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Zelensky and Polish FM Sikorski clash over Ukraine’s EU accession and historical grievances during Kyiv meeting
Tensions soared as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky found himself in a heated exchange with Poland's Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski during the latter's visit to Kyiv, according to Polish outlet Onet. Last week, a high-stakes meeting brought together Sikorski, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis, and President Zelensky in the Ukrainian capital, with advisors joining the fray.
Sources paint a picture of a strained atmosphere, with an outright clash reportedly occurring …
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Ukraine and Russia carry out second major prisoner swap in 48 hours
In a span of 48 hours, Ukraine and Russia have conducted their second major prisoner exchange. According to President Volodymyr Zelensky, 103 soldiers have been successfully repatriated.
The repatriated Ukrainian servicemen include 82 privates and sergeants, and 21 officers. These soldiers hailed from various battlegrounds including Kyiv, Donbas, Mariupol and the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and the Kharkiv regions. President Zelensky extended his gratitude to the …
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Ukraine condemns Mongolia's decision to refuse arrest of Putin during visit
In a recent development, Ukraine has issued a diplomatic protest to Mongolia after Ulan Bator declined to arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin during his visit to the country, despite an existing warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. The decision made by Mongolia, which recognizes the ICC's jurisdiction, has caused significant disappointment in Kyiv and will influence future Ukrainian-Mongolian policy relations.
Ukraine's foreign ministry indicated that Ulan …
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Aliyev: Azerbaijan brokers talks for Russian gas transit through Ukraine
Azerbaijan is mediating discussions between Ukraine and Russia centered on continuing Russian gas transit through Ukrainian territory, announced Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. These talks have been ongoing for several months, according to Aliyev.
During his address at the International Forum in Cernobbio, Aliyev also mentioned ongoing negotiations about transporting Azerbaijani gas through Ukraine to Europe.
President Aliyev shared that Azerbaijan has been approached by Ukraine, Russia, …
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Kyiv charges Iranian general in absentia for aiding Russian drone strikes on Ukraine
In a significant development, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the Office of the Prosecutor General have announced charges in absentia against Iranian General Sharifi Molasarei Abbas Musa for his involvement in coordinating drone attacks on Ukraine. According to the SBU press service, the general played a pivotal role in facilitating at least 20 airstrikes using Iranian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) against Ukrainian targets, beginning in August 2022.
The SBU has compiled …