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Ukraine Might Scrap Visa Requirements for Volunteers During Martial Law

Currently, foreigners working as volunteers in Ukraine need to apply for a D type visa and a temporary residence permit once inside the country.

By Kyiv Post

May 15, 2025

Ukraine

ANALYSIS: Ukraine and Russia’s Return to Peace Talks in Turkey, What’s Changed Since 2022?

Ukraine and Russia will return to peace negotiations after more than three years of brutal warfare. Can they negotiate a lasting peace this time?

By Nick Pehlman

May 14, 2025

UK Navy’s New AI Weapon Will ‘Illuminate the Oceans’ to Hunt Russian Subs

Hundreds of AI drones will patrol the ocean to detect Russian submarines and guard the UK’s undersea infrastructure, the Royal Navy has announced.

By Kyiv Post

May 14, 2025

Poland

US Envoy Says Polish Troops Could Join Other Euro Forces in Western Ukraine

Discussions under way about composition of European forces that could strengthen peacekeeping troop numbers west of the Dnipro, Keith Kellogg says. Poland still rejects the idea of sending troops.

By Kyiv Post

May 14, 2025

Europe

UK Wants Stronger Voice on Frozen Russian Assets

The UK wants to move €200B in frozen Russian assets held in Belgium into a fund, aiming for more control and possibly aiding Ukraine.

By Nick Pehlman

May 14, 2025

Russia

UK Court Jails 6 Bulgarians Spying for Russia

The cell’s operations are believed to be among the “largest and most complex” enemy operations ever uncovered on British soil.

By AFP

May 12, 2025

Ukraine

UK Urges Putin to ‘Get Serious About Peace’

UK Foreign Minister urged Putin to commit to peace as EU leaders demanded a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine before talks, warning of sanctions if Russia refuses.

By AFP

May 12, 2025

Ukraine

UK to Host European Ministers for Ukraine Talks Amid Ceasefire Push

This will be the sixth Weimar+ meeting and the first to be held in the UK. Lammy is expected to announce new sanctions targeting those who support Russia’s invasion.

By Kyiv Post

May 12, 2025

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Europe

Kyiv Hosts European Leaders in Unprecedented Joint Visit to Ukraine

In a show of solidarity, four of Europe’s leaders met in the Ukrainian capital to discuss how to push Moscow into an unconditional ceasefire already accepted by Ukraine.

By Kyiv Post

Updated: May 10, 2025

Europe

UK, Northern European Nations Support Ukraine 30-day Ceasefire: Norway PM

Trump on Thursday called for “a 30-day unconditional ceasefire” on his Truth Social network after speaking to Zelensky.

By AFP

May 9, 2025

British Volunteer Chris ‘Swampy’ Garrett Killed by Russian IED Explosion in Kharkiv Region

The British Army veteran had also served in Ukraine since 2014 as a combat veteran, deminer, and founder of Prevail NGO before his death on Tuesday, caused by a Russian improvised explosive device.

By Nick Pehlman

May 7, 2025

UK Updates Cold-War Plans, Preps for Nuclear Threats – But Are Its Forces Ready?

The move comes as British ministers have officially named Russia as a national security threat for the first time.

By Kyiv Post

May 6, 2025

War in Ukraine

British Man Sentenced After Keeping Weapons From Ukraine as ‘Macabre Trophy’

The judge described the defendant’s decision to fight in Ukraine as “brave but foolhardy” and noted that Ukraine needed the weapons to help defend itself.

By Kyiv Post

May 3, 2025

Ukraine

Ukraine Soldiers to Join UK VE Day Parade: London

The Ukrainian soldiers joining is seen as “recognition that Ukraine and its heroes stand at the forefront of the fight for freedom and peace in the world.”

By AFP

May 3, 2025