after attempts by Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, to overhaul agencies investigating claims that insiders skimmed military spending.
The Anticorruption Watchdogs at the Center of Protests Against Zelensky
Anger has boiled over after attempts by Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, to overhaul agencies investigating claims that insiders skimmed military spending.
Zelensky Faces Criticism in Ukraine Over Effort to Rein In Corruption Agencies
President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a bill limiting two Ukrainian anticorruption agencies. After street protests and other criticism, he said he would propose a new law restoring their independence.
Russia Launches Heavy Strikes Despite Trump Arms Pledge to Ukraine
The barrage of exploding drones and missiles appeared to be the most intense attack since President Trump announced a plan to get more weapons for Kyiv.
Faint Signs of Life Appear in Effort to Halt Ukraine War
Ukraine’s president proposed reviving talks brokered by the Trump administration, which seemed stalled a month ago.
Zelensky Announces Plan for Major Government Shake-Up in Ukraine
An announcement by the Ukrainian president that he will seek to replace the prime minister with a loyalist came as the country faces battlefield setbacks and a souring mood.
Russia Makes Record Attack on Ukraine as Trump Castigates Putin
The number of Russian drones and missiles in the barrage set a single-night record and underscored Ukraine’s need for weapons.
Ukrainians Are Cautiously Optimistic After Trump Says U.S. Will Send More Military Aid
After President Trump’s announcement that the United States would send more military aid, some were grateful, others were skeptical, mindful of his seesawing policy.
Russia Hits Ukraine With Large Air Barrage Hours After Trump-Putin Call
It was the latest in a series of almost weekly large-scale missile and drone attacks. President Trump said he “didn’t make any progress” with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.