War in Ukraine
OPINION: How Much Longer Will Putin Be Allowed to Continue Stalling for Time?
Time to say enough is enough and hold Putin to account convincingly without further delay.
May 14, 2025
War in Ukraine
EU Agrees 17th Package of Sanctions on Russia
The new measures against the Kremlin were in the pipeline before European leaders issued their latest ultimatum to Moscow over US-led peace efforts.
May 14, 2025
Russia
Macron Warns of New Sanctions, Ready for Nuclear Talks
French president says “no legal framework” exists to seize Russian assets, adds that he’s ready to start discussions on deploying French warplanes armed with nuclear weapons.
May 14, 2025
Turkey
Rubio to Join Thursday’s Istanbul Talks Between Ukraine, Russia – Trump
The US president confirmed that the US State Secretary will go to Istanbul on Thursday for the planned Kyiv-Moscow talks during his Tuesday speech in Saudi Arabia.
May 13, 2025
Trump
Trump Heads to the Gulf Eyeing Deals Amid Diplomatic Offensive
The trip marks the US president’s first major visit abroad of his second term, with the White House saying he looked forward to a “historic return” to the region.
May 13, 2025
Ukraine
Border Standoff Returns: Polish Protesters Block Ukraine Crossing Again
Protesters at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk crossing are allowing just one vehicle per hour as tensions flare again over competition from Ukrainian hauliers.
May 13, 2025
Ukraine
Call Putin’s Bluff With ‘Serious Sanctions,’ Ex-Ambassador Advises
Former US Envoy to Ukraine tells Kyiv Post Russia’s oil and banking sectors are vulnerable targets as the US aims to end the war by demanding a 30-day ceasefire, and punishing Moscow if it resists.
May 13, 2025
Trump
Trump Hints at Attending Turkey Peace Talks on Thursday
“I was thinking about flying over. I don’t know where I’m going to be on Thursday,” the US president said on Monday.
May 12, 2025
Ukraine
OPINION: Masses of Massed Drones, Secret Hungarian Spy Stuff, Patriots and HIMARS
Stefan Korshak, Kyiv Post’s military correspondent, shares his perspective on recent developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine.
May 12, 2025
Ukraine
Is a Ceasefire Imminent? Inside the Unprecedented Global Pressure Campaign on Putin
From the Vatican to Beijing, Istanbul to Brussels, and Washington: In the last 24 hours, diplomacy has moved at breakneck speed – and the pressure on the Kremlin is nearing a tipping point.
May 11, 2025
Ukraine
OPINION: How the EU and Ukraine Can Increase Trade Relations Amid US Tariffs
American tariffs on international goods have caused global uncertainty. Increased trade between the European Union and Ukraine can help mitigate these economic effects.
May 11, 2025
Zelensky
We Talk, But Cease Fire – Zelensky Responds to Putin’s Counterproposal
The Ukrainian president said Moscow’s signal is a “positive sign” while reiterating his call for a 30-day ceasefire to start on Monday.
Updated: May 11, 2025
Ukraine
ANALYSIS: How Well Understood Is Ukraine in the West?
For centuries, Ukraine has been viewed by the West as a sub-category of Russia. Only now is the West realizing what a fatal misunderstanding this is – and how Moscow is taking advantage of it.
May 10, 2025
Europe
Kyiv’s EU Allies Greenlight Tribunal to Try Russian Leaders
EU foreign ministers gathered in Lviv on Europe Day to back a special tribunal targeting Russia’s leadership for the invasion of Ukraine.
May 9, 2025
Ukraine
Ukrainian Secret Services Break Up Hungarian Spy Ring
Budapest ordered its spies to find out whether ethnic Hungarians living in Ukraine might support invasion by the Hungarian army. Communications was by Signal.
May 9, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘This is True Partnership’ – US Hails Ukraine’s Approval Of Minerals Deal
As peace efforts stall, US officials say an economic partnership with Ukraine will strengthen ties for decades and send a clear message to “everyone involved.”
May 9, 2025
EU
Ukraine’s Allies to Create Special Tribunal for Russian Leadership – EU’s Top Diplomat
The discussion surrounding the creation of a special tribunal has been ongoing for some time, but the exact date of its creation, as well as its legality, remains unclear.
May 8, 2025
Putin
‘A Populist Gesture’ – Serbian Leader Defends Controversial Moscow Parade Visit
“Relations with Russia cannot be business as usual,” EC spokesman Markus Lammert said about Vucic’s visit to Putin’s WWII victory parade. Lammert declined to speculate on any consequences for Serbia.
May 8, 2025
War in Ukraine
Russians ‘Asking for Too Much’ – JD Vance Says of Ukraine Peace Talks
US Vice President JD Vance said that at least some direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine are needed to end the war.
May 7, 2025
Ukraine
Fear Of Trump-Putin Deals Behind Ukraine’s Back In Retreat, Western Experts Say
White House sees Ukraine minerals deal as a ‘leverage’ over Russia. Former diplomats say Putin’s greed and arrogance could alienate Trump, who otherwise might be on his side, to some degree.
May 6, 2025