Lavrov criticises EU stance on Ukraine peace talks
Russia's foreign minister criticised EU leaders' positions as the bloc seeks a role in talks to end the war in Ukraine, UNIAN reported, citing Russian media.
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Sybiha rejects Russian demands to reshape European security
Ukraine’s foreign minister said Russia was in no position to demand changes to Europe’s security order. He called ending Russian aggression against Ukraine the best route to a safe and free Europe.
Macron urges continued winter support for Ukraine
France’s president urged Europe to maintain financial support and help protect Ukraine’s power plants and grids this winter, saying assistance also protects France.
Marine Le Pen says she is ready for Brussels Zelensky talks
Marine Le Pen says she is willing to discuss funding for Ukraine with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Brussels. She plans to propose talks during a meeting with Ukraine's ambassador to France.
Peskov sets condition for Europe joining Ukraine talks
Russia would accept European participation in future talks to end the war in Ukraine if convinced of their willingness to contribute to peace, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. He said no decision on expanding the next round had been made.
Bezuhla calls for drone training in Ukrainian schools
Ukrainian lawmaker Mariana Bezuhla says every schoolchild should learn to operate a drone as part of preparing society for prolonged war. She also argues that the skills will have civilian uses.
Peskov seeks written assurances on NATO's eastward expansion
The Kremlin spokesman said verbal assurances against NATO's eastward expansion were insufficient for Russia and suggested putting them in writing.
Kushner: US working on possible record prisoner exchange
Jared Kushner said the US is working on a Ukraine-Russia prisoner exchange that could be the war’s largest, potentially returning thousands of people to their families.
Europeans expected at Zelensky's Dublin talks: France24
Advisers or diplomats from France, Germany and Britain were expected to join Zelensky's talks with US envoys, according to a diplomatic source cited by France24.
Zelensky links Starshield limits to occupation recognition
Ukraine’s president said renewed Starshield restrictions over occupied Ukrainian territory hamper drone interception. He argued that such decisions effectively treat the territory as belonging to Russia.
Kushner says Ukraine peace talks will resume next week
Jared Kushner announced another round of multilateral talks after meeting Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin. Steve Witkoff wants European countries to take part.
Merz says five countries could represent Europe in talks
Germany, France, Britain, Italy and Poland could represent Europe at possible peace talks on Ukraine, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said. No final decision on EU representation has been made.
Zelensky discusses air defence and energy aid in Dublin
Volodymyr Zelensky said partners discussed air defence missiles, energy support and new shelters at talks in Dublin as Ukraine faces continuing Russian attacks.
Dubinsky paid UAH 3.4 million in custody, Skhemy reports
Ukraine’s parliament paid the lawmaker, who is held on suspicion of treason, following a parliamentary committee’s clarification on entitlement to payments, according to Skhemy.
Peskov declines comment on reported US Donbas proposal
The Kremlin spokesman declined to address reports that Washington had proposed setting Donbas boundaries along the line of contact. His response neither confirmed nor denied the reported proposal.
Zelenskyy: Russia cites lack of mandate on ceasefire
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian negotiators cited a lack of authority to answer proposals for a Black Sea ceasefire and an energy truce. He hopes US contacts will bring a response at an expected meeting in Dublin.
Zelensky sees window for peace talks progress before 2027
Ukraine's president linked prospects for progress to political changes in the US and possible shifts in Europe. He expressed hope, alongside doubts, about the outcome of US contacts with Russia.
NATO’s Stringer: Ukraine must decide its territorial future
General John Stringer said territorial decisions belong to Ukraine. Discussing talks in Abu Dhabi, he also questioned Russia’s willingness to abandon its maximalist demands.
Sybiha urges Ukraine and Poland to protect mutual trust
Ukraine’s foreign minister urged both countries to resist what he described as Russian attempts to undermine their cooperation. He warned against using anti-Ukrainian rhetoric in political competition.
Kushner backs possible Zelensky-Putin meeting
US presidential envoy Jared Kushner said a meeting could help talks on ending the war. He said Russia wanted more progress before the leaders met.
Peskov says Russia had no European contacts at Abu Dhabi talks
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia's delegation had neither held nor planned contacts with European representatives during peace talks involving Ukraine, the US and Russia.
Le Monde: European diplomat urges Ukraine ceasefire first
A European diplomat called for a ceasefire, followed by security guarantees for Ukraine, before talks on a broader deal. The proposal reflects European concerns about concessions to Moscow, according to Le Monde as reported by UNIAN.
Portnikov: Russia’s breakup would not ensure Ukraine’s safety
Journalist Vitaliy Portnikov warned that a Russian breakup could leave Ukraine facing further aggression. He urged Ukraine to strengthen its own ability to resist Russia.
US proposes new European security framework, Guardian reports
Trump administration officials are proposing a long-term security framework for relations between Russia and Europe. They say they have also discussed potential security guarantees for Ukraine with Russia as part of efforts to end the war.
Russia revisits 2021 security demands, RBC-Ukraine reports
Russia raised its earlier European security proposals at talks in Abu Dhabi, RBC-Ukraine reported. Delegates also discussed security guarantees and a possible large prisoner exchange.
Zelensky rejects deal requiring Ukraine to leave Donbas
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine would not give up the part of Donbas Russia has been unable to occupy in exchange for a deal. He called for concrete security guarantees from the United States and Europe.
Zelensky: Talks explore swap of 1,000 or 1,500 POWs each
Ukraine and Russia have discussed a possible large prisoner exchange in Abu Dhabi, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. US representatives would take the proposal to Russia, he added.
Zelenskyy: Russia overstated Donbas control at Abu Dhabi talks
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian negotiators claimed to have captured territory that Ukraine still holds. He linked the conflicting assessments to the need for talks between leaders.
Zelensky hopes Europe picks negotiators by end of November
Ukraine’s president hopes Europe will choose its representatives for peace talks by the end of November. He linked Europe’s participation to future security guarantees and reconstruction.
Kushner gives positive assessment of Abu Dhabi talks
US special envoy Jared Kushner said Donald Trump had asked for greater efforts to end the war in Ukraine, with security arrangements for Ukraine and lasting peace in Europe among the goals.
Ukraine sent ceasefire proposals to partners, Sybiha says
Ukraine has passed proposals for a ceasefire in the Black Sea and energy sector to its partners and is awaiting Russia’s response, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said. He outlined de-escalation and security guarantees as priorities for talks in Abu Dhabi.
Ukraine’s Diia could offer voter-register services
Ukraine’s election commission says some voter-register services could become accessible through Diia in the context of postwar elections. The possible integration would not include smartphone voting.
Economist: US weighs redrawing Ukraine’s regional borders
US negotiators are considering changes to Ukraine’s regional boundaries that would let Russia claim control of Donetsk and Luhansk without receiving Ukrainian-held cities, according to The Economist. No agreement on the idea has been reached.
Ukraine's parliament passes foreign bribery law
The measure won 247 votes and aligns Ukrainian legislation with an international anti-bribery convention. Joining the convention is linked to Ukraine's bid for OECD membership.
Zelensky plans Denmark visit for Ukraine support talks
Ukraine’s president is due to visit Denmark on November 10 for talks with Nordic leaders. The agenda includes Ukraine’s urgent air defence needs and protection of its energy sector.
Ukraine bill targets military asset disclosure exemptions
Bill No. 16220 would require some military personnel in rear and administrative units to declare income and assets during wartime, while retaining deferrals for certain categories.
Arakhamiia expects no breakthrough in first round of talks
Ukraine’s parliamentary faction leader says expectations for renewed talks with the US and Russia are minimal after a long pause. He holds some hopes for a second round.
Zelensky submits bill to restore SBU asset declarations
President Volodymyr Zelensky has designated the proposal urgent. It would amend Ukraine's anti-corruption law on declarations by security personnel and access to them during martial law.
Koretskyi responds to petition for service age cap of 55
Ukraine’s prime minister said lowering the maximum military service age requires an assessment of security conditions and defence needs. His response did not approve a change.
US expects Abu Dhabi talks progress but no deal, report says
US officials see scope for progress towards ending the war in Ukraine at talks scheduled for November 10–11, according to journalist Alex Raufoglu. Security guarantees are expected to be central, but officials do not expect an agreement at the meetings.
US-Russia diesel deal risks straining ties with Kyiv, analyst says
Volodymyr Fesenko argues Moscow wants Washington to pressure Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian refineries.
Klimkin sees chance of partial ceasefire, expects Russian sanctions demands
Ukraine’s former foreign minister says Putin could seek further US sanctions relief in exchange for a limited ceasefire.
Nokia and ICEYE sign letter of intent on Ukrainian defence satellite system
The companies will explore a Ukrainian satellite communications system. Finland also plans to transfer 10 locomotives to Ukraine.
Zelensky says differences with Trump centre on Russia sanctions
Ukraine's president said the dispute was not personal and warned that lifting sanctions would strengthen Vladimir Putin.
Zelensky says Putin chose when to invade, responding to Trump
Ukraine's president said nobody could know whether a Trump presidency would have prevented the invasion, but argued that pressure on Putin could help end the war.
Wicker urges Trump to accept Ukraine oil-strike deal for US targeting help
The senator said Zelenskyy had agreed to halt attacks on Russian oil facilities in exchange for assistance aimed at preventing Russian missile launches.
Kellogg backs Ukraine's freedom to strike targets in Russia
The former Trump envoy's position contrasts with the US president's call to halt attacks on Russian oil refineries, according to UNIAN's account of a Bloomberg interview.
Draft EU report raises concerns over pressure on Ukraine's anti-corruption bodies
Radio Svoboda says the European Commission draft also credits the institutions with working independently and effectively.
Costa invites Zelenskyy to European Council meeting next week
The European Council president said two clusters of Ukraine's EU accession negotiations were expected to open next week, with the rest planned by year-end.
Ukraine’s anti-corruption court explains rejection of lawmaker’s agreement
A court spokeswoman said a proposed 3 million hryvnia payment to a private charity could not automatically count as direct military assistance.
Sybiha urges tougher Russian sanctions and more air defence aid
Ukraine’s foreign minister appealed for military and energy support after Russia’s October 7 attack, including sanctions targeting missile manufacturers.
Rubio says current trends are not leading toward an end to Ukraine war
The US secretary of state said Washington wants a constructive role in ending the war and that Ukrainian NATO membership is currently off the agenda.