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Ukraine fears US will again push a deal giving Russia 'a lot' and Kyiv nothing
The U.S. is attempting to broker a temporary ceasefire deal between Ukraine and Russia in exchange for sanctions relief for Moscow, the Kyiv Independent has learned, trying to revive stalled talks as Washington looks for a foreign policy breakthrough. The effort is already triggering alarm in Kyiv. Sources familiar with the talks say the framework lacks one thing that Kyiv considers essential: security guarantees to prevent Russia from resuming the war. "They want Ukraine to agree to as much
Ukraine, Germany sign agreement in Kyiv to deepen defence cooperation, plan joint drone production
The participants announced the launch of "Brave Germany," a joint initiative aimed at advancing defence technologies and supporting innovative startups.
UK sanctions Russia over deportation of Ukrainian children, Armenian election meddling
The British government called the package one of its "toughest measures" to date, targeting individuals and institutions involved in the indoctrination and militarization of Ukrainian children.
Ukraine gives Russia POW exchange list, seeks US guarantees for deal, Zelensky says
"We expect the American side to be active in ensuring the implementation of this agreement," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
EU backs Ukraine war compensation, funds from Russian frozen assets up for debate
Canada is also expected to sign the convention establishing the International Claims Commission during a visit to Brussels on May 11, which would make it the first non-European country to do so.
EU, Ukraine reject Germany's ex-Chancellor Schroeder as peace talks mediator
Kaja Kallas noted that Gerhard Schroeder has worked as "a high-level lobbyist for Russian state-owned companies," and that it is clear why Vladimir Putin "wants him" as the mediator.
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The Kyiv Independent delivers reliable news, context, and on-the-ground reporting from Ukraine. The largest country located entirely in Europe, Ukrainian territory covers 603,628 square kilometers (233,062 square miles), and is bordered by seven countries, namely Russia, Belarus, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, and Moldova. Ukraine traces its history back to the medieval state of Kyivan Rus.
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Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin claimed that Ukraine's military launched dozens of drones towards the Russian capital throughout the night on May 8, just one day before Moscow is set to stage its annual Victory Day military parade.
