Volodymyr Zelenskyy

What to expect in next NABU tapes and key questions that remain for the president — interview with Shabunin

Vitalii Shabunin, head of the Anti-Corruption Action Center and a Ukrainian service member, said on Radio NV that “very interesting” revelations are coming in future NABU tape releases, outlined two major questions that remain for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and warned what could happen if authorities manage to bury the corruption scandal.

18 November, 03:44 PM

Zelenskyy meets Spain’s king and PM

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to meet with Spanish King Felipe VI and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez during his visit to Madrid, his spokesman, Serhiy Nikiforov, told the Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne on Nov. 18.

18 November, 01:01 PM

No chance of extraditing Saakashvili – Georgia PM

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze responded to Ukraine’s calls to hand over former Georgian president Mikheil Saakashvili or transfer him to a third country, saying there is “no chance” of his extradition. Echo of the Caucasus reported this on Nov. 18.

18 November, 12:36 PM

Trump envoy to meet Zelenskyy in Istanbul — source

Steve Witkoff, special representative of U.S. President Donald Trump, will visit Türkiye on Nov. 18 and hold talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Reuters journalist Guy Faulconbridge reported, citing a Turkish source.

18 November, 12:18 PM

Top government figures urge Zelenskyy to dismiss Yermak — media

Key officials close to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are advising him to dismiss Presidential Office head Andrii Yermak amid the high-profile NABU Midas case, NV sister outlet Ukrainska Pravda reported on Nov. 18.

18 November, 11:30 AM

France ready to build fighter jets for Ukraine, but funding remains unclear — WSJ

France wants to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses over the next decade with new fighter jets, but it’s still unclear who will foot the bill, The Wall Street Journal reported on Nov. 17.

18 November, 11:06 AM

Yermak tells Zelenskyy Kolomoisky may be behind Mindich corruption scandal — media

Andriy Yermak, head of the president’s office, has told President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the corruption scandal surrounding Tymur Mindich may have been provoked by oligarch Ihor Kolomoisky, who has been held in Ukraine’s SBU Security Service detention center for the past three years, Ukrainska Pravda reported, citing unnamed sources in the government and the presidential office.

18 November, 10:44 AM

Zelenskyy heads to Spain and Turkey

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will hold a series of high-level meetings in Spain and Turkey this week aimed at securing additional international support, pushing forward efforts to end the war, and restarting prisoner-exchange negotiations, according to his Nov. 18 Telegram post.

18 November, 10:23 AM

Ukraine’s Air Force shows Mirage 2000 fighter jet heading out on a combat mission

Ukraine’s Air Force released video, showing a French Mirage 2000 fighter jet heading out on a combat mission, the service’s press office said on Nov. 17.

17 November, 05:51 PM

Macron hopes peace in Ukraine can be reached by 2027, urges continued pressure on Russia

French President Emmanuel Macron said he hopes peace in Ukraine can be reached by 2027. He urged continued joint pressure by the EU, the United States, and other partners on Russia during a press conference with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Paris, he said on Nov. 17, according to Interfax-Ukraine.

17 November, 05:43 PM

Rafale jets, SAMP/T systems, and advanced radars: details of Ukraine–France ‘historic agreement’

A new defense agreement between Ukraine and France will allow Kyiv to acquire 100 Rafale F4 fighter jets by 2035, along with SAMP/T air defense systems, associated radars, air-to-air missiles, and guided bombs, the Office of the President announced on Nov. 17.

17 November, 03:58 PM

Poroshenko calls for full Cabinet resignation, formation of new coalition in Parliament

Former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, who leads the European Solidarity faction, has called for the complete resignation of the current Cabinet and the creation of a new coalition in the Verkhovna Rada on Nov. 17.

17 November, 02:18 PM

Zelenskyy, Macron ink major defense agreement in Paris

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron signed a “historic agreement” at the Villacoublay airbase near Paris, aimed at strengthening Kyiv’s defense capabilities, according to the YouTube stream shared by Zelenskyy’s office on Nov. 17.

17 November, 12:28 PM

Zelenskyy arrives in Paris, greeted by Macron at air base

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Paris on the morning of Nov. 17 for an official visit and was welcomed in person by French President Emmanuel Macron, according to a live broadcast from the scene.

17 November, 12:08 PM

Zelenskyy in France to sign ‘historic deal’ for Rafale jets, air defense systems

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to sign agreements with France on Nov. 17 to supply air defense systems, fighter jets, and missiles, Reuters reported on Nov. 17, citing sources familiar with the matter.

17 November, 10:24 AM

Mindich accused of ties to Russian diamond firm, Energoatom scandal, and defense graft — NV Business overview

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a decree enacting National Security and Defense Council sanctions against businessman Tymur Mindich, co-owner of Kvartal 95 Studio. What companies belong to him?

16 November, 05:32 PM

Shocking secrets of those in power: Top 7 most brazen facts and episodes from the Mindich case

How ministers are really appointed, what one must say to the head of state during a meeting, and who is actually responsible for nuclear plant security — NV has selected key episodes from the biggest corruption scandal in recent years, revealing the government’s shadowy underbelly.

16 November, 04:13 PM

Five key decisions: Zelenskyy announces overhaul of Ukraine’s energy governance

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, citing a Nov. 16 meeting with Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko that centered on reforms and a broader reset of governance across the energy sector and related institutions, announced the decisions in a post on his Telegram channel.

16 November, 12:33 PM

Zelenskyy launches reset of Ukraine's top energy companies

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the start of a comprehensive reset for key state energy companies, including Energoatom, Ukrhydroenergo, the Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine, Naftogaz, and others, he announced on X on Nov. 15.

15 November, 07:11 PM

Mindich flees Ukraine in luxury taxi before corruption raids

Timur Mindich, a businessman suspected of orchestrating a massive corruption scheme in Ukraine's energy sector, left the country at 2:09 a.m. on Nov. 10 in a vehicle from the Lviv-based premium transport service TimeLux, RFE/RL's Schemes investigative project reported.

15 November, 04:44 PM

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