Eastern Europe
Poland
Polish PM Calls Confidence Vote After Nationalist Wins Presidency
Nawrocki could revive tensions with Brussels and complicate ties with Ukraine as he opposes NATO membership for the war-torn country and wants to cut benefits for Ukrainian refugees.
June 3, 2025
Ukraine
Russian Memorandum: Ceasefire Only if Ukraine Completely Withdraws from 4 Partially Occupied Regions
Moscow submitted its memorandum to Ukraine following a meeting in Turkey, including a complete withdrawal from occupied territories, limits on troop strength, weapons, and a ban on NATO membership.
June 2, 2025
Zelensky
Adding Insult to Injury – Attack of ‘Spider’s Web’ Memes
After the success of Ukraine’s June 1 large-scale drone attack on Russia’s strategic bombers the internet was lit up with humorous images that gave a variety of takes on the operation – please enjoy!
June 2, 2025
Poland
Nawrocki Declared Victor in Poland’s Presidential Election
The margin between the two candidates was razor-thin – less than one percent, or approximately 370,000 votes.
June 2, 2025
Turkey
Russia, Ukraine Head to Istanbul for Fresh Peace Talks
Monday’s talks come a day after Ukraine carried out one of its most brazen and successful attacks ever on Russian soil.
June 2, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘Absolutely Brilliant Result’ – Zelensky Says All Operatives in ‘Spiderweb’ Drone Op in Russia Safe
“Not everything can be revealed, but these are Ukrainian actions that will undoubtedly be in history books,” the president noted of drone strike that wiped out $7B in Russian warplanes.
June 2, 2025
Poland
‘A Sleepless Night’ – Rival Teams in Polish Election Await Result
A late-night projection based on partial results from polling stations reversed an earlier prediction, putting Nawrocki at 50.7 percent against Trzaskowski’s 49.3 percent.
June 2, 2025
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Is Putin Creating His Own Janissary Army From Abducted Ukrainian Children?
The Ottoman Empire’s elite army was largely made up of “brainwashed” Europeans abducted as children – a Canadian study suggests Russia might be planning the same thing for Ukrainian kids.
May 31, 2025
Trump
‘I Have To See It,’ Trump Says as Senate Set To Move Ahead With Russia Sanctions Bill
Senator Graham’s tough sanctions bill has 82 co-sponsors. Kyiv Post hasn’t heard from the remaining 18, but an analyst says the decision to proceed “shouldn’t be hard.”
May 31, 2025
Poland
Poland Divided: Rivals Deadlocked Ahead of Pivotal Vote
Centrist Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski, 53, faces off against right-leaning Karol Nawrocki, 42, in a runoff vote some analysts have described as a “clash of civilizations.”
May 31, 2025
US
White House Backs Next Istanbul Meetings, Calls For ‘Constructive Good-Faith Dialogue’
When asked by Kyiv Post whether Washington believed that good-faith dialogue could continue alongside military offensive, the State Department spokesperson said, “We’re going to find that out.”
May 30, 2025
Zelensky
‘Words Do Not Work With Moscow’ – Kremlin Has Not Shared Ceasefire Memo With Kyiv, Zelensky Says
After Russia accused Kyiv of not responding to their ceasefire proposal, Zelensky said his office never received the memo. Both sides point fingers at the other for delaying the peace process.
May 30, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘Stabbing Russia in the Back’ – Moscow Accuses Serbian Firms of Selling Arms to Kyiv
“A simple scheme involving fake end-user certificates and intermediary countries is being used to cover up these anti-Russian activities,” the Kremlin’s foreign intelligence service alleges.
May 29, 2025
Russia
Over Half of Azovstal Defenders Home in Ukraine
Over half of the approximately 2,500 Azovstal defenders captured by Russia in 2022 have been returned to Ukraine, but none were included in the latest round of prisoner exchanges.
May 29, 2025
Ukraine
Lavrov: Second Round of Istanbul Talks to Begin on June 2
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Russia and Ukraine will return to the negotiating table in Turkey on June 2 to discuss the terms of a ceasefire. Kyiv has not confirmed its attendance.
May 28, 2025
Russia
Moscow Rejects US Role, Says Ceasefire Memo for Kyiv Only
Moscow will present its ceasefire memorandum to Kyiv only, a Russian official said, dismissing the US envoy’s claim that Washington is awaiting the proposal.
May 28, 2025
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