Trump National Security Advisor Wants Ukraine To Lower Conscription Age
With Kyiv reluctant to mobilize younger recruits, Trump’s team insists a stronger Ukrainian frontline is essential ahead of anticipated peace talks.
With Kyiv reluctant to mobilize younger recruits, Trump’s team insists a stronger Ukrainian frontline is essential ahead of anticipated peace talks.
The Slovak ruling party warned that if Zelensky wants to be seen as a partner, “he must act accordingly.”
The central European country risks €500 million losses after Ukraine stopped gas flows on New Year’s Day.
The idea of putting European boots on the ground is controversial, but still on the table, a NATO diplomat said.
Zelensky criticizes Orbán’s peace efforts as undermining Western unity.
The Ukrainian president also rejected the Biden administration’s calls to lower the draft age.
Battlefield realities may push Zelensky into giving up some of his country’s territory.
Putin says any conventional attack on Russia backed by a nuclear power will be considered a joint attack.
Russia warns of escalation, while Trump allies are livid that the U.S. administration is going against the will of the American people.
The plan urges unity and Western support as Ukrainian forces face new challenges, with Russian advances in the east.