Zelensky imposes sanctions on Russian nationals, companies from Russia, China, Iran, Uzbekistan
The sanctions list includes 58 individuals and 74 companies, with 67 Russian enterprises related to military technology.
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Kateryna Hodunova
News EditorKateryna Hodunova is a News Editor at the Kyiv Independent. She previously worked as a sports journalist in several Ukrainian outlets and was the deputy chief editor at Suspilne Sport. Kateryna covered the 2022 Olympics in Beijing and was included in the Special Mentions list at the AIPS Sport Media Awards. She holds a bachelor's degree in political journalism from Taras Shevchenko University and a master's degree in political science from the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy.
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US, European allies finalize proposal for 30-day unconditional ceasefire, Reuters report
Washington and its partners are considering additional sanctions if the parties do not observe a ceasefire, with political and technical negotiations between Europe and the U.S. intensifying since last week, Reuters' source said.
Russian glide bomb attacks on Sumy Oblast despite ceasefire, Air Force says
Despite the Kremlin's announcement of a May 8–11 truce, heavy fighting continued in multiple regions throughout the front line.
Kremlin confirms talks with US on revival of Russian gas supplies to Europe
Moscow and Washington discuss the potential resumption of Russian gas supplies to Europe, among other issues related to the peaceful settlement of Russia's war in Ukraine, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov confirmed to the Russian state-run Interfax news agency.
EU to provide Ukraine with over 1 million shells over 2025, allocate over $2 billion for military aid from Russian frozen assets
"This is a historic decision, as weapons for Ukraine will be purchased at the expense of the proceeds from frozen Russian assets through the European Peace Fund," Denys Shmyhal said.
'I don't think Putin will agree to a peace agreement ever' — Volker on peace talks between Ukraine, Russia
Kurt Volker said that now "there is more alignment" between Ukraine and the U.S. under the Trump Administration than at the beginning of 2025.
Hungary allegedly expels two 'spies' working at Ukraine's embassy, Ukraine retaliates with own expulsions
Peter Szijjarto's announcement came after Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) allegedly dismantled a Hungarian military intelligence network operating in Zakarpattia Oblast.
Will Trump help Putin escape punishment for his crimes in Ukraine?
Under former President Joe Biden, the U.S. took the unprecedented step of deepening cooperation with international courts of law.
Washington has never been party to the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the International Criminal Court (ICC), and U.S. policy towards the Hague-based international tribunal has varied widely under different administrations.
Now, since President Donald Trump returned to office, that cooperation has stalled.
Among his first actions after returning to the O
EU provides Ukraine with $1 billion tranche under G7 loan covered by Russian assets
This is the fourth such tranche from the bloc, which is secured by proceeds from frozen Russian assets.
Russia's ballistic missiles make April deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians since last fall, UN reports
At least 19 children were killed and 78 injured in April, the highest verified monthly number of child casualties since June 2022.
Ukraine's parliament ratifies minerals deal between Washington, Kyiv
The agreement, signed on April 30, establishes a joint investment fund between Kyiv and Washington and grants the U.S. special access to projects developing Ukraine's natural resources.
Russian attacks kill, injure Ukrainian civilians despite Putin's Victory Day 'ceasefire'
Three women in Kharkiv, believing the truce was in effect, were injured by a Russian drone while gardening.
Existing EBRD funds not enough to restore Chornobyl Nuclear Plant confinement after Russian attack, the Guardian reports
Russian forces struck the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant with a drone on Feb. 14, breaking through the confinement and creating a 15-meter hole in it.
Lithuanian parliament backs denunciation of anti-personnel mine ban convention
The denunciation of the convention will take effect six months after the decision is made.
China's Xi arrives in Moscow ahead of Russia's Victory Day parade, meets with Putin
Xi Jinping is one of 27 leaders expected to attend the Victory Day parade in the Russian capital on May 9.
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