Opinion
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.