Ukrainian military leader, head of the Office of the President since Jan 2026
Poland and Ukraine remain at odds over the Ukrainian Insurgent Army’s wartime actions as a Ukrainian president’s decision to honour UPA figures sparked a cross‑border row. Poland has indicted an 18‑year‑old Ukrainian national on 47 charges, alleging Russian intelligence involvement to fuel ethnic tensions. The case comes amid ongoing debates on history and security in the region.
The provided articles describe ongoing Russian strikes and Ukrainian responses across Ukraine, including Kyiv and port regions, with casualties and infrastructure damage reported. The latest updates indicate continued missile and drone attacks and retaliatory strikes on logistics facilities and oil depots, as Kyiv asserts significant strikes on the Russian war effort.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe has flown to Moscow for undisclosed talks with Russian intelligence chief Sergey Naryshkin. Moscow says President Vladimir Putin was briefed but did not meet Ratcliffe. U.S. and Russian accounts conflict over whether Ratcliffe warned Russia against attacking NATO or discussed restarting U.S.-mediated peace talks for Ukraine. The visit is the first CIA director trip to Moscow since 2021.
South Korea has demanded a public apology from Ukraine after Zelensky disclosed that two North Korean prisoners of war were transferred to Seoul. Seoul warns of "further measures" if Kyiv does not acknowledge the facts, arguing confidentiality was to protect families. Officials say the matter strains Kyiv-Seoul ties and complicates prisoner exchanges.