'Any format, at any time' — Zelensky pushes to restart peace talks, open to any venue but Russia, Belarus
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukrainian representatives have continued discussions with the U.S. side and held talks on April 21.
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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. He studied International Relations and European Studies at Lazarski University and Coventry University and is now based in Warsaw. Tim began his journalism career in Odesa in 2022, working as a reporter at a local television channel. 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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'Not Putinland' — Zelensky responds to 'Donnyland' proposal for part of Donbas
"The main thing is that Donetsk Oblast and Luhansk Oblast remain Ukraine," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
'Cooling, not a reversal' — Why Bulgaria's new Russia-friendly leader is unlikely to become EU's next Orban
The landslide victory of ex-President Rumen Radev's party in Bulgaria's April 19 parliamentary election is seen by many as a boost to Russia-friendly, Ukraine-skeptic voices within the European Union.
Running on an anti-corruption platform, Radev's Progressive Bulgaria (PB) secured 44.6% of the vote, winning a majority and a chance to govern without a coalition partner.
The result could strain Ukraine's relations with Bulgaria, a 6-million-strong NATO and EU member that has backed Kyiv since R
Sanctions relief fueling Russia's war ambitions, Zelensky warns as Ukraine steps up oil strikes
"Our far-reaching sanctions... ensure that (Russia) receives the necessary response," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Druzhba pipeline ready to resume, Zelensky says, raising hopes of unblocking EU loan
"Ukraine has completed repair work on the section of the Druzhba oil pipeline that was damaged by a Russian strike," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Russian economy faces 'financial disaster,' Sweden's spy chief warns as Moscow hides true deficit
Stockholm believes that Moscow is "living on borrowed time," Sweden's military intelligence chief Thomas Nilsson said.
Gunman killed after opening fire in Kyiv supermarket; 6 dead, 14 injured
A gunman who opened fire in Kyiv's Holosiivskyi district on April 18 was killed by police after leaving at least six people dead and 14 others injured.
Russia in no rush to resume Ukraine peace talks, Lavrov says
"Resuming negotiations is not our top priority," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
Iran reimposes restrictions on Strait of Hormuz after Trump signals 'good news'
"The Americans, with their repeated record of breach of promise, continue to engage in banditry and piracy under the guise of a so-called blockade," Iran's armed forces command said.
Trump letting Putin 'play him for a fool,' US lawmakers say after new Russia sanctions waiver
"This decision is shameful," the statement reads.
Trump envoy faces 'sweeping' investigation over business ties, diplomatic role
Democratic U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin launched what he described as a "sweeping" investigation into U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy and son-in-law, Jared Kushner, over a potential conflict of interest, according to an April 17 press release.
The inquiry focuses on Kushner's dual role as a diplomatic intermediary and head of a private equity firm, raising questions about whether his financial ties could influence U.S. foreign policy decisions.
Kushner has played a central role in Trum
At least 1 killed, 26 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over past day
Ukraine's Air Force said it shot down 190 of 219 Russian drones overnight.
Russia refuses to rule out strikes on European drone facilities, claims 'growing' war role
"The direct involvement of these countries in the conflict, in the war surrounding Ukraine, is growing," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
Russia sets yet another Donbas capture deadline while demanding Ukraine withdraw without fighting, HUR says
The new timeline marks another postponement of Moscow's objectives.
Russia threatens action against Finland, Baltics if Ukrainian drones strike via their airspace
The Baltic states have rejected similar accusations, calling Moscow's claims false and denying that Ukraine used their airspace for attacks.
