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Witkoff, Kushner will not take part in next round of talks in UAE – Rubio
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that the most difficult issue in negotiations to end Russia's war against Ukraine remains Russia's territorial claims to the Donetsk region.
28 January 2026
Zelensky, Macron agree on new French deliveries of aircraft and air defense missiles
Following a conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine will soon receive additional generators from France, and that further deliveries of aircraft and missiles for air defense systems are expected this year.
Rubio says US will play 'key role' in security guarantees for Ukraine
The United States will play a "key role" in providing security guarantees for Ukraine, with the active involvement of Europe.
Sybiha, Sa'ar discuss restoration of Ukraine's energy infrastructure
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha held a phone call with his Israeli counterpart, Gideon Sa'ar, on Wednesday.
Canada will not scale back support for Ukraine even under pressure from Trump – expert
Canada would not change its pro-Ukrainian position even if pressure were exerted by the current U.S. administration.
Abu Dhabi Talks: Expert Assessments and Expectations for the Next Round
The February 1 Meeting Will Show Whether Meaningful Progress is Possible in the Energy and Humanitarian Domains
Danish PM says 2035 can be too late for Europe's rearmament
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that the world order as it has been known has ended and expressed doubt that it will return. She also believes that 2035 is too late a deadline for Europe's rearmament.
State Border Guard Service refutes reports that Deineko resigned from military service
The State Border Guard Service has denied reports in some media outlets that the former head of the agency, Serhii Deineko, had allegedly resigned from military service following a decision by a military medical commission.
Ukrainian MFA summons Hungarian ambassador over anti-Ukrainian statements by Budapest
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine summoned the Hungarian ambassador, Antal Heizer, and lodged a strong protest regarding false statements by Hungarian leadership alleging Ukraine’s supposed interference in Hungary’s parliamentary elections.
Shadow fleet of Russia, Iran, and Venezuela: Ukrainian intel releases data on 66 vessels
The Main Directorate of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) has published data on 66 vessels belonging to the so-called shadow fleet of Russia, Iran, and Venezuela on the War&Sanctions portal, as well as ships involved in the theft of Ukrainian grain and those exposed for violating Ukraine’s state border.
Negotiation team outlines pending elements of post-war reconstruction for US agreement, says Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky, together with the negotiation team and government officials, has identified issues that need further elaboration in the agreement with the US on post-war reconstruction.
Russian shadow fleet tankers receive warnings from 14 European countries
A group of 14 European countries has issued an open warning to shadow fleet tankers operating in the Baltic and North Seas, raising the stakes for vessels that threaten maritime safety.
27 January 2026
Kravchuk outlines tasks as chair of PACE media subcommittee
Yevheniia Kravchuk, who was elected chair of the PACE subcommittee on media, will promote the issue of journalists' safety, hold Russia accountable for the killing and illegal imprisonment of media workers, and work on tools to counter disinformation.
Zelensky, Starmer discuss strengthening of Ukrainian air defense, meetings in Emirates
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer the strengthening of Ukraine's air defense and diplomatic efforts.
Dutch Defense Minister urges stronger support for Ukraine after another Russian attack
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans called on the world to recognize the scale of suffering and terror that Russia inflicts on Ukraine every day.
Ukraine ends policy of diplomatic passivity with Hungary, Sybiha says
Ukraine is ending its policy of diplomatic "non-noticing" in relations with Hungary and intends to respond decisively and proportionately to unfriendly steps and anti-Ukrainian rhetoric from the Hungarian leadership, including attempts to drag Kyiv into Hungary's domestic election campaign.
PACE confirms elections are impossible under martial law
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) confirmed that elections cannot be held under conditions of martial law and called for continued support for Ukraine to ensure safe and inclusive voting as soon as conditions allow.
Zelensky ready to meet with Putin over two most sensitive issues - Sybiha
President Volodymyr Zelensky is ready for a personal meeting with Vladimir Putin to resolve the most sensitive issues of the peace plan – territories and the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, however Russia remains the key obstacle to the peace process.
Sybiha shares details of bilateral meetings between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi
During the talks in Abu Dhabi, alongside the trilateral format, bilateral meetings took place between the Ukrainian and Russian delegations - without pseudo-historical lectures and with focused, substantive discussions, in particular on a possible ceasefire.
Zelensky discusses peace process, energy, post-war recovery with Norway’s PM
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the peace process, the energy situation, and post-war recovery with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Zelensky discusses energy, EU accession, peace process with Austrian chancellor
The energy situation, the peace process, and the importance of a specific date for Ukraine's EU accession were the main topics of discussion between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Austrian Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker.
Germany gives Ukraine all Patriot systems it can – Pistorius
Germany currently has no ability to transfer additional Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, as it has already handed over more than a third of its own capabilities. Berlin is therefore calling on allies who have such systems to support Ukraine.
Ukraine's MFA on Salvini's call for capitulation: We advise him to address Putin
Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini to call on Vladimir Putin, not President Volodymyr Zelensky, to sign a peace agreement.
Orban orders summoning of Ukraine's ambassador to Hungary
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has ordered that Ukraine's ambassador, Fedir Shandor, be summoned over alleged threats to parliamentary elections.
Europe can defend itself independently: Barrot enters dispute with Rutte
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot disagreed with comments by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, who said that Europe is not capable of defending itself without the help of the United States.
Oleksandr Klymenko, the Head of SAPO, Ukraine's Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office
Forty-one members of Ukraine’s 9th convocation parliament have been served with notices of suspicion by the SAPO
Russia withdraws troops from base in northeast Syria
Russia is pulling its forces out of Kamishli airport in northeast Syria, a region where Syrian government troops are attempting to regain control from Kurdish forces.
NABU, SAPO submit documents to Interpol to seek Mindich and Tsukerman
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) have submitted documents to Interpol to place on the wanted list the businessmen Tymur Mindich and Oleksandr Tsukerman, suspects in the “Midas” case concerning corruption in the energy sector.