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US
Trump Rejects Iran Talks for Now Amid Doubts Over Leadership
US President Donald Trump has declined to restart negotiations with Iran for now, as officials question whether the country’s leadership is firmly in control.
March 17, 2026
Ukraine
Trump and His White House Tried to Throw Ukraine Under the Bus in 2025, But Europe Stepped Up
The White House aimed to pressure Ukraine for quick concessions, but instead Europe united against Putin and Trump, and Ukraine’s army became more lethal.
March 1, 2026
Slovakia
Zelensky Invites Slovak PM Fico to Ukraine to Discuss ‘Issues’
The president said he had proposed holding talks with his Slovak counterpart in Ukraine to address all outstanding issues between Kyiv and Bratislava.
Feb. 27, 2026
Russia
Russia Vows Retaliation Against EU for Cuts to Diplomatic Staff
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the EU decision to limit the size of the Russian mission to 40 people was “discriminatory” and would not go unanswered.
Feb. 26, 2026
US
Zelensky Announces Ukraine-US Talks Set for Thursday in Geneva
Kyiv says discussions will center on a proposed “Prosperity Package,” with preparations also underway for a new round of negotiations with Russia.
Feb. 25, 2026
Europe
Polish Sejm Speaker Arrives in Kyiv for First Official Visit
Włodzimierz Czarzasty began a two-day visit to Kyiv ahead of the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, during which he is scheduled to address Ukraine’s parliament.
Feb. 23, 2026
War in Ukraine
EU Demands Russian Troop Withdrawal From Belarus, Georgia, Armenia and Transnistria in Ukraine Peace Framework
An internal EU paper circulated by Kaja Kallas calls for a ban on Russian military deployments in Belarus, Georgia, Armenia and Moldova’s Transnistria as part of any comprehensive Ukraine settlement.
Feb. 19, 2026
Russia
Geneva Venue Signals Western Shift as Russia-Ukraine Talks Return from Middle East
The upcoming negotiations will be the first involving Moscow held on European soil since earlier rounds in Istanbul and Abu Dhabi.
Feb. 17, 2026
Russia
Hungary Threatens to Delay EU’s 20th Russia Sanctions Package
Brussels is racing to finalize new measures before Feb. 24, but Budapest is pushing to remove key Russian figures from the blacklist.
Feb. 17, 2026
UK
Lviv Hosts New UK Ambassador as Britain Announces $35 Billion Support Package
Mayor Andriy Sadovy said the United Kingdom has intensified cooperation with Ukrainian communities amid expanded military assistance.
Feb. 13, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky Says Territory to Be Key Focus of Next US Talks
Kyiv and Washington are preparing another round of negotiations aimed at ending Russia’s war, with territorial control emerging as the most sensitive issue.
Feb. 11, 2026
Ukraine
EU Weighs 5-Step Plan to Bring Ukraine Into the Bloc by 2027
Brussels is considering an unprecedented “reverse enlargement” model that could give Ukraine partial membership before full reforms are completed, looking to lock Kyiv into the EU amid Russia’s war.
Feb. 10, 2026
War in Ukraine
Belarus as Russia’s Military Platform, Must Be Part of Any Ukraine Deal, Tsikhanouskaya Says
The Belarusian opposition leader warns that sidelining Minsk in negotiations would entrench Kremlin control and undermine regional security.
Feb. 10, 2026
War in Ukraine
Macron Adviser Holds Talks With Russian Officials in Moscow
A senior aide to Macron reportedly visited Moscow for talks as Europe weighs reopening limited dialogue amid stalled Ukraine peace efforts.
Feb. 5, 2026
War in Ukraine
Polish Prime Minister Tusk Arrives in Kyiv
“At this critical time, Ukraine cannot be left alone,” says Donald Tusk, who last visited Ukraine two years ago in January 2024, shortly after returning to office.
Feb. 5, 2026
Sanctions
US, EU Prepare New Russia Sanctions as Kremlin Signals No Shift on War
Western officials say additional sanctions packages are ready but not yet activated, while Moscow insists its position on the war remains unchanged despite renewed strikes on Ukraine’s energy sector.
Feb. 4, 2026