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US wants Kyiv to hold elections within the coming months once a ceasefire deal with Moscow is concluded, US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, told Reuters in an interview. Kellogg stressed that presidential and parliamentary elections in Ukraine — which have been suspended
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that it would be "very dangerous" to leave his country out of talks between the US and Russia regarding the war in Ukraine, urging more discussions with Washington to formulate a ceasefire plan. Zelensky's comments came a day after
European officials are discussing the possibility of resuming Russian pipeline gas sales to the EU as part of a broader settlement to end the war in Ukraine, unnamed sources told the Financial Times. Proponents argue that reinstating Russian gas imports could help lower Europe's energy prices, motivate Moscow
The UK has named MP Alex Sobel, who has served since 2017 as a member of parliament for the Labour Party, as trade envoy to Ukraine, the UK embassy in Kyiv said on Wednesday. "He will focus on identifying trade and investment opportunities for British businesses and promoting the
Anastasia Radina, head of the Ukrainian parliament's anti-corruption committee called for the resignation of Defense Minister Rustem Umerov after he fired the head of the Defense Procurement Agency (DPA), Maryna Bezrukova. Pro-reform lawmakers and anti-corruption activists are accusing Umerov of attempting to undermine the independence
European officials are pushing the new US administration under President Donald Trump to commit to security guarantees for Ukraine amid diplomatic efforts to end the Russian invasion, unnamed sources told Bloomberg. European allies generally agree with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that US troops' involvement in any future peacekeeping forces
US diplomats have urgently requested an exemption for Ukraine-related programs from the 90-day foreign aid freeze and "stop work" order imposed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday, according to documents seen by the Financial Times and unnamed sources who spoke to the publication. Senior
Ukraine is ready to transit gas from Azerbaijan to western Europe, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday. Azerbaijan "has a large export capacity. The export capacity is 25 billion cubic meters," Zelensky said. "We can use our infrastructure if countries in Europe need gas.
Kyiv is in early stage talks with allies on the possibility of placing peacekeeping troops in Ukraine to act as a security guarantee, foreign ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi told reporters in Kyiv. "Yes, the discussion is ongoing about... the military contingents of foreign powers, foreign nations that can be
Russian President Vladimir Putin is growing increasingly concerned about the country's economy as US President Donald Trump calls for the war in Ukraine to end, five unnamed sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Putin believes key objectives of the war in Ukraine, such as securing a land
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would impose new sanctions against Russia as well as taxes and tariffs on Russian products if a deal to end the war in Ukraine is not reached soon. "If we don't make a 'deal,' and soon, I
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Europe to prioritize unity, security, and technological leadership in his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos. “All eyes are on Washington,” Zelensky noted, questioning Europe’s visibility and influence on the global stage. He emphasized that Europe cannot afford to be “second or
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday congratulated US President Donald Trump on his inauguration, saying it presented an opportunity for a "just peace" in Ukraine. "President Trump is always decisive, and the peace through strength policy he announced provides an opportunity to strengthen American leadership and achieve
Some 61% of American Chamber (AmCham) member companies in Ukraine believe a ceasefire in 2025 is likely, and 81% expect a ceasefire to positively impact business activity, signaling cautious optimism amidst wartime challenges. Over 40% of respondents expect an increase in business and economic activity in 2025 in comparison to
The UK has agreed with Ukraine to launch a Grain Verification Scheme to track grain stolen from occupied areas. The plan — which aims to strengthen the food security of Ukraine — will use cutting-edge science to determine where the grain has been grown and harvested.
US President-elect Donald Trump's pick for treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, said he would "100%" support sharply raising sanctions on Russian oil producers if Trump requests it. "If any officials in the Russian Federation are watching this confirmation hearing, they should know that if I’
