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Ukraine & Moldova Arrest 10 in Russian-Backed Plot to Kill Prominent Ukrainians

The structured analysis of key developments earlier this week.

9 hrs ago • Viktor Kovalenko

Third Round of Peace Talks in Geneva Brings No Breakthrough

Ukraine insists on a personal meeting between Zelensky and Putin to resolve the territorial dispute.

Feb 18 • Viktor Kovalenko

Peace Talks Moved to Geneva

Kyiv warned against high expectations for the third round of negotiations with Russia.

Feb 17 • Viktor Kovalenko

US Isn't Sure that Russia 'Seriously Wants to End War'

The Saturday summary of key developments in the region.

Feb 14 • Viktor Kovalenko

Ukrainian Athlete Disqualified from Olympics for Displaying Portraits of Those Killed by Russia

The Friday summary of most important news.

Feb 13 • Viktor Kovalenko

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US Ambassador Resigns After Zelensky's Criticism

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Ukrainians Stand Firm in Abu Dhabi Despite Russian Missiles Falling on Their Homes

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US Ambassador Resigns After Zelensky's Criticism

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Ukraine & Moldova Arrest 10 in Russian-Backed Plot to Kill Prominent Ukrainians

The structured analysis of key developments earlier this week.

9 hrs ago • Viktor Kovalenko

Peace Talks Moved to Geneva

Kyiv warned against high expectations for the third round of negotiations with Russia.

Feb 17 • Viktor Kovalenko

US Isn't Sure that Russia 'Seriously Wants to End War'

The Saturday summary of key developments in the region.

Feb 14 • Viktor Kovalenko

Ukrainian Athlete Disqualified from Olympics for Displaying Portraits of Those Killed by Russia

The Friday summary of most important news.

Feb 13 • Viktor Kovalenko

NATO Denies Zelensky's Claim on Delays in Shipments

The Thursday news digest.

Feb 12 • Viktor Kovalenko

War Looks Different in Ukrainian, Russian News

The Tuesday summary of major events and news.

Feb 10 • Viktor Kovalenko

US Doesn't Set Deadline to End War Despite Zelensky's Claim

The Monday digest of key news and developments.

Feb 9 • Viktor Kovalenko

Zelensky Claims US Sets June Deadline to End War

The Saturday summary of recent key news and developments.

Feb 7 • Viktor Kovalenko

Ukraine

Third Round of Peace Talks in Geneva Brings No Breakthrough

Ukraine insists on a personal meeting between Zelensky and Putin to resolve the territorial dispute.

Feb 18 • Viktor Kovalenko

Zelensky Criticizes His Hometown's Authority Led by Man Mentioned in Epstein Emails

The digest of Wednesday's top news and developments.

Feb 11 • Viktor Kovalenko

Two Rounds of Talks: No Breakthrough, Only Hopes

It is good that Russia and Ukraine have at least resumed talks.

Feb 6 • Viktor Kovalenko

Poll: 61% of Ukrainians Trust President Zelensky

Only 1% think a lack of elections threatens democracy.

Feb 4 • Viktor Kovalenko

Fragility of Power Grid, Winter Weather Causes Blackout in Ukraine

Neighboring Moldova also temporarily lost electricity, halting cross-border movements.

Jan 31 • Viktor Kovalenko

More Strikes and Suffering as War Is Nowhere Near the End

The digest of key news and developments around Ukraine.

Jan 27 • Viktor Kovalenko

Negotiations in the UAE to Continue This Week

This Monday digest provides a review of key developments for the past weekend.

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Zelensky Skips Davos Amid Strikes on Kyiv, Stalled Peace Process

The US-Europe dispute over Greenland shifted media focus away from Ukraine's tragedy.

Jan 20 • Viktor Kovalenko

Russia

Third Round of Peace Talks in Geneva Brings No Breakthrough

Ukraine insists on a personal meeting between Zelensky and Putin to resolve the territorial dispute.

Feb 18 • Viktor Kovalenko

Two Rounds of Talks: No Breakthrough, Only Hopes

It is good that Russia and Ukraine have at least resumed talks.

Feb 6 • Viktor Kovalenko

Plaque Honoring Murdered Journalist Politkovskaya Destroyed in Moscow

New spark of Russian nationalism amid the failing war in Ukraine.

Jan 19 • Viktor Kovalenko

Moscow Seeks Stronger War Approval Among Russians

The bombing of a restaurant in Khorly reveals Moscow's tactic to find excuses not to compromise.

Jan 2 • Viktor Kovalenko

Europe

Third Round of Peace Talks in Geneva Brings No Breakthrough

Ukraine insists on a personal meeting between Zelensky and Putin to resolve the territorial dispute.

Feb 18 • Viktor Kovalenko

Zelensky Skips Davos Amid Strikes on Kyiv, Stalled Peace Process

The US-Europe dispute over Greenland shifted media focus away from Ukraine's tragedy.

Jan 20 • Viktor Kovalenko

Western Troops Deployment: Kyiv Insists, Moscow Threatens, Europe Hesitates

The Coalition of the Willing will send its soldiers to Ukraine anyway. The issue is - when.

Jan 10 • Viktor Kovalenko

Paris Summit: Forging Security for Ukraine as Russian Bombs Rain Down

A promised security umbrella for Putin's victim might be set up too late, when nothing is left to defend.

Jan 7 • Viktor Kovalenko

United States

"Stupid" Presidents Agreed to Start Direct Negotiations

Trump insulted both Putin and Zelensky to force them to make a deal.

Jan 23 • Viktor Kovalenko

Trump Says Zelensky, Not Putin, Delaying Peace Deal

US President is unhappy with the Ukrainian President once again.

Jan 16 • Viktor Kovalenko

America Greets Russia with New Year

A US diplomat called on the Russians to think about the future, to end the war, and to be resilient.

Dec 31, 2025 • Viktor Kovalenko

Trump-Zelensky Lunch at Mar-a-Lago Brings Some Progress

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Dec 29, 2025 • Viktor Kovalenko

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