Ukraine’s Top US Diplomat Quits Over Trump Rift; Kyiv Fires Back on All Fronts — Selling Weapons, Tracking Stolen Grain, and Securing €54 Million Train Deal

**Ukraine’s Top US Diplomat Quits Over Trump Rift; Kyiv Fires Back on All Fronts — Selling Weapons, Tracking Stolen Grain, and Securing €54 Million Train Deal** The top American diplomat in Kyiv has resigned over policy differences with President Donald Trump’s dwindling support for Ukraine, while President Volodymyr Zelenskyy simultaneously launched a new weapons export program, tracked ships carrying stolen Ukrainian grain to Israel and North Africa, and secured a €54 million European bank deal to keep trains running through blackouts. Julie Davis, the U.S. charge d’affaires and highest-ranking American official in Ukraine, stepped down after 30 years in the foreign service. The Financial Times reported her departure was due to “differences” with Trump over the administration’s reduced backing for Ukraine’s war effort against Russia [135917]. The shake-up comes as Washington debates future military and financial aid. In a parallel push to strengthen Ukraine’s own defenses and economy, President Zelenskyy announced Kyiv will begin exporting surplus weapons from domestic production. Some weapon categories now have up to 50% surplus capacity, allowing Ukraine to profit while helping allies [135820]. A separate program, “Drone Deals,” will supply battle-tested military drones to partners in the Middle East, Europe, and the Caucasus region [135612]. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s state railway operator secured a €54 million loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to buy generators and repair electrical systems after repeated Russian attacks on the energy grid. The funding ensures critical passenger and cargo routes keep moving during widespread blackouts [135822]. The news comes as Ukraine struggles to replace rolling stock: Russia destroys railway carriages forty times faster than Ukraine can build them, leaving the country with a $1 billion default and just six new sleeper cars [135212]. On the grain front, Kyiv is tracking multiple vessels carrying stolen grain from occupied Ukrainian territory. The dispute has already sparked diplomatic tension with Israel, where a ship carrying looted grain docked in Haifa, and new reports indicate stolen shipments have reached ports in Egypt and Algeria [135493]. Zelenskyy accused Israel of accepting stolen grain and said his government is preparing sanctions against individuals and companies involved. “This is stolen grain, taken from Ukrainian farmers by the Russian military,” he said [135220][135010]. Israel has not provided evidence to counter the claim, and Kyiv is gathering proof to support the sanctions [135395]. On the battlefield, Ukrainian forces struck multiple Russian troop concentrations and ammunition depots in the occupied Luhansk region, targeting rear positions used to support frontline operations [135495]. In March alone, Ukraine destroyed more than 33,000 Russian drones, setting a new monthly record [135430]. A Ukrainian drone attack also ignited a large-scale fire at Russia’s Tuapse oil refinery on the Black Sea, forcing evacuations [135091]. Finally, Ukraine’s delegation to the United Nations reported that Russia holds at least 26 Ukrainian media workers in captivity and has killed 147 journalists since the full-scale invasion began, describing a systematic pattern of attacks on press freedom [135210]. Top US Diplomat in Ukraine Quits Amid Policy Rift with Trump Ukraine to Sell Surplus Weapons, Zelenskyy Unveils Export Plan €54 Million Deal: EBRD Keeps Ukraine’s Trains Running During Blackouts Ukraine Tracks Ships with Stolen Grain as Grain Dispute Reaches Egypt and Algeria Ukraine to Start Selling Weapons Abroad Ukraine Builds 6 Sleeper Cars; Russia Destroys 40 Times Faster Ukraine hits Russian bases in occupied Luhansk. Ukraine shot down 33,000 Russian drones in one month: minister Ukrainian Drone Strike Ignites Russian Oil Refinery, Forces Evacuation Zelensky: Israel buys stolen Ukrainian grain; Kyiv plans sanctions Ukraine Sanctions Threat After 'Stolen' Grain Ship Docks in Israel: Zelenskyy Ukraine accuses Israel of receiving 'stolen' Ukrainian grain Ukraine: Russia holds 26 journalists, kills 147