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Could Europe take over Ukraine peace talks from Trump? Here's what officials say
Editor's note: This story has been updated with additional comments. The EU is not about to hold its own peace talks with Russia and has no concrete plans to do so, several bloc's leaders and diplomats have confirmed on May 8, following news reports that suggested otherwise. The discussions come as U.S.-mediated peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv remain stalled for more than two months, as Washington is focused on its war with Iran. Frustration among European capitals at the lack of progress
Kyiv Independent reporter Asami Terajima shortlisted for One World Media Award
The Kyiv Independent is proud to announce that the Kyiv Independent’s reporter Asami Terajima has been shortlisted for the 2026 One World Media Awards in the Print Award category.
Massive forest fire sparked by Russian strikes in Ukraine's north doubles in size, drifts toward Russia
The fire, previously estimated at around 2,400 hectares (5,930 acres) on May 7, has now expanded to about 4,300 hectares (10,600 acres).
Ukraine strikes oil refinery in Russia's Perm for 3rd time in 2 weeks, SBU says
Ukrainian drones previously attacked local oil infrastructure overnight on April 29-30.
EU ready to back Belgium in frozen assets war against Russian oligarchs
Instead of going to court, Russia's oligarchs are relying on a 1989 investment treaty, which Belgium and Luxembourg signed with the Soviet Union.
Ukraine expects US envoys in late spring or early summer, hopes to revive peace talks
Rustem Umerov said he and U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner discussed humanitarian issues, prisoner exchanges between Kyiv and Moscow, and peace efforts.
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"We just don't see the point (to follow it) for the parade," a senior Ukrainian official told the Kyiv Independent.
