#Politics

Updated info on Russian strike preparations: Zelensky addresses Ukrainians

Politics 10/06/2026, 20:28

President Volodymyr Zelensky reported intelligence data on Russia preparing a new massive strike and urged citizens not to ignore air alarms.

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Goncharenko Added to Peacemaker Database Following Exclusion from European Solidarity

Politics 10/06/2026, 12:47

Member of Parliament Oleksii Goncharenko has been added to the Peacemaker database following calls for talks with Russia and his expulsion from European Solidarity.

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"EuroSolidarity" Announces Political Break with Oleksiy Honcharenko

Politics 10/05/2026, 22:59

The "European Solidarity" faction announced the termination of cooperation with MP Oleksiy Honcharenko due to disagreements on ending the war.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrives in Kyiv on an unannounced visit

Politics 10/04/2026, 08:07

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit on October 4, 2026. He is scheduled to meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and discuss ongoing support for Ukraine ahead of winter.

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Massive Protests in Seoul: South Korean Opposition Rallies Against President Lee Jae-myung

Politics 10/04/2026, 01:29

A massive opposition rally was held in Seoul against South Korean President Lee Jae-myung over his response to a DMZ mine incident and controversial judicial reforms.

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Anatoly Kashpirovsky Dies: From Soviet TV Healer to Russian Politics

Politics 10/03/2026, 16:34

Anatoly Kashpirovsky, a Soviet TV healer, former State Duma deputy, and controversial public figure, has died in Russia at the age of 87.

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Swiss President Guy Parmelin Announces Departure from the Federal Council

Politics 10/03/2026, 15:42

Swiss President Guy Parmelin has announced his intention to step down from the Federal Council at the end of 2026 after 11 years in government.

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Parliamentary Elections Held in Latvia: The Race for 100 Seats in the Saeima

Politics 10/03/2026, 13:42

On October 3, 2026, Latvia held elections for its 15th Saeima, where 1,428 candidates from 14 parties competed for 100 parliamentary seats.

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Orbán's Brother Tried to Arrange Interception of Another Ukrainian Convoy in Austria

Politics 10/02/2026, 00:38

An investigation by 444 revealed that Aron Orbán, brother of the ex-Hungarian PM, tried to organize the interception of a Ukrainian cash convoy in Austria this spring.

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US Fails to Invite Key Allies to Closed Meeting on NATO’s Future

Politics 10/01/2026, 09:50

The Pentagon did not invite the UK, France, and the Baltic states to a closed meeting in Poland on NATO's future, fueling concerns over a potential alliance rift.

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"It is unacceptable to speculate on the name of veterans": Municipal Guard urges end to political pressure

Politics 09/30/2026, 19:11

The staff of Kyiv's Municipal Guard urged an end to political speculation involving veterans amidst a conflict over the Teremky heating main construction.

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Kremlin Rejects US Initiative to Ease Sanctions in Exchange for Prisoners

Politics 09/30/2026, 14:32

The Kremlin criticized Donald Trump's team idea to ease anti-Russian sanctions in exchange for prisoners, stating there are no political prisoners in the country.

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Britain Changes Course: Burnham Does Not Rule Out EU Return in 2029

Politics 09/30/2026, 11:49

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has for the first time floated the idea of full UK return to the EU by 2029, outlining three future cooperation scenarios.

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China Sentences Former Official to Death for $39 Million Bribe

Politics 09/29/2026, 19:48

A court in China sentenced former official Peng Xiaochun to death with a two-year reprieve for accepting $39 million in bribes.

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Suspect in Nord Stream Pipelines Blast Asks for Asylum in Croatia

Politics 09/29/2026, 18:59

Volodymyr Zhuravlov, suspected of blowing up the Nord Stream pipelines, has requested political asylum in Croatia due to distrust of the German court.

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Verkhovna Rada will not leave Kyiv: Ruslan Stefanchuk shuts down relocation rumors

Politics 09/28/2026, 14:57

Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk denied rumors about moving parliament to Lviv, confirming that it will continue working at 5 Hrushevskoho Street.

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Hungarian Parliament Strips Peter Magyar of Immunity Over Phone Theft Scandal

Politics 09/28/2026, 11:52

The Hungarian Parliament stripped Prime Minister Peter Magyar of his immunity over a mobile phone theft incident in a Budapest nightclub.

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Clock Change to Winter Time in Ukraine 2026: Dates and Rules

Politics 09/27/2026, 15:24

Ukraine will switch to winter time on October 25, 2026. At 4:00 AM, clocks will move back one hour. Despite proposals to cancel, old rules remain in effect.

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