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Ukraine holds talks with Western allies on peace plan proposed by US

Talks between Ukraine and its Western allies on a US-proposed peace plan to end Russia's invasion are underway in Geneva, Ukrainian officials said Sunday. The head of the Ukrainian delegation, presidential chief of staff Andrii Yermak, wrote on social media that they held their first meeting with the national security advisers from the UK, France and Germany. The next meeting is with the US delegation. We are in a very constructive mood, Yermak said. We continue working together to achieve a lasting and just peace for Ukraine. The 28-point blueprint drawn up by the US to end the nearly four-year war has sparked alarm in Kyiv and European capitals. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said his country could face a stark choice between standing up for its sovereign rights and preserving the American support it needs.

European leaders scramble to buy Ukraine time as US sets ceasefire deadline

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and leaders in France, Germany and across Europe are rushing to respond to US demands that Ukraine agree to the 28-point plan circulated this week by next Thursday

Loss of US intelligence may harm Ukraine more than a halt in weapons

If the Trump administration makes good on its threat, the effects on Ukraine might not be immediate but could eventually be disastrous

Trump's 28-point Ukraine peace plan would grant key Russian demands

Under the terms of the plan, the Ukrainian regions of Crimea, Luhansk and Donetsk would be "recognised as de facto Russian, including by the United States

US threatens to cut intel, weapons to press Ukraine into peace deal: Report

Washington has presented Ukraine with a 28-point plan, which endorses some of Russia's principal demands in the war

US threatens to cut intel, weapons to press Ukraine into peace deal: Report

Washington has presented Ukraine with a 28-point plan, which endorses some of Russia's principal demands in the war

Zelenskyy faces growing pressure as corruption scandal, war crises deepen

The president of Ukraine is facing a confluence of crises testing his ability to lead an increasingly weary nation nearly four years into a devastating full-scale invasion by Russia. For more than a week, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has struggled to contain the fallout from a USD 100 million corruption scandal implicating top officials and other associates. The pressure on Zelenskyy has ratcheted up as the United States pushes a proposal it drew up with Russia that would require major concessions from Ukraine and seemingly few from Russia to bring an end to the war. All this is playing out as Russia makes slow but steady advances across parts of the 1,000-kilometre (620-mile) front line and relentlessly bombs Ukraine's power plants, causing severe electricity shortages as colder weather sets in. Here are 5 things to know about the growing pressures confronting Zelenskyy: Facing a rebellion Zelenskyy has been facing a rebellion from lawmakers in his own party since the country's corrupti

Trump's Ukraine envoy Kellogg to step down as US pursues new peace plan

President Donald Trump's special envoy to Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, has informed the White House he'll leave his post in January, according to two senior administration officials. The move comes as the White House is working on a new peace plan aimed at bringing an end to Russia's war in Ukraine that is being largely coordinated by Trump envoy Steve Witkoff and Kirill Dmitriev, an adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin. That plan calls for major concessions by Kyiv, including ceding territory to Russia and abandoning certain weaponry. The officials were not authorised to comment publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity about Kellogg's expected departure from the administration. They declined to comment on why Kellogg was departing. News of Kellogg's expected exit was first reported by Reuters. Kellogg was initially named special envoy for Ukraine and Russia during Trump's presidential transition. But his role shrunk as Witkoff, a real estate developer turned diplomat, ..

Corruption scandal pressures Zelenskyy to show greater accountability

Pressure is mounting on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to take stronger action to show accountability in the face of a corruption scandal presenting the greatest threat to his government since Russia's full-scale invasion. Last week, Zelenskyy dismissed two top officials and imposed sanctions on close associates after government investigators revealed that USD 100 million had been embezzled from the country's energy sector through kickbacks paid by contractors. But that hasn't quieted the political storm. After more than three years of war in which Ukrainians face regular power outages as a result of Russia's fierce bombardment, corruption in the energy sector isn't sitting well with the public. Calls are growing for Zelenskyy to remove his longtime chief of staff, Andrii Yermak, who many consider to be Ukraine's de facto vice president. Neither Zelenskyy nor Yermak have been accused of any wrongdoing by those leading the corruption investigation. Yet Zelenskyy's political

Ukraine signs letter of intent to buy up to 100 France's Rafale warplanes

Ukraine signed a letter of intent to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes from France, the Ukrainian Embassy and the French president's office said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French President Emmanuel Macron signed the document on Monday stating that Ukraine is considering the possibility of buying French defence equipment, including Rafale jet fighters, Macron's office said. It did not provide further details. Zelenskyy is on his ninth visit to Paris since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022. His talks are meant to strengthen Ukraine's defences as the country enters another winter under Russian bombardment of its energy infrastructure and other targets.

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Ukraine seeking exchange of 1,200 prisoners with Russia: Zelenskyy

Security chief Rustem Umerov, said that he had held consultations in Turkey and the United Arab Emirates, with the support of Kyiv's partners, on resuming the process of exchanges

At least 9 killed, 53 injured in Russia's latest missile strike on Ukraine

Russian attacks on Ukraine continued from Friday into Saturday, launching three Kh-47M2 'Kinzhal' air-launched ballistic missiles, as well as 135 different strike drones

At least 4 killed, 27 injured in Russia's massive combined attack on Kyiv

Four people were killed after Russia unleashed a massive combined attack on Kyiv early Friday, sparking fires and scattering debris across many districts of the capital, Ukrainian authorities said. At least 27 people were injured as emergency crews responded to multiple strikes, said Tymur Tkachenko, head of Kyiv's military administration. At least 430 drones and 18 missiles were used in the attack across the country, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. He said the attack, which struck other regions of the country, was targeting Kyiv. A specially calculated attack to cause as much harm as possible to people and civilians, Zelenskyy said in a post on Telegram. He added the Azerbaijan Embassy was damaged by fragments of an Iskander missile. Fifteen people were hospitalised, including one man in critical condition and a pregnant woman, after a series of powerful explosions sounded in the city and airs defences were activated. City authorities warned that power and water out

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Zelenskyy hit by major scandal as ex-biz partner accused of $100 mn graft

The case involves Timur Mindich, Zelenskyy's longtime associate and co-owner of his former entertainment company, Kvartal 95

Jaishankar meets Ukrainian, Saudi counterparts on sidelines of G7 FMM

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday held separate meetings with his Ukrainian and Saudi counterparts on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting (FMM) Outreach session in Canada, discussing recent developments and regional issues of mutual interest. Jaishankar, in a social media post, said he had a useful conversation with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha. "He (Sybiha) shared Ukraine's perspective on recent developments," the EAM said. Jaishankar also met Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and discussed a wide range of subjects, including bilateral relations, regional hotspots, connectivity, and energy. Jaishankar is in Niagara to attend an outreach session with the G7 partner nations. Earlier in the day, Jaishankar held talks with his American counterpart Marco Rubio that largely focused on issues relating to trade and supply chains. The external affairs minister also met his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand and reviewed ..

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Operations unaffected by $100 mn graft probe: Ukraine's Energoatom

Ukraine's nuclear energy company said on Tuesday its operations are unaffected by a major graft investigation into the country's power sector that is centred on alleged kickbacks worth some USD 100 million. Energoatom, a state-owned enterprise which generates more than half of Ukraine's energy supply, said in a statement that the probe by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau has not disrupted production or operational safety. Its assurances came a day after the agency revealed some details of a 15-month investigation into suspected corruption in the energy sector, including at Energoatom. Large amounts of Ukrainian and foreign funds have flowed into the energy sector as infrastructure is repeatedly repaired following relentless Russian aerial attacks. Ukraine's Energy Ministry said on Tuesday that Russia attacked energy infrastructure in the Kharkiv, Odesa and Donetsk regions overnight and that scheduled power outages were in place in most regions of Ukraine. The Anti-Corruption Bur

Romania finds possible drone fragments after Russian strikes on Ukraine

Possible drone fragments were found inside Romania's southeastern border region following Russian strikes on Ukrainian Danube River ports overnight, the Romanian Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday. Romanian radars detected groups of drones near the NATO country's airspace just after midnight Tuesday, prompting the ministry to issue an alert to residents of the southeastern region. Weather conditions did not allow for fighter jets to be deployed, the defence ministry said, but military teams were able to recover possible drone fragments some 5 kilometres (3 miles) inside Romania's border with Ukraine. Breaches of Romania's airspace by drones have become increasingly frequent in recent months as Russia targets Ukrainian Danube River ports just across the border. Officials have stated that samples collected from sites where drone fragments were found have been similar to those used by the Russian army. Romania and Poland are now deploying a new weapons system to defend against Russia