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Negotiations with Russia must take place in the presence of international partners so that Putin cannot distort Ukraine’s position
Ex-Ukrainian FM Ohryzko says any negotiations with Russia must include international partners so Putin can’t distort Kyiv’s stance — a bold take on peace talks and global diplomacy.
May 12, 2025
Ukraine has issued a démarche to the countries whose representatives attended the military parade in Moscow
Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned envoys from countries whose representatives attended the Moscow Victory Day parade, lodging a formal demarche over diplomatic support for Russia.
May 10, 2025
For the first time in Ukraine’s history, the SBU has uncovered a Hungarian military intelligence network that was conducting espionage against our country
Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) dismantled a Hungarian military intelligence network in Zakarpattia, detaining two alleged spies accused of gathering defence and socio‑political intelligence against Kyiv. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
May 9, 2025
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine ratified the mineral deals with the U.S.
Ukrainian Parliament session as deputies vote to ratify the milestone U.S.–Ukraine minerals agreement establishing a reconstruction investment fund. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
May 8, 2025
The central gastronom in Kyiv did not survive the restoration
Kyiv’s Central Gastronom on Khreshchatyk — part of the former Hotel Kane built in 1873 — didn’t survive planned restoration: only its façade remains amid preservation concerns and activist protests. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
May 7, 2025
Consequences of the russian night attack on Kyiv: 2 people killed, 5 injured, including 4 children
In a nighttime Russian attack on Kyiv, two people — including an infant — were killed and five others injured, four of them children, as emergency crews work at damaged residential sites.
May 7, 2025
King Charles paid tribute to Ukrainian unit at the parade in London
At the 80th anniversary parade in London, Ukrainian defenders were welcomed with loud applause as King Charles saluted and paid tribute to the unit — a symbolic show of UK solidarity with Ukraine. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
May 5, 2025
Zelenskyy: we do not recommend visiting Russia on May 9
President Zelensky urged countries not to send officials or citizens to Russia on May 9, saying Ukraine cannot guarantee safety on Russian territory and warning of possible provocations and security risks. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
May 3, 2025
The Mineral Deal has been signed. Welcome the U.S. – Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund
The new U.S.–Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund has begun operations with $150 M in seed capital and plans investments in energy, infrastructure, minerals and tech to strengthen Ukraine’s post‑war recovery. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
May 1, 2025
Trump suggests occupied Crimea “might remain with Russia” and casts doubt on Ukraine’s NATO membership
Donald Trump, in a Time interview, said Crimea “will stay with Russia” and questioned whether Ukraine should join NATO, triggering global shock and diplomatic debate on empr.media.
Apr 25, 2025
Russian attack drone hit the bus with civilians in Marhanets’ Dnipropetrovsk region
A Russian attack drone struck a civilian bus in Marhanets, Dnipropetrovsk region, causing casualties and panic. Get the latest survivor reports and official reactions on empr.media.
Apr 25, 2025
Russians attacked Pavlograd at night, killing Ukrainians again, including 15-Year-Old girl
Russian drones hit Pavlohrad at night in the Dnipropetrovsk region, killing multiple civilians including a 15‑year‑old girl, injuring others and damaging homes — full war impact on empr.media.
Apr 25, 2025