Ukrainian politics
Russia’s opposition talking with Ukraine behind the scenes, top dissident says
Many in Ukraine have criticized the idea that Kyiv and the Russian opposition are natural allies.
Russia’s blacklisted classical music stars make a comeback in Europe
Die Neuerfindung der Julia Klöckner
Putin won’t dare meet Zelenskyy, says EU’s Kallas
Zelenskyy will head to Turkey for potential Putin meeting, top aide says
Fast-tracking Ukraine’s EU accession helps no one — least of all Ukraine
Ukraine says it busted Hungarian spy network
Trump-Ukraine minerals deal hits yet another late snag
U.S. president has previously described such a pact as reimbursement for billions in American aid sent to help Kyiv against Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Putin announces new ceasefire but Kremlin hardens stance on annexed Ukrainian regions
Moscow is emboldened after U.S. President Donald Trump caves in to a key Russian demand.
Ukraine and US ink memorandum on rare earths
This is a precursor to a full minerals deal and clarifies U.S. support for a “free, sovereign, and secure Ukraine.”
Russia open to security guarantees for Ukraine ‘in some form,’ Putin’s envoy says after White House talks
Russia’s negotiator insisted there was a “positive outcome” after two days of talks with Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff in Washington.
Kyiv officials trash Putin’s ‘external governance’ plan for Ukraine
Ukrainian presidential adviser tells Russian ruler to “pop some pills.”
Trump envoy claims Ukraine ‘agreed’ to hold presidential elections
In interview with Tucker Carlson, Steve Witkoff also says it is “largely accepted” that NATO membership for Ukraine is not an option.
Russia bombards Ukraine after Zelenskyy’s team accepts US ceasefire plan
The attack killed at least five people.
US resumes military aid to Ukraine after Saudi ceasefire talks
Ukraine agrees to immediate 30-day ceasefire if Russia does so too.
Top Trump allies hold secret talks with Zelenskyy’s Ukrainian opponents
As Washington ramps up its pressure on Zelenskyy to step aside, his rivals are talking to Trump’s team.
Trump and Zelenskyy’s White House clash a ‘deliberate escalation’ by US, says Germany’s Merz
U.S. president’s rage was pre-planned, likely next chancellor says.
Zelenskyy says Trump support ‘crucial’ after bruising Oval Office clash
Ukrainian president lands in the U.K. for summit with European leaders, seeking to reaffirm alliances after tense confrontation with the U.S. president.
Zelenskyy invited to March 6 EU summit on defense and Ukraine
EU leaders expected to discuss anew military aid package to Ukraine.
Ukraine and US agree to minerals deal
Donald Trump hinted Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy could travel to Washington to sign the deal on Friday.
EU offers its own ‘win-win’ minerals deal to Ukraine
“The added value Europe offers is that we will never demand a deal that’s not mutually beneficial,” top official Stéphane Séjourné says.
Russia unleashes biggest drone attack of Ukraine war on eve of anniversary
Moscow launched 267 attack drones against Ukraine the day before the third anniversary of Putin’s full-scale invasion, Zelenskyy says.
Russia wants to declare ‘victory’ on Feb. 24, Ukrainian intel says
Moscow wants to show itself ‘victorious’ against Ukraine and NATO on third anniversary of invasion, Kyiv’s HUR says.
China says it backs new US and Russian ‘consensus’ on Ukraine war
Foreign Minister Wang Yi met his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, on the sidelines of the G20 meeting in Johannesburg.
Trump blaming Ukraine for Putin’s war leaves Europe reeling
The U.S. president called out Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a diatribe against Kyiv.
Trump announces first meeting with Putin in Saudi Arabia
The meeting will happen in the “not too distant future,” Trump said.
Trump team to visit Ukraine this week, Zelenskyy says
A “serious” American delegation will visit Ukraine, the Ukrainian president said.