President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on July 19 that Ukraine has proposed new peace talks with Russia for next week, with National Security Council Secretary Rustem Umerov extending the offer and signaling readiness for high-level discussions. – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared on the websitekyivindependent.com This article is taken based on Law no. 8/1996 of Romania. News […]
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Ukraine calendar: What will happen this week
Editor’s note: This article is a shortened on-site version of KI Insights’ public newsletter, The Week Ahead, covering events from July 14-20. Sign up here to start your week with an agenda of Ukraine-related events delivered directly to your inbox every week. President Donald Trump has announced – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared on the websitekyivindependent.com […]
Russia launched over 1,800 drones on Ukraine in one week, Zelensky says
Over 1,200 glide bombs and 83 missiles of various types were also launched on Ukraine in the past week, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on July 13. – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared on the websitekyivindependent.com This article is taken based on Law no. 8/1996 of Romania. News does not enjoy copyright, so they can be taken, […]
Overcoming Slovakia, Hungary opposition, EU set to approve new Russia sanctions package this week, Ukrainian official says
After failing to approve 18th package of sanctions against Russia due to opposition from Hungary and Slovakia, EU countries are expected to finalize an agreement this week, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna said on July 7. Since EU sanctions require unanimous approval, a single veto could prevent implementation. In late June, EU ambassadors did […]
Ukraine, Russia carry out 2nd prisoner swap this week under Istanbul deal
Editor’s note: The story is being updated. Ukraine has brought home another group of prisoners of war released from Russian captivity, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on June 20, following another prisoner exchange a day earlier. “Most of the warriors returning today from Russian captivity had been held for over two years. And now, at last, […]
Ukraine, Russia conduct fourth prisoner exchange this week
Kyiv is continuing efforts to bring home its citizens held captive by Russia, marking the fourth prisoner exchange in a week, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on June 14. “Today, among those returning to Ukraine, many have been in captivity since 2022,” Zelensky said. “These include soldiers from the Armed Forces, National Guard, State Border Guard […]
EXCLUSIVE: White House marks ‘blockbuster’ week for Trump’s immigration agenda
EXCLUSIVE: Despite stunning news about the return of illegal alleged gang member Kilmar Abrego Garcia Friday afternoon, the White House is celebrating a “blockbuster” week for President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda. “It’s a bad day to be an illegal alien and a great day to be an American,” a spokesperson said. On the heels of […]
Senate to ‘start moving’ Russia sanctions bill next week, Graham says
The U.S. Senate is expected to “start moving” next week on a bill introducing sweeping new sanctions against Russia, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham said at a press briefing in Kyiv on May 30 attended by The Kyiv Independent. The proposed bill would impose 500% tariffs on imports from countries purchasing Russian oil, gas, uranium, and […]
1,000-for-1,000 prisoner exchange likely to take place next week, Ukraine intelligence chief says
A major prisoner swap between Ukraine and Russia involving around 1,000 POWs from each side is expected to take place next week, Ukraine’s military intelligence chief said on air on May 17, following an agreement reached in Istanbul. “I hope it will happen next week,” Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine’s Military Intelligence, said. “I don’t […]
Russian attacks on Ukraine intensify in make-or-break week for peace talks
Ukraine’s military said Russia “increased the intensity” of its fighting during what Secretary of State Marco Rubio called “a very critical week” for peace talks. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that there have been 177 combat clashes over the past day, including 91 airstrikes “at the positions of Ukrainian units and […]
Next week could be critical in deciding future US involvement in Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations, Rubio says
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the upcoming week will be crucial for determining whether the U.S. will continue its involvement in efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, NBC News reported on April 27. “This is going to be a really important week in which we’re going to have to decide whether we […]
Trump hopes Russia, Ukraine ‘make a deal this week,’ promises ‘big business’ with US
Russia and Ukraine will be able to “do big business” with the United States if they secure a peace deal in the next week, U.S. President Donald Trump wrote in a social media post on April 20. Trump’s comments come shortly after he threatened to pull U.S. support from the peace process altogether if either […]