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Ukraine
Chrystia Freeland and the Foreign Faces in Ukraine’s Government
Former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland was recently appointed as Zelensky’s adviser, but she is not the only foreign-born politician to have served in Ukraine.
Jan. 6, 2026
Europe
Zelensky Arrives in Paris for Coalition of the Willing Talks, Meetings With NATO and US Officials
The Paris talks come amid skepticism over whether the Western-backed “Coalition of the Willing” can move beyond political signaling to impose real costs on Russia.
Jan. 6, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky Prepares for Paris Talks as Europe Reels From US Military Action in Venezuela
After weeks of negotiation, the US-led peace negotiations are approaching their climax – days after Trump upended the international order with his “capture” of Venezuela’s president.
Jan. 5, 2026
Ukraine
‘It’s Important That Ukraine’s Voice Is Strong’: Zelensky Says After Ex-FM Meeting
President Zelensky said he met with former foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba to strengthen Ukraine’s political and information presence internationally and coordinate further cooperation.
Jan. 5, 2026
War in Ukraine
Zelensky Taps Chrystia Freeland as Economic Advisor in Broader Government Reshuffle
The move ties economic recovery to wartime governance, as Zelensky reshapes his team around security, technology and Western-backed expertise amid prolonged uncertainty.
Jan. 5, 2026
Zelensky
Vasyl Malyuk Resigns as SBU Head, Forced Out Amid Zelensky’s Shake-Up Despite AFU Dissent
Major General Yevhen Khmara, head of the SBU’s elite Alpha special operations unit, becomes acting head of the Security Service of Ukraine under a decree signed by President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Jan. 5, 2026
Zelensky
Budanov Gets New First Deputy as Zelensky Appoints Veteran Diplomat Kyslytsia
Zelensky has appointed longtime diplomat Serhiy Kyslytsia as First Deputy Head of the Presidential Office, while naming Chrystia Freeland an economic advisor.
Jan. 5, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky Targets Russia’s Electronic Warfare Supply Chain With New Sanctions
Kyiv moves beyond symbolic pressure, targeting the technology and supply networks behind Russia’s electronic warfare capabilities and urging Western partners to mirror the measures.
Jan. 4, 2026
‘How Are We Supposed to Live Now?’: Russians React to Massive Moscow Drone Attack
Russians responded to a massive Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow with a mix of panic, frustration, dark humor and calls for retaliation.
June 18, 2026
