Zelensky
Zelensky Accuses Kremlin of Rejecting Ceasefire as Explosions Rock Ukraine After Trump-Putin Call
Despite this agreement, explosions shook Ukraine just hours after Trump and Putin spoke, and air raid sirens sounded across the country.
March 19, 2025
Putin
Putin Agrees to 30-Day Halt on Energy Strikes Following Trump Call
The two leaders also agreed to set up Russian and American expert groups to work on the issues discussed and “stay in touch on all issues raised.”
March 18, 2025
Ukraine
‘Movement to Peace Will Begin With an Energy, Infrastructure Ceasefire’ – White House Says After Trump, Putin Call
The American and Russian presidents discussed Ukraine’s future in the lengthy call. The White House said steps towards a ceasefire at sea and on energy and infrastructure should begin “immediately.”
Updated: March 18, 2025
Ukraine
Europe Should Arm Before 2027, Learn From Ukraine – EU Commissioner for Defense
The EU needs to become as strong in military production as the US – before Russia expands its invasion to other European countries, EU Commissioner for Defense Andrius Kubilius said.
March 18, 2025
ICU Weekly Insight: Inflation Slows in February
Government bonds interest rates increased, hryvnia weakened, monthly inflation slowed markedly in February, and market relief after ceasefire news. Weekly Insight for March 10.
March 18, 2025
Zelensky
Ukraine’s Long-Range Drone Passes 3,000 km Test
Zelensky also disclosed missile strikes with Long Neptune were effective: “We need to produce more missiles, more drones.”
March 18, 2025
Europe
‘Are You Serious, Mr. Putin, About Peace?’ – Europe Awaits Outcome of Moscow-Washington Phone Call
As Trump foreshadows that nuclear power plant could be a major focus of his upcoming call with the Kremlin leader, Britain and France lean in: “The guns must fall silent,” says Macron.
March 18, 2025
Ukraine
Explained: 30-Day Ceasefire Proposal in Ukraine – What We Know
Though the exact terms of the ceasefire proposal have yet to be finalized, here are the conditions and positions as things stand.
March 17, 2025
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Betrayal in Kursk: Washington’s Wicked Game
Ukrainian commanders, robbed of the big picture, fought with one hand tied, their men dying for every misstep forced on them by Washington
March 17, 2025
Zelensky
Ukraine Weighs Easing Russia Sanctions - But Only for Real Peace
Ukraine considers any easing of sanctions against Russia would be possible in exchange for a just peace but should remain in place until Moscow ends its aggression and engage in negotiations.
March 17, 2025
World Briefing: March 17, 2025
The world in focus, as seen by Canadian leading global affairs analyst Michael Bociurkiw in a quick review of the biggest news in international media today.
March 17, 2025
War in Ukraine
Trump Confirms Tuesday Call With Putin on War, Land, Power Plants in Ukraine
“We will be talking about land. We will be talking about power plants,” Trump said, describing the “negotiations” as “dividing up certain assets.”
March 17, 2025
Russia
OPINION: The Decline of the Russian Economy
Russia had the opportunity to modernize for the good of its people, but it chose the path of tyranny. In the future, its people will pay the price.
March 17, 2025
Sweden
Swedish Defense Investor Jonas Rydin: Five Things to Know About Ukrainian Arms Development
Kyiv Post sat down on Thursday with Jonas Rydin, a Swedish business developer working in Ukraine since 2007. He’s upbeat on investing in Ukrainian defense.
March 17, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘Reality on the Ground’ – Waltz Insists Ukraine Needs to Cede Territory for Security Guarantees
Repeating Kremlin talking points, top US security adviser suggests that much of
“Novorossiya” would go to Russians in any deal, while Zelensky says Putin is just “prolonging” the war.
March 17, 2025
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Restoring Relations With Russia Legitimizes Its Regime and War Crimes
Russia’s heinous war crimes must not be forgotten despite whatever rotten peace deal is clobbered together.
March 16, 2025
Zelensky
Trump Reappoints Keith Kellogg as Ukraine Envoy, Dropping His Russia Role
Kellogg, a former acting national security advisor in Trump’s first term, previously served as a special envoy for both Ukraine and Russia.
March 16, 2025
Zelensky
Tough-Speaking Starmer Confirms Ukraine Ceasefire Planning Enters ‘Operational Phase’
The British PM told some 26 fellow leaders in a group call he hosted that they should accelerate identifying ways to strengthen Ukraine, protect any ceasefire and keep up the pressure on Moscow.
March 16, 2025
Drones
OPINION: Kursk Reality Check, the Day of the Drone, Still Don’t Believe in the Euro?
Stefan Korshak, Kyiv Post’s military correspondent, shares his perspective on recent developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine.
March 15, 2025
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Did the US Collaborate With Russia for the Recovery of Kursk Oblast?
Ukraine’s defeat in Kursk could have been the result of a secret deal between the US and Russia, akin to the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact of 1939.
March 15, 2025