#Diplomacy

Fidan: Turkey has stepped up diplomatic efforts to reach agreements in the Black Sea

Politics 09/16/2026, 15:54

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced that Ankara has stepped up its diplomatic efforts to reach agreements on the situation in the Black Sea. The details of the new format have not been disclosed.

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Zelensky Says Russian Drone Attacked Train Carrying Former CIA Director Petraeus in Volyn

Politics 09/16/2026, 13:09

In an interview with CBS News, Volodymyr Zelensky stated that a Russian drone attacked a train carrying foreign officials in Volyn, among whom, according to him, was former CIA Director David Petraeus.

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Sybiha: Ukraine Supports US Efforts on an Energy Ceasefire with Russia, but No Final Agreement Has Been Reached Yet

Politics 09/15/2026, 23:21

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Sybiha stated that Kyiv supports US efforts on an energy ceasefire with Russia, but emphasized that no final agreement has been reached yet. Trump had previously spoken of a "reached agreement."

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Trump Rushed Ahead: FT Reports Ukraine–Russia Energy Ceasefire Not Yet Ready

Politics 09/15/2026, 05:05

Financial Times journalist Christopher Miller stated that Trump's announcement of a Ukraine–Russia energy agreement is premature: a final deal has not been concluded and the details remain unclear.

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Zelensky Awaives Concretes from Trump: Kyiv Does Not Believe in an 'Energy Ceasefire' Without a Verification Mechanism

Politics 09/15/2026, 04:06

Kyiv is awaiting a concrete energy-ceasefire mechanism with Russia from the United States. Zelensky stated readiness for mutual restrictions on strikes conditional on a guarantee of Moscow's compliance.

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Trump Claims an “Energy Ceasefire” Between Ukraine and Russia: What Is Known

Politics 09/15/2026, 02:10

Trump claimed a mutual Ukrainian and Russian abstention from strikes on energy facilities, linking it to rising diesel prices. Kyiv commented on the statement evasively, while the Kremlin merely reacted positively to the call.

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Zelensky Wants to Discuss a Maritime and Energy Ceasefire with Russia with Trump in New York

Politics 09/14/2026, 15:32

During his visit to Canada, Zelensky stated that he hopes to meet with Trump in New York on September 21–23 to discuss a maritime, grain, and energy ceasefire with Russia.

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"Iran Will Not Surrender": Pezeshkian Challenges the US Military Amid Escalation and a Diplomatic Track in New Delhi

Politics 09/13/2026, 13:44

Iranian President Pezeshkian, in a post on X, challenged the US military, declaring that Iran will not surrender. The statement came against the backdrop of a conflict escalation and parallel diplomatic activity at the BRICS summit in New Delhi.

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Budanov: 'Believe in America, believe in Europe, and believe in Ukraine' — a call for unity amid the EU's 21st sanctions package

Politics 09/12/2026, 21:19

At the YES Annual Meeting 2026 conference, Kyrylo Budanov called for belief in the support of America and Europe, but named the internal unity of Ukraine the main condition for success. He also pointed to the ineffectiveness of the EU's 21 sanctions packages and called for turning them from a 'process' into a working mechanism.

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Modi Again Calls on Putin to End the War in Ukraine at BRICS Summit: What Is Known About the Talks in New Delhi

Politics 09/12/2026, 04:28

In New Delhi, ahead of the BRICS summit, Modi called on Putin to engage in dialogue and end the war in Ukraine, stating India's readiness to support peace efforts. The exact wording of the Indian prime minister's statements has not been confirmed by video.

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"We'll Give Them Some Work": Zaluzhny Ironicly Responds to Critics of His English in London

Politics 09/10/2026, 17:15

Valerii Zaluzhny reacted ironically at a speech at London's Mansion House to Ukrainian critics who assess his English, against the backdrop of a debate over the Russian language in the public sphere.

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Tajani urged Zelensky to involve the entire EU in peace initiatives, not just France and Germany

Politics 09/10/2026, 03:59

Italian Foreign Minister Tajani urged Zelensky to involve the entire EU in peace initiatives, not just France and Germany, stating that small closed groups would not yield results.

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Trump Calls Call With Putin 'Wonderful' and Points to 'Hate' Between Leaders as an Obstacle to Peace

Politics 09/10/2026, 03:51

On Fox News, Trump called his conversation with Putin "wonderful," stated that Moscow is ready for a deal, and pointed to the "hate" between the leaders as the main obstacle to peace.

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ISW: In his call with Trump, Putin likely presented a distorted picture of the front

Politics 09/09/2026, 15:46

ISW believes that in their September 8 phone call, Putin presented Trump with a distorted picture of the front in order to push the U.S. toward pressuring Ukraine. The Kremlin describes the conversation as a detailed exchange of assessments.

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“The Most Critical Moment Is Behind Us”: Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry Assesses the Dynamics of Relations with Poland Amid Attacks on Ukrainians

Politics 09/08/2026, 23:38

Georgiy Tikhyy, the press secretary of Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry, stated that the most critical moment in relations with Poland, triggered by attacks on Ukrainians, is already behind us. Kyiv notes the correct response of the Polish police and calls for fighting the political rhetoric that incites aggression.

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Zelensky–Trump Meeting Preliminarily Agreed for September: MFA Announces Updated Peace Approaches

Politics 09/08/2026, 20:31

Ukraine's MFA announced that a personal meeting between Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump has been preliminarily agreed for September. In parallel, the parties are discussing updated approaches to ending the war.

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Zelensky: Candidates for Ukraine's Ambassador to the US Are in Place; Decision to Follow After SBU and NAB Checks

Politics 09/08/2026, 15:31

Zelensky said that candidates for Ukraine's ambassador to the US are already in place, but the decision will be made after receiving detailed reports from the SBU and the NAB. The appointment is critical for the negotiation track and Patriot deliveries.

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Zelensky Rates Witkoff's Peace Package: 'A Couple of Ideas Were Very Worthy,' but the Outcome Remains Unknown

Politics 09/08/2026, 13:14

Zelensky stated that Witkoff's peace package contains several worthy ideas, but the outcome is still unknown. Kyiv agreed with the U.S. to first work out the proposals before further communication.

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