Moldova's parliament approves exit from Russia-led CIS
The move is a "natural and inevitable step towards European integration," the Moldovan parliament said.
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Martin Fornusek
ReporterMartin Fornusek is a reporter for the Kyiv Independent, specializing in international and regional politics, history, and disinformation. Based in Lviv, Martin often reports on international politics, with a focus on analyzing 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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Zelensky pitches Easter ceasefire to US negotiators as Russia continues attacks
"A pause on Easter could serve as a signal to everyone that diplomacy can succeed," Zelensky said.
Trump claims Iran requested ceasefire, Tehran denies
The U.S. would consider the request only "when Hormuz Strait is open, free, and clear," President Donald Trump said.
Central Europe’s shift against Ukraine, explained
The Kyiv Independent’s Martin Fornusek speaks with Slovakia’s former foreign minister Ivan Korcok about the country’s stance on Ukraine under Prime Minister Robert Fico, and what it means for Slovakia’s role within the EU and NATO.
Russia targets VPN as internet crackdown grows
The FSB may begin monitoring Russian IT companies for possible VPN use, with non-compliant companies facing penalties, Kommersant reported.
Trump says he's considering NATO exit amid rift over Iran war
U.S. President Donald Trump called NATO a "paper tiger" and said Russian President Vladimir Putin shares that opinion.
Russia's largest oil company's net income drops by 73% in 2025
Rosneft's net income fell by 73% to 293 billion rubles ($3.6 billion) last year due to high taxes and interest rates, as well as geopolitical factors, the company said.
Finland developing Ukraine-style drone alert app
The mobile app would be integrated with the current emergency software and be modeled on the system Ukraine uses during Russian drone attacks.
Poland's right wing taps into anti-Ukraine sentiment to win votes
Poland's conservative Law and Justice (PiS) party is ramping up Ukraine-skeptic rhetoric ahead of upcoming elections, in what analysts say is a bid to win back far-right voters after its 2023 defeat.
After pushing conservative Karol Nawrocki into the presidential palace, PiS tapped ex-Education Minister Przemyslaw Czarnek — a controversial hardliner — as its candidate for prime minister in next year's election.
Czarnek has a track record of criticizing the Ukrainian leadership over historical
US lifts sanctions on 3 Russian-flagged cargo ships
Such actions are "not indicative of a broader shift in the U.S. Russia policy," a U.S. Treasury spokesperson told the Kyiv Independent, adding that OFAC regularly updates its sanctions list by adding or removing individuals and entities.
Trump's NATO doubts are a 'gift' for the Kremlin
Failing to strong-arm NATO member states into joining his country's war against Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump has once again questioned the need for the alliance's existence.
"We would have always been there for them, but now, based on their actions, I guess we don't have to be, do we?" Trump said at an investment forum in Miami last week.
His chief diplomat, Marco Rubio, doubled down on March 30, saying Washington "will have to reexamine" its relationship with NATO countries after the war
Russia demands Ukraine withdraw from Donbas within 2 months, Zelensky says
Russia is signaling to the U.S. that it could seize the region by force within that period, and would then demand "different conditions" in negotiations, Zelensky said.
Iranian missile fragments fall near Ukraine's Embassy in Israel
Iranian cluster missile fragments fell around 30 meters from the Ukrainian Embassy building, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said. No injuries were reported.
Hungary lobbied against EU's Russia sanctions at Moscow's request, investigation says
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov asked his Hungarian counterpart, Peter Szijjarto, to help delist Gulbahor Ismailova, the sister of Russia oligarch Alisher Usmanov, according to the investigation.
Ukraine, Bulgaria to jointly produce drones under new security deal
Ukraine and Bulgaria concluded a 10-year security agreement on March 30 under which Sofia commits to help fund Ukrainian air defenses and co-produce arms.
