Ukraine updates: US firm blocks access to satellite imagery – DW – 03/08/2025

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64% : To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Earlier, Trump has ordered a pause in US military and intelligence aid to Kyiv.
60% : "I say this with real sadness in my heart because I've worked alongside, served alongside Americans and have the greatest admiration for the American military, but I have to say now that we cannot rely on America as an ally," he said.
56% : "This, of course, could potentially be a topic of deep concern for us, and there could be a need to take appropriate measures in response to ensure our security," he said.
49% : The suspects are due to be sentenced in May, and could face jail terms of up to 14 years.
44% : "The Secretary underscored President Trump is determined to end the war as soon as possible and emphasized that all sides must take steps to secure a sustainable peace," the State Department said in a statement after the call.
44% : Skip next section Moscow accuses EU of 'confrontational rhetoric'The Kremlin on Friday said the European Union was indulging in "confrontational rhetoric" after the bloc's leaders agreed to boost the bloc's defenses at a crisis summit.
43% : "I actually think he's doing what anybody in that position would be doing that right now," Trump said.
43% : Peskov said the discussion on EU defense was "a process that we are watching closely" in view of the fact that Russia was being seen as the major threat.
38% : Skip next section US top diplomat Marco Rubio tells Ukraine that Trump wants to end war 'as soon as possible'US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on Friday and told him President Donald Trump was determined to end the Russia-Ukraine war as soon as possible, the State Department said.
36% : Trump also said that he trusts Russian President Vladimir Putin and understands why Putin's forces launched a massive bombing campaign across Ukraine overnight.
34% : "Based on the fact that Russia is absolutely 'pounding' Ukraine on the battlefield right now, I am strongly considering large scale Banking Sanctions, Sanctions, and Tariffs on Russia until a Cease Fire and FINAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ON PEACE IS REACHED," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.
33% : I'm doing it to stop death," Trump said.
33% : Trump has paused military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine to pressure Kyiv to accept a ceasefire deal after an explosive Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a week ago.
33% : view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video In February, Trump called Zelenskyy a dictator for postponing elections that would have taken place if Russia had not invaded the country, provoking a conflict that Trump also blamed on the Ukrainian leader.
33% : Ukrainian Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko said the attacks punished civilians by destroying energy infrastructure.
32% : Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists that the EU was "positioning Russia as the main enemy."
31% : Skip next section Trump threatens Russia with 'large scale' sanctions, tariffs03/07/2025March 7, 2025US President Donald Trump said he was "strongly considering" imposing sanctions, including on banks, and tariffs on Russia until a ceasefire and peace deal is reached with Ukraine.
26% : Skip next section Trump says it is 'easier' to work with Russia than UkraineUS President Donald Trump said he finds it "easier" to deal with Russia than with Ukraine in efforts to end the war between those countries.
26% : Fears are growing in Europe that Russia, emboldened by its war in Ukraine, might decide to attack EU countries as the US under President Donald Trump gives signals that it is losing interest in upholding the Western solidarity that has prevailed since the end of World War II.
20% : Shirreff also accused Europe of being "naive" for relying on US security protection, and said it could no longer count on US support after Washington voted alongside Russia and North Korea against a European motion at the United Nations condemning Russia's aggression.

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