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News from Ukraine and around the world, politics, economics, culture and sports online on online.ua https://news.online.ua/en/ en https://news.online.ua/static/build/img/logo.8532d79ed5.png https://news.online.ua/en/ https://news.online.ua/en/germany-rejects-putins-proposal-for-schroeder-as-negotiator-903928/ https://news.online.ua/en/germany-rejects-putins-proposal-for-schroeder-as-negotiator-903928/ Fri, 15 May 2026 01:05:00 +0300 Politics Germany has rejected Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin's suggestion that former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder could be a mediator in negotiations between the EU and Russia to reach a peace agreement on Ukraine. https://news.online.ua/en/sikorsky-pointed-to-a-turning-point-for-putin-in-the-war-against-ukraine-903979/ https://news.online.ua/en/sikorsky-pointed-to-a-turning-point-for-putin-in-the-war-against-ukraine-903979/ Thu, 14 May 2026 23:05:07 +0300 Politics Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski believes that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has finally begun to seriously think about how long he can continue his war of aggression against Ukraine and whether it makes sense. https://news.online.ua/en/very-close-trump-spoke-about-ending-russias-war-against-ukraine-903982/ https://news.online.ua/en/very-close-trump-spoke-about-ending-russias-war-against-ukraine-903982/ Thu, 14 May 2026 22:05:04 +0300 Politics US President Donald Trump believes that the end of the Russian-Ukrainian war is "already approaching." However, he did not explain why he came to this conclusion now. https://news.online.ua/en/finnish-president-calls-on-europe-to-resume-dialogue-with-putin-903763/ https://news.online.ua/en/finnish-president-calls-on-europe-to-resume-dialogue-with-putin-903763/ Thu, 14 May 2026 21:05:00 +0300 Politics According to the leader of Finland, Alexander Stubb, sooner or later Europe will have to restore contacts with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and his team in order to achieve an end to the Russian Federation's war against Ukraine. https://news.online.ua/en/putin-still-demands-that-the-russian-army-capture-kyiv-insiders-903989/ https://news.online.ua/en/putin-still-demands-that-the-russian-army-capture-kyiv-insiders-903989/ Thu, 14 May 2026 20:05:10 +0300 Politics According to anonymous sources in the Financial Times, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has not yet given up on the idea of occupying Kyiv and Odessa. The Ukrainian capital remains his main target. https://news.online.ua/en/merkel-may-become-a-mediator-in-europes-negotiations-with-russia-903977/ https://news.online.ua/en/merkel-may-become-a-mediator-in-europes-negotiations-with-russia-903977/ Thu, 14 May 2026 00:05:22 +0300 Politics It is former German leader Angela Merkel who has every chance of becoming a mediator in future peace negotiations between the aggressor country Russia and the European Union regarding the end of the Russian-Ukrainian war. https://news.online.ua/en/peskov-explained-putins-words-about-the-alleged-end-of-the-war-with-ukraine-903972/ https://news.online.ua/en/peskov-explained-putins-words-about-the-alleged-end-of-the-war-with-ukraine-903972/ Wed, 13 May 2026 23:05:58 +0300 Politics Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov decided to comment on Russian dictator Vladimir Putin's words about the alleged end of the war against Ukraine. According to him, this refers to the "work in progress" in the peace process and all the mediation efforts of the United States. https://news.online.ua/en/trump-arrives-in-china-for-talks-with-xi-jinping-904001/ https://news.online.ua/en/trump-arrives-in-china-for-talks-with-xi-jinping-904001/ Wed, 13 May 2026 19:05:00 +0300 Politics US President Donald Trump flew to Beijing on May 13 for two days of high-level talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. https://news.online.ua/en/putin-named-the-best-mediator-for-negotiations-between-the-eu-and-russia-903909/ https://news.online.ua/en/putin-named-the-best-mediator-for-negotiations-between-the-eu-and-russia-903909/ Wed, 13 May 2026 05:05:00 +0300 Politics Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has begun to claim that he is ready to negotiate with the European Union to end Russia's war in Ukraine. He believes that former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder could be the "best" mediator, but Brussels may choose another option. https://news.online.ua/en/i-love-ukraine-a-new-photo-with-peter-magyar-has-conquered-the-internet-903903/ https://news.online.ua/en/i-love-ukraine-a-new-photo-with-peter-magyar-has-conquered-the-internet-903903/ Tue, 12 May 2026 22:05:00 +0300 Politics On May 9, Peter Magyar became the new Prime Minister of Hungary, and his government has already begun work. Against the backdrop of this historic event, which marked the fall of Viktor Orbán's regime, Roland Zeber, a deputy of the Transcarpathian Regional Council, published a bright and symbolic photo with the new leader of Hungary. https://news.online.ua/en/fico-urged-zelensky-to-call-putin-903913/ https://news.online.ua/en/fico-urged-zelensky-to-call-putin-903913/ Tue, 12 May 2026 21:05:00 +0300 Politics Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky should call Russian dictator Vladimir Putin if he wants to meet with the Kremlin leader. https://news.online.ua/en/we-are-approaching-the-end-of-the-russian-ukrainian-war-fico-903915/ https://news.online.ua/en/we-are-approaching-the-end-of-the-russian-ukrainian-war-fico-903915/ Tue, 12 May 2026 20:05:00 +0300 Politics Slovakian leader Robert Fico believes Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, which has been going on for more than 12 years, is finally coming to an end, he said after speaking with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. https://news.online.ua/en/disgusting-sibiga-responded-to-mendels-new-statements-about-zelenskyy-903975/ https://news.online.ua/en/disgusting-sibiga-responded-to-mendels-new-statements-about-zelenskyy-903975/ Tue, 12 May 2026 17:05:22 +0300 Politics Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga commented on the scandalous statements of former presidential spokeswoman Yulia Mendel about Volodymyr Zelenskyy's alleged readiness to hand over Donbas to Russia in 2022. He called these statements "lies and manipulation." https://news.online.ua/en/british-prime-minister-starmer-responded-to-rumors-of-his-resignation-903971/ https://news.online.ua/en/british-prime-minister-starmer-responded-to-rumors-of-his-resignation-903971/ Tue, 12 May 2026 14:05:12 +0300 Politics British leader Keir Starmer has officially told the cabinet that no one has initiated the procedure to challenge his leadership. He has also made it clear that he has no plans to resign. https://news.online.ua/en/beijing-has-made-a-request-to-ukraine-regarding-captured-chinese-mercenaries-903802/ https://news.online.ua/en/beijing-has-made-a-request-to-ukraine-regarding-captured-chinese-mercenaries-903802/ Tue, 12 May 2026 01:05:00 +0300 Politics Official Beijing asks Ukraine to guarantee humane treatment of Chinese citizens who fought in the Russian army and were captured by Ukraine. This was stated by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian. https://news.online.ua/en/russia-is-preparing-for-military-confrontation-with-nato-pistorius-903397/ https://news.online.ua/en/russia-is-preparing-for-military-confrontation-with-nato-pistorius-903397/ Mon, 11 May 2026 23:05:00 +0300 Politics German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has officially confirmed that Germany has recognized Russia as a major security threat and has begun a large-scale rearmament of the Bundeswehr. Berlin intends to create the most powerful army in Europe. https://news.online.ua/en/trump-to-make-state-visit-to-china-and-meet-with-xi-jinping-903941/ https://news.online.ua/en/trump-to-make-state-visit-to-china-and-meet-with-xi-jinping-903941/ Mon, 11 May 2026 10:05:00 +0300 Politics US President Donald Trump will pay a state visit to China on May 13-15. https://news.online.ua/en/sikorsky-publicly-humiliated-putins-team-the-kremlin-responded-903650/ https://news.online.ua/en/sikorsky-publicly-humiliated-putins-team-the-kremlin-responded-903650/ Mon, 11 May 2026 07:05:00 +0300 Politics Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski argued with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin's special envoy Kirill Dmitriev on the social network X. This public conflict revolved around the topic of the Russian-Ukrainian war. https://news.online.ua/en/a-revolution-has-taken-place-armenia-is-rapidly-strengthening-relations-with-the-eu-903797/ https://news.online.ua/en/a-revolution-has-taken-place-armenia-is-rapidly-strengthening-relations-with-the-eu-903797/ Mon, 11 May 2026 06:05:00 +0300 Politics The cooperation between official Yerevan and Brussels is reaching a new level. As stated by the Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, in the relations of his country withThe European Union "has undergone a revolution." https://news.online.ua/en/trump-dreamed-of-a-truce-between-ukraine-and-russia-after-may-11-903886/ https://news.online.ua/en/trump-dreamed-of-a-truce-between-ukraine-and-russia-after-may-11-903886/ Mon, 11 May 2026 02:05:06 +0300 Politics US President Donald Trump has said he would like to see a "significant extension" of the ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. However, he has not yet commented on the fact that the Russian army has already broken the ceasefire that began on May 9 and was supposed to last until the 11th. https://news.online.ua/en/the-kremlin-said-that-putin-did-not-receive-a-message-from-zelensky-903900/ https://news.online.ua/en/the-kremlin-said-that-putin-did-not-receive-a-message-from-zelensky-903900/ Sun, 10 May 2026 17:05:49 +0300 Politics The Russian dictator's advisor Yuriy Ushakov told Kremlin propagandists that Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico did not convey any messages from Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a conversation with Vladimir Putin. https://news.online.ua/en/volker-explained-how-to-protect-ukraine-before-joining-nato-903730/ https://news.online.ua/en/volker-explained-how-to-protect-ukraine-before-joining-nato-903730/ Sat, 09 May 2026 09:05:00 +0300 Politics American diplomat and former US special representative for Ukraine Kurt Volker said that he supports Ukraine's intention to become a member of NATO, but he also believes that at this stage Kyiv should seek strong security guarantees from its allies. https://news.online.ua/en/trump-called-ukraine-the-best-us-ally-in-europe-903774/ https://news.online.ua/en/trump-called-ukraine-the-best-us-ally-in-europe-903774/ Sat, 09 May 2026 05:05:12 +0300 Politics US leader Donald Trump unexpectedly announced that he likes his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky, despite the fact that he is a “cunning guy.” In addition, he called Ukraine a reliable US ally in Europe. https://news.online.ua/en/eu-will-not-review-its-diplomatic-presence-in-kyiv-despite-russian-threats-903835/ https://news.online.ua/en/eu-will-not-review-its-diplomatic-presence-in-kyiv-despite-russian-threats-903835/ Fri, 08 May 2026 19:05:00 +0300 Politics The European Union will not review its diplomatic presence in the Ukrainian capital, despite threats voiced by Russia regarding possible massive missile strikes on Kyiv. https://news.online.ua/en/pro-russian-rumen-radev-heads-bulgarias-government-903857/ https://news.online.ua/en/pro-russian-rumen-radev-heads-bulgarias-government-903857/ Fri, 08 May 2026 16:05:14 +0300 Politics On May 8, it became officially known that the Bulgarian parliament had approved the composition and structure of the new government: it will be led by the country's former president, Rumen Radev. He is known for his pro-Russian views and desire to restore relations with Moscow. https://news.online.ua/en/the-opu-revealed-the-content-of-zelenskys-new-message-to-putin-903856/ https://news.online.ua/en/the-opu-revealed-the-content-of-zelenskys-new-message-to-putin-903856/ Fri, 08 May 2026 16:05:11 +0300 Politics The Office of the President of Ukraine has officially confirmed the information that Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is to deliver a message from Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. The Office of the President of Ukraine has made it clear that this is true. https://news.online.ua/en/zelenskyy-conveyed-a-secret-message-to-putin-through-fico-903852/ https://news.online.ua/en/zelenskyy-conveyed-a-secret-message-to-putin-through-fico-903852/ Fri, 08 May 2026 13:05:29 +0300 Politics Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico intends to convey a message from Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin during his trip to Moscow. https://news.online.ua/en/tusk-sounds-the-alarm-over-natos-disintegration-903694/ https://news.online.ua/en/tusk-sounds-the-alarm-over-natos-disintegration-903694/ Thu, 07 May 2026 07:05:00 +0300 Politics The head of the Polish government, Donald Tusk, called for everything possible to be done to stop the process of disintegration of the transatlantic community, which, in his opinion, has already begun. https://news.online.ua/en/fico-unexpectedly-sided-with-ukraine-in-peace-talks-with-russia-903723/ https://news.online.ua/en/fico-unexpectedly-sided-with-ukraine-in-peace-talks-with-russia-903723/ Thu, 07 May 2026 05:05:00 +0300 Politics The head of the Slovak government, Robert Fico, who is known for his pro-Russian position, unexpectedly declared to everyone that a peace agreement in the war with Russia is impossible without the consent of Ukraine. https://news.online.ua/en/isw-reveals-the-main-meaning-of-putins-new-threats-to-ukraine-903787/ https://news.online.ua/en/isw-reveals-the-main-meaning-of-putins-new-threats-to-ukraine-903787/ Wed, 06 May 2026 13:05:09 +0300 Politics American analysts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) have deciphered recent statements by Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. The latter loudly threatened Ukraine with retaliatory measures in case of provocations during the May 9 parade. According to experts, this only indicates that the Kremlin is no longer able to protect the Russian capital — Moscow — from Ukrainian deep strikes. https://news.online.ua/en/pistorius-reacts-to-us-decision-to-take-revenge-on-germany-903690/ https://news.online.ua/en/pistorius-reacts-to-us-decision-to-take-revenge-on-germany-903690/ Wed, 06 May 2026 02:05:00 +0300 Politics German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has commented on US President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany. The minister believes that this only shows that Europe must take greater responsibility for its own security. https://news.online.ua/en/italy-rejects-trumps-accusations-about-lack-of-us-assistance-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-903659/ https://news.online.ua/en/italy-rejects-trumps-accusations-about-lack-of-us-assistance-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-903659/ Wed, 06 May 2026 00:05:00 +0300 Politics Italy has responded to US President Donald Trump's accusations about the lack of US assistance, especially in matters of maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz. https://news.online.ua/en/czech-republic-unexpectedly-allows-ficos-plane-to-fly-to-russia-903693/ https://news.online.ua/en/czech-republic-unexpectedly-allows-ficos-plane-to-fly-to-russia-903693/ Tue, 05 May 2026 23:05:00 +0300 Politics The Czech Foreign Ministry has officially confirmed that Prague has issued permission for the plane of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to fly over during his trip to Moscow for the May 9 parade. https://news.online.ua/en/ukraine-has-no-business-here-trump-finds-new-culprit-for-russias-war-903646/ https://news.online.ua/en/ukraine-has-no-business-here-trump-finds-new-culprit-for-russias-war-903646/ Tue, 05 May 2026 22:05:00 +0300 Politics American leader Donald Trump began to cynically claim that Russia's war against Ukraine is ongoing only because Kyiv received a lot of financial assistance from his predecessor Joe Biden, and also continues to receive support from Europe. https://news.online.ua/en/kallas-ridiculed-putins-decision-to-hold-a-parade-on-may-9-without-military-equipment-903645/ https://news.online.ua/en/kallas-ridiculed-putins-decision-to-hold-a-parade-on-may-9-without-military-equipment-903645/ Tue, 05 May 2026 06:05:31 +0300 Politics Head of European diplomacy Kaia Kallas drew attention to the fact that the May 9 parade in Moscow without the participation of military equipment demonstrates the real state of the Russian army after 12 years of war with Ukraine. https://news.online.ua/en/russia-will-suffer-critical-losses-and-lose-this-war-kellogg-903749/ https://news.online.ua/en/russia-will-suffer-critical-losses-and-lose-this-war-kellogg-903749/ Mon, 04 May 2026 13:05:00 +0300 Politics Former US representative for Ukraine Keith Kellogg believes that Moscow is not achieving its strategic goals and is suffering critical losses. https://news.online.ua/en/slovakia-supports-ukraines-membership-in-the-european-union-zelensky-903698/ https://news.online.ua/en/slovakia-supports-ukraines-membership-in-the-european-union-zelensky-903698/ Sat, 02 May 2026 19:05:44 +0300 Politics On May 2, Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed important details of a telephone conversation with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico. https://news.online.ua/en/pentagon-shocked-by-trumps-intention-to-reduce-us-troops-in-germany-903643/ https://news.online.ua/en/pentagon-shocked-by-trumps-intention-to-reduce-us-troops-in-germany-903643/ Fri, 01 May 2026 10:05:51 +0300 Politics Politico has obtained information that the US Department of Defense was shocked by President Donald Trump's desire to significantly reduce the number of American troops in Germany. The fact is that the defense department had not planned any cuts. https://news.online.ua/en/putin-is-trying-to-organize-artificial-protests-in-cyprus-a-known-goal-903448/ https://news.online.ua/en/putin-is-trying-to-organize-artificial-protests-in-cyprus-a-known-goal-903448/ Fri, 01 May 2026 04:05:05 +0300 Politics Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and his team are doing everything they can to organize fake protests in Cyprus. The key goal now is to change EU policy towards Ukraine, block a €90 billion loan for Kyiv, and discredit Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky. https://news.online.ua/en/sikorsky-predicts-putin-the-fate-of-a-fallen-emperor-903470/ https://news.online.ua/en/sikorsky-predicts-putin-the-fate-of-a-fallen-emperor-903470/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:04:00 +0300 Politics Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said that Vladimir Putin could be removed by representatives of his own entourage, after which a new leader would lead negotiations to end the war. https://news.online.ua/en/putin-cynically-told-trump-about-russias-readiness-for-another-truce-903612/ https://news.online.ua/en/putin-cynically-told-trump-about-russias-readiness-for-another-truce-903612/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:04:00 +0300 Politics Yuri Ushakov, an aide to illegitimate Russian President Vladimir Putin, reported on April 29 that the Russian dictator had a telephone conversation with Trump, during which he expressed readiness for a truce with Ukraine on May 9. https://news.online.ua/en/president-trumps-approval-rating-in-the-us-has-fallen-to-its-lowest-level-903354/ https://news.online.ua/en/president-trumps-approval-rating-in-the-us-has-fallen-to-its-lowest-level-903354/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:04:00 +0300 Politics US President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to its lowest level in his second term, with 37% of Americans approving of his job performance, while 63% disapproving, according to a poll, mainly due to inflation and the war with Iran. https://news.online.ua/en/ukraines-immediate-accession-to-the-eu-is-of-course-impossible-merz-903487/ https://news.online.ua/en/ukraines-immediate-accession-to-the-eu-is-of-course-impossible-merz-903487/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:04:00 +0300 Politics According to German leader Friedrich Merz, Ukraine should not count on quick membership in the European Union. Despite this, he suggests considering a scenario of partial integration. https://news.online.ua/en/estonian-president-admits-europes-fatal-mistake-regarding-ukraine-903564/ https://news.online.ua/en/estonian-president-admits-europes-fatal-mistake-regarding-ukraine-903564/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:04:32 +0300 Politics According to the leader of Estonia, Alar Karis, Europe had a real chance to start peace negotiations with Russia when Ukraine pushed back the invaders from the outskirts of Kyiv in the spring of 2022, but did not take advantage of it. https://news.online.ua/en/estonian-foreign-minister-speaks-out-against-president-after-scandalous-statement-about-russia-903593/ https://news.online.ua/en/estonian-foreign-minister-speaks-out-against-president-after-scandalous-statement-about-russia-903593/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:04:52 +0300 Politics Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna drew attention to the fact that the proposal of the country's President Alar Karis to resume dialogue with Russia is at odds with Estonia's foreign policy. https://news.online.ua/en/we-have-a-war-solovyov-threw-a-tantrum-over-the-strikes-on-tuapse-903588/ https://news.online.ua/en/we-have-a-war-solovyov-threw-a-tantrum-over-the-strikes-on-tuapse-903588/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:04:43 +0300 Politics Kremlin propagandist Vladimir Solovyov decided not to hide his indignation over the consequences of the attacks in the Tuapse region and the general situation in Russia. The ally of dictator Vladimir Putin publicly admitted that Ukraine was able to return the war to the territory of the aggressor country. https://news.online.ua/en/british-king-issues-veiled-challenge-to-trump-over-ukraine-903580/ https://news.online.ua/en/british-king-issues-veiled-challenge-to-trump-over-ukraine-903580/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:04:29 +0300 Politics Journalists have noted that the speech of British King Charles to the US Congress contained many coded messages, including support for Ukraine in the war with Russia. Thus, the monarch once again tried to return US President Donald Trump to the pro-Ukrainian orbit. https://news.online.ua/en/this-is-crazy-trump-criticized-putin-and-zelensky-903533/ https://news.online.ua/en/this-is-crazy-trump-criticized-putin-and-zelensky-903533/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:04:00 +0300 Politics According to US President Donald Trump, he is unhappy with the relationship between Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky, as the hatred between them is allegedly preventing the US from stopping the Russian-Ukrainian war. https://news.online.ua/en/us-withdrawal-from-nato-could-be-a-unique-opportunity-for-ukraine-902881/ https://news.online.ua/en/us-withdrawal-from-nato-could-be-a-unique-opportunity-for-ukraine-902881/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:04:00 +0300 Politics US President Donald Trump's loud statements that he is now seriously considering the scenario of the United States withdrawing from NATO shocked many. However, for Ukraine, this opens a new window of opportunity in relations with the Alliance. https://news.online.ua/en/trump-humiliated-prince-harry-over-his-remarks-on-ukraine-903449/ https://news.online.ua/en/trump-humiliated-prince-harry-over-his-remarks-on-ukraine-903449/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:04:00 +0300 Politics American leader Donald Trump, responding to Prince Harry's call for a stronger US role in ending the war in Ukraine, cynically stated that he did not speak on behalf of Great Britain.