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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky invited businesses to take part in the development of an "internal strengthening plan for Ukraine," with a focus on economic growth as a key component. Speaking on Thursday at the 10th Kyiv International Economic Forum, Zelensky said the plan is about internal resilience and
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected the notion of calling a ceasefire without giving his country security guarantees, adding that any quick end to the war would require major concessions that he is unwilling to make. “Talk of a ceasefire is dangerous when there are no security guarantees for Ukraine – clear,
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Donald Trump on his reelection to the US presidency and said he is ready for dialogue on the war in Ukraine but insisted that the neighboring country must remain neutral as a condition for any peace agreement.
Dozens of influential media outlets, from CNN and NBC to BBC and The Guardian, ran pieces on Wednesday wondering how Donald Trump's reelection as US president would affect the war in Ukraine. CNN argued that, with Trump as US president, Ukraine will might have to adapt to a
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Donald Trump on his reelection as US president, saying he appreciated Trump's commitment to the "peace through strength" approach in global affairs. "This is exactly the principle that can practically bring just peace in Ukraine closer," Zelensky wrote in
While the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 contributed to the erosion of international arms control treaties, violations have provoked diplomatic responses and attracted international attention in an encouraging sign, according to a 32-page paper by researchers from the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO). The reaction may serve to
The European Commission said on Wednesday that it aims to open talks "as soon as possible" next year on "fundamentals," one of the six main areas, or "clusters," up for negotiation as the country seeks to join the European Union. "The steady increase
