Ukraine
Ukraine
China Says Backs Direct Talks Between Russia, Ukraine on Ending War
While Trump touted Monday’s talks as a breakthrough, Putin struck a cautious tone, saying he was open to working with Kyiv on a memorandum to end the war Russia began in 2022.
May 20, 2025
Ukraine
‘No Deadlines – Nor Can There Be’: Kremlin on Ukraine Peace Memo After Trump-Putin Call
After Putin talked with Trump, who bowed out of his peace in 24 hour pledge, the Kremlin said it is ready to work with Ukraine on a peace memo, but no timeline or concrete details have been set.
May 20, 2025
Ukraine
Digitalization of Kyiv Works: Or, Why the Capital Leads in Digital Transformation
Despite the war, Kyiv is increasingly appearing in international rankings and global news; Ukraine’s capital has now become an example of effective digital transformation for other cities to follow.
May 20, 2025
War in Ukraine
Tariffs, Ukraine War Dominate G7 Finance Talks in Canada
The meeting comes as Trump, back in office this year, has shaken the group’s unity by imposing broad tariffs on allies and signaling a hands-off approach to the Ukraine war.
May 20, 2025
US
European Leaders ‘Stunned’ by Trump-Putin Agreements
According to multiple sources, Trump made it clear the US would pull back from its role in the conflict and allow Ukraine and Russia to negotiate a ceasefire directly.
May 20, 2025
War in Ukraine
Three Face Trial in Germany Over Russian Sabotage Plot
The main suspect is said to have been at the centre of a plot to undermine Germany’s support for Ukraine through acts of sabotage aimed at targets including US military bases.
May 20, 2025
Zelensky
OPINION: Istanbul Deception: Kremlin’s Peace Talks’ Trap – What West Must Do About It
Last week’s “peace talks” amply demonstrated that any thoughts that the Kremlin was serious about peace are simply a waste of time for both Ukraine and the West.
May 20, 2025
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 19, 2025
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on May 19, 2025
May 20, 2025
Zelensky
‘No One Will Surrender Our Land’ – Zelensky Describes Talks With Trump, Team Russia
Topics included news about POW exchanges, and various possible venues for follow-up talks, but the President held firm that Ukraine will not “withdraw our troops from our own territory.”
May 20, 2025
Ukraine Breaking News Today Live on 05-20-2025
Stay on top of Russia-Ukraine war 05-20-2025 developments on the ground with KyivPost fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated war maps.
May 20, 2025
Europe
Europe Agrees to ‘Increase Pressure’ on Russia Following Trump-Putin Call
European leaders earlier called for more sanctions on Moscow to pressure it into complying with an unconditional ceasefire.
May 19, 2025
Trump
Trump Backs Vatican as Host for Kyiv-Moscow Ceasefire Talks
US President Donald Trump mentioned the Vatican as a potential location for the Kyiv-Moscow direct ceasefire talks, hours after Vice President JD Vance and top diplomat Rubio met with the Pope.
May 19, 2025
Putin
‘Let the Process Begin’ – Trump Says Call With Putin ‘Went Very Well’
The US president said Moscow and Kyiv would start working towards a ceasefire deal, and his tone suggests that more sanctions on Moscow are unlikely at present.
May 19, 2025
Putin
Putin Pitches ‘Ceasefire Memorandum’ With Kyiv During Call With Trump
The leaders held a much-anticipated phone call to discuss ending the war in Ukraine amid signs that the US leader is growing increasingly impatient with Moscow.
Updated: May 19, 2025
Russia
Dictatorships Will Fall Like Dominoes | Thor Halvorssen on Global Authoritarian Collapse
Authoritarian regimes are cracking. Thor Halvorssen joins Jason Jay Smart to explain why 2025 could be the year the dominoes fall – from Russia to Iran.
May 19, 2025
Putin
Trump Calls Putin in Push for Ukraine Ceasefire
Trump had held out the possibility of joining Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul last week if there was a chance of meeting Putin, but the Russian leader was a no-show.
May 19, 2025
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