US
OPINION: Will Trump’s Second Presidency End Like Yanukovych’s First?
Whilst the two countries are in many ways different, the political tide in the US today is churning up some stark similarities to that in Ukraine 15 years ago.
March 30, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Exports Plunge as Russia’s War Reshapes Economy
Ukraine’s export-to-GDP ratio dropped from 48% before the war to less than 30% since Russia destroyed much of its energy, chemical, mining and metallurgical sectors
March 10, 2025
Ukraine
OPINION: Wisdom in the Noise, Der Germans, Sky Shield & Fighter Pilots, Rakish Diplomacy
Stefan Korshak, Kyiv Post’s military correspondent, shares his perspective on recent developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine.
March 8, 2025
Zelensky
Who’s Oleksandr Dubinsky, the Ukrainian Lawmaker Who Calls for Zelensky’s Impeachment?
Ukrainian lawmaker Oleksandr Dubinsky went from journalist to lawmaker whose political career has been marred by a series of accusations from authorities.
March 7, 2025
Ukraine
OPINION: Trump Literally Has No Clue on Ukraine
To imagine that the Trump administration actually thinks Ukrainians would wittingly replace Zelensky with Poroshenko, or Tymoshenko is a fantasy.
March 7, 2025
Zelensky
Trump Allies Hold Secret Talks With Zelensky’s Rivals Over Elections in Ukraine
Poroshenko and Tymoshenko responded to Politico’s report of secret Trump camp talks, stressing transparency and rejecting wartime elections – but hinting at readiness for negotiations.
March 6, 2025
Ukraine
World Briefing: March 6, 2025
President Trump’s suspension of military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine could shift the battlefield, while secret talks with Kyiv’s opposition and Hamas signal a major geopolitical shift.
March 6, 2025
Zelensky
Lavrov Calls Zelensky ‘Pure Nazi,’ ‘Traitor to Jewish People’
The statement by Russia’s top diplomat is part of Moscow’s longstanding attempt to paint Ukraine as a “neo-Nazi” state to justify its invasion.
March 2, 2025
Top News
Ukraine’s Parliament Responds to Trump, Putin: Elections Only After Peace
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a resolution by a majority vote, saying an election will only happen after peace is established. Kyiv Post examines the implications of the decision.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2025
Top News
Ukraine Before 2022 – A Reminder of What Ukrainians Are Fighting For
A glimpse of life in Ukraine before Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion.
Feb. 24, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Not ‘Offended’ by Trump Dictator Comments, Wants to Meet Before Potential Trump-Putin Summit
Trump claimed that Zelensky is a dictator because of the lack of elections in Ukraine after Russia’s 2022 invasion, though elections are constitutionally prohibited during martial law.
Feb. 23, 2025
War in Ukraine
Zelensky Says He’s Ready to Step Down for Peace or NATO Membership for Ukraine
The Ukrainian president said he was ready to resign during a press conference at the “Ukraine. The Year 2025” forum while responding to journalists’ questions.
Feb. 23, 2025
Zelensky
What Ukrainian Soldiers Think About Future Presidential Elections in Ukraine
With both Moscow and Washington trying to strongarm Ukraine into premature elections, who do the fighters at the front lines think would make the best president?
Feb. 22, 2025
Zelensky
OPINION: Riyadh Talks Were More About Replacing Zelensky Rather Than Peace
Tuesday’s meeting between US and Russian diplomats in Saudi Arabia’s capital was ostensibly to prepare the ground for developing a “peace plan” for Ukraine despite Kyiv’s absence.
Feb. 22, 2025
Zelensky
UK-Funded Poll Shows 63% of Ukrainians Approve of Zelensky
Although the Ukrainian president remains popular, he could face competition from General-turned-ambassador Valery Zaluzhny.
Feb. 21, 2025
Zelensky
Why Trump and Putin Need Elections in Ukraine – What Can Kyiv’s Parties Do?
In the second part of our examination of the issues surrounding the holding of Ukrainian elections in war time and ask why does the “hold up” proving so aggravating for the US and Russian leaders.
Feb. 21, 2025
Zelensky
Trump ‘Very Upset’ With Zelensky – Rubio
As the US state secretary tries to reassure Europe that Washington has not turned its back on Ukraine, he also criticizes Kyiv for not taking up a deal that would sign away half the country’s wealth.
Feb. 21, 2025
Ukraine
FACT-CHECK: Is Zelensky a Dictator? Fact Sheet on Ukrainian Elections
With the US President repeating Russian narratives – including doubts about Volodymyr Zelensky’s legitimacy – Kyiv Post presents readers with a fact sheet to clear the air of disinformation.
Feb. 20, 2025
War in Ukraine
Elections in Ukraine – Possibilities, Parties, Preparations. Part 1
With White House pressure mounting for Kyiv to conduct elections, Kyiv Post investigated the ramifications: Why are they wanted by some and opposed by others? Are they feasible in War-torn Ukraine?
Feb. 15, 2025
Zelensky
ANALYSIS: ‘This Crime Has Many Accomplices’ – Poroshenko Says After Hit by Sanctions
Former Ukrainian president and lawmaker Petro Poroshenko faces not only a ban from parliamentary sessions but also possible charges of treason. What’s going on?
Feb. 13, 2025