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Ukrainian foreign policy expert speaking on international oversight for negotiations with Russia to prevent Putin’s distortion of Ukraine’s position

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 Ministry of Foreign Affairs diplomats issue formal demarche to countries whose envoys attended Moscow military parade amid war tensions

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

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

U.S. Capitol and President Donald Trump under pressure amid renewed impeachment talk and congressional divisions in Washington politics.

Trump under pressure: Will the US president face impeachment for the third time?

As Trump faces fresh political pressure, some lawmakers have introduced impeachment articles — but GOP control of Congress and past setbacks make a third impeachment highly uncertain. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

May 5, 2025

Ukrainian President Zelensky addressing a press briefing on safety risks for foreign visitors traveling to Russia’s May 9 Victory Day events. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

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

Donald Trump speaking in a Time interview about Crimea remaining with Russia and Ukraine’s NATO membership — major geopolitical controversy.

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

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy departing South Africa early after a major Russian strike on Kyiv kills and injures civilians, returning to Ukraine. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

After the Russian attack, Zelenskyy cancels part of his visit to South Africa and returns to Ukraine

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy abruptly ends his South Africa trip to return to Ukraine after a deadly Russian attack on Kyiv, prompting global shock and urgent response coverage on empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Apr 24, 2025

Mining site in Ukraine with heavy equipment at work highlighting the country’s rich mineral deposits as a U.S. minerals deal nears ratification and global stakes rise.

Ukraine’s mineral wealth at stake as U.S. agreement nears ratification

As a U.S.-Ukraine minerals agreement nears ratification, Ukraine’s vast critical mineral wealth and future investments hang in the balance, redefining economic and geopolitical stakes on empr.media.

Apr 18, 2025

Stacks of documents and defense contracts under scrutiny with anti‑corruption badges symbolizing NABU and SAPO exposing a military embezzlement scheme. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Corruption in military procurement: NABU and SAP expose embezzlement scheme

Ukraine’s National Anti‑Corruption Bureau (NABU) and Specialized Anti‑Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) have exposed a large military procurement embezzlement scheme that funneled state defense funds into inflated contracts and kickbacks during the ongoing war. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Apr 3, 2025

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz delivers a defense and Ukraine policy address outlining strategic vision for Berlin’s military role and Kyiv support.

Chancellor Merz’s vision: Germany’s defense policy and Ukraine strategy

Chancellor Merz unveils Germany’s new defense and Ukraine strategy — sanctions until full Russian withdrawal, deeper NATO ties, legal clarity on peacekeepers & unwavering support.

Mar 29, 2025

Ukrainian government officials responding to media about U.S. military aid classification and Kyiv’s stance on not recognizing it as debt.

Kyiv will not recognize the military aid previously provided by the United States as debt

Kyiv insists it won’t recognize U.S. military aid as repayable debt — arguing support was provided as grants, not loans, and rejecting terms that could saddle Ukraine’s future.