US Treasury issues multiple licenses – including a critical deadline extension – that critics say signal a reluctant, selective approach to punishing Moscow’s energy sector. www.kyivpost.com/post/64292

NEW!!! Sanctions Squeeze: Is Washington Really Out of Options Against russia? Rubio suggests US has exhausted its options against the Kremlin, but @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social's Kimberly Donovan says Trump admin still holds significant untapped economic weapons READ 👉 kyivpost.com/post/64258

US Secretary of State Rubio underscores Washington’s focus on defensive aid to protect Ukraine’s energy grid, telling Kyiv Post’s Alex Raufoglu that Russia seeks to undermine Ukraine’s morale and will to fight. www.kyivpost.com/post/64129

Pacific Cold Signal: Russian Intel Ship Lingered Off Honolulu Last Month, US Confirms US Coast Guard says it shadowed the Kareliya as Western diplomats ponder whether to link Pacific ‘flex’ to a coordinated uptick in Russian probing activities from Hawaii to Europe 👇🏻 www.kyivpost.com/post/64192

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in response to Kyiv Post’s questions, branded border violations as “provocations” and reaffirmed a “strong commitment” to NATO defense. www.kyivpost.com/post/64131

EXCLUSIVE!! Trump Admin Pushes to Weaken Ukraine Resolution on russian Occupation at UN, Sources Tell @kyivpost.com Western allies warn White House push to strip references to “territorial integrity” and “aggression” will undermine international consensus kyivpost.com/post/63999

‘Swap Mush for Steel’ – Lithuania Urges NATO to End Era of ‘Self-Deterrence’ Against russia Lithuania’s top diplomat says Western restraint only invites more aggression, arguing the only thing Moscow understands is overwhelming force and funding. kyivpost.com/post/63992

NEW!! ‘Nothing Indefinite’ – Ambiguity Clouds Trump-Orbán Energy Waiver Following Warm White House Meeting Orbán's minister insists exemption from US sanctions is ‘permanent’ as officials in Washington scramble to roll back the indefinite claim. READ 👉 www.kyivpost.com/post/63899

NEW! Art of Loophole: Trump Gives Pass to Orbán’s Russia Reliance in Major Blow to Sanctions Strategy Hungary secures one-year exemption for critical oil and gas pipelines. Critics denounce move as a betrayal that funnels billions to the Kremlin READ 👉 www.kyivpost.com/post/63872

NEW!! ‘Way Down’ – Trump Hails Drop in Russian Oil Exports Ahead of Orbán Visit US Treasury tightens its grip on Russian revenue by sinking a major asset deal hours before the Hungarian PM arrives seeking an exemption for Budapest. READ www.kyivpost.com/post/63802

SCOOP!! Bipartisan Group of 20 Congress Member Urges Pentagon to Reverse Romania Troop Withdrawal Leading Democrats and Republicans warn Hegseth that removing 700 troops from NATO’s eastern flank 'undermines' hope for Ukrainian peace 'on Ukraine’s terms'. 👇🏻

THIS!! Eastern Mediterranean Energy Bloc Condemns russia's War Finance Tactics U.S, Cyprus, Greece, and Israel Vow to Reduce Reliance on 'Malign Actors' and Target Russian Attempts to Circumvent Oil Sanctions in New Energy Cooperation Push. Joint Statement 👇

NEW! Key lawmakers urge State Dept to defend former personnel targeted by "Georgian Dream" amid ‘anti-American’ rhetoric Bipartisan appeal calls on Rubio to denounce attacks by GD. LETTER 👇 by @SenatorShaheen, @SenatorWicker, @SenWhitehouse, @SenJohnCurtis, @RepJoeWilson, @RepCohen

Pentagon Concedes Russian Threat as Trump-Era Policy Shop Faces Revolt in Senate Hearing US Senators lash out after quiet decisions to pause military aid to Kyiv and pull a US brigade from Romania baffle NATO’s eastern flank. READ 👉 kyivpost.com/post/63644

NEW!! Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA) and John Boozman (R-AR) are the latest to join S. Res. 236, which demands the immediate return of abducted Ukrainian children before any peace deal is finalized. The resolution now has 16 cosponsors and counting! 🇺🇸🇺🇦

NEW!! Left Alone: Yale Lab Tracking Kidnapped Ukrainian Children Running on Fumes, Faces Shutdown A bureaucratic “disconnect” has slashed federal funding for the kidnapped children project, leaving it weeks from closure READ 👉 kyivpost.com/post/63554

Western culture vs ‘russian culture’ 👇🏻

NEW!! Belgium Launches Probe After Third Straight Night of Spying Drones Over NATO Base Military analyst says the crisis could prove a “net gain for the alliance” by forcing rapid upgrade. READ!! 👇🏻 www.kyivpost.com/post/63476

SCOOP: US Lawmakers Plan to Sandbag Pentagon’s Europe Drawdown, sources tell me Defense heavyweights in Congress are moving to block the Trump admin’s controversial plan to pull troops out of Romania and other NATO outposts on Russia’s frontier. READ 👇 www.kyivpost.com/post/63447

... No, these are not Halloween photos. These are the images of 'russian culture' in Donetsk.

US to Trim Forces in Bulgaria, Hungary, and Slovakia Starting Next Month After Romania Move Washington notifies capitals of “marginal” force recalibration, prompting fears over its commitment. Veteran diplomat calls plan a “mistake” READ 👇 www.kyivpost.com/post/63332

NEW!! Ambiguous Order: Trump’s Nuclear Test Directive Sparks Confusion, Congressional Scrutiny Veteran US diplomat Dan Fried tells me Trump’s directive was “not fully thought through” and its confusing nature “attenuates” the message on the global stage. READ 👉 kyivpost.com/post/63328

NEW!! Trump Orders Pentagon to ‘Immediately’ Begin Nuclear Weapons Testing, Experts Warn of Arms Race READ 👉 kyivpost.com/post/63251

NEW!! ‘Terrible Mistake’ – Former U.S. Envoy Slams Troop Cut in Romania, Warns of Russian Exploitation Amb Mark Gitenstein warns withdrawal will be seen as “sign of weakness” in Moscow, chilling allies across central and eastern Europe. READ 👉 kyivpost.com/post/63250

SCOOP!!! US Set to Remove Brigade From Romania, Sources Tell me 👇 The force posture review favors resources for the Western Hemisphere and Indo-Pacific, raising questions about America’s commitment to deterring Putin in the Black Sea region. www.kyivpost.com/post/63159

“Russia has never been, and is not now interested in peace, and will never, in the future, be interested in peace. The sooner Western leadership understands this and accepts the truth, then we can get on with taking care of Russia,”

NEW!! Putin Envoy’s US Misadventure: When Diplomacy Becomes Disinformation In a bizarre final act, Dmitriev – having failed to spread his core propaganda in the US – took to social media on his flight back to Moscow to reflect on British politics. 👉🏻 www.kyivpost.com/post/63065

NEW! Scrap ‘Air Policing’ for Alert Status, Ex-NATO Commander Demands Amid Russia ‘Hybrid’ War General Breedlove says West must drop ‘deterred’ posture as Lithuania battles border incursions, insisting Moscow ‘will never be interested in peace’ READ 👉 kyivpost.com/post/63063

Tell me #russiaIsATerroristState without telling me #russiaIsATerroristState

NEW!!! Propaganda Debacle: Putin Envoy Shut Down in Washington as Treasury Secretary Labels Him ‘Russian Propagandist’ Dmitriev dismissed after visit to DC with critics calling efforts ‘propagandist’s lie’ READ 👉🏻 kyivpost.com/post/62981

Thinking of the incredible people of Georgia today. A year ago, the world witnessed a stolen election. For 365 days, they've faced repression, but their fight for freeing Georgia from “russian dream’ hasn't stopped. Their tireless spirit is an inspiration 🇬🇪🇪🇺

NEW! ‘Blood Money’ to Pay: US Lawmakers Demand Moscow Foot the Bill for Ukraine Aid Bipartisan push in Congress seeks to unlock frozen Russian assets for Kyiv’s defense and reconstruction, setting up mandatory quarterly payments of at least $250m. READ 👉 kyivpost.com/post/62924

Budapest, 1956: Ruszkik haza! ("russians go home!")

NEW!! NATO jets scramble after russian aircraft briefly enter Lithuanian airspace Lithuania's Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė condemned the action, stating, "... russia is behaving like a terrorist state, disregarding international law and the security of neighbouring countries"

NEW! Republican donor Steve Nicandros is actively lobbying against U.S. legislation designed to pressure anti-American, Moscow-leaning GD lunatics in Tbilisi Business interests shouldn't trump US foreign policy supporting allies against russian influence www.reuters.com/world/us/rep...

NEW!! Senator Shaheen praises 'good start' on Rosneft and Lukoil designations but demands Trump move faster to catch up with Europe on seizing assets, hitting shadow fleet, and arming Ukraine 👇

JUST NOW!!! Trump Admin Announces Its First Russia Sanctions Targeting Major Oil Companies, Calls on Moscow to Immediately Agree to Ceasefire

NEW!!! ‘Calculated Act of Terror’ – US Lawmakers Seek to Cripple Russia with Terrorism Label Here's the House version of the bill 👇 introduced today And Senate moves to advance companion bill on Wed READ 👉 kyivpost.com/post/62671

Moscow demands delay to Trump–Putin summit. Veteran US diplomat, speaking to Kyiv Post, called the “worthless” Budapest venue a “mistake,” urging the White House to use its “strong hand” rather than “wavering” on military support. www.kyivpost.com/post/62666

NEW!!! Trump Says Doesn’t Want ‘Wasted Meeting’ With Putin, as NATO Chief Scrambles to Washington Experts warn “no miracles in diplomacy” and Trump promises an update in two days. Congressional leader urges swift Ukraine support bill. READ 👇 www.kyivpost.com/post/62667

NEW!!! Former US Ambassador to Ukraine Warns Budapest Summit Is ‘Trap’ Steven Pifer suggests Washington’s mediating efforts are “doomed to fail” without increased pressure and “severe consequences” for Putin. READ 👉 kyivpost.com/post/62592

NEW! White House Divided Over Ukraine: Trump Presses Partition While Tomahawk Decision Looms Expert flags internal clash between “Witkoff and Rubio” factions over concessions and arms policy. READ👇 kyivpost.com/post/62484

3.5 years, a million+ russian terrorists gone, and yet Putin somehow convinced the US President he's a winner and will “destroy” Ukraine… That's not a threat, Vlad, it’s blueprint for ruZZian defeat #PaperTiger

NEW!! As Trump left Mar-a-Lago for Palm Beach Airport tonight, his motorcade was greeted by a group of people who held signs that said, "Putin is a traitor" and "Inside traitor," per a WH pooler

WATCH!!!  Putin is like Hamas but stronger, says Zelenksyy as he urges Trump pressure 👇🏻

NEW! ‘Playing into Putin’s Hands’: Expert Warns of Kremlin Manipulation After Tomahawk Rejection Ex-NATO official says Putin is successfully convincing Trump to stall while dismissing Kyiv’s offer to exchange long-range missiles for its world-leading drone technology READ👉 kyivpost.com/post/62447

NEW! Trump’s ‘Make a Deal’ Push Leaves Zelensky Empty-Handed on Key Weapons Ukrainian leader leaves Washington empty-handed as the White House prioritizes immediate negotiation with Moscow, triggering a furious Democratic backlash over ‘appeasement’ READ kyivpost.com/post/62400

DC skies tonight as Zelenskyy arrives in Washington 🇺🇦🇺🇦

FAMILIAR SCRIPT: Experts Warn Putin is Recycling Delay Tactic Ahead of Zelensky Talks Ex-US Amb Taylor sees Tomahawk push mirroring past sanctions, telling me that Trump’s leverage is now at its peak before second Putin summit can derail action READ 👉 www.kyivpost.com/post/62256

NEW!! Kyiv Blitzes Washington: High-Stakes Lobbying Paves Way for Trump-Zelenskyy Summit Ukrainian delegation floods the US capital to secure decisive military backing and pressure on Russia as Zelenskyy prepares for an Oval Office meeting. READ 👇 www.kyivpost.com/post/62181