The past month in Ukraine has been intense, even by the standards of this war. One of the most outspoken Ukrainian advocates for freedom, democracy, and human rights, former speaker of the Ukrainian Parliament Andriy Parubiy, was assassinated in broad daylight on the street in Lviv. Parubiy played a pivotal – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared […]
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US objects to ‘Russian aggression’ language in G7 statement, straining unity on Ukraine, FT reports
The United States is opposing the use of the term “Russian aggression” in a planned G7 statement marking the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, creating tensions among allied nations, an official familiar with the matter told the Financial Times (FT). Traditionally, G7 leaders issue a joint declaration on Feb. 24 reaffirming their […]
Merkel highlights NATO’s role in supporting Ukraine, urges transatlantic unity, media reports
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has emphasized the critical role of the United States and NATO in ensuring Ukraine’s independence amid Russia’s invasion. Speaking at the North Rhine-Westphalia CDU’s New Year’s reception in Düsseldorf, Merkel said that the transatlantic partnership is more essential now than ever, underscoring its importance as Donald Trump prepared to take […]
‘It would be crazy to drop the ball now’ — Zelensky urges continued unity, support for Ukraine at Ramstein
Editor’s note: This story is being updated. President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived at the Ramstein airbase in Germany on Jan. 9, delivering an opening address to the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting. Zelensky is expected to hold a series of bilateral meetings during the summit, which will be the last gathering in this format before […]