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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian Embassy sign, illustrating the diplomatic crisis over appointing an ambassador to the US

Diplomatic Crisis: Zelenskyy Struggles to Find Ambassador to the US Amid Concerns Over Working with the Trump Administration

Politics 08/14/2026, 20:53
🇺🇸🇺🇦 **Diplomatic Crisis in Kyiv**: Zelenskyy cannot find an ambassador to the US. The position has been vacant since August 2026 following the scandal with Stefanishyna. Top politicians are refusing the appointment due to the unpredictability of the Trump administration and strict control from the President's Office. Politico: "The most difficult position in Washington." 📉
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during a speech, accusing the US of direct involvement in strikes on Russia

Lavrov Accuses the US of Direct Involvement in Strikes Against Russia and Warns of Escalated Retaliatory Measures

Politics 08/14/2026, 11:56
🔴 Lavrov accused the US of direct involvement in strikes against Russia and demanded a response from the State Department. Moscow does not make the cessation of support for Kyiv a condition for negotiations but threatens to "destroy the West's war machine." A "freeze" along the front line is unacceptable. #Lavrov #USA #Russia #Ukraine #War
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Dmitry Ryabkov at a press conference discussing the lack of proposals from the US regarding Zelensky's peace plan

Diplomatic Deadlock: Ryabkov Confirms Moscow Has Not Received Zelensky's Proposals from the US

Politics 08/13/2026, 22:52
🇷🇺 Russian MFA: Moscow Has Not Received Zelensky's Proposals from the US Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stated that Washington did not transfer the Ukrainian President's plan to end the war to Moscow. 🔹 Zelensky claimed to have submitted the plan to the US on August 11. 🔹 Russia is ready to receive US special envoys if they have real plans. 🔹 The US Senate approved new sanctions against Russia. #Ukraine #Russia #Diplomacy #Ryabkov #Zelensky
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Diplomatic Boycott: Poland Did Not Invite Ukraine to the Largest Military Parade in Warsaw

Diplomatic Boycott: Poland Did Not Invite Ukraine to the Largest Military Parade in Warsaw

Politics 08/13/2026, 20:05
🇺🇦🇵🇱 Poland did not invite Ukraine to the largest military parade in Warsaw on August 15, 2026. NATO allies, including the USA, France, and Canada, will participate in the festivities. Kyiv's absence is linked to a political crisis and disputes over the UPA. 📉 IBRiS poll: 33% of Poles have worsened their attitude towards Ukraine. 🇫🇷 For comparison: in July, Ukrainians led the parade in Paris. 🤝 Defense cooperation continues: Poland confirmed the transfer of MiG-29s. #Ukraine #Poland #Parade #NATO #Diplomacy
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Two women discuss financial charts on a computer in an office, illustrating the theme of economic sabotage and imports

Economic Sabotage: Why Ukrainian Diplomats Promote Imports Instead of Supporting Domestic Business

Economy 08/13/2026, 10:55
🚨 Economic Sabotage: Ukrainian Diplomats Help Imports Instead of Supporting Their Own People's Deputy Dmytro Kysilevskyi has exposed the practice of a number of ambassadors who, instead of promoting Ukrainian exports, are engaged in attracting foreign goods to the domestic market. 📉 Facts: - Ambassadors lobby the interests of foreign companies in Ukraine. - Ministers ignore local manufacturers during procurement, preferring to spend the budget abroad. - Diplomats oppose anti-dumping measures that protect domestic business. 🇺🇦 The deputy proposes introducing KPIs and sending "non-understanding" diplomats on educational trips to factories in Nikopol, Dnipro, and Zaporizhzhia. #Ukraine #Economy #Diplomacy #Kysilevskyi #RBK
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Mikhail Karasin at a negotiation table in a business suit, discussing terms of dialogue between Russia and the US

Karasin: Russia is ready for negotiations, but only with the US and without Ukraine

Politics 08/13/2026, 10:09
🇷🇺 Karasin: Russia is ready for negotiations, but only with the US! 🇺🇸 🔹 Moscow wants to discuss peace only with Washington, excluding Ukraine. 🔹 Ready to meet with Kushner and Witkoff — without being tied to Zelenskyy's proposals. 🔹 Kyiv submitted new proposals to the US on August 11 — hoping for their role in negotiations. 🔹 Contradiction: previously there were trilateral meetings, now only bilateral ones. #Ukraine #Russia #USA #Karasin #Kushner #Witkoff #PeaceTalks #Politics
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Official Venezuelan document dated August 11, 2026, announcing resumption of consular cooperation with Israel following earthquake

Venezuela and Israel: A historic turn after 17 years of hostility. What lies behind the 'consular' agreement?

Politics 08/12/2026, 01:36
🚨 HISTORIC TURN: Venezuela and Israel resume consular relations after 17 years of hostility! 🇻🇪🤝🇮🇱 After Maduro's detention and the devastating earthquake of 2026, Caracas moved towards rapprochement with Jerusalem. But there is a nuance: embassies are not yet open. What lies behind the 'consular' agreement and how will this change the region's geopolitics? 👇
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Robert Gilman, US Marine released by Russia without exchange, in a cage during a court session

Putin's Humanitarian Gesture: Russia Releases US Marine Robert Gilman Without Exchange

Politics 08/11/2026, 19:33
🇺🇸 Russia has released American Marine Robert Gilman, who has been in prison since 2022. Vladimir Putin pardoned him for humanitarian reasons due to deteriorating health. The release occurred without a prisoner exchange. Gilman's condition is controversial: the family reported catatonia, while officials after release stated he is able to walk and talk. #Gilman #Russia #USA #Diplomacy
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Smartphone displaying the 'Rezerv+' app with data from the Oberyh registry, with blurred office workers in the background, illustrating simplified consular services for men abroad via e-military ID

Simplification for men abroad: 72-hour limit for e-MRD formation for consular services cancelled

Politics 08/11/2026, 09:34
🇺🇦 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has cancelled the requirement to form an e-MRD 72 hours before visiting a consulate. Now, it is sufficient to present a valid document at the time of application. Men aged 18-60 can update data through embassies if they do not have access to "Reserve+". By the end of 2026, the system will become even more accessible. #Ukraine #Consulate #ReservePlus
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