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Illustration representing Russia potentially designated as a state sponsor of terrorism amid the ongoing war against Ukraine

How Ukraine would benefit from Russia’s status as a state sponsor of terrorism

What would happen if Russia were officially labeled a state sponsor of terrorism? The move could unleash tougher sanctions, global isolation and new legal tools benefiting Ukraine.
Aug 12, 2022
Dmitry Medvedev visiting Russian-occupied Luhansk while meeting Kremlin-backed officials during Russia’s war against Ukraine

Dmitry Medvedev on behalf of Putin arrived in occupied Luhansk

Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev arrived in occupied Luhansk on behalf of Vladimir Putin, meeting Kremlin proxies and security chiefs as Moscow tightens control over seized Ukrainian territory.
Aug 11, 2022
Ukrainian presidential chief of staff Andriy Yermak at political meeting amid controversy over alleged Russia connections

US Congress requests President Biden to check possible connections of Andriy Yermak with Russia

A U.S. congresswoman has asked President Biden to investigate alleged ties between Zelensky’s chief of staff Andriy Yermak and Russia, triggering controversy and strong reactions from Kyiv.
Jul 11, 2022
European Union flags and Ukrainian flag at a summit where member states debate granting Ukraine EU candidate status amid resistance from some capitals. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

New states in the EU oppose giving Ukraine candidate status

A number of EU capitals have raised strong objections or warned against fast‑tracking Ukraine’s bid for EU candidate status, spotlighting deeper political, reform and enlargement divides in the bloc. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Jun 16, 2022
Scholz, Macron and Draghi arrive in Kyiv by train during wartime visit to meet Zelenskyy, demonstrating European unity and backing for Ukraine. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Scholz, Macron and Draghi to visit Kyiv

German Chancellor Scholz, French President Macron and Italian PM Draghi made a historic wartime visit to Kyiv by train, pledging European unity, backing Ukraine’s EU bid and continued support against Russia’s invasion. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Jun 13, 2022
Ukrainian defenders near Azovstal steel plant amid rescue efforts, highlighting survival strategy and current extraction plan

There can be no other way to rescue Ukrainian military from the Azovstal steel plant than the current one

Analysis argues the current plan is the only viable way to rescue Ukrainian defenders from the Azovstal steel plant, a critical pivot in wartime strategy and survival.
May 17, 2022
International defense leaders and flags at Ramstein Air Base as over 40 countries gather for a historic meeting on coordinated military aid to Ukraine.

A historic meeting of more than 40 countries on military aid for Ukraine has started at the Ramstein air base

Leaders and defense ministers from more than 40 countries have convened at Ramstein Air Base to coordinate historic military aid for Ukraine, signaling deep global backing against Russia’s invasion. EMPR.media.
Apr 26, 2022
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addresses peace negotiations, proposing the war’s end framework might include two separate treaty documents. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Zelenskyy: The document on the end of the war may consist of two separate treaties

President Zelensky suggests a historic approach: the document to end the Russia-Ukraine war could be split into two separate treaties — one on security guarantees and another on core terms — as negotiations evolve with allies and partners. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Apr 16, 2022
Ukrainian families separated by forced deportation with protest imagery and banners demanding the return of deported citizens and children.

Until Russia returns the deported Ukrainians, it must not receive any money from EU

Ukraine calls on Russia to return all forcibly deported citizens and children — a key humanitarian demand tied to justice, reconciliation and post‑war recovery. EMPR.media analysis.
Apr 13, 2022
Ukraine has imposed a trade embargo against Russia

Ukraine has imposed a trade embargo against Russia

At today’s meeting the government has imposed a trade embargo against the aggressor country – Russia. This was reported by the representative of the Cabinet of Ministers in the Verkhovna Rada Taras Melnychuk. “A trade embargo has been imposed against…
Apr 9, 2022
Armored tanks and military columns advancing across a battlefield, illustrating Kuleba’s warning of World War II‑scale operations in Donbas.

Kuleba: The battle for Donbas will remind of World War II, with large operations, maneuvers and the participation of thousands of tanks

Ukraine’s foreign minister Kuleba warns the upcoming Donbas fight could resemble a WWII‑style campaign, with large operations, heavy maneuvers and thousands of tanks involved.
Apr 8, 2022
Ukrainian and Russian peace delegates at Istanbul negotiation table — prisoner swaps agreed but no ceasefire after brief direct talks. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

First results of Ukrainian – Russian talks in Istanbul

In Istanbul, Ukraine and Russia held direct talks that ended with significant prisoner and civilian exchanges, but failed to secure a ceasefire or breakthrough on ending the war — divisions remain deep. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Mar 29, 2022

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