The dispute began after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed last week that Ukraine had handed over two North Korean soldiers captured while fighting alongside Russian forces.
By Samuel OtienoMoscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said 450 drones heading for the capital had been shot down in what he called an "unprecedented attack".
By Samuel OtienoPutin has repeatedly rejected offers for a face-to-face meeting with Zelensky aimed at brokering an end to more than four years of war.
By Samuel OtienoUkraine has suspended elections under martial law, a measure still widely supported by the population as the country focuses on fighting off the Russian invasion launched in 2022.
By Samuel OtienoFedorov, who did not directly mention Zelensky in his video, was unexpectedly removed as defence minister in late July, only six months after taking up the position.
By Maureen KinyanjuiPolish President Karol Nawrocki confirmed the decision, linking it directly to Ukraine’s recent naming of a unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA). He strongly criticised the move, saying it reopened painful historical issues and damaged mutual trust between the two countries.
By Maureen KinyanjuiPresident Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia was deliberately using the severe cold as part of its war approach, accusing Moscow of taking advantage of winter to deepen suffering. Overnight temperatures in Kyiv have recently dropped to around -20C, making the loss of heating, power and water even more dangerous for households.
By Maureen KinyanjuiFreeland’s career has long blended domestic and international leadership. In 2014, she was added to a Kremlin blacklist of Western officials banned from entering Russia in response to Canadian and Western sanctions. As finance minister in 2020, she oversaw Canada’s economic response to the Covid-19 pandemic, becoming the first woman in the country to hold the position.
By Maureen KinyanjuiZelensky said the meeting is expected to take place on Sunday and will centre on a US-backed peace framework that contains 20 key points, alongside separate proposals dealing with security guarantees for Ukraine. He said the talks could play a decisive role as negotiators push to finalise the plan.
By Maureen KinyanjuiDespite Zelensky’s statement, experts say practical challenges make wartime elections difficult. Soldiers on the front line may be unable to vote, millions of Ukrainians are displaced abroad, and extensive security measures would be required to ensure a fair process.
By Maureen KinyanjuiWhile the White House expressed optimism on Monday, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt saying the administration “feels very optimistic” about a potential agreement, Zelensky offered a more cautious assessment on X, noting the talks were “very constructive” but that “some tough issues still have to be worked through.”
By Maureen KinyanjuiYermak’s exit could weaken Ukraine’s position in upcoming talks, with US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll expected in Kyiv this week under the Trump peace initiative. In Moscow, President Vladimir Putin has endorsed a Hungarian offer to host a possible Trump-Putin summit, maintaining pressure on Kyiv.
By Maureen KinyanjuiPresident Volodymyr Zelensky described the talks as a step forward but cautioned that Moscow’s insistence on formal recognition of the land it controls remains the key obstacle.
By Bradley BosireRubio, whose reported comments about the plan have thrown an extraordinary element of confusion into efforts to negotiate an end to the war, landed shortly before 9:30 am (0830 GMT), according to AFP journalists on site.
By Samuel OtienoZelensky’s remarks followed his meeting with senior US military officials in Kyiv, including US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, army chief of staff Gen Randy George and top commander in Europe Gen Chris Donahue. Though he did not endorse the draft, Zelensky said he “appreciated the efforts of President Trump and his team to return security to Europe,” signaling a desire to keep communication open with Washington even while raising concerns.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn addition to the fighter jets, the two countries have agreed to begin joint production of interceptor drones this year, a move intended to enhance Ukraine’s capability to counter aerial threats.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe leaders also addressed concerns over reports that Russia is recruiting foreign nationals to participate in its military campaign. Zelenskyy described these recruitment efforts as fraudulent and criminal and affirmed that Ukraine and Kenya would collaborate closely to put an end to them
By Bradley BosireThe Ukrainian leader called on the United States, Europe, and the G7 to strengthen sanctions and tariffs on Russia’s energy sector and financial activities.
By Bradley BosireUkraine’s 7th Rapid Response Corps said on Saturday that troops had “improved [their] tactical position” in Pokrovsk, while acknowledging that fighting remained “difficult and dynamic”. President Volodymyr Zelensky also noted on Friday that holding Pokrovsk remains a “priority”.
By Bradley BosireSince 2022, when Russia launched its full-scale assault on Ukraine, the UK has frozen more than £25 billion of Russian assets. Previously, only profits and interest earned from these holdings had been directed to support Ukraine’s resistance.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking at the UN General Assembly in New York, Zelensky cautioned that without a strong international front, more countries could face Russian attacks.
By Maureen KinyanjuiTrump added that Ukraine could “maybe even go further than that,” though he did not clarify what this entailed. He made no mention of Crimea, seized by Russia in 2014, while the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in 2022.
By Maureen KinyanjuiRussian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Putin was ready to meet Ukraine's leader "when the agenda is ready for a summit and accused Zelensky of saying "no to everything".
By Rose AchiengThe talks drew several European leaders to Washington, just days after Trump’s summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska failed to deliver a ceasefire
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe meeting comes after a summit in Alaska between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin that failed to deliver an immediate ceasefire
By Brenda SockyZelensky made the announcement after holding a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe French leader added that Trump would be advocating for a trilateral meeting involving Putin, Zelensky, and himself in the future.
By Rose AchiengThe overnight attack hit several cities, including Lutsk, Lviv, and Rivne, leaving destruction even in areas that had previously seen less bombardment.
By Maureen Kinyanjui