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Received — 28 October 2026 ⏭ The Kyiv Independent

Zelensky expects trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi by Nov. 10, but no firm date set

28 October 2026 at 15:54
"We need to have this meeting till the end of (next) month, I hope... between Nov. 6 and 10," Zelensky said at a press conference with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten.

80% of Ukrainians back strikes on Russian refineries even if US cuts support, poll shows

28 October 2026 at 13:39
Some 80% of respondents back the continued strikes, even if Washington restricts intelligence sharing or Starlink operations. Only 11% said Ukraine should pause the attacks, despite Russia's ongoing attacks on the Ukrainian energy grid, according to the survey.

Zelensky lands in Netherlands to discuss air defense, economic partnership

28 October 2026 at 11:30
"We will discuss defense and economic cooperation, strengthening Ukrainian air defense, and new steps to support Ukraine," Zelensky said on X upon his arrival.

Netherlands confirms $1.3 billion in non-military aid for Ukraine through 2029

28 October 2026 at 10:03
"Support for recovery and reconstruction can't wait for a ceasefire. Ukraine needs our help right now: military support, but also social and economic assistance," Dutch Foreign Trade Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma said during his visit to Kyiv.

Zelensky pushes back against Musk, says Ukraine uses Starshield to defend itself

28 October 2026 at 08:43
"When Elon Musk said that we use Starshield against the Russians — yes, against the Russians, but on our own territory. This is not offensive; it’s defensive," Zelensky told journalists at a press briefing.

Russia wants deal with NATO to reshape Europe's security order, Zelensky says

28 October 2026 at 07:53
The Kremlin is repackaging these demands as "security guarantees" for itself amid ongoing negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, Zelensky told journalists at a press briefing.

Received — 23 October 2026 ⏭ The Kyiv Independent

US Senator Blumenthal opens probe into Ukraine Starshield restrictions

23 October 2026 at 09:04
"This decision to limit critical technology for a key ally... (puts) Ukrainian forces at risk and their people in peril," Senator Richard Blumenthal wrote in a letter addressed to U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Received — 21 October 2026 ⏭ The Kyiv Independent

New Poland-Ukraine dispute looms as local authorities move to honor UPA military leader

21 October 2026 at 19:21

Warsaw has denounced Lviv Oblast authorities' plans to honor the World War II-era Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) and its military leader, Roman Shukhevych.

The move signals a fresh rift in the already strained Kyiv-Warsaw ties just days after President Volodymyr Zelensky said the relations had finally improved.

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Received — 20 October 2026 ⏭ The Kyiv Independent

Witkoff to visit St. Petersburg after Zelensky talks

20 October 2026 at 18:50
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff will meet Russian officials in St. Petersburg on Oct. 21 to discuss European and U.S. proposals for peace in Ukraine, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said.

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