O presidente ucraniano reuniu-se na Noruega com Steve Witkoff, enviado de Donald Trump, para debater a paz, perante preocupações com atrasos no fornecimento de defesa antiaérea.

Martinho Lucas Pires afirma que um encontro sem Zelensky beneficia Moscovo. O professor alerta ainda para a interferência russa nas eleições e a estratégia do Irão contra Trump.

Key developments on Oct. 20:

• Ukrainian strikes on Yandex data centers disrupt Russian court hearings, media reports
• Ukraine's HUR claims 108 Russian soldiers killed, 29 captured in Sumy Oblast operation
• Power outages in half of Ukraine's oblasts after Russian assault on power plants
• Fire at oil

President Volodymyr Zelensky has spent much of the past two years trying to win over Donald Trump. Flattery, constant meetings, and carefully calibrated concessions have become hallmarks of his dealings with the U.S. president.

But the strategy has failed, prompting Zelensky to change course and adopt a more confrontational

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.

Vice President Vance said Ukraine is a “partner” but has some “divergent interests” from the U.S. amid tensions between Washington and Kyiv. “Well, they’re certainly a partner in some ways, but I think we, you know, have some divergent interests from time to time,” the vice president said in an interview with 2WAY, talking about…

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store and Finnish President Alexander Stubb are also taking part in the talks.

As detenções aconteceram ontem, depois de não terem acatado as ordens da PSP. E ainda, Zelensky e Witkoff já estão em Oslo para discutir uma nova proposta  para pôr fim à guerra na Ucrânia.

U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized Zelensky, saying Ukraine should consider finding someone else to negotiate on its behalf.

Putin floats a summit with Trump and Xi on Ukraine, without Kyiv or Europe

"I am grateful for his readiness to help and his clear position," President Volodymyr Zelensky said after the conversation.

In Ukraine, few words carry as much weight — or as much political risk — as peace.

In early October, several prominent Ukrainian politicians publicly called for an end to Russia's war on terms many considered to be closer to the Kremlin's desires. Their proposals differed,

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) revealed Monday that he would be speaking with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky about his country’s loss of access to Starshield, the military version of SpaceX’s Starlink internet, vowing to hold any U.S. officials who limited the application “fully accountable.” In a post to social media, Fitzpatrick said he would speak with…

Dois dias após telefonar a Putin para pedir uma trégua, Leão XIV contactou o Presidente ucraniano para explicar o pedido e insistir no diálogo e na paz.

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The conversation with Zelensky comes three days after the pope spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin to call for a ceasefire to evacuate civilians from the front-line town.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday again called into question whether the U.S. has continued to share intelligence with the war-torn country a day after he said Washington resumed providing Kyiv with such information to ‌help defend against Russian missile strikes. Zelensky said Russia launched ballistic missiles and drones at Ukraine’s energy infrastructure overnight, with…

Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told senators Ukraine still does not have full access to the critical satellite-based Starshield network or U.S. intelligence sharing amid growing tensions with President Trump. Zelensky provided the update to a bipartisan group of senators on a call hosted by Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.). “Joined Senator…

"Não quero pensar que os nossos aliados norte-americanos possam querer pôr fim ao conflito mais cedo à custa da Ucrânia. Mas é isso que parece", disse, reivindicando o reforço de mísseis Patriot.

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Trump diz que não é fã de Zelensky e Kiev sente no terreno os efeitos da crise. Neste episódio explicamos até onde se deteriorou a relação e se ainda há caminho para uma reaproximação.

O presidente ucraniano dá exemplo de medidas como o acordo para comprar gasóleo russo ou restrições à ajuda militar a Kiev. No Brasil, Lula da Silva e Bolsonaro tiveram esta noite o primeiro debate.