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.
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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.
26 January 2026
Zelensky: Trilateral meeting with U.S. and Russia possible as early as February 1
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that a new meeting of the teams of Ukraine, the United States, and Russia could take place as early as Sunday, February 1.
HACC Appeals Chamber partially changes preventive measure for Tymoshenko
The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) has partially changed the preventive measure imposed on Member of Parliament Yuliia Tymoshenko, allowing her to communicate with 66 MPs and to travel outside the Kyiv region.
Former ambassador warns U.S. security guarantees lack real deterrent power
Former Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States (2006–2010) and France (2014–2020) Oleh Shamshur believes that the absence of information about the final format of U.S. security guarantees for Ukraine is not accidental, as the proposed arrangements lack real force and are incapable of deterring Russia.
Zelensky announces preparations for new trilateral meetings this week
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the Ukrainian negotiating team is preparing for the next round of trilateral talks between Ukraine, the US, and Russia this week.
Imperialist politicians join PACE platform for dialogue with Russians, says Chechen movement leader
Politicians with an imperialist vision have joined the PACE Platform for Dialogue with Russian Democratic Forces, while oppressed peoples are represented only formally.
Head of SAPO predicts duration of investigation and trial in Tymoshenko case
The criminal case against Yuliia Tymoshenko, leader of the Batkivshchyna parliamentary faction, is considered straightforward, and the investigation will take less than five months, provided there are no delays in conducting expert examinations. The court proceedings will take about a year.
SAPO chief announces upcoming development in “Midas” case
Oleksandr Klymenko, Head of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO), announced a new development in the “Midas” case, which concerns corruption in the energy sector.
Court starts appeal hearing on Tymoshenko's preventive measure
The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court began considering appeals from both the defense team of MP Yulia Tymoshenko and the prosecution against the bail preventive measure of over UAH 33 million imposed earlier on Tymoshenko.
Europe must be at table in peace talks on Ukraine – Wadephul
German Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Johann Wadephul has welcomed signs of movement toward direct talks between Ukraine and Russia with U.S. mediation, stressing that Europe must be represented at the negotiating table.
Tymoshenko under law enforcement scrutiny since November, SAPO Chief says
Yuliia Tymoshenko, leader of the Batkivshchyna parliamentary faction, came under the scrutiny of law enforcement agencies in November last year, when information emerged about attempts in the Verkhovna Rada to bribe members of parliament to leave the Servant of the People faction.
Head of SAPO reveals how much MPs received in “envelope payments”
The first criminal case against a member of parliament for receiving so-called “envelope payments” in exchange for voting in parliament was initiated by then Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova shortly before her dismissal in July 2022.
Zelensky meets with Tsikhanouskaya in Vilnius
In the Lithuanian capital, the first bilateral meeting took place between President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya.
25 January 2026
Zelenska meets with Lithuanian, Polish first ladies
Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska held a meeting in Vilnius with First Ladies Diana Nausediene of Lithuania and Marta Nawrocka of Poland.
Nauseda calls Ukraine's EU membership a strategic interest for Lithuania
Ukraine's accession to the European Union is a strategic interest for Lithuania and Vilnius is ready to make maximum use of its presidency of the Council of the EU in 2027 to promote Ukraine's European integration aspirations.