Washington/Kyiv| The United States is mounting unprecedented diplomatic pressure on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to swiftly accept a proposed peace framework for ending the war with Russia, one that would require Kyiv to cede significant territory, including the entirety of the Donbas region, multiple sources familiar with the talks tell Axios. According to senior officials […]
In a significant boost to Ukraine’s defense capabilities, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the first two packages under the newly established PURL (Priority Ukraine Reconstruction and Logistics) mechanism will deliver critical missiles for the Patriot air defense and HIMARS rocket systems. The announcement, made during a joint press conference with European Parliament President Roberta Metsola […]
After a three-year freeze, Moscow and Kiev meet again in Türkiye, with the world watching and the path to peace uncertain. Istanbul, Türkiye| For the first time since April 2022, Russian and Ukrainian delegations have reconvened for direct peace talks, signaling a potential shift in the trajectory of Europe’s most devastating conflict since World War […]
Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine| A devastating Russian missile strike on the evening of April 4 has left the city of Kryvyi Rih reeling, as at least 18 people — including nine children — were killed and more than 70 others injured in one of the deadliest attacks on Ukrainian civilians in recent months. The ballistic missile, […]
Washington/Kyiv| A newly proposed U.S.-Ukraine mineral agreement aimed at deepening economic cooperation has triggered widespread controversy and sharp criticism, with Ukrainian officials and international observers likening the terms of the deal to “economic colonization” and “robbery.” The draft agreement, reportedly finalized on March 23 and disclosed to the public on the 27th, outlines the establishment […]
•Kiev Seeks Younger Soldiers as Washington Pushes for Ceasefire Talks with Moscow In a significant shift in Ukraine’s military strategy, President Vladimir Zelenskyy has announced plans to expand recruitment efforts by lowering the enlistment age to 18. The move comes as Ukrainian forces struggle with battlefield attrition, while the United States attempts to broker a […]
Washington, D.C., USA| U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met at the White House on Thursday to finalize a minerals agreement that grants Washington access to Ukraine’s rare-earth resources The deal, valued at an estimated $20 billion, marks a significant shift in U.S.-Ukraine relations, reflecting Trump’s longstanding demand that Kyiv provide economic […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a stark warning, stating that Russian President Vladimir Putin will likely make every effort to involve Belarus in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Zelenskyy expressed concern over Putin’s strategy to expand the war and noted that Russia’s aggressive actions could potentially provoke other countries, notably in Europe. In a […]
Kyiv, Ukraine| Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has disclosed that Ukraine has received $76 billion of the $177 billion in aid allocated by the United States since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion. His statement comes amid growing concerns over the stalled flow of American funds, particularly for humanitarian and reconstruction efforts. Speaking about the funding […]
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has sharply criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, accusing him of employing tactics of “begging and blackmailing” during his interactions with European leaders. Fico’s comments come amidst ongoing tensions surrounding the transit of natural gas from Ukraine to Slovakia, an issue that has significant implications for energy security in the region. […]
