Zelensky vows to come to Moscow for Putin talks 'on a missile'
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the Russian side did not interpret Zelensky's remark as ruling out a visit to Moscow.
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Tim Zadorozhnyy
ReporterTim Zadorozhnyy is a reporter at the Kyiv Independent covering foreign policy, U.S.-Ukraine relations, and political developments across Europe and Russia. He studied International Relations and European Studies at Lazarski University and Coventry University. Tim began his journalism career in Odesa in 2022 as a reporter for a local television channel. He later spent a year and a half at the Belarusian independent media outlet NEXTA, first as a news anchor and later as a managing editor. He is fluent in English, Ukrainian, and Russian.
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Zelensky sees Miami G20 as 'best' chance to finally sit down with Putin
"I believe this is one of the best opportunities proposed by the U.S. side," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Exclusive: Ukraine, Russia are done with Steve Witkoff. Trump sees no problem
Kyiv and Moscow are growing increasingly frustrated with the U.S.-mediated peace process — and with Washington's Envoy Steve Witkoff, people familiar with the matter told the Kyiv Independent.
Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, who has emerged as a key peace negotiator, traveled to Russia and Ukraine in early September in an attempt to restart stalled negotiations. They left both countries with little to show for the effort.
Behind the scenes, however, several separate efforts are
Trump plans to sign Russia sanctions bill 'soon,' White House source says
U.S. President Donald Trump plans to sign legislation that would allow him to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian oil and gas, a White House official told the Kyiv Independent on Sept. 17.
Putin's foreign minister blames US for extra year of war in Ukraine, says Russia could have been at peace
"If the Americans hadn't backed away from the Anchorage agreements... we would have been living without war for a year now," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
Ukrainian parliament dismisses prosecutor general amid corruption scandal, anti-graft war and bizarre Paris trip
Ukraine's parliament dismissed Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko on Sept. 15, a week after he resigned and a day after he announced that he had approved charges against the head of the country's anti-corruption bureau.
Disgraced top prosecutor’s attack on anti-corruption bodies may trigger a political crisis
Ukraine’s disgraced Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko’s Sept. 14 revenge charges against the country’s top anti-corruption official could trigger a major political crisis if this becomes a full-on crackdown on anti-corruption institutions, analysts say.
But everything depends on whether Kravchenko’s announcement of the charges was a desperate tantrum intended to save himself or part of a crackdown backed by President Volodymyr Zelensky’s administration.
The charges against Semen Kryvonos, h
Trump tells Zelensky to stop striking Russian diesel infrastructure
"He's causing a shortage of diesel," U.S. President Donald Trump said.
Ukraine's refusal to give up territory to Russia stalls peace deal, Trump envoy says
"Ukraine right now does not want to do that," U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy and son-in-law Jared Kushner said.
Russia sanctions bill faces make-or-break moment before US midterms, Ukraine says
It remains unclear whether the U.S. House of Representatives will vote next week on sweeping legislation that would impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian oil and gas, Ukraine's sanctions commissioner Vladyslav Vlasiuk told reporters on Sept. 10.
The bill faces a narrow window for consideration before the Nov. 3 midterm elections. The House's final pre-election session begins Sept. 14 and will last only four days. If lawmakers do not take up the legislation next week, its cons
Russian drone in Moldova nearly hit Zelensky's plane, source says
At the time of the drone violation, Zelensky's plane was taking off from Moldova en route to Norway.
Russia tells Trump ending US support for Ukraine could help end war
"They should stop providing any assistance to Kyiv," Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said.
Trump calls with Putin after peace envoys visit to Moscow, Kyiv
Russian President Vladimir Putin outlined his vision for the peace process and gave U.S. President Donald Trump his assessment of the war, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov told reporters.
Hungary kicks out 10 Russian diplomats as Moscow vows 'harsh' retaliation
"This decision protects Hungary's security and sovereignty," Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orban said.
Zelensky gives cautious backing to Trump envoys' 'good' ideas to end Russia's war
President Volodymyr Zelensky also said he hopes to meet U.S. President Donald Trump around Sept. 20 and plans to raise Ukraine's need for additional anti-ballistic missiles.
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