Dmytro Kuleba

Former Ukrainian foreign minister explains why Putin will not negotiate with Europe

Dmytro Kuleba, Ukraine’s foreign minister from 2020–2024, explained in an interview with Radio NV why Russian dictator Vladimir Putin will not negotiate with Europe on ending Russia’s war against Ukraine.

10 June, 12:36 PM

Russia lacks capacity to escalate Kyiv strikes significantly, ex-FM Kuleba says

Russia may increase the frequency of strikes on Kyiv but is incapable of making them significantly more powerful than those carried out over the past four years, former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said in a video posted to his Instagram account on May 25 responding to threats by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to strike Kyiv "systematically" and calls for the United States to evacuate its diplomats from the city.

26 May, 01:07 PM

Zelenskyy frustrated with his party and hints at plans to run again in upcoming elections

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed anger at internal criticism and disappointment with his own party during a meeting with the Servant of the People faction last week, Politico reported on Sept. 23.

23 September 2025, 01:56 PM

Ex-FM Kuleba calls NABU, SAPO law blow to Ukraine’s justice

Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba reacted to the passage of bill No. 12414, which effectively restricts the independence of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO), writing on his Facebook page on the evening of July 22 that it was a “bad day for Ukraine.”

23 July 2025, 11:45 AM

Ukrainian President reviews EU sanctions and diplomatic efforts with FM Sybiha

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had reviewed a report from Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga and instructed him to align the 18th EU sanctions package against Russia with Ukrainian law, Zelenskyy wrote on his Telegram channel on July 19.

19 July 2025, 05:19 PM

NV reveals which top officials earned the most in 2024

NV reviewed the 2024 financial disclosures of top government officials and identified those with the highest incomes.

3 April 2025, 11:57 AM

Ukraine could not avoid Russia's full-scale invasion, says former FM Kuleba

Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine was inevitable, former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said in an interview with BBC on Jan. 11, disputing claims by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump that he could have prevented the war.

12 January 2025, 04:42 PM

Kuleba champions Ukrainian traditions in Christmas video message

Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba shared a video of Christmas celebrations in the Hutsul region of the Carpathian Mountains on his Instagram account on Dec. 25.

26 December 2024, 12:25 PM

Zelenskyy plans to persuade Donald Trump to maintain support for Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he will urge U.S. President-elect Donald Trump not to cut assistance to Ukraine, speaking to reporters before the European Council meeting on Dec. 19.

19 December 2024, 02:19 PM

Kuleba joins French Political Studies Institute to teach military diplomacy

Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba will join the Institute of Political Studies (Sciences Po) in Paris as an Associate Professor starting Jan. 25, 2025, he wrote on X on Dec. 17.

18 December 2024, 10:10 AM

China calls for global efforts to restart Ukraine-Russia peace talks

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian urged the international community to facilitate direct Ukraine-Russia peace talks, Ukrinform reports on Dec. 6.

6 December 2024, 04:57 PM

Former FM Dmytro Kuleba to join Harvard’s Belfer Center after stepping down

The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard Kennedy School has appointed former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba as a senior fellow, according to a statement on Dec. 5.

5 December 2024, 12:59 PM

Georgian protests echo Ukraine’s fight for freedom in 2013 - former Foreign MInister

Georgia is now replaying Ukraine’s trajectory from November 2013, Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba wrote on X on Nov. 29.

29 November 2024, 03:20 PM

Former Ukrainian FM doubts Trump's ability to broker peace deal

Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has expressed doubts about U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's ability to deliver a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine in a pessimistic interview with Politico published on Nov. 27.

27 November 2024, 12:40 PM

Kuleba invites Joe Rogan to discuss US policy on Ukraine

Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has responded to podcaster Joe Rogan, who recently insulted President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and criticized U.S. military aid to Ukraine.

26 November 2024, 12:28 AM

Dmytro Kuleba declines offer to become Ukraine's U.S. ambassador — FT

Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba was offered the position of Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States but declined, Financial Times reported, citing sources.

12 November 2024, 02:29 PM

Lavrov likely didn’t know about Russia's full-scale war plans — FM Dmytro Kuleba

The decision to launch Russia's full-scale invasion was made by a "super narrow" circle, meaning Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov could not have known war was coming, said former Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Nov. 8.

9 November 2024, 12:38 AM

US wanted Zelenskyy to record a ‘farewell address’ on eve of Russian invasion — Kuleba

Before the full-scale Russian invasion, certain that Ukraine would fall, U.S. officials urged President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to record a farewell video address, former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Oct. 31.

1 November 2024, 12:33 AM

Italy to send second SAMP-T air defense system to Ukraine for ‘protection of population’

Italy will soon provide Ukraine with a second SAMP-T air defense battery.

16 September 2024, 05:45 PM

Ukraine's parliament to finalize Cabinet reshuffle: Nine new ministers expected

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine is expected to finalize a series of cabinet reshuffles on Sept. 5, including the dismissal of several officials and the appointment of nine new ministers.

5 September 2024, 01:36 PM

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