VOLODYMYR DEGTYAROV

Nov 28 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Top Aide Steps Down Amid Growing Corruption Scandals

In a surprising move, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's chief of staff, Andrii Yermak, has resigned. This comes after anti-corruption investigators searched Yermak's residence and office. Yermak, a key figure in Ukraine's government and a trusted advisor to Zelenskyy, has been involved in important peace talks with Russia and the United States. The searches ...

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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Heavy Heart: A Mother's Hope Amidst War

In the western city of Lviv, a cemetery tells a story of loss and resilience. Olya Kachmaryk, a mother who lost her son in the ongoing conflict with Russia, visits his grave. She hopes for peace, even if it means making tough choices. Her son, Oleksandr, is one of over 1, 000 soldiers buried in this quiet corner of Lychakiv Cemetery. With only a few spaces left, the ...

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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Key Player Faces Corruption Storm

Andriy Yermak, a close ally of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, is under scrutiny. He's a major figure in Ukraine's government, often seen as the second most powerful person after the president. Recently, anti-corruption agents searched his property, sparking a big debate. Yermak has been a constant presence beside Zelenskiy for years. They met in the early 2010s when...

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

Peace Talks Progress Amid Ongoing Conflict

The United States is actively working to end the war in Ukraine. President Donald Trump has sent envoy Steve Witkoff to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Meanwhile, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is engaging with Ukrainian officials. Trump hinted at a future meeting with both Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but only after significant progres...

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

Behind the Scenes of Ukraine Talks: What Went Wrong?

A leaked phone call between a top Russian official and a U. S. envoy has stirred up quite a mess. The conversation, which took place on October 14th, involved Yuri Ushakov, a senior diplomat close to Vladimir Putin, and Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump's special envoy for peace missions. The leaked details, published by Bloomberg, have caused quite a stir. Ushakov, now 7...

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

Trump's Ukraine Deal Dilemma: A Leaked Call Sparks Controversy

A recent phone call leak has stirred up quite the storm in Washington. Steve Witkoff, a key figure in the Trump administration, was caught giving advice to a top aide of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The conversation revealed Trump's eagerness to strike a deal with Russia to end the Ukraine conflict, even if it means making significant concessions. The leaked ca...

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

Peace Talks: Moscow Prepares for High-Level U. S. Visit

The Kremlin is getting ready for a significant visit from U. S. representatives next week. Yury Ushakov, a key advisor to the Kremlin, revealed that there's a preliminary agreement for Steve Witkoff, a special envoy for the U. S. President, to travel to Moscow. It's also likely that Jared Kushner, another important figure, will join him. This visit is part of ongoing...

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

Peace Talks and Land Swaps: What's Really Going On?

A recent phone call between Steve Witkoff, a key figure in Donald Trump's team, and Yuri Ushakov, a top aide to Vladimir Putin, has shed light on the behind-the-scenes discussions about ending the Ukraine conflict. The conversation, recorded and later obtained by Bloomberg, revealed that Witkoff believes Ukraine might need to give up some land to achieve peace. Witk...

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

U. S. Pushes New Ukraine Peace Plan Amid Tensions

The U. S. is pushing a new peace plan for Ukraine, but Russia is likely to reject it. The plan is more friendly to Ukraine than the previous one. Russia's President Putin has said that the earlier U. S. plan, which Ukraine thought was too pro-Russian, should be the basis for talks. He is unlikely to change his mind. The new U. S. -led peace deal is gaining momentum....

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Nov 25 2025POLITICS

Peace Talks: What's Really Going On Between Russia and Ukraine?

Russia has something to say about the peace talks with Ukraine. The Kremlin's spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, mentioned that the U. S. peace plan is the only serious proposal on the table. He called the current situation an "information frenzy, " with lots of conflicting reports and statements. The U. S. initially proposed a 28-point peace plan, which was later shorten...

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