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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is optimistic about faster negotiations for prisoner swaps with Russia.

kyiv, ukraine —  On Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the decrease in prisoner exchanges with Moscow was caused by undisclosed “factors” on the Russian side. However, he remains optimistic that the exchanges will resume in the near future….

Ukrainian leader Türk urges Russia to end hostilities and work towards a fair resolution for lasting peace.

Since the invasion began, the UN human rights office (OHCHR) has closely observed the situation. As of December 4, there have been more than 10,000 civilian fatalities, including 560 children. 18,500 civilians have also been reported as injured, though the…

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy applauds the EU’s 12th round of sanctions against Russia.

During his evening video statement on Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed that the recent sanctions imposed by the EU will significantly weaken Russia’s economic support for their ongoing war against Ukraine. He stated that we will collaborate with our…

Lawmakers in the US are currently in the process of negotiating a deal to provide aid to Ukraine, but as the holidays approach, this process is ongoing.

Capitol Hill —  The United States Congress is quickly approaching a deadline to approve a fresh assistance plan for Ukraine, while members of the Senate have been diligently working over the weekend to reach a compromise on border security funding…

The European Union has set its sights on Russia’s diamond sector as part of their most recent sanctions against the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

BRUSSELS —  On Monday, the European Union announced new sanctions against Russia for its involvement in the conflict with Ukraine. The sanctions specifically target the profitable diamond industry, over 140 individuals and groups, and aim to close any loopholes that…

Ukrainian women who have been displaced from their homes are finding housing and remaining optimistic.

Three Ukrainian women, including a mother of three, a boarding school teacher, and a successful supply manager, were forced to leave their homes in Ukraine due to Russia’s invasion. Anna Kosstutschenko interviewed the women, who have now found temporary shelter…

The EU is examining Musk’s X for potential violations of social media regulations.

LONDON —  The European Union is investigating whether Elon Musk’s online platform X violated recent regulations aimed at reducing toxic content on social media. This is the first investigation of its kind since the rules were implemented. “European Commissioner Thierry…

The Ukrainian military claims to have shot down five drones belonging to Russia.

The Ukrainian military reported on Monday that they successfully took down all five of the drones that were used by Russia in their attempted attacks overnight. The Ukrainian military reported that the drones were shot down in various regions of…

A prominent American politician expresses high hopes for negotiations with Ukraine and the border agreement.

Washington —  As U.S. congressional negotiators worked deep into the weekend in a bid to craft an urgent deal linking aid to Ukraine and Israel to new border security, one top Democrat said he was “very optimistic” about a resolution….

Ukraine edges closer to becoming a member of the EU.

The possibility of Ukraine becoming a member of the European Union has become more likely as leaders have reached an agreement to begin talks. However, the country’s efforts to fund its war against Russia’s invasion have faced a familiar obstacle,…