Politics

Ukraine’s Parliament Reviews 2026 Budget Amid Military and Fiscal Gaps
Ukraine’s parliament pores over the 2026 budget as yawning gaps in military funding and a huge deficit spark fierce debate—raising alarms about defense readiness and reliance on foreign aid.
Dec 3, 2025

President Zelenskyy and First Lady Visited Ireland
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska begin their first official state visit to Ireland, meeting leaders, honoring fallen volunteers and pushing economic and peace cooperation amid the war.
Dec 2, 2025

Zelenskyy Outlines Three Key Topics of “Peace Agreement,” Territory Issues Proving Most Challenging
Zelenskyy says the peace deal’s toughest battles are over territory, frozen Russian assets and strong security guarantees—issues still dividing Ukraine, the U.S. and Russia in war‑ending talks.
Dec 1, 2025

Zelenskyy–Macron Talks Kick Off in Paris, Focus on War, Peace and Europe’s Security
Zelenskyy and Macron kick off high‑stakes talks in Paris to align on Ukraine‑Russia peace efforts, bolstered defense, security guarantees, and European stability as war rages on.
Dec 1, 2025

Zelenskyy Intensifies Diplomacy: Umerov Leads Delegation to U.S. for Peace-Plan Talks
Zelenskyy ramps up diplomacy as Ukraine’s top negotiator Umerov leads a U.S. delegation to push a peace plan with Washington amid ongoing war and draft peace‑deal talks.
Nov 30, 2025

Yermak Says He Is Heading to the Front After Dismissal and Searches
Ex‑Zelensky chief of staff Andriy Yermak vows to head to Ukraine’s frontlines after his dismissal and anti‑corruption searches, claiming innocence and readiness for any consequences.
Nov 29, 2025

Zelenskyy Dismisses Andriy Yermak as Head of Presidential Office
Zelenskyy has dismissed powerful chief of staff Andriy Yermak amid a sweeping anti‑corruption probe and raids on his home, signaling a major shake‑up as Ukraine fights Russia and pursues peace talks.
Nov 28, 2025

After Searches and Scandals, Pressure Mounts on Zelenskyy to Fire Yermak
Pressure mounts on Zelenskyy to remove Andriy Yermak amid widespread anti‑corruption searches and elite scandals — a political test as Ukraine battles Russia and seeks Western support.
Nov 28, 2025

Ukraine’s Government Representatives, Not Yermak and Umerov Who Were Not Elected, Should Attend Peace Talks With the US
Ukrainian MP Kostenko urges Ukraine to include all non‑elected government representatives — not just Yermak and Umerov — in talks with the U.S., pushing for broader political backing in peace diplomacy.
Nov 27, 2025

Zelenskyy Promoted Yermak to Lead Talks After Being Briefed on NABU’s Planned Suspicion
After Ukraine’s NABU prepared to charge him, Zelenskyy unexpectedly put Andriy Yermak in charge of the peace‑talk delegation, fueling political controversy amid war and corruption probes.
Nov 26, 2025

Kyiv Responds to Witkoff – Dmitriev Leak: Ukraine Sets ‘Red Lines’ in Peace Plan Negotiations
Kyiv pushes back on the leaked Witkoff–Dmitriev peace plan, publicly setting firm red lines on territory, NATO access and military strength as Ukraine fights to shape a U.S.–backed peace deal.
Nov 26, 2025

Zelenskyy Announces Ukraine Peace Plan Consultations in Switzerland Headed by Yermak
Zelenskyy unveils peace‑plan consultations in Switzerland led by chief aide Andriy Yermak, as Kyiv and Washington coordinate high‑stakes talks to end the Russia‑Ukraine war.
Nov 22, 2025