Tag: Zelensky
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Ukraine Drops NATO Goal as Trump Envoy Sees Progress in Talks
Ukraine Reconsiders NATO Aspirations as Peace Talks Move Forward In a pivotal shift amid the ongoing war with Russia, Ukraine’s leadership signaled a willingness to suspend its longstanding goal of joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed a potential recalibration of Ukraine’s security priorities during five hours of talks in Berlin…
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Putin and Zelensky Respond to Trump’s Peace Plan: Doubts and Reservations Ahead of Thanksgiving
Overview: A contentious invitation to talks President Donald Trump has urged Ukraine and Russia to commit to a peace deal before Thanksgiving, presenting a framework that supporters say could pave a path to de-escalation after months of fierce fighting. Both Moscow and Kyiv publicly acknowledged the possibility of engaging in talks, but their leaders tempered…
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Former Zelensky Ally Named in Ukrainian Nuclear-Energy Corruption Case
Background and rising questions In a development that has sent ripples through Ukraine’s political and business spheres, reports allege that Tymur Mindich, once described by insiders as a shadowy dealmaker with ties to President Volodymyr Zelensky’s circle, is at the center of a widening corruption case involving Ukraine’s state nuclear energy company. Authorities have not…
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Ukraine Ministers Resign Over £76m Corruption Scandal
Resignations Shock Ukraine’s Cabinet The resignation of two Ukrainian ministers this week has jolted Kyiv’s political landscape and raised fresh questions about governance, oversight, and the fight against corruption. German Galushchenko, the justice minister, and Svitlana Hrynchuk, the energy minister, stepped down in connection with a sprawling £76 million corruption scandal that centers on a…
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Ukraine ministers quit over £76m energy corruption scandal tied to Zelensky ally
Ukraine Faces Fresh Scrutiny as Ministers Resign Over £76m Energy Scandal In a striking development for Ukraine’s reform agenda, two of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s ministers stepped down on Wednesday amid growing allegations of corruption in the energy sector. German Galushchenko, the justice minister, and Svitlana Hrynchuk, the energy minister, announced their resignations after a scandal…
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Close Zelensky ally accused of orchestrating major graft scheme
Overview: a high-stakes graft case unfolds in Kyiv Ukraine’s fight against corruption has taken a dramatic turn as prosecutors on Tuesday leveled serious accusations against a close ally of President Volodymyr Zelensky. The case centers on allegations that a trusted adviser helped orchestrate a $100 million graft scheme, intensifying a long-running standoff over corruption and…
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Ukraine Ministers Step Down Over £76m Energy Scandal Ties to Zelensky Ally
Ukraine Faces Fresh Political Tensions Amid Corruption Probe The resignation of two Ukrainian ministers in the wake of a £76 million energy sector corruption scandal marks a significant moment for President Volodymyr Zelensky’s government. German Galushchenko, the justice minister, and Svitlana Hrynchuk, the energy minister, stepped down on Wednesday after the investigation exposed alleged misconduct…
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Close Zelensky Ally Accused of Orchestrating Major Graft Scheme
Overview of the Allegations Ukrainian investigators have leveled serious accusations against a close ally of President Volodymyr Zelensky, alleging that he orchestrated a $100 million corruption scheme. The charges mark a high-stakes escalation in Kyiv’s ongoing fight against graft as the country grapples with the war’s financial and political pressures. While authorities have not named…
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Trump and Putin Talk Amid Zelensky White House Visit Expected
Overview: A High-Stakes Exchange Before Zelensky’s White House Visit In a rare public glimpse of diplomacy behind closed doors, former President Donald Trump announced a lengthy conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the eve of a planned meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House. Zelensky’s visit, aimed at securing more military…
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Trump Says He’s Speaking With Putin Ahead of Zelensky White House Visit
Overview: A high-stakes moment in US-Russia diplomacy In a dramatic turn of events, former President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he is currently speaking with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin. The call comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky prepares to visit the White House, and as Washington weighs the potential shipment of long-range missiles…