Polish President Karol Nawrocki has revoked the Order of the White Eagle, the country’s highest state honor, which had been awarded to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in 2023. The decision was reportedly based on what Warsaw describes as Kyiv’s policies glorifying leaders of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) and the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN)....
Speaking at a joint press conference with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasized that Russia values Türkiye’s diplomatic efforts regarding Ukraine. Lavrov stated that Russia had reminded Türkiye that the root causes of the crisis must be addressed in order to achieve a lasting solution. Key Statements by Lavrov We...
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu stated that the Foreign Ministry’s call for foreign ambassadors to leave Kyiv was made “completely seriously and deliberately,” adding that a possible strike on Kyiv could occur at any moment. Speaking to journalists at the International Security Forum, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu commented on the Russian Foreign...
European Commission (EC) official Valdis Dombrovskis announced that the European Commission and Ukraine signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday regarding a €90 billion loan package for Kyiv covering the years 2026 and 2027. In a statement shared on his X social media account, European Commissioner for Economy Valdis Dombrovskis said: “The signing of the...
Ukraine’s Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAP) announced that charges have been brought against Andrey Yermak, the former head of Vladimir Zelensky’s office. According to SAP, Yermak will stand trial on charges of money laundering linked to the construction of luxury residences near Kyiv. Earlier today, Ukrainian media reported that the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine...
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov described the EU’s approach of clarifying Moscow’s “red lines” on Ukraine at a later stage as “not serious” and “ridiculous.” Lavrov also accused the United States of resorting to coups and assassinations to protect its interests, and Europe of trying to bring back the “colonial era” by pressuring Hungary. In...
United Kingdom and Ukraine agreed to collaborate on selling drone technology abroad during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit, while UK leader Keir Starmer reaffirmed support for Kyiv amid Middle East tensions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited United Kingdom to strengthen cooperation on drone technology, with Britain supporting Ukraine’s efforts to sell advanced drone and anti-drone...
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that Ukraine continues its futile resistance instead of paving the way for a peace process, commenting on Ukrainian drone (UAV) attacks on Russian regions. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made statements on current issues during today’s press briefing. Peskov noted that the Russian Armed Forces continue to fulfill their assigned tasks...
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Ukraine’s attempt to attack the Russkaya Compressor Station, which plays a key role in ensuring the energy security of several countries, was “reckless.” Speaking at a press briefing today, Peskov answered questions regarding current developments. Responding to a question about the Ukrainian army’s overnight attack attempt on the Russkaya compressor...
The European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, expressed concern that the conflict in the Middle East could reduce international attention on Ukraine. Kallas stated that rising tensions in Iran and across the Middle East risk pushing the issue of Ukraine down the international agenda, saying, “This issue must not...