Politics

Volodymyr Zelenskyy with Pope Leo XIV at Castel Gandolfo December 2025

Zelenskyy Meets Pope Francis, Urges Return of Prisoners and Children Abducted by Russia

Zelenskyy meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, pressing for the return of Ukrainian prisoners and children forcibly taken by Russia and urging global faith leaders to support peace and humanitarian efforts.
Dec 9, 2025
Zelenskyy with Starmer, Macron, and Merz in London during Ukraine support talks, December 2025

Zelenskyy Meets Starmer, Macron, Merz in London to Discuss Ukraine Support

Zelenskyy met UK’s Starmer, France’s Macron and Germany’s Merz in London to coordinate Ukraine support, reaffirm European backing, and push for fair peace and ongoing military aid amid stalled talks.
Dec 8, 2025
Zelenskyy shaking hands with Rustem Umerov during discussions on US-backed peace proposal, December 2025

Trump Claims Zelenskyy Has Not Read Peace Proposal, Umerov Reports Details

Trump claims Zelenskyy “hasn’t read” a controversial U.S.‑Russia peace proposal while Kyiv’s negotiators prepare details, as Ukraine stresses peace must protect sovereignty amid intense diplomatic wrangling.
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
Ukrainian flag and IMF building — symbol of Ukraine-IMF reform roadmap 2025

Ukraine’s IMF Roadmap: Required Benchmarks and Governance Reforms Unveiled

Ukraine’s IMF roadmap unveils 20 benchmarks and major governance reforms — from bank rules and VAT changes to labour code and procurement overhauls with strict deadlines for implementation.
Dec 8, 2025
Macron Zelenskyy Starmer Merz London 2025 Ukraine talks

Macron to Visit London for Talks with Zelenskyy, Starmer, and Merz

French President Macron will visit London to meet Ukraine’s Zelenskyy with UK’s Starmer and Germany’s Merz, pushing coordinated peace talks, security guarantees and unified European support amid Russia’s war.
Dec 6, 2025
Zelenskyy Umerov Hnatov meeting with Witkoff Kushner Ukraine US diplomacy 2025

Zelenskyy, Hnatov, and Umerov Hold High-Level Talks With Witkoff and Kushner

Russia’s massive overnight missile and drone assault sparked fires, damaged energy, rail and homes across multiple Ukrainian regions and left civilians injured as emergency crews battle widespread destruction.
Dec 6, 2025
Flags of Ukraine and United States at Miami meeting December 2025

Ukrainian and U.S. Delegations Conclude Latest Round of Talks in Miami

Ukraine and U.S. delegations wrapped up peace talks in Miami, advancing draft documents on security guarantees and a 20-point peace plan, with productive diplomacy but no breakthrough yet as war continues.
Dec 5, 2025
Cyprus and Ukrainian flags on Kyiv skyline – diplomatic visit 2025

Cyprus President Arrives in Kyiv for High-Level Talks With Zelenskyy

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides arrives in Kyiv for high‑level talks with Zelenskyy, boosting bilateral cooperation and EU support as Cyprus prepares to assume the EU Council presidency in 2026.
Dec 4, 2025
Ukrainian parliament voting to approve the 2026 state budget

Parliament Passes Ukraine’s 2026 State Budget

Ukraine’s parliament pushes through the 2026 state budget with massive defense spending and a record deficit — but can Kyiv fund the war and social promises without massive Western aid?
Dec 3, 2025
European Commission building Brussels 2025 – EU reparations loan proposal debate

EU’s New “Reparations Loans” Plan Meets Most of Belgium’s Concerns

EU unveils new “reparations loans” plan to help fund Ukraine using frozen Russian assets—with Brussels addressing most of Belgium’s legal and risk fears as funding fights intensify.
Dec 3, 2025
Pavlo Palisa in Kyiv office, potential new head of Presidential Office

Pavlo Palisa Likely to Lead Ukraine’s Presidential Office

Ukraine eyes Col. Pavlo Palisa, a battle‑tested commander with strong U.S. ties, as the top contender to replace Yermak as head of Zelenskyy’s Presidential Office amid high‑stakes war politics.
Dec 3, 2025

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