The US nudged Zelensky to change his position
Zelensky Says Open to Talks With Putin But Maintains Maximalist Demands
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Ukraine Uses Wartime Powers to Seize ‘Strategic’ Companies
Ukraine on Monday announced that it used wartime authorities to seize ownership of "strategic companies" as the government of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky continues to consolidate power under martial law. The Ukrainian government seized control of five...
Ukraine Reaffirms It Won’t Talk With Russia While Putin Is President
An advisor to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reaffirmed on Monday Ukraine's position that it wouldn't negotiate with Russia as long as Vladimir Putin is president. Mykhailo Podolyak wrote on Twitter that Ukraine has never "refused to negotiate" and that its...
US Wants Ukraine to Act Like It’s Open to Negotiations But Won’t Push for Talks
The Washington Post reported on Saturday that the US is privately encouraging Ukraine to signal an openness to negotiations with Russia but for public relations purposes, not to actually pursue diplomacy. Sources told the Post that the US wants Ukrainian President...
IAEA Says No Sign of Dirty Bomb at Ukrainian Nuclear Sites
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has found no traces of undeclared nuclear activity at sites in Ukraine where Russia alleged work was being done to create a dirty bomb, a conventional explosive mixed with nuclear material. The IAEA issued a statement...
In Kyiv, US Senators Vow Bipartisan Support for Ukraine After Midterms
Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Chris Coons (D-DE) visited Kyiv on Thursday and pledged that there will still be bipartisan support for providing massive amounts of aid after the upcoming midterm elections. "I am confident that bipartisan robust American support for...
Ukraine Parliament Approves 2023 ‘Victory’ Budget With $38 Billion Deficit
Ukraine's parliament on Thursday overwhelmingly passed a draft "victory" budget for 2023 that includes a record $38 billion deficit that Kyiv is expecting its Western backers to cover. "Do everything to bring victory closer. It was with this philosophy that we drafted...
US Sees No Indication Russia Is Preparing to Use Nuclear Weapon
The Biden administration said Wednesday that it has seen no indication that Russia is preparing to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine after a media report claimed Russian officials were discussing the matter. "We continue to monitor this as best we can, and we see no...
Russia Rejoins Ukraine Grain Deal After Turkey’s Mediation
Russia on Wednesday agreed to rejoin the deal that has allowed grain shipments to leave Ukraine's Black Sea ports after successful mediation from Turkey. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan announced that grain shipments resumed out of safe corridors set up by the...
After Over 8 Months of Pouring Arms Into Ukraine, US Announces Some Oversight
After over eight months of pouring tens of billions of dollars worth of weapons into Ukraine, the Biden administration has announced some steps it will take toward oversight of the military aid. The State Department announced the plan on October 27. It focuses on...
