The conflict in Ukraine is reaching a critical point as calls for negotiations grow, but there are concerns about the effectiveness of negotiations with Russia and the lack of clear war aims from Western allies.
Eastern European countries are concerned about Ukraine being pushed into peace talks with Russia, as they believe international partners should focus on supporting Ukraine to achieve a decisive victory.
Ukrainian President Zelensky criticizes Russian leadership and rejects the idea of negotiating peace, citing the death of a rebel leader as a warning against dealing with Vladimir Putin.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has called for renewed efforts to impose further punitive measures on Russia due to the easing of sanctions by Ukraine's allies and Russia's attempts to evade sanctions.
Russia summoned the Armenian ambassador to express protest over "unfriendly steps" during escalating tensions in the South Caucasus, specifically related to the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh.
Ukraine's President Zelensky is preparing for a long war and fears that some of his country's Western allies are losing faith, as Russia aims to exhaust Ukraine and wear out its partners resolve to continue funding and supplying it with arms.
Russia and Ukraine will face off in the International Court of Justice where Russia claims its invasion of Ukraine was to prevent genocide, while Ukraine argues Russia is abusing international law; the case is focused on legal arguments about jurisdiction and has potential future implications for reparations claims.
Ukraine plans to sue Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia over their bans on Ukrainian agricultural products, which were implemented to protect their own farmers from increased Ukrainian exports following Russia's blockade on Ukrainian ports; Ukraine argues that the bans are legally wrong and a systemic concern regarding whether international trade partners can trust Brussels.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will address the United Nations General Assembly and meet with President Biden and members of Congress to emphasize that supporting Ukraine is supporting democracy, stability, and peace, while also addressing concerns about the length and extent of the conflict with Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls on the United Nations to answer for allowing Russia a seat at the tables of power, as he visits wounded Ukrainian soldiers in New York before addressing world leaders at the U.N. General Assembly.
Ukraine's special services are likely responsible for drone strikes on Wagner-backed forces in Sudan, raising concerns about the escalation of Russia-Ukraine conflict beyond the frontlines; Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell defends Ukraine's request for more aid ahead of Ukrainian President Zelensky's visit to the US Capitol; President Zelensky warns the UN General Assembly that Russia's invasion of Ukraine is not only about Ukraine but also about weaponizing food and energy and turning other countries' power plants into "dirty bombs"; Zelensky calls for global unity to defeat Russia's aggression and accuses Russia of kidnapping Ukrainian children and weaponizing the food supply; Russian President Putin is seeking support from North Korea and Iran while Ukraine continues to gain support from numerous countries.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy demanded support for his country's war effort against Russia in a somber address to the U.N. General Assembly, accusing Russia of endangering the sovereignty of its neighbors and the international rules-based order.
Ukraine's President Zelenskiy faces renewed accusations of corruption and shielding a lawyer, Oleh Tatarov, who is alleged to have organized bribes, threatening the country's reputation for fighting corruption as it seeks foreign aid and EU membership.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged for the removal of Russia's veto power at the U.N. Security Council as a consequence for its invasion of Ukraine, while Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov defended the use of the veto.
Poland has announced the end of its arms transfers to Ukraine after President Zelenskiy accused Warsaw of banning Ukrainian grain imports to protect Polish farmers and play into Russia’s hands, straining relations between the two countries.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits Washington to face Republican scrutiny over American funding for Ukraine's fight against Russian forces, while President Biden seeks additional funding from Congress.
Poland has announced that it will cease supplying weapons to Ukraine amidst a heated dispute over grain exports, with fears of Ukraine flooding the market with low-cost grains due to blocked Russian export routes through the Black Sea.
Ukrainian President Zelensky calls for a united front against Russian aggression in his speech at the UN General Assembly and asks former President Trump to share his peace plans, claiming that Trump could get a "fair deal" with Putin to end the war in Ukraine.
Poland's Prime Minister, Mateusz Morawiecki, has warned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy not to insult Poles, following a recent dispute over grain imports, as the ruling nationalist Law and Justice party adopts a more confrontational approach to Ukraine ahead of the parliamentary election.
Poland's Prime Minister has accused the Ukrainian leader of insulting Poles in his United Nations address, escalating tensions between the two countries over the issue of Ukrainian grain imports.
Ukraine's President Zelensky faces challenges in securing military support from the US and navigating complicated politics, as he tries to maintain Western help in the face of growing scepticism and domestic priorities in partner countries.
Poland and Ukraine are experiencing tensions in a grain dispute, with Poland's decision to halt arms exports to Ukraine potentially straining Europe's support for Ukraine and impacting European unity.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tried to mend ties with Poland by awarding two Polish humanitarian volunteers, in an effort to ease a political dispute between the two countries.
As support for Ukraine from its international allies declines, there are concerns that Russia may exploit weaknesses and fractures in Ukraine's partnerships, particularly as elections in allied countries approach, and tensions between Ukraine and Poland heighten over agricultural exports.
Ukrainian President Zelensky warns that Russia is relying on eroding U.S. support to win its war against Ukraine, as funding for Ukraine becomes a contentious issue among House Republicans.
Elon Musk faces backlash for mocking Ukrainian President Zelensky's requests for foreign aid amidst Russia's invasion.
Poland sees Ukraine's decision to temporarily suspend its complaint to the World Trade Organisation as inadequate and emphasizes the need for a withdrawal of the complaint rather than a pause.
Poland's Minister of Agriculture has expressed confusion and disbelief over Ukraine's decision to suspend its complaint against Poland's agricultural export restrictions in the WTO, demanding that Ukraine withdraw the groundless complaint in order to improve relations between the two countries.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky calls for Western support in the form of weapons to counter the Russian invasion and expresses solidarity with Israel following the recent attack by Hamas.
President Zelenskyy has warned that Ukraine is aware of Russia's intentions and is prepared to respond forcefully, as Ukraine prepares for the winter and receives support from international partners for enhanced air defense capabilities.
