Witkoff to visit St. Petersburg after Zelensky talks
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff will meet Russian officials in St. Petersburg on Oct. 21 to discuss European and U.S. proposals for peace in Ukraine, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said.
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Martin Fornusek
Assistant EditorMartin Fornusek is an assistant editor at the Kyiv Independent. Until recently, Martin held the role of foreign affairs reporter specializing in international and regional politics, history, and disinformation. Based in Lviv, Martin often reports on international politics, focusing on developments related to Ukraine and Russia. His career in journalism began in 2021 after graduating from Masaryk University in Brno, Czechia, earning a Master's degree in Conflict and Democracy Studies. Martin has been invited to speak on Times Radio, France 24, Czech Television, and Radio Free Europe. He speaks English, Czech, and Ukrainian.
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"I think the important takeaway for you is that there has not been some deliberate political directive to go out and harm Ukraine," Rubio said, acknowledging possible delays in interceptor shipments.
Poland to demand explanation from Ukraine over drone incident in Lithuania
Lithuania said the drone entered its airspace from the Polish side before exploding on its territory on Oct. 18. Ukraine linked the incident to Russian jamming.
Zelensky meets Trump envoy Witkoff in Norway as US-Ukraine ties sour
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store and Finnish President Alexander Stubb are also taking part in the talks.
US-Russia-China summit would only 'encourage Putin to continue this war,' Ukraine says
"A trilateral meeting between the leaders of Ukraine, the U.S., and Russia could help end the war sooner," Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said. "A trilateral meeting between the leaders of Russia, China, and the U.S. would do only the opposite: encourage Putin to continue this war."
Over half of Russian jet-powered drones downed by Ukraine's aircraft, Zelensky says
Ukraine has secured contracts and assurances from partners on additional supplies of F-16 ammunition, Zelensky noted, adding that the current deliveries were at a "satisfactory level."
'Planned operation' — Zelensky confirms Ukraine's Starlink access not fully restored
Zelensky called the restrictions a "planned operation" targeting Ukraine, noting that Starlink speed limits remain in effect in Ukraine but not in EU countries.
Slovakia, Hungary won't join 70 billion euro EU package sought by Ukraine, Fico says
Zelensky asked EU leaders for an additional 70 billion euros to help cover Ukraine's defense and "resilience" needs in 2027, as Kyiv grapples with a budget shortfall amid escalating Russian attacks.
Exclusive: Watchdog lists ships carrying Russian gas, blasts Trump sanctions waiver
"Republicans and Democrats passed this law in Lindsey Graham's name to squeeze Russia's war revenues. Trump has now hollowed it out before its main sanctions could bite," said Alexander Kirk, a sanctions campaigner at Urgewald.
Russia's war reaches Bulgaria's shores, putting Radev's Moscow-friendly stance to the test
The balancing act of Bulgaria's Moscow-friendly leader stands on shaky ground.
Since taking office in May, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev has taken a harsh line on Ukraine while adopting steps his critics say are accommodating to Moscow.
Radev's course has now come under scrutiny as Bulgaria, a southeastern NATO member state, feels first-hand the spillover of Russia's war against Ukraine.
Four merchant vessels were hit by drones near Bulgaria's Black Sea coast in October. Two of the ves
Europe's far right has a Putin problem
Europe's far-right parties grow increasingly divided on something that once united them — sympathies for Vladimir Putin's Russia.
As nationalists and right-wing populists across Western Europe move closer to power, many are seeking to distance themselves from their past admiration for a country waging Europe's largest war since 1945 while conducting hybrid attacks against much of the continent.
Despite finding common ground on dislike of liberalism, NATO, and the EU, Europe's far right is bein
Zelensky, Hungary's Magyar hold first 'one-on-one' talks at EU summit
"We see the Ukrainian parliament's adoption of the minority education law and the immediate start of its implementation as a first step towards rebuilding mutual trust," Magyar said on X after the meeting.
Slovakia to hold talks with Ukraine, revive economic meetings with Russia
The Slovak-Ukrainian talks will be held in Lviv on Nov. 5 and focus on expanding border crossings, providing humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, and establishing a school for Ukrainian children in Bratislava.
Zelensky says he feels betrayed over Trump-Russia deal
"It's painful when President Trump chooses one side, not our side," Zelensky said in an interview with British host Piers Morgan.
Germany puts Ukrainian on trial over Nord Stream sabotage
On the first day of the trial, prosecutors accused Serhii Kuznetsov of being an accomplice to war crimes by committing an attack against civilian infrastructure. Kuznetsov has denied any involvement.
