Russia calls for Ukraine peace talks to resume after months of downplaying them
"We expect our American colleagues to continue their peacemaking efforts," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
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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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France ready to develop ballistic missile defense with Ukraine, says Zelensky, calling it 'important step'
"We discussed strengthening our capabilities to repel Russian attacks right now," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
For first time since 2022, Russians worry more about strikes at home than front line, poll shows
The survey also showed growing public anxiety inside Russia.
Moscow signals frustration as US-Russia contacts remain 'slow and difficult'
"There's no need to look for any hidden meanings in the fact that these contacts occur," Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said.
'Justified response' – Zelensky releases footage of Ukrainian strikes on Russian aircraft, other targets deep behind enemy lines
Ukraine struck several Russian military targets this week, including a Be-200 amphibious aircraft, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 16.
Kyiv repatriates 528 bodies that Russia claims are fallen Ukrainian soldiers
The Russian side has not commented on whether Ukraine transferred the bodies of Russian soldiers in return.
Putin to visit China days after Trump as Russia looks to deepen partnership
The Russian and Chinese presidents will discuss bilateral relations and ways to deepen the countries' "partnership and strategic cooperation."
At least 3 killed, 63 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over past day
Russia launched 294 drones overnight, Ukraine's Air Force said, adding that 269 of them were shot down.
After Putin approval rating hits wartime low, Russia's state pollster revises methodology
Under the new methodology, Russian President Vladimir Putin's approval rating rose for the first time since December.
How a Ukrainian air assault on Russia led to the resignation of a Latvian prime minister
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina announced on May 14 that she would resign after a political crisis triggered by the incursion of Ukrainian drones into Latvian airspace exposed deep tensions inside the country's ruling coalition.
"I led this government because people needed stability," Silina said. "I am stepping down, but I am not giving up. And I am not leaving."
Her resignation plunged Latvia into political uncertainty.
The incident quickly evolved into a full-scale political crisis, ex
Ukraine's military now 'strongest, most powerful' in Europe, Rubio says
"The Russians are losing five times as many soldiers a month as the Ukrainians are," U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
US House to vote on Ukraine aid bill in early June after leadership bypass, source says
The bipartisan legislation would reaffirm U.S. support for Ukraine, expand sanctions against Russia, and authorize additional military and financial assistance for Kyiv.
Is Vladimir Putin getting tired of Russia's war in Ukraine?
After presiding over the smallest Victory Day parade of his rule, Russian President Vladimir Putin shifted tone on his country's war against Ukraine.
"I think (the war in Ukraine) is coming to an end," Putin told journalists on May 9 — a statement that drew attention because it was the first of its kind in four years.
Putin also avoided many of the triumphalist talking points that have defined his public appearances. And for perhaps the first time in years, he publicly referred to President Vo
'Unacceptable' — Hungary's top diplomat condemns attacks on Ukraine's Zakarpattia to Russian envoy
"Russia must do everything in its power to secure an immediate ceasefire," Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orban said.
Poland scrambles jets to intercept Russian spy plane in Baltic Sea 'provocation'
Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said the "aggressive action" was intended to test Poland's air defense systems.
