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US Defense Secretary Austin arrives in Kyiv in surprise visit

Editor's note: This is a developing story and is being updated. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived in Kyiv on Oct. 21 as Ukraine hopes to secure further support ahead of the uncertain U.S. election, CNN reported. Austin's visit comes only a few days after U.S. President Joe Biden arrived in Berlin to meet the […]

Ukraine

October 21, 2024

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Incoming Ukraine peace envoy postpones visit to Kyiv until after Trump's inauguration, Reuters reports

The Trump administration's Ukraine peace envoy, Keith Kellogg, has postponed a visit to Kyiv until after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated on Jan. 20, Reuters reported on Jan. 6, citing four sources with knowledge of the trip. According to the sources who spoke to Reuters, the new date has not yet been set, and […]

Ukraine

January 6, 2025

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Zelensky rejects UN secretary-general's visit over Russia trip, presidential source tells AFP

President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres's visit to Ukraine due to his participation in a summit in Russia, AFP reported on Oct. 25, citing an unnamed high-ranking source close to the Presidential Office. The Kyiv Independent reached out for comment to the Presidential Office but has not received an answer at the time […]

Ukraine

October 25, 2024

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Incoming Trump peace envoy postponed Ukraine visit over legal reasons, Kyiv confirms

The Trump administration's Ukraine peace envoy Keith Kellogg postponed his planned visit to Ukraine for legal reasons, Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said on Jan. 10, in comments reported by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Tykhyi cited the U.S. Logan Act, which restricts unauthorized negotiations by private citizens with foreign governments, as the reason for […]

Ukraine

January 10, 2025

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South Korean delegation to visit Ukraine to share information on North Korean troops

A South Korean delegation will visit Ukraine in the second part of the week to share information on North Korea's troops in Russia and discuss cooperation, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Oct. 28, the Yonhap news agency reported. Yoon's comments come shortly after NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed on Oct. 28 […]

Ukraine

October 29, 2024

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UK PM Starmer plans Ukraine visit to discuss peacekeeping mission, Bloomberg reports

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to visit Ukraine in the coming weeks to discuss the potential deployment of an international peacekeeping force, Bloomberg reported on Jan. 10, citing sources familiar with the matter. This would mark Starmer’s first visit to Ukraine since becoming prime minister. The trip comes as European nations ramp up […]

Ukraine

January 10, 2025

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Russia's Lavrov reportedly to make first visit to EU country since launch of full-scale invasion of Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov plans to visit Malta this December to attend the Organization for Security and Cooperation Ministerial Council (OSCE) meeting, the ministry's spokesperson Maria Zakharova told Vedomosti newspaper on Oct. 31. If the visit takes place, it will be Lavrov's first trip to an EU country since the launch of Russia's full-scale […]

Ukraine

November 1, 2024

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Zelensky to visit Poland after ‘breakthrough’ agreement on Volyn tragedy exhumations

President Volodymyr Zelensky will travel to Poland on Jan 15 to meet with Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Reuters reported, after a “breakthrough” agreement was reached between the two countries in a long-running dispute over World War II exhumations. The Volyn massacre involved widespread violence that claimed tens of thousands of Polish and Ukrainian lives. Poland […]

Ukraine

January 15, 2025

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Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov arrives in North Korea for official visit

Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov arrived in Pyongyang for an official visit on Nov. 29, amid deepening military cooperation between Russia and North Korea. After arriving in Pyongyang, Belousov was greeted by his North Korean counterpart No Kwang-chol, and members of North Korea's military, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. Belousov will participate in meetings […]

Ukraine

November 29, 2024

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Italy's Defense Minister Crosetto arrives in Kyiv on official visit

Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto arrived in Kyiv on Jan. 16 for a "series of institutional meetings," Italy's Defense Ministry announced. Crosetto arrived in Kyiv on the same day as U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is in the Ukrainian capital to sign a "100 Year Partnership" agreement and discuss further cooperation with President Volodymyr […]

Ukraine

January 16, 2025

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Yermak to visit US for talks with Trump's team, NV reports

Andriy Yermak, the head of the Presidential Office, will visit the United States on Dec. 4 to lead a Ukrainian delegation in meetings with members of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's inner circle, the Ukrainian outlet New Voice reported, citing diplomatic sources. The delegation will reportedly include Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, […]

Ukraine

December 3, 2024

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Netherlands announces $27 million in aid for Ukraine following Dutch Foreign Minister's visit to Kyiv

Following his visit to Kyiv, Dutch Foreign Minister Kaspar Veldkamp announced 27 million euros ($27.8 million) in new aid for Ukraine on Jan. 16. According to the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry, the package includes 7 million euros ($7.2 million) through the Comprehensive Assistance Package, coordinated by NATO, to provide non-lethal support such as fuel, medical supplies, […]

Ukraine

January 16, 2025

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