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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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Fico criticizes Zelensky over refusal to extend Russian gas transit, warns of crisis
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico warned of a looming gas crisis on Dec. 20 as Ukraine maintained its refusal to extend the transit agreement for Russian gas, set to expire on Dec. 31, Reuters reported. President Volodymyr Zelensky reaffirmed the refusal during a press conference on Dec. 19, saying that Kyiv would not enable Moscow […]
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Watchdog urges Zelensky to halt media intimidation, ensure press freedom
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) called on President Volodymyr Zelensky on Dec. 19 to ensure press freedom in Ukraine and hold accountable those who intimidate journalists. This follows growing concerns about government actions that reportedly obstruct the work of media outlets, including online newspaper Ukrainska Pravda. In a letter, the CPJ highlighted a troubling […]
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Ukraine war latest: Zelensky blasts Putin’s Oreshnik threats, calling him ‘dumbass’
Key developments on Dec. 19: Zelensky blasts Putin’s Oreshnik threats, calling him ‘dumbass’ Zelensky dismisses ceasefire as Putin’s ploy to regroup, seeks coordinated peace plan Ukraine strikes 'only oil refinery operating' in Russia's Rostov Oblast, military says Putin acknowledges sanctions have impact on Russia's economy Ukraine’s Special Forces report killing 12 North Korean soldiers in […]
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Ukraine won't extend Russian gas transit, Zelensky confirms
Ukraine will not extend the transit agreement for Russian gas through its territory, set to expire on Dec. 31, President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed on Dec. 19 during a press conference in Brussels. The decision previously prompted concerns from Slovakia, Hungary, Italy, and Austria, whose state-owned energy companies called for the continuation of gas transit through […]
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Zelensky dismisses ceasefire as Putin’s ploy to regroup, seeks coordinated peace plan
President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Dec. 19 that American and European participation in possible peace negotiations with Russia is crucial while rejecting the idea of freezing the conflict. Ahead of the anticipated U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s focus on ending the war after his inauguration on Jan. 20, Zelensky expressed hope that Europe would be involved […]
