Volodymyr Zelensky
Andriy Yermak: The Fall of Ukraine's Wartime Diplomatic Powerhouse and Its Implications
Nov 30, 2025 02:19 pm CST
Andriy Yermak, President Zelensky's chief of staff and Ukraine's second most powerful figure, was removed from his position following an anti-corruption raid. As a central figure in Ukraine's wartime diplomacy and decision-making since Russia's full-scale invasion, his dramatic exit occurs amid critical peace negotiations with the US and renewed Russian military pressure, creating significant political upheaval in Kyiv's leadership structure.
Ukrainian Delegation Heads to US for Critical Peace Talks on Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Nov 29, 2025 08:41 pm CST
Ukrainian President Zelensky has dispatched a high-level delegation led by National Security Council Secretary Rustem Umerov to the United States for discussions on Washington's proposed plan to end the war with Russia, marking a significant diplomatic effort toward potential conflict resolution in the region.
Zelensky Dismisses Chief of Staff Andriy Yermak Following Anti-Corruption Investigation Amid Critical US-Russia Peace Talks
Nov 29, 2025 01:25 am CST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed his powerful chief of staff Andriy Yermak following anti-corruption raids, creating political uncertainty at a critical moment when Ukraine faces both an intensified Russian offensive and controversial US-proposed peace negotiations. The removal of Yermak, who was recently appointed as Ukraine's top negotiator with the US, comes amid allegations of his involvement in a $100-million energy sector kickback scheme that has sparked public outrage during Ukraine's ongoing energy crisis.
Putin's Ukraine War Ultimatum: Russia Demands Territory Surrender for Peace as US Mediates New Proposal
Nov 28, 2025 09:59 am CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered to end the nearly four-year Ukraine conflict if Kyiv withdraws from territories claimed by Moscow, threatening military force otherwise. As Russian troops advance steadily through eastern Ukraine, the United States has proposed a revised peace plan aimed at brokering negotiations between the warring parties. However, significant obstacles remain, with Ukraine firmly rejecting territorial concessions while Putin questions President Zelensky's legitimacy to sign any agreement. The conflict, which began with Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, has resulted in hundreds of thousands of casualties and Europe's largest refugee crisis since World War II.
Inside the Diplomatic Back Channel: How US Envoy Guided Russia on Pitching Ukraine Peace Plan to Trump
Nov 26, 2025 10:06 am CST
US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff held a strategic phone call with Kremlin official Yuri Ushakov, coaching him on how Vladimir Putin should approach Donald Trump about a Ukraine peace plan. This diplomatic back channel reveals the origins of the controversial 28-point peace proposal that the US has pressured Ukraine to accept, providing unprecedented insight into the complex negotiations between Washington and Moscow.
Trump Sets Thanksgiving Deadline for Ukraine to Accept Controversial Peace Plan with Russia
Nov 22, 2025 08:17 am CST
President Trump has issued a November 27 deadline for Ukraine to accept his administration's peace proposal that would end the war with Russia by requiring territorial concessions. President Zelensky has pushed back, stating he won't "betray" his country over the 28-point document that would prohibit NATO membership and reduce Ukraine's military. The plan, which Kyiv views as favorable to Moscow, comes as Trump seeks an accelerated resolution to the conflict that began with Russia's 2022 invasion.
US Peace Plan Proposes Ukrainian Land Cession Amid Deadly Russian Strike on Ternopil
Nov 20, 2025 10:06 am CST
A new US peace proposal suggests Ukraine cede territory and significantly reduce its military forces, coinciding with a devastating Russian missile attack on Ternopil that killed 26 civilians including children. The controversial plan appears to mirror Russia's demands while Ukrainian officials continue seeking meaningful international engagement to end the nearly four-year conflict as winter approaches and Russian forces maintain slow advances on the battlefield.
Ukraine Signs Historic Deal with France for 100 Rafale Fighter Jets and Advanced Air Defense Systems
Nov 17, 2025 11:06 pm CST
Ukraine has signed a landmark agreement with France to acquire up to 100 Rafale fighter jets and advanced SAMP/T air defense systems over the next decade. The strategic military deal, formalized by Presidents Zelensky and Macron in Paris, represents a significant enhancement to Ukraine's defense capabilities against ongoing Russian attacks, with initial deliveries expected within three years.
German Chancellor Urges Zelensky to Keep Young Ukrainian Men from Seeking Refuge in Germany
Nov 14, 2025 12:43 am CST
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has requested that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky limit the growing influx of young Ukrainian men seeking refuge in Germany, emphasizing they should serve their homeland instead. Germany plans to modify its social welfare rules to encourage Ukrainian refugees to seek employment rather than remain dependent on benefits, as the number of young Ukrainian men entering Germany has increased significantly since Kyiv loosened travel restrictions in August.
Zelensky Imposes Sanctions on Former Associate in $100-Million Energy Sector Corruption Scandal
Nov 13, 2025 10:27 pm CST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sanctioned his former business associate Timur Mindich over a major corruption scandal involving $100 million siphoned from Ukraine's war-damaged energy sector. This action follows the dismissal of energy and justice ministers and includes asset freezes and business restrictions as Ukraine addresses internal corruption while fighting external aggression.