Ukraine elected to UNESCO Executive Board for 2025–2029
On November 7, Ukraine was elected to the UNESCO Executive Board for 2025–2029, receiving the highest number of votes.
Politics
Andrew Leslie, former Commander of the Canadian Army
History books will be written about the performance of the Ukrainian Armed Forces
Orbán to try to get Trump to meet with Putin during his visit to U.S. — The Guardian
During his visit to Washington on Friday, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will try to get U.S. President Donald Trump to meet with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin.
Vice PM Kachka: EU accession talks have reached stage where success depends solely on Ukraine
The Ukrainian government plans to summarize all of the European Commission's recommendations, outlined in the annual enlargement report, into a national program for adapting national legislation to EU law by the end of the year.
Ukraine continues talks with US on Tomahawk missiles – Stefanishyna
Ukraine's Ambassador to the United States, Olga Stefanishyna, has said that Kyiv is continuing negotiations with Washington over the purchase of Tomahawk missiles and other long-range weapons, describing the talks as positive.
Moscow preparing Russians for falling living standards amid record budget deficit, FISU reports
The Russian authorities are preparing citizens for a further deterioration in living standards amid a record budget deficit, which is set to reach 5.74 trillion rubles in 2025.
06 November 2025
Witkoff believes progress made in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine
There has been some progress in the negotiations on peace between Ukraine and Russia.
Yermak discusses Poland's participation in Coalition of the Willing
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak discussed with representatives of the Polish government the strengthening of military cooperation and the formats of Poland's participation in the Coalition of the Willing.
Kachka: Trump-Orban meeting could help lift Hungary's veto on Ukraine-EU accession talks
The upcoming meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban may address the issue of lifting Hungary's veto on the start of Ukraine's EU accession talks.
Ukrainian, Kenyan presidents discuss Russia's recruitment of foreign nationals for war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Kenyan President William Ruto have discussed Russia's recruitment of foreign citizens for participation in its war against Ukraine.
UN Committee Against Torture explains why it cannot launch investigation into Russia
The UN Committee Against Torture, which serves as the monitoring body of the Convention against Torture, could initiate an investigation into Russia’s actions in Ukraine if the country officially recognized the Committee’s competence and withdrew its reservation to a specific article.
Thirty-six Russian companies and eighteen individuals fall under new Ukrainian sanctions
Ukraine has imposed sanctions on 36 Russian companies and 18 individuals.
UN reform: Turkish diplomat names most realistic proposal
Amending the structure and the rules of procedure of the Security Council is a key element of UN reform to make the Organization more representative and balanced. Under certain conditions, expanding the number of non-permanent members of the Security Council while simultaneously limiting the veto power of its permanent members is a realistic approach.
Zelensky signs new sanctions against Russian companies in Arctic, announces new NSDC decisions
President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed several new sanction decisions, which include the synchronization of economic restrictions with European ones, as well as new sanctions against Russian companies operating in the Arctic. Separately, he promised a response to Russian sanctions against Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko.
Erdogan Iscan, former Ambassador of Türkiye to Ukraine, Vice-Chair of the UN Committee Against Torture
Restricting the veto power of permanent members of the UN Security Council is a realistic step forward
Danger posed by Russia will not end when this war does – Rutte
Russia, with the help of its allies, China, North Korea, and Iran, is trying to change the world order, and the North Atlantic Alliance must be the force that prevents it.
Parliament approves law increasing payments to families of fallen heroes
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has passed a law establishing and increasing monthly payments to citizens recognized as having special merits before their homeland.
05 November 2025
Trump says Putin asked him to settle war in Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that during his most recent conversation with Vladimir Putin, the Russian leader allegedly asked him to help settle the war in Ukraine.
Energy, air defense, arms exports: Zelensky says Ukraine will expand cooperation with Japan
Ukraine can significantly expand its cooperation with Japan, and it intends to do so.
Zelensky discusses European integration and security cooperation with Vučić
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a telephone conversation with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, during which they discussed European integration processes, bilateral cooperation, and regional security issues.
Ukrainian parliament calls on world to step up pressure on Russia over crimes against journalists
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has adopted an appeal to the United Nations, EU and NATO institutions, parliamentary assemblies, and international journalist organizations, urging increased pressure on the Russian Federation in response to its systematic crimes against journalists and media workers.
Mathernova: Ukrainian defense technologies make Europe stronger and safer
Ukraine has already become part of the new European security architecture, and its advanced defense innovations are strengthening the security of the entire continent.
Zelensky, Takaichi discuss joint arms production, energy support, pressure on Russia
Key topics of a phone call between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi included joint weapons production, energy support, and exerting pressure on Russia.
Establishment of Special Tribunal for Crime of Aggression Against Ukraine in final stage – Mudra
Final decisions on establishing the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression Against Ukraine committed by the Russian Federation are now at their final stage.
EU Ambassador hopes for swift agreement to open all negotiation clusters with Ukraine
The European Union Ambassador to Ukraine, Katarina Mathernova, expressed hope for reaching a political agreement in the near future to officially open all negotiation clusters with Ukraine regarding its accession to the European Community.
Mathernova: EU pays special attention to rule of law and anti-corruption efforts in all candidate countries
The European Union pays particular attention to the rule of law and the fight against corruption, not only in Ukraine but also in all countries with which accession negotiations are underway.
Katarina Mathernova, EU Ambassador to Ukraine
Main message of EU enlargement report conveys support for Ukraine, mild warning signs, and faith in our common future
Head of Ingushetia sentenced in absentia to eight years in prison for financing the war
The Head of the Republic of Ingushetia of the Russian Federation has been sentenced in absentia to eight years of imprisonment for financing the war against Ukraine.
Visually impaired political prisoner Sizikov held in Simferopol Detention Center No. 1, being prepared for transfer
The visually impaired Crimean political prisoner Oleksandr Sizikov is being held by Russian occupiers in Detention Center No. 1 in Simferopol, despite the so-called “Supreme Court” of Crimea having overturned the decision on his 10-day arrest for alleged “disobedience to the police.” He is being prepared for transfer.