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New York Post
2 days ago
- Politics
- New York Post
Trump says he'll tell Putin to end Ukraine invasion, vows Zelensky will be in ‘next meeting'
WASHINGTON — President Trump said Monday that he plans to tell Russian President Vladimir Putin to 'end this war' when they meet Friday in Alaska — and that he will include Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the 'next meeting.' 'I'm going to be telling him, 'You've got to end this war,'' Trump said at a press conference where he announced plans to federalize local police as a part of a crime crackdown in Washington, DC. 3 Trump said he'll tell Putin to end the invasion of Ukraine. AFP via Getty Images 3 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks during a press conference as part of the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025. Getty Images 3 Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, speaks with the Governor of Omsk region Vitaly Khotsenko during their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Monday, Aug. 11, 2025. AP Trump confirmed that Zelensky would not be included in the summit meeting this week — but that he would call him after meeting with Putin. 'The next meeting will be with Zelensky and Putin, or Zelensky, Putin and me,' the president promised. 'I want to arrange a meeting between the two leaders.'
Newsweek
25-07-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Under Pressure Zelensky Back Tracks, Seeks Soldier Pay Boost
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is seeking to reverse course after a political backlash erupted over new legislation perceived to undercut Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies. Zelensky announced plans to introduce new legislation to restore the independence of key institutions and simultaneously proposed increasing pay for Ukrainian soldiers, after facing mass protests and international criticism. The policy reversal follows Ukraine's parliament passing a law that subordinates the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) to the Prosecutor General. Newsweek reached out to Zelensky's office via email for comment. Why It Matters Zelensky faced rare public protests and criticism from Western partners after approving a law that diminished the independence of Ukraine's primary anti-corruption agencies. The law threatened to erode public trust, jeopardize Ukraine's prospects for receiving Western aid, and pose obstacles to its European Union accession ambitions at a time when Russian forces continue military offensives against Ukrainian cities. What To Know On July 22, Ukraine's parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, approved legislation that places the country's two top anti-corruption bodies, the NABU and SAPO, under the authority of the Prosecutor General. Zelensky signed the bill on July 23, despite warnings from agency directors and civil society leaders that it would undermine hard-fought reforms implemented since 2014 and diminish the agencies' independence. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at a press conference during the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025 in Rome on July 10, 2025. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at a press conference during the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025 in Rome on July 10, 2025. Getty Images The law triggered nationwide protests, the largest since the beginning of Russia's full-scale war, led by veterans and activists who argued it reversed a decade of progress. Dmytro Koziatynskyi, a war veteran and protest organizer, called the legislation "an assault on the anti-corruption framework" and urged mass mobilization to prevent a "return to the dark days of [Former President Viktor] Yanukovych." In response to mounting domestic and European Union criticism, and following public demonstrations, Zelensky acknowledged the backlash and announced on July 25 that he would submit a new bill to "restore the independence of Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies." The proposed revision promises to strengthen the agencies' independence, reestablish checks and balances, and introduce new measures, such as polygraph tests for law enforcement officers, to address concerns of Russian influence. The turmoil around anti-corruption policy comes as Ukraine faces deadly Russian attacks in major cities, compounding fears about the country's internal stability and its standing with foreign partners. It also coincided with U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to pause U.S. military aid to Ukraine pending evidence of readiness for peace negotiations. Zelensky plans to ask European allies to help finance better salaries for troops resisting Russia's invasion, telling reporters on Thursday that: "Previously, Europeans refused to provide funding for the salaries of our military personnel, only for weapons. "Our service members themselves can be the weapon that protects everyone." What People Are Saying European Commission spokesperson Guillaume Mercier, in a statement: "These institutions are crucial to Ukraine's reform agenda and must operate independently to fight corruption and maintain public trust. "Ukraine's EU accession will require a strong capacity to combat corruption and to ensure institutional resilience. The EU will continue to monitor the situation and support Ukraine in upholding the rule of law." Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in a video address: "There must be more justice. Of course, NABU and SAPO will continue their work. It's also important that the prosecutor general be committed to ensuring real accountability for those who break the law. This is what Ukraine truly needs." What Happens Next The fate of Zelensky's proposed legislation remains with the Ukrainian parliament. Anti-corruption agencies and their leaders have called for prompt passage to ensure that ongoing criminal investigations are unimpeded and Ukraine's reform trajectory remains aligned with Western standards.
Newsweek
25-07-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
How Long Will Americans Tolerate Ukrainian Corruption?
Advocates for ideas and draws conclusions based on the interpretation of facts and data. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Interventionist politicians like Lindsey Graham and Joe Biden constantly positioned U.S. support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as a "fight for democracy" against autocratic Russian President Vladimir Putin. But do our supposed allies in Kyiv deserve such flattery? Recent actions suggest that Zelensky and his effective co-president, Andriy Yermak, act in very authoritarian ways themselves—and increasingly reveal to the world that they are not transparent, reliable partners for the United States. Corruption remains entrenched in Ukrainian politics and governance, starting at the very highest levels of the administration in Kyiv. Just this week, the office charged with fighting and prosecuting corruption was raided in an extra-judicial attack on decency and due process. This raid reeks—and it smells like gangsterism, not democracy. Given these tactics, it is no wonder that Americans increasingly realize that sending $175 billion of borrowed money to corrupt leaders in Ukraine is just not sound policy. In fact, sending mountains of borrowed funds to kleptocrats actually harms America's national security, all while making our country poorer. Perhaps for these reasons, Americans now display a new preference for disengagement from the Ukraine-Russia war. A 62 percent majority of Americans now say that America should disengage from the war if the two parties cannot find a peaceful resolution, now that President Donald Trump has made good on his promise to demand direct talks between the governments of Zelensky and Putin. Even among Democrats, 45 percent support such disengagement. Among young Americans aged 25-44, a stunning 69 percent favor disengagement. Those numbers have risen dramatically for two primary reasons. First, the war has reached a seeming stalemate, compelling a negotiated solution rather than massive new American spending. Second, U.S. citizens are becoming more aware of the disreputable actions of the officials receiving the aid. ROME, ITALY - JULY 10: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks during a press conference as part of the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025 (URC2025) at Roma Convention Center La Nuvola, on July 10, 2025 in Rome,... ROME, ITALY - JULY 10: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks during a press conference as part of the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025 (URC2025) at Roma Convention Center La Nuvola, on July 10, 2025 in Rome, Italy. MoreRegarding that deserved disrepute, the specifics of this new raid are startling. The offices of the National Anti-corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) were invaded and searched by security services loyal to Yermak and Zelensky. Notably, the NABU raids did not bother to get a court warrant for these harsh, guns-drawn incursions into the NABU offices. That fact alone should shock anyone who cares about transparency and the structured rule of law. The flimsy pretense for the raid was that some NABU officers had been involved in traffic accidents and violations. Naturally, many skeptics wonder if the actual goal was to intimidate NABU officials who investigate very senior government officials. For instance, the NABU recommended that Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov be removed from his key government position and required to post a large bail payment during the investigation of his alleged personal and official corruption. But, Chief of Staff Yermak refused to fire this embattled official, who continues to operate under a shadow of suspicion. In a statement from the NABU to the Ukrainian media, the anti-corruption investigators pointed out that the state security service raids "may gain access to information about NABU and [the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office] ongoing and planned operational measures and investigative actions. Disclosure of this information could compromise investigative operations and ongoing cases." Even the normally very pro-Zelensky G-7 issued a harsh statement regarding the NABU raids: "We met today with NABU, have serious concerns, and intend to discuss these developments with government leaders.... We all have a shared commitment to support transparency, independent institutions, and good governance." For Americans, ever since Zelensky came to our capital in a t-shirt and condescendingly lectured President Trump in the Oval Office, the true nature of Kyiv's leaders has become clear. Now, more Americans can move past the PR lies that tried to lionize him, and see the harsh reality of Ukrainian corruption. Even if these Ukrainian leaders were angels, Americans should still demand an end to the war via sensible negotiations. The American people have been unbelievably generous, but our patience is wearing thin and our budgetary accounts run red with deficits. In this case, given the latest tactics and optics of the Zelensky/Yermak regime, it becomes ever clearer that these counterparts cannot be trusted. Steve Cortes is president of the League of American Workers, a populist right pro-laborer advocacy group, and senior political advisor to Catholic Vote. He is a former senior advisor to President Trump and JD Vance, plus a former commentator for Fox News and CNN. The views expressed in this article are the writer's own.
Qatar Tribune
12-07-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar participates in Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025 in Rome
Rome The State of Qatar participated in the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025, currently under way in the Italian capital, Rome. Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad led the Qatari delegation to the conference. The conference discusses several key topics, foremost among them mobilizing international support for reconstruction and reform in Ukraine, including the provision of urgent aid, implementation of rapid recovery projects, attracting investments, and effective participation in reconstruction and social revitalization, particularly in the fields of education, healthcare, and social services.
Qatar Tribune
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar participates in Ukraine recovery Conference in Rome
QNA Rome Qatar participated in the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025, currently underway in the Italian capital, Rome. Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad lead the Qatari delegation to the conference. The conference discusses several key topics, foremost among them mobilising international support for reconstruction and reform in Ukraine, including the provision of urgent aid, implementation of rapid recovery projects, attracting investments, and effective participation in reconstruction and social revitalisation, particularly in the fields of education, healthcare, and social services. The Minister of State for International Cooperation attended a reception hosted by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for heads of delegations participating in the Ukraine Recovery 2025 Conference on Thursday. The reception was also attended by a number of prominent figures.
