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Ukraine
‘Make Putin the Obstacle’ – Veteran US Diplomat Outlines Strategic Guidance for Zelensky in US-Backed Peace Talks
Speaking to Kyiv Post, Daniel Fried lays out a roadmap for Zelensky to leverage the 20-point peace plan while keeping Russia in check ahead of critical talks with President Trump in Florida.
Dec. 27, 2025
Ukraine
Russia Bombards Kyiv Ahead of Trump-Zelensky Peace Talks
Missile strikes rock Ukraine’s capital hours before a high-stakes Florida meeting, highlighting how Moscow continues to press the war even as diplomatic efforts gain momentum.
Dec. 27, 2025
War in Ukraine
From ‘Ukraine Will Cease to Exist’ to Burning Dog Owners: Russian Officials’ Most Bizarre Quotes in 2025
From threats to erase Ukraine to calls to “burn dog owners,” Russian officials’ sometimes bizarre rhetoric might shed light on the Kremlin’s mindset as peace talks unfold.
Dec. 26, 2025
War in Ukraine
Russia Doubles Number of Under-18s Labeled as Terrorists and Extremists in 2025
The number of under-18s placed on the register more than doubled from 161 in 2024 and was nearly six times higher than in 2023, when 51 minors were added.
Dec. 26, 2025
War in Ukraine
Russia and Hungary Weaponizing Minority Rights Against Ukraine, Communities Forum Warns
Participants of a forum in Transcarpathia say Russia is exploiting minority rights to fuel propaganda and divide Ukraine, while Hungary uses the issue to obstruct Kyiv’s EU integration.
Dec. 26, 2025
Zelensky
‘The Plan Is 90% Ready’: Zelensky Signals Breakthrough as Ukraine Nears High-Level Talks With Trump
Speaking to reporters via WhatsApp, Zelensky praised the work of negotiating teams and said several key draft documents – including on security guarantees and postwar reconstruction – are prepared.
Dec. 26, 2025
War in Ukraine
Ukrainian ‘Baba Yaga’ Drones Wipe Out Russian Grad Launchers in Donetsk Region
Grad systems can strike targets up to 20 kilometers away and have been among Russia’s most frequently used weapons since the start of the full-scale invasion.
Dec. 26, 2025
Books
OPINION: Defending the Creation
We are the heirs of a generation who built a new world from disaster. This Christmas and New Year are a good time to reflect on their project and commit to advancing it in Ukraine and beyond.
Dec. 26, 2025
US
Putin Says US, Russia Discuss Managing Zaporizhzhia NPP, Using Its Power for Crypto Mining
Speaking at the meeting with major business figures on Dec. 24, Putin said that Washington is interested in using the plant’s electricity for cryptocurrency mining.
Dec. 26, 2025
US
Trump Rattles the US Diplomatic Corps
All the consequences of Trump’s mass recall of ambassadors
Dec. 26, 2025
Poland
‘Invisible Shield’: Polish Scientists Develop System that Can ‘Fry’ Drones in Seconds
Unlike conventional counter-drone measures such as gunfire, STRATUS relies on high-intensity electromagnetic impulses that can neutralize a drone almost instantly without causing physical explosions.
Dec. 26, 2025
Ukraine
‘A Lot Can Be Decided Before New Year’: Zelensky Eyes Mar-a-Lago Visit as Ukraine Pushes ‘Real Peace’ Plan
Kyiv sends a detailed blueprint to Washington, testing Western resolve and Moscow’s flexibility. Zelensky may visit Florida in the coming days, sources tell Kyiv Post.
Updated: Dec. 26, 2025
Ukraine
Zelensky Talks Peace with Trump Envoys as Russia Rejects Truce, Pounds Ukrainian Cities
While Trump’s emissaries bridge the gap with Kyiv, US Senators warn that Putin’s Christmas Day barrage proves Moscow remains a “ruthless” partner for peace.
Dec. 25, 2025
Art
Tradition Translated: Ukrainian Design and the Power of the Zirka
The Christmas star that guided the three magi to the manger where Jesus was born has evolved through myth into a symbol of Ukrainian culture – pre-Christian as well as contemporary.
Dec. 25, 2025
Ukraine
Declassified Papers Detail Putin’s Take on Ukraine in Bush Talks
The declassified transcripts cover nearly a decade of detailed talks between Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin and former US President George W. Bush, including references to Ukraine’s 2008 NATO bid.
Dec. 25, 2025
Ukraine
Belarusian Opposition Leader Tsikhanouskaya Calls for Solidarity in Christmas Greetings
In a video address, Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya thanked Ukraine for facilitating a recent prisoner release and called for solidarity.
Dec. 25, 2025
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