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Zelensky meets with CIA director in Kyiv

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Dec. 21 that he met with CIA Director William Burns in Ukraine, marking a rare public acknowledgment of their discussions during Russia’s full-scale invasion. The United States has been Ukraine's key ally, providing substantial financial and military aid since the all-out war began nearly three years ago. Washington is also […]

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December 21, 2024

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Trump's Ukraine peace envoy plans January trip to Kyiv, European capitals, Reuters reports

The Trump administration's incoming Ukraine peace envoy, Keith Kellogg, plans to visit Kyiv and several European capitals in early January as part of the new administration’s effort to address the Russia-Ukraine war, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Kellogg, who will serve as President-elect Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, does […]

Ukraine

December 17, 2024

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Kyiv delayed minerals deal with US to let Trump take credit, NYT reports

Ukrainian authorities postponed signing an agreement with the United States on processing and extracting rare earth minerals, in order to let U.S. President-elect Donald Trump claim credit for the deal when he takes office, the New York Times (NYT) reported on Dec. 14. Trump begins his second presidential term on Jan. 20, 2025. He has […]

Ukraine

December 14, 2024

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EU defense commissioner takes shelter in Kyiv amid massive Russian aerial strike

Andrius Kubilius, the newly appointed European defense commissioner, spent the morning of Dec. 13 in a shelter in Kyiv during a large-scale Russian missile attack, EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarina Mathernova said on X. Russia targeted Ukraine’s critical infrastructure, launching at least 93 ballistic and cruise missiles and over 200 drones, Mathernova said. Friday 13th […]

Ukraine

December 13, 2024

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White House announces new weapons package for Kyiv

The United States has approved a new weapons package for Ukraine, U.S. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said during a White House press briefing Dec. 12. The announcement comes as outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden attempts to hasten shipments of military aid to Ukraine ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration in January. "Today, the […]

Ukraine

December 12, 2024

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Ukraine war latest: Trump hints he won't 'abandon' Kyiv but opposes Ukraine launching US missiles inside Russia

Key developments on Dec. 12: Trump hints he won't 'abandon' Kyiv but opposes Ukraine launching US missiles inside Russia Drones attack Chechnya, hitting police building, Kadyrov claims Poland 'dismisses speculation' on peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, PM says US House passes 2025 defense spending bill without Ukraine lend-lease extension Hungary did not discuss any Christmas truce, […]

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December 12, 2024

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French ambassador to Ukraine assures continued support for Kyiv under new government

French Ambassador to Ukraine Gael Veyssiere expressed confidence that France's policy of assistance to Ukraine would remain unchanged following the appointment of a new prime minister, Interfax-Ukraine reported on Dec. 12. “The President clearly said that France will continue to support Ukraine in the military sphere. And we will do everything possible and necessary to […]

Ukraine

December 12, 2024

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30 years ago today, Ukraine traded nuclear arms for security assurances, a decision that still haunts Kyiv today

On Dec. 5, 1994, Ukraine had signed a set of political agreements that would guarantee the country's sovereignty and independence in return for accession to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). Signed in Budapest, the memorandum would lay grounds for Ukraine to dispose of its nuclear arsenal in return for the U.S., […]

Ukraine

December 5, 2024

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UK must help put Kyiv 'in strongest possible position' for peace talks, Starmer says

The United Kingdom must continue supporting Ukraine's defense against Russia, in order to "put Ukraine in the strongest possible position for negotiations," U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in a speech delivered Dec. 2 and published Dec. 3. Starmer's remarks come as Europe prepares to step up military support for Ukraine ahead of U.S. President-elect […]

Ukraine

December 3, 2024

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Ukraine war latest: Kyiv won't accept security guarantees substituting NATO membership

Key developments on Dec. 3: Ukraine won't accept security guarantees substituting NATO membership Ukraine prevents Russia from establishing bridgehead west of Oskil River, military says France, UK discuss deploying troops to Ukraine for ceasefire monitoring, sources tell RFE/RL Ukraine asking NATO for 20 air defense systems to prevent blackouts Zelensky disputes media reports of 80,000 […]

Ukraine

December 3, 2024

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Ombudsman denies Russian claim that Kyiv is delaying prisoner exchanges

Kyiv is ready to bring back all Ukrainians from Russian captivity, Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said on Dec. 2, denying the claims of his Russian counterpart Tatyana Moskalkova. Lubinets's response came after Moskalkova published alleged lists of 600 Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) held in Russia, whom Kyiv allegedly "did not agree to take back." "Ukraine […]

Ukraine

December 3, 2024

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Ukraine war latest: Scholz visits Kyiv for first time since June 2022, pledges $680 million in military support

Key developments on Dec. 2: Scholz arrives in Kyiv first time since June 2022, pledges $680 million in military support 'We need to move faster,' Zelensky announces personnel changes in Ukrainian Armed Forces Russia trained 300,000 reserve soldiers for war in Ukraine, Russian defense official claims Some North Korean troops fighting on Russia's side killed, […]

Ukraine

December 2, 2024

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