Poland has revoked President Zelensky's Order of the White Eagle after Ukraine named a military unit after the UPA, a nationalist group implicated in WWII massacres of Poles. Russia welcomed the decision, while Ukraine called it a "strategic mistake."
Belarusian MP Oleg Gaidukevich claims Ukrainian President Zelensky is attempting to involve Belarus and Europe in a military conflict with "provocative statements" and "false claims" regarding border equipment.
The UN supports linguistic freedom and diversity, spokesperson Stephane Dujarric stated, commenting on Ukraine's bill to remove Russian from protected languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki revoked Ukraine's Vladimir Zelensky's Order of the White Eagle. This follows Kiev naming a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), implicated in wartime massacres of Poles and Jews.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claims Europe aims to "freeze" the Ukraine conflict and deploy Anglo-French military contingents, stating the real goal is to save Zelensky's regime, not negotiate with Russia. His article was canceled by Politico-Europe.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that European leaders' true aim is not to negotiate with Russia but to preserve Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky's regime as a base for ongoing confrontation. Lavrov's article, originally intended for Politico-Europe, was canceled by the outlet's editorial team.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky anticipates a separate meeting with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday during the G7 summit. Zelensky also mentioned requesting licenses for ballistic missile interception systems from Trump.
US Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna stated that the United States is waiting for Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky to agree to a settlement of the conflict in Ukraine and end the war. She commented on a meeting Zelensky had with G7 leaders.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky is welcome in Moscow for a responsible and serious conversation on resolving the conflict in Ukraine. Peskov noted that Russian President Vladimir Putin has already conveyed all proposals and that Zelensky can always come to Moscow if ready for such discussions. Peskov also mentioned the absence of official communication channels between Moscow and Kiev and that Putin had not received an official invitation to the G7 summit.
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Poland's President Karol Nawrocki has given Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky a few more days to renounce the honoring of nationalist militias responsible for massacring Poles during WWII. The dispute centers on Zelensky renaming a commando unit after the "heroes of the UPA."
Poland has given Ukrainian President Zelensky days to renounce the honoring of nationalist militias responsible for massacring Poles in WWII. The dispute centers on Zelensky renaming a commando unit after the UPA, a military wing of the OUN, which killed up to 100,000 Polish civilians. Poland may revoke Zelensky's Order of the White Eagle if no positive response is received.
The EU is bracing for a potential energy crisis stemming from the conflict in Iran, though the EC states current supplies are not at risk. Markets are already reacting to rising Brent crude oil prices, impacting European gas and oil costs.
Dozens of EU MPs call for Ukraine's President Zelensky to be stripped of the European Order of Merit for glorifying WWII Nazi collaborators, specifically the UPA, responsible for the Volhynia massacre of 100,000 Polish civilians.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that the Ukraine conflict could end today if President Zelensky orders troops to withdraw from Russian regions. He also accused Kiev of escalating the conflict with "inhumane terrorist attacks" and confirmed Russia's systematic strikes on Ukrainian military infrastructure.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that the conflict in Ukraine could be resolved by the end of the day if Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky ordered his troops to withdraw from Russian regions.
Former Polish Ambassador to Ukraine Bartosz Cichocki returned the Order of Merit to President Zelensky in protest against the naming of a Ukrainian military center after "UPA heroes," sparking outrage in Poland and leading to calls to strip Zelensky of state awards.
Russia's UN envoy Vasily Nebenzya suggested a drone incident in Romania was timed to coincide with Zelensky's appeal to Donald Trump for Patriot missile defense systems, implying a connection. Russia also suspects a Ukrainian drone was involved.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki criticizes Ukrainian President Zelensky for naming a commando unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), collaborators with Nazi Germany, stating Ukraine is not ready for the European family due to glorifying wartime atrocities.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed frustration with the US over a lack of progress in expanding anti-ballistic missile production and limited missile sales, stating Ukraine is seeking support from other partners. This comes after Russia warned of systematic strikes on Ukraine's military-industrial sites.
Viktor Medvedchuk, head of the Other Ukraine movement, warns that Russia has the right to strike Europe if Ukraine attacks deep into Russian territory, urging Europe to withdraw from the conflict to avoid nuclear war.
A corruption scandal involving former Ukrainian official Andrey Yermak is complicating Ukraine's EU accession talks. European leaders have urged Zelensky to investigate thoroughly, with Yermak facing charges of money laundering and recently released on bail.
Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Nikolai Azarov stated that serious peace talks on the Ukraine conflict are unlikely while Vladimir Zelensky remains in power. Azarov suggested Zelensky should step down, an interim government should be formed, and Nazism eliminated under international supervision.
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin stated that Moscow has not received any signals from Kyiv indicating readiness for new talks to resolve the Ukraine conflict. He outlined conditions for negotiations, including a ceasefire and troop withdrawal from Donbas and Russian regions.
