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War in Ukraine: Zelensky Visits Troops at the Frontline

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Wednesday that he visited Ukrainian soldiers in the Oleksandrivskyi sector, at the junction of the eastern and southern fronts. This visit comes as Ukrainian forces claim to have recently regained ground against the Russian army. Volodymyr Zelensky......

Washington replaces acting envoy in Ukraine for the second time in six weeks

The United States has appointed Paul Houston as its new acting chargé d’affaires in Ukraine, marking the second change in the position within just six weeks. Houston arrived in Kyiv on August 23, according to the U.S. Embassy, replacing Sandra Oudkirk, who had taken over the role in July. The......

Russia accuses international organizations of overlooking attacks on civilians

Russia has accused international organizations and Western governments of failing to adequately address alleged attacks against civilians on Russian territory, adding another point of contention to the ongoing conflict between Moscow and Kyiv. Rodion Miroshnik, a special envoy at the Russian Foreign......

Trump Says Witkoff and Kushner Will Visit Kyiv Soon to Advance Ukraine Peace Efforts

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that presidential envoy Steve Witkoff and businessman Jared Kushner are expected to travel to Kyiv in the near future as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at supporting a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Ukraine. Speaking in an interview, Trump......

Ukraine journalists join protests after Zelensky government reshuffle sparks backlash

A decision by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to restructure his government has triggered public protests in Ukraine, with journalists from a media outlet considered close to the authorities joining demonstrations against the move. The protests were sparked by Zelensky’s announcement of......

Ukraine arrests former Anne of Kyiv Brigade commander in double murder investigation

Ukrainian authorities have arrested the former commander of the 155th "Anne of Kyiv" Brigade and several members of the unit as part of an investigation into an alleged double murder, in a case that has drawn national attention and prompted a strong reaction from President Volodymyr Zelensky. The......

Russian strike sets Kyiv residential buildings ablaze

A large-scale Russian aerial assault struck Kyiv early Tuesday, igniting residential buildings, damaging civilian infrastructure and forcing thousands of residents to seek shelter in metro stations and underground bunkers. The attack came days after Moscow warned it would begin carrying out systematic......

Zelensky presides reburial of nationalist Melnyk amid Israeli outrage

A state reburial ceremony in Kyiv has drawn international attention after Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky oversaw the return of Andriy Melnyk, a leading figure of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists during the Second World War era. The event, held at a national military memorial cemetery......

Ukraine demands urgent UN meeting after massive Kyiv strike

Ukraine has requested an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council and a joint meeting of the OSCE security cooperation forum following one of the largest Russian aerial attacks on Kyiv since the start of the war. The overnight assault on 23–24 May killed at least four people and......