Kurt Volker

NATO leaders promise unity again—but what will this summit really deliver?

Does NATO truly remain unwavering in its support for Ukraine as the alliance prepares to meet in The Hague next week? That question was at the heart of press briefing hosted by the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA), attended by The New Voice journalist Demian Shevko.

24 June 2025, 09:45 AM

Trump seeks Ukraine war’s end, unconcerned by demarcation line - Volker

U.S. President Donald Trump seeks to end the war in Ukraine but is indifferent to where the line of occupation lies, former U.S. special envoy for Ukraine Kurt Volker told NV in an interview released on May 14.

14 May 2025, 11:03 AM

Trump, Vance acknowledge Russia’s war intent – Volker

U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance now recognize that Russia seeks to prolong the war in Ukraine, not peace, former U.S. special envoy Kurt Volker told NV in an interview on May 13.

13 May 2025, 05:12 PM

Kurt Volker: West must focus on deterring Russian aggression, not banking on diplomacy

The West should abandon hopes that diplomacy alone can stop Russia and instead focus on deterrence and countermeasures, former U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations Kurt Volker said during the 17th annual Kyiv Security Forum on May 8.

8 May 2025, 06:29 PM

Trump wants to avoid impression of giving in to Putin — Kurt Volker

While Donald Trump might soon call Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and “tell him to stop the war,” the incoming president will try to avoid looking as if he plays into the Kremlin’s hands, Kurt Volker told RFE/RL on Jan. 14.

15 January 2025, 02:09 AM

Ukraine should have freedom to strike Russian targets without restrictions — Kurt Volker

Former U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine Kurt Volker criticized the decision to restrict Ukraine’s use of long-range weapons for strikes on Russian territory, stating that Ukraine, as a victim of aggression, has the right to self-defense.

18 November 2024, 11:23 AM

Trump expected to appoint special envoy for Ukraine peace talks

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is expected to appoint a special envoy to lead negotiations aimed at ending the war between Russia and Ukraine, Fox News reported on Nov. 13, citing sources.

13 November 2024, 08:31 PM

Kyiv Security Forum unites young leaders to discuss Ukraine’s future

On Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, the Arseniy Yatsenyuk Foundation "Open Ukraine" is hosting the two-day 10th Kyiv Security Forum for Youth, held in Kyiv. This year’s forum—the first since Russia's full-scale invasion—centers on the theme "Gen W: Ukraine’s Generation of War."

1 November 2024, 01:31 PM

Unclear what Ukraine can expect from NATO summit — Kurt Volker

NATO allies are yet to reach a collective decision on how the Alliance should engage with Ukraine in the future, Former U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations Kurt Volker told NV on March 12.

13 March 2024, 11:40 PM

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