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Tucker Carlson сalls Zelenskyy ‘dictator’, accuses Ukrainians of wasting his money

Controversial American journalist Tucker Carlson has called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a “dictator” and accused Ukrainians of wasting money abroad, in an interview with British journalist Piers Morgan published on Jan. 31.

1 February 2025, 06:00 PM

Trump turns up the heat on Putin, pressures Russian elites: ‘Get rid of the lunatic, and we’ll talk’ – Expert

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that his administration is in talks with Russia and that he plans to speak with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, Associated Press reported on Feb. 1.

1 February 2025, 05:15 PM

Ukraine holds the key: Plan to slash Russian oil exports by 30% gains traction

The latest U.S. sanctions package, introduced on Jan. 10, has already caused delays in Russian oil shipments, but there is a way to cut Russia’s exports by 30%, according to Serhii Makohon, former CEO of Ukraine’s Gas Transmission System Operator (2019-2022).

30 January 2025, 05:35 PM

Tucker Carlson claims Biden administration plotted to assassinate Putin

American commentator Tucker Carlson has alleged that the Biden administration attempted to assassinate Vladimir Putin.

28 January 2025, 10:35 AM

USAID project suspension: Impact on Ukraine and misconceptions explained by political analyst

The United States Agency for International Development in Ukraine was ordered to suspend all projects and related expenditures following a directive from the U.S. State Department to halt foreign aid programs for 90 days for auditing purposes.

27 January 2025, 02:25 PM

Yermak: If Ukraine controlled the timeline, the war would end tomorrow

No one wants to end the war in Ukraine more than Ukrainians, but it must conclude with a just peace, Head of the Presidential Office Andrii Yermak said in an interview with Euronews in Davos.

23 January 2025, 04:16 PM

Trump’s tough stance: Ultimatums for Putin with no face-saving deals, says analyst

US President Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social account that he would impose high tariffs and sanctions on Russian goods if the aggressor country does not end the war and agree to a “deal.”

23 January 2025, 12:36 PM

Podcaster Fridman to visit Russia and interview Putin

U.S. podcaster Lex Fridman plans to travel to Russia to interview Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, Fridman said on Jan. 22.

23 January 2025, 01:27 AM

Oleksandr Usyk opens up about his childhood dream

Before becoming a world champion in heavyweight boxing, Oleksandr Usyk had a very different dream — he wanted to work with horses and eventually become the head of a collective farm, he said in an interview with Ring Magazine on Jan. 20.

21 January 2025, 03:38 PM

Expert warns of fallout from arrests of generals over Kharkiv defense failure

Ukraine’s SBU Security Service and the State Bureau of Investigation have detained three senior military officials, accusing them of critical failures in defending Kharkiv Oblast that allowed Russian forces to break through in May 2024. Military expert Mykhailo Zhyrokhov, speaking to Radio NV, called the arrests a “simplistic response” to systemic military issues, suggesting they serve more as a media spectacle than a path to accountability.

21 January 2025, 03:26 PM

Zelenskyy's 'crude words' on Putin ineffective for negotiations, podcaster Lex Fridman says

American blogger and podcaster Lex Fridman criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his "crude words" about Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in an interview on Jan. 6. He posted a video with the criticism on his X page on Jan. 19.

20 January 2025, 06:55 PM

Ukraine must maximize its battlefield advantages - Ukraine’s top commander

To defeat Russia, Ukraine’s Armed Forces must actively capitalize on their advantages, Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi said in an interview with TSN national broadcaster on Jan. 19.

20 January 2025, 08:43 AM

Ukraine will not resume Russian gas transit to improve relations with Slovakia – FM Sybiha

Ukraine will not resume Russian gas transit to Slovakia, even to improve relations with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said in an interview with European Pravda on Jan. 15.

15 January 2025, 07:15 PM

Russia shifts its missile attack strategy after Ukrainian drones strike Engels airbase - military expert

Russian bombers launched a new massive missile attack on Ukraine, but notably, the Engels airbase — home to many of Russia’s strategic bombers — was left out of the operation, military analyst Denys Popovych told Radio NV on Jan. 15.

15 January 2025, 11:24 AM

Russian boxer and Kadyrov ally backs out of potential fight with heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk

Undisputed light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev (21–0, 20 KOs) refused to fight with heavyweight king Oleksandr Usyk (23–0, 14 KOs), admitting that the Ukrainian is too strong for him in an interview with Fight Hub Youtube channel on Jan. 13.

14 January 2025, 12:45 PM

Polish defense minister reminds Ukraine of past aid, notes societal fatigue amid strained relations

Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz reminded Ukraine of the significant military aid Poland has provided, including tanks, while noting societal fatigue amid strained bilateral relations, in an interview with Financial Times on Jan. 12

12 January 2025, 02:44 PM

Ukraine aims for solid security guarantees and war's end in 2025 — Zelenskyy

Ukraine hopes to obtain iron-clad security guarantees and end the war this year, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Jan. 10.

10 January 2025, 10:12 PM

Zelenskyy’s interview sparks speculation over Trump's envoy visit postponement - political expert

The delay of Trump’s envoy Keith Kellogg’s visit to Kyiv may be a direct response to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s recent interview with Lex Fridman, Oleksandr Leonov, Penta Political Research Center director, told NV on Jan. 7.

7 January 2025, 02:36 PM

Russia will apologize for war, but forgiveness will take time, says Zelenskyy

Russia will eventually apologize for its aggression against Ukraine, but forgiveness will take time, as history has shown, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview with American podcaster Lex Fridman, released on YouTube on Jan. 5

6 January 2025, 11:15 AM

Only 40% of brigades well-prepared as veterans shun instructor roles

Ukrainian military intelligence officer Piligrim explained on Jan. 3 in an interview with Radio NV why experienced veterans avoid becoming instructors in Ukraine’s Armed Forces.

3 January 2025, 07:33 PM

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