Russia tells Zelensky to withdraw Ukrainian troops from Donbas 'already today'
"Zelensky must make a decision already today to withdraw Ukrainian troops," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
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Tim Zadorozhnyy
ReporterTim Zadorozhnyy is the reporter for the Kyiv Independent, specializing in foreign policy, U.S.-Ukraine relations, and political developments across Europe and Russia. He studied International Relations and European Studies at Lazarski University and Coventry University and is now based in Warsaw. Tim began his journalism career in Odesa in 2022, working as a reporter at a local television channel. After relocating to Warsaw, he spent a year and a half with the Belarusian independent media outlet NEXTA, initially as a news anchor and later as managing editor. Tim is fluent in English, Ukrainian, and Russian.
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'Security situation' blocks EU inspection of Druzhba pipeline, Ukraine says
Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka attributed the delay to "technical safety procedures."
2 monks of Moscow-linked church detained for alleged sexual crimes against minors
The case involves a 52-year-old novice monk and a 24-year-old hieromonk from the same church, according to investigators.
EU approves $1.7 billion defense program to boost industry, integrate Ukraine
The initiative aims to strengthen Europe's defense capabilities by boosting production, expanding cooperation with Ukraine, and improving joint procurement.
UK rejects Russia's espionage claims as 'baseless' after Moscow expels diplomat
A spokesperson for the U.K. Foreign Ministry rejected the accusations as baseless and "completely unacceptable" in comments to the Kyiv Independent.
Ukraine 'much stronger,' Zelensky says as he urges US, Russia to resume negotiations
"The ball is now in the court of both the United States and Russia," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Russia denies Putin asked oligarchs to fund war, calls contribution 'personal decision'
The denial comes amid reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin had urged major businesses to make contributions to the state budget.
'Only on Russia's terms' — Kremlin criticizes US proposals on economic deals
"The U.S. side is linking the entire situation to the resolution of the conflict in Ukraine," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
Rubio meets Ukraine's foreign minister as G7 discusses support for Kyiv
The two-day G7 gathering focused on Russia's war against Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East.
US senators move to sanction Hungary over blocking Ukraine support
"This bill holds senior Hungarian officials accountable while giving Hungary a clear path to get back in line with its allies," Republican Senator Thom Tillis said.
The trade-off Ukraine won't make
U.S.-mediated peace talks between Russia and Ukraine have stalled as Kyiv refuses to cede territory in the country's east without a fight, a Kremlin demand that officials familiar with the matter say is not opposed by Washington.
At the same time, President Volodymyr Zelensky faces scrutiny after offering differing assessments of U.S. readiness to provide security guarantees.
Kyiv has insisted that credible security guarantees are necessary to prevent Russia from launching another invasion.
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US source says allies will be equipped as Pentagon reportedly weighs shifting Ukraine aid to Middle East
The possible shift comes as Russia intensifies aerial strikes.
Sanctioned Russian lawmakers to meet US officials in rare Washington visit, source says
The Russian delegation is headed by Vyacheslav Nikonov, deputy chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee and the grandson of Soviet Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Molotov.
US envoy details Belarus 'big deal' talks in interview with Kyiv Independent
A potential "big deal" between Belarus and the United States would effectively normalize relations between Washington and Minsk, U.S. Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale told the Kyiv Independent in a phone interview.
The remarks follow growing outreach from Washington to Minsk and come days after Belarusian ruler Alexander Lukashenko said that the U.S. had proposed a "big deal," claiming the initiative came from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Coale confirmed that normalization is part of the b
Ukraine believes Tucker Carlson 'works for Putin' amid growing US scrutiny
Tucker Carlson, a conservative commentator now under scrutiny in the U.S., has long drawn criticism in Ukraine for amplifying narratives aligned with the Kremlin — a record that is gaining fresh attention as he claims he could face criminal charges at home.
"The CIA is preparing some kind of criminal referral against me, a crime report to the Department of Justice on the basis of a supposed crime I committed," Carlson said, adding that the allegations could stem from his contacts with individua
