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Zelensky Convenes High-Level Meeting to Set Defense Amid US Diplomacy Shift
President Volodymyr Zelensky convenes high-level strategic meeting to finalize Ukraine’s next steps, prioritizing advanced anti-ballistic air defense and a comprehensive “drone deal” with the EU.
May 30, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky Not Part of ‘Midas’ Corruption Probe, NABU Says
NABU’s director said Zelensky was never part of the “Midas” corruption investigation into alleged money laundering through luxury real estate near Kyiv.
May 12, 2026
Zelensky
Umerov Briefs Zelensky on POW Swap and Possible Meeting With Trump, Putin
Rustem Umerov, head of Kyiv’s delegation in US-led peace talks, has briefed Zelensky after talks in the US focused on prisoner exchanges, diplomacy, and international drone cooperation.
May 11, 2026
Umerov
Zelensky Says Trump Envoys Expected in Ukraine to Revive Stalled Peace Push
Efforts led by Trump to broker a ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow have slowed in recent weeks as escalating tensions in the Middle East diverted Washington’s attention.
May 8, 2026
War in Ukraine
Zelensky Outlines Tasks for Umerov Ahead of US Talks
Zelensky said Ukraine is preparing for talks with US officials, focusing on prisoner exchanges, diplomacy, and security cooperation.
May 7, 2026
Ukraine
Umerov, Witkoff Set for First High-Level Contact Since Iran War
The expected meeting comes as peace negotiations remain stalled over a 20-point plan, security guarantees for Ukraine, and Russia’s expansive territorial demands.
May 7, 2026
Corruption
Anti-Corruption Council Urges Removal of Umerov Over Alleged Links to Sanctioned Businessman
A watchdog body under the Defense Ministry called for action over alleged ties between former minister Rustem Umerov and a sanctioned businessman tied to a defense supplier.
April 30, 2026
US
Zelensky Taps Umerov to Explore Ukraine Role in Hormuz Strait Security
Zelensky said Ukrainian teams are already working with five countries on countering Iranian-made Shahed drones, providing expert assessments and helping build defense systems.
March 20, 2026
Ukraine
Umerov Reveals Delegation Members, Agenda for Geneva Talks With US Officials
The Ukrainian and US delegations are discussing economic support, humanitarian issues and the preparations for trilateral negotiations with Russia slated for early March.
Feb. 26, 2026
War in Ukraine
US-Ukraine Talks to Open in Geneva After Overnight Russian Strikes
The meeting will bring together Ukraine’s lead negotiator Rustem Umerov and Trump envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, with a full trilateral session involving Russia expected in early March.
Feb. 26, 2026
Umerov
Ukraine’s Umerov Says Geneva Talks Will Center on Security, Humanitarian Track
The talks in Geneva bring together delegations from Ukraine, the United States, and Russia in what officials describe as another attempt to explore pathways toward de-escalation.
Feb. 17, 2026
Russia
Ukraine Says Abu Dhabi Talks With Russia and US Were ‘Substantive and Productive’
Rustem Umerov, one of Ukraine’s top negotiators, struck a positive tone as the first day of trilateral talks drew to a close – despite Russia’s alleged breach of a US-brokered energy truce on Tuesday.
Feb. 4, 2026
Umerov
In Florida, Kyiv’s Envoys Prep for Trump-Zelensky Meeting in Davos
Umerov says the two sides made “substantive” progress in discussions with Witkoff and company about security guarantees before the two presidents meet at the World Economic Forum this week.
Jan. 19, 2026
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
US
Ukrainian, American, European Teams to Hold New Talks in the US on Friday
The meeting comes as part of a tightly choreographed series of talks in Miami as the White House pushes for a breakthrough in peace talks before Russia’s invasion reaches its four-year mark.
Dec. 19, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Says ‘War Must End as Soon as Possible’ After Macron Meeting, Miami Talks
Zelensky met France’s Macron in Paris as Kyiv sought to secure European backing for a US-supported peace plan that some EU states fear could force excessive concessions to Russia.
Dec. 1, 2025