Tag: Ukraine

  • Russia Launches Missile and Drone Assault on Ukraine Amidst Zelenskyy’s Key Discussion with US Officials

    Russia Launches Missile and Drone Assault on Ukraine Amidst Zelenskyy’s Key Discussion with US Officials

    Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine overnight into Saturday, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had a “substantive phone call” with US officials aimed at ending the nearly four-year war. Ukrainian and US officials noted any “real progress toward any agreement” ultimately would depend “on Russia’s readiness to show serious commitment…

  • U.S. Envoy Signals Proximity to Ukraine Peace Agreement Amid Radical Demands from Moscow

    U.S. Envoy Signals Proximity to Ukraine Peace Agreement Amid Radical Demands from Moscow

    U.S. President Donald Trump’s outgoing Ukraine envoy said a deal to end the Ukraine war was “really close” and depended on resolving just two major issues but the Kremlin said there had to be radical changes to some of the U.S. proposals. Mr. Trump, who says he wants to be remembered as a “peacemaker” president,…

  • Keir Starmer Welcomes Zelensky for Crucial Ukraine Discussions at Downing Street

    Keir Starmer Welcomes Zelensky for Crucial Ukraine Discussions at Downing Street

    UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in London on Monday amid a continuing deadlock in negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. Zelensky will attend the talks in Downing Street alongside French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Cabinet minister Pat McFadden said on Sunday that Ukraine’s…

  • U.S. and Ukraine Conclude Discussions on Territorial Integrity and Security Assurances

    U.S. and Ukraine Conclude Discussions on Territorial Integrity and Security Assurances

    U.S., Ukraine wrap up talks on territorial issues, security guarantees  news.cgtn.com Ukraine peace talks in Miami end with lingering questions over security guarantees and territory  CNN Zelenskiy says he had “substantive” phone call with U.S. special envoy Witkoff  Reuters US, Ukrainian officials to continue talks on Saturday, state department says  Deccan Herald U.S., Ukraine officials say they’ll meet for…

  • Trump Jr. Warns of Potential Shift in U.S. Support for Ukraine

    Trump Jr. Warns of Potential Shift in U.S. Support for Ukraine

    Donald Trump Jr serves no formal role in the Donald Trump administration but his strong take on the Russia-Ukraine issue at the Doha Forum sent a chilling warning of what is going to happen inevitably — his father President Donald Trump would abandon Ukraine if they don’t make peace with Russia. Slamming Ukrainian president Volodymyr…

  • U.S. Envoy Kellogg: Ukraine Peace Deal Within Reach

    U.S. Envoy Kellogg: Ukraine Peace Deal Within Reach

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with US President Donald Trump’s Special Representative for Ukraine, General Keith Kellogg, in Washington D.C. on August 18, 2025. Ukrainian Presidency | Anadolu | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump’s outgoing Ukraine envoy said a deal to end the Ukraine war was “really close” and now depended on resolving two…

  • Ukraine Accuses Russia of Damaging Chernobyl Shield, Compromising Safety

    Ukraine Accuses Russia of Damaging Chernobyl Shield, Compromising Safety

    The international atomic energy agency (IAEA) has said the protective structure built to contain radioactive waste at the Chernobyl nuclear disaster site can no longer fully perform its safety functions after being damaged in a drone strike earlier this year.The new safe confinement (NSC) – the giant steel arch installed to cover the destroyed No…

  • Russia Intensifies Missile and Drone Strikes on Ukraine During Peace Negotiations

    Russia Intensifies Missile and Drone Strikes on Ukraine During Peace Negotiations

    Russia unleashed a major overnight assault on Ukraine, firing 51 missiles and 653 drones across the country as Ukraine marked Armed Forces Day, officials said Saturday. Ukraine’s air force reported successfully downing 585 drones and 30 missiles, but said 29 locations were struck. At least eight people were injured nationwide, according to Ukraine’s Interior Minister…

  • Macron Responds to Allegations of Warning Ukraine About US Betrayal

    Macron Responds to Allegations of Warning Ukraine About US Betrayal

    Macron denies reports that he had warned of US betrayal French president Emmanuel Macron has said that unity between Europe and the US was key in the support of Ukraine, adding there is “no mistrust” and denying a report he had said there was a risk Washington could betray Ukraine. “Unity between Americans and Europeans…

  • Trump’s Unconventional Diplomacy: A New Approach to Ukraine Peace

    Trump’s Ukraine peace effort tests his unconventional diplomacy  Reuters Infighting and division slow European response at a ‘crunch time’ in Ukraine war  NBC News Why is deal maker Donald Trump unable to foster a deal between Russia and Ukraine?  Times of India 2025 National Security Strategy: Does Europe Finally Realize It’s Alone?  Foreign Policy REFLECTIONS | Will 28-point Trump…