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Dialogue with a Dictator Is a Lie: Putin’s Threats Laid Bare
Dialogue with Putin is futile, critics argue, as Kremlin threats, blackmail and aggression persist — meaning peace talks risk legitimizing Russian demands without delivering real security for Ukraine.
Dec 19, 2025

Dmytro Khylyuk, Journalist Held by Russia for 3.5 Years: “I Was Constantly Starving. I Even Tried Eating Toothpaste”
Journalist Dmytro Khylyuk recounts 3.5 years in Russian captivity: starvation, brutal conditions and even trying to eat toothpaste to survive, fighting to rebuild life after release.
Dec 18, 2025
Investigation into embezzlement of funds from Ukraine defense contracts

Over $14 Million “In the Shadows”: How Funds from Defense Contracts Were Embezzled
Investigation reveals over ₴578 million ($14M+) was embezzled from Ukraine’s defense contracts via shadow firms and laundering schemes, exposing deep corruption in military procurement.
Dec 15, 2025
Volodymyr and Olena Zelenskyy pictured amid discussion of Ukraine’s political future

Umerov Prepares Life for Zelenskyy After Ukraine
Analysis suggests Rustem Umerov may be prepping personal post‑war security and life plans for Zelenskyy — not peace deals — sparking fresh debate about priorities amid Ukraine’s negotiations.
Dec 14, 2025
Investigation into offshore transfers linked to Kolomoiskyy and Zelenskyy

“It Wasn’t $40 Million, It Was $640 Million”: Slidstvo.Info Again Questions Kolomoiskyy About Transfers to Zelenskyy’s Offshore Accounts
Slidstvo.Info revisits offshore probe, alleging billions in transfers linked to Zelenskyy’s circle — Kolomoiskyy denies $40M claim but suggests sums may reach $640M, fueling scrutiny of elite finance.
Dec 13, 2025

Fedorov Will Lead Zelenskyy in Elections, Mykhailo Refuses Office Position, Kornienko to Head Servants
Mykhailo Fedorov set to lead Zelenskyy’s election effort under a new political brand as Oleksandr Kornienko becomes Servant of the People party head amid wider reshuffles and election prep signals.
Dec 13, 2025

Ukraine Destroyed More Than Just a Tanker – It Hit Russia’s Economy at Its Core
Ukraine didn’t just sink a Russian tanker — its strikes are hitting the heart of Russia’s war economy, targeting fuel, refineries and chokepoints that undermine Moscow’s revenue and military financing.
Dec 12, 2025
Ukraine peace plan negotiations deadlock over Donbas and Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant issues

Ukraine Peace Plan Deadlock – Russia Insists on Donbas and Zaporizhzhia NPP, U.S. Wants Quick Deal, Zelenskyy Pushes Back
Ukraine‑Russia peace plan stalls as Moscow insists on Donbas and Zaporizhzhia NPP terms and the U.S. pushes for a quick deal — but Zelenskyy rejects key concessions, deepening the diplomatic deadlock.
Dec 11, 2025
Matthias Schmale UN Coordinator Ukraine 2025 press briefing

Matthias Schmale: The international community must work to restore respect for Ukraine’s territorial integrity
UN coordinator Matthias Schmale urges the world to uphold Ukraine’s territorial integrity, reject forced concessions and keep Kyiv central in peace efforts, warning humanitarian needs and war risks persist.
Dec 9, 2025
Winter view of Bukovel ski resort in the Carpathians with road access

Ukraine to Spend $200 Million on Roads to Bukovel’s Private Resorts — Including Those Linked to Kolomoyskyi and Mindich
Ukraine plans to spend ~9 bn UAH on roads to Bukovel resorts tied to powerful insiders like Kolomoyskyi and Mindich, sparking controversy over conflicts of interest and public procurement amid war.
Dec 8, 2025
Ukraine government building in Kyiv — symbol of power struggle 2025

Cracks in Ukraine’s Governmental ‘Vertical’: Anti-Yermak Faction Gains Ground
A secret coalition of Ukrainian lawmakers and top officials forced the exit of Zelenskyy’s powerful chief of staff Yermak, reshaping Kyiv’s power structure and testing new multipolar governance amid political turmoil.
Dec 8, 2025

How Timur Mindich Is Moving Assets Through Proxies: Details a Rapid Business Reshuffle
Investigation reveals how sanctioned businessman Timur Mindich is shifting assets via proxies — changing Fire Point ownership, moving diamond‑factory and security firms to dodge scrutiny amid a widening “Mindichgate” probe.
Dec 8, 2025

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