#Diplomacy

Kellogg Reveals Trump's Position on Donbas: 'If You Want This Land — Fight for It'

Politics 08/26/2026, 22:17

Former Trump special envoy Keith Kellogg stated that Washington did not pressure Zelensky to hand over Donbas, and conveyed to Moscow: 'Fight for this land.' Kellogg's forecast about the war ending in 2025 did not materialize.

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Kyiv and Musk: From Starlink in 2022 to Orders and Disputes over Communication

Politics 08/26/2026, 17:23

According to RBC-Ukraine, Kyiv continues its dialogue with Elon Musk on support, while Ukrainian outlets call his position contradictory following the Starlink restrictions and the award of the Order of Freedom.

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Navrocki congratulated Zelensky on Independence Day, but raised the issue of 'historical truth' in his letter

Politics 08/26/2026, 15:13

The President of Poland, Nawrocki, congratulated Zelensky on the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's Independence, wishing victory, but in the letter raised the issue of "historical truth" as a condition for good-neighborly relations. The contents of the document were disclosed by a representative of the Chancellery of the President of Poland.

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Media Savvy and Diaspora Work: What US Experts Expect from Ukraine's New Ambassador

Politics 08/26/2026, 10:20

US experts believe that Ukraine's new ambassador in Washington needs, in addition to "high diplomacy," media savvy and the ability to unite the diaspora. The decree appointing Stefanishyna's successor has not yet been signed.

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Vacancy No. 1: Who Is Actually Leading Ukraine's Dialogue with the US After Stepanishyna's Departure

Politics 08/26/2026, 09:46

The post of Ukraine's ambassador to the US has been vacant since Olha Stepanishyna's departure. Who is actually leading the dialogue with Washington and what is the real role of the diplomat — we break it down track by track.

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Search for Ukraine's new ambassador to the US: from Palysa to Kuleba — who is vying for the post in Washington

Politics 08/26/2026, 09:40

The post of Ukraine's ambassador to the US has been vacant since August 3: RBC-Ukraine and Politico name Palysa, Kuleba and other candidates, but no official decision has been made.

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“Vacancy No. 1”: Who Is Contending for the Post of Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United States and the New Diplomat’s Key Tasks

Politics 08/26/2026, 16:29

The post of Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States remains vacant: at Bankova, a shortlist of several candidates is being discussed, including Yulia Svyridenko and Mykhailo Fedorov. The new diplomat’s main tasks are working with Congress, defense contracts, and sanctions coordination.

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Japan Stands Up for the ICC: Takaichi Accuses the US of Trying to "Eliminate" the Court

Politics 08/26/2026, 08:44

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi stated on August 25 that Tokyo will defend the ICC from US sanctions pressure following restrictions against the court's President Akane. Bloomberg calls this a rare public conflict between allies.

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US Asked Kyiv Not to Strike Moscow During Delegation Visit: Plane Carrying CIA Director Arrived in Russian Capital

Politics 08/26/2026, 02:55

The US, according to sources, asked Kyiv to refrain from strikes on Moscow during the visit of a US delegation. A C-17 aircraft carrying CIA Director Ratcliffe arrived at Vnukovo, which the Kremlin does not confirm.

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CIA Director Secretly Arrives in Moscow: US Asks Ukraine to Pause Strikes During Visit — Axios

Politics 08/26/2026, 02:49

CIA Director John Ratcliffe secretly arrived in Moscow on a US C-17A aircraft. According to Axios and CBS, Washington asked Kyiv to temporarily pause strikes on the Russian capital during the visit.

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Vatican, at meeting with Lavrov in Moscow, directly called for an end to the war against Ukraine

Politics 08/25/2026, 23:05

Vatican Archbishop Paul Gallagher, at a meeting with Sergey Lavrov in Moscow on 25 August 2026, directly called for an end to the war against Ukraine. The two sides agreed on humanitarian cooperation, including care for children affected by the war.

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Trump Congratulated Ukraine on Its 35th Anniversary of Independence and Urged Using the Moment for Peace

Politics 08/25/2026, 14:43

Trump sent Zelenskyy a letter congratulating Ukraine on the 35th anniversary of its independence, urging that the moment be used to end the conflict. Kyiv expressed gratitude and compared the address to the sound of a Patriot launch.

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Warsaw Threatens Kyiv with Deterioration of EU Relations Over Possible Inclusion of Bandera and Shukhevych in the National Pantheon

Politics 08/24/2026, 15:24

Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Marcin Bosacki stated that the inclusion of Bandera and Shukhevych in Ukraine's National Pantheon would "significantly worsen" Kyiv's relations not only with Warsaw but with Europe as a whole, calling it a threat to European integration.

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Charles III and Camilla Congratulate Ukrainians on Independence Day: 'Extraordinary Resilience' and Wishes for Peace

Politics 08/24/2026, 15:17

King Charles III of the United Kingdom and Queen Camilla congratulated the Ukrainian people on Independence Day, emphasising 'extraordinary resilience' and wishing peace and prosperity. The statement was conveyed by the British Embassy in Kyiv.

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On Independence Day, Zelensky Calls on China to "Cool Down" Putin and Not Stay Silent About the Nuclear Strike Threat

Politics 08/24/2026, 13:12

In his Independence Day address, Volodymyr Zelensky called on China to use its influence over Vladimir Putin to prevent a new escalation and the threat of a nuclear strike.

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Paul Houston Heads the US Diplomatic Mission in Kyiv: Kicks Off with a Prayer Breakfast

Politics 08/24/2026, 08:10

Paul Houston has officially begun his work as Chargé d'Affaires of the United States in Kyiv, speaking for the first time at the National Prayer Breakfast. He stated his intention to promote freedom and peace as a long-term interim representative.

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Pezeshkian: Agreement with the US Serves Iran's National Interests

Politics 08/24/2026, 00:33

Iranian President Pezeshkian stated that the agreement with the US serves the country's national interests and confirmed Tehran's readiness to fulfill its obligations on the condition of reciprocity from Washington.

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Kremlin has not appointed a new ambassador to London: Kelin leaves post after seven years amid 'consequences'

Politics 08/23/2026, 21:50

After seven years in office, Andrey Kelin has left his post as Russia's ambassador to the United Kingdom, and the Kremlin has not yet appointed a replacement. Against the backdrop of drone deliveries to Ukraine, the embassy had previously warned of 'consequences.'

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