The Latest Breaking News from Mykhailo Podolyak

Ukraine's year of pain, death —and also nation-building

The first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine is both grim and vexing as milestones go

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023

US and Ukraine ‘still having discussions’ amid pressure to supply F-16 jets

UN ambassador says US must ensure Ukrainians ‘have the training necessary … to use weapons systems we provide’

The Guardian - US · Feb 19, 2023

Russia Must Leave Ukraine before Peace Talks Start, Says Kyiv

A senior Ukrainian official on Friday ruled out peace talks with Moscow unless Russia withdraws from Ukraine, reiterating Kyiv's position before an international conference set to be dominated by the war. "For decriminalization of global politics and real global security, the war must end with Ukraine's victory," Mykhailo Podolyak, a…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 17, 2023

Ukraine's defence ministry in turmoil as Russia readies offensive

Ukraine sowed confusion on Monday about whether its defence minister would be replaced, creating doubts about the leadership of its war effort just as it braces for an expected Russian offensive.

Reuters · Feb 6, 2023

Ukraine to replace Reznikov amid corruption scandal: Legislator

Oleksii Reznikov’s removal would be the highest-profile change since a corruption scandal at his ministry last month.

Al Jazeera · Feb 6, 2023

Iran Accuses Kurdish Opposition of Isfahan Attack

The Iranian Supreme National Security Council accused Kurdish opposition factions based in Iraq of being "involved" in a drone attack that targeted a military facility in Isfahan. Nournews, a news agency affiliated with the Council, reported that parts of the drones that were used to carry out the hostile action…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 2, 2023

Paris Olympics: Latvia joins Ukraine's threat to boycott over 'neutral' Russians

Latvia has become the first country to back Ukraine's threat to boycott next year's Olympics in Paris if Russian and Belarusian athletes are allowed to compete as "neutrals" while war continues to rage.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 1, 2023

Talks under way on long-range missiles, attack aircraft for Ukraine - Zelenskiy aide

A senior adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday talks were under way on securing longer-range missiles and attack aircraft from foreign partners to help repel Russian forces.

Reuters · Feb 1, 2023

Iran summons Ukraine’s envoy over drone attack comments

Move comes after Zelenskyy adviser appeared to directly link Ukraine with attack on military facility in central Iran.

Al Jazeera · Jan 30, 2023

Iran Summons Senior Ukraine Diplomat over Comments on Drone Strike

Iran summoned Ukraine's charge d'affaires in Tehran on Monday over his country's comments on a drone strike on a military factory in the central Iranian province of Isfahan, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency. In Ukraine, which accuses Iran of supplying hundreds of drones to Russia to attack civilian…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 30, 2023