BREAKING: Ukraine holds trilateral talks with US, Russia as Kremlin ties any deal to Donbas capitulation
"The issue of Donbas is key," President Volodymyr Zelensky told reporters hours before the talks began.
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Tim Zadorozhnyy
ReporterTim Zadorozhnyy is the reporter for the Kyiv Independent, specializing in foreign policy, U.S.-Ukraine relations, and political developments across Europe and Russia. Based in Warsaw, he is pursuing studies in International Relations and the European Studies program at Lazarski University, offered in partnership with Coventry University. Tim began his career at a local television channel in Odesa in 2022. After relocating to Warsaw, he spent a year and a half with the Belarusian independent media outlet NEXTA, initially as a news anchor and later as managing editor. Tim is fluent in English, Ukrainian, and Russian.
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Putin tells US envoys 'no point in hoping' for peace without Ukraine's capitulation on territories
"We are interested in resolving the (war) through political and diplomatic means. But until that happens, Russia will continue to pursue its goals on the battlefield," Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said.
Exclusive: Trump's new Board of Peace could tackle Russia-Ukraine war, source says
A White House official told the Kyiv Independent that the Board could play a role in different situations, without ruling out engagement on Russia's war in Ukraine.
Zelensky blasts Europe's inaction, reveals Jan. 23 talks with US and Russia in UAE
"Just last year, here in Davos, I ended my speech by saying Europe needs to know how to defend itself. A year has passed, and nothing has changed," Zelensky said.
Republican congressman slams Trump's Russia policy, Greenland threats
The Kyiv Independent’s Tim Zadorozhnyy speaks with U.S. Representative Don Bacon (R) about U.S. President Donald Trump's approach to ending Russia's war against Ukraine, arguing that appeasing Russia would only invite further aggression and calling on tougher sanctions on Moscow.
Denmark mulls extra US bases in Greenland under Trump 'infinite' deal as NATO ramps up Arctic security
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told Reuters that the deal would hinge on NATO allies doing more to strengthen Arctic security.
Europe loads 'trade bazooka,' ready measures against Trump's Greenland tariff threats
The European Union is preparing a response to U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on NATO allies over Greenland, with leaders set to discuss retaliation options at a summit on Jan. 22, two people familiar with the matter told the Kyiv Independent.
The dispute escalated after Trump renewed calls for the United States to acquire Greenland — an autonomous Danish territory — warning that Washington would do so "one way or another" and refusing to rule out military force.
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Denmark 'substantially increases' Greenland troops as Trump won't rule out using force
Chief of the Royal Danish Army Major General Peter Boysen will also deploy to the island alongside soldiers.
Ukraine military chief says more arms, sanctions key as 'Coalition of the Willing' holds security guarantees talks
Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi told participants that Russia shows no readiness to end the war.
Russia welcomes Trump's tariffs on NATO allies over Greenland as 'collapse' of alliance
"The transatlantic alliance is over," Kremlin economic negotiator Kirill Dmitriev said.
'Warmth from Poland' — More than $650,000 raised to buy generators for Kyiv amid energy crisis
After quickly hitting the initial target, organizers raised the goal to 2 million zloty ($550,000) — a figure that has since been surpassed, with donations now exceeding 2.4 million zloty (around $660,000).
Ukrainian crew begins 'crucial' repairs on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant backup line under IAEA-brokered ceasefire
The 330-kilovolt power line, damaged and disconnected by military activity on Jan. 2, is vital for supplying the plant with external electricity.
Italy detains vessel carrying metal for suspected Russia sanctions violations
The Brindisi Court approved the seizure of both the vessel and its cargo, which included 33,000 tons of ferrous metal.
Russian attacks kill 5, injure 30 across Ukraine as Moscow again targets energy infrastructure
The strikes came as Ukraine faces severe cold and ongoing disruptions to heat and electricity supplies following repeated attacks on the energy sector, which prompted a state of emergency earlier this week.
Does Russia or China actually threaten Greenland? Experts say Trump's warnings don't match reality
President Donald Trump has been fixated on controlling Greenland, suggesting that U.S. ownership of the island is crucial in blocking Russian and Chinese expansion.
"If we don't go in, Russia's going to go in, and China's going to go in," Trump said.
The White House reinforced that message on Jan. 14, posting an image on X that cast the island as facing a stark choice — alignment with the U.S. or with a Russia-China bloc.
Greenlandic and Danish officials have rejected that premise outright, r
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