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She Speaks Trump’s Language: Meet Ukraine’s New Prime Minister
3 October 2025 at 09:01

She Speaks Trump’s Language: Meet Ukraine’s New Prime Minister

3 October 2025 at 09:01

By: Constant Méheut

The appointment of Yuliia Svyrydenko, a business-oriented official, shows how Kyiv is trying to persuade the Trump administration that working with the country can be lucrative, even in wartime.

Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko outside her office in Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital. She was appointed to the position by President Volodymyr Zelensky in July.

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To Understand Ukraine at War, Stop by a Gas Station
23 September 2025 at 13:53

To Understand Ukraine at War, Stop by a Gas Station

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23 September 2025 at 13:53

By: Constant Méheut， Olha Konovalova and Brendan Hoffman

Filling stations have become must-stop spots for soldiers traveling to and from the front, helping them win a place in Ukrainians’ hearts.

Ukrainian flags and the flags of various brigades hanging at OKKO gas station in Kharkiv, Ukraine.

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Ukraine Takes First Step Toward Carrying Out Minerals Deal With U.S.
16 June 2025 at 19:00

Ukraine Takes First Step Toward Carrying Out Minerals Deal With U.S.

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16 June 2025 at 19:00

By: Constant Méheut

The government is trying to show the Trump administration that it can deliver on the agreement.

In a handout image from Ukraine’s government, Scott Bessent, the U.S. Treasury secretary, and Yulia Svyrydenko, the Ukrainian economy minister, signed the minerals deal in Washington in April.

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Trump Wants to Take Over Ukraine’s Nuclear Plants. What Would That Mean?
20 March 2025 at 18:03

Trump Wants to Take Over Ukraine’s Nuclear Plants. What Would That Mean?

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20 March 2025 at 18:03

By: Constant Méheut

The White House said taking ownership of Ukrainian plants would give them the “best protection.” The idea faces legal hurdles and operational challenges, and it’s unclear if Ukraine would agree to it.