Zelensky dismisses Olha Stefanishyna as Ukraine's ambassador to the United States via presidential decree, no reason cited. Rustem Umerov, tipped for the post, was named head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service Monday instead.

Zelenskyy says Ukraine is the 'key piece' in Putin's push to restore Russian influence over former Soviet states, warning that breaking Kyiv would let Moscow 'deal with' other post-Soviet countries

Ukrainian Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine is the 'key piece' in Russian President Vladimir Putin's effort to restore Russian influence over former Soviet states, arguing that breaking Ukraine would make it easier for Moscow to 'deal with' other post-Soviet countries.

Ukraine's ambassador to London Zaluzhny says Kyiv will never join NATO, estimating 12 years to reach half of Russia's military level.

Ukraine's Ambassador to London Valeriy Zaluzhny said Ukraine will never join NATO, estimating it would take about 12 years to reach standards matching half of Russia's level. The quote was attributed to the ambassador speaking about NATO remaining in its current form.

Russian Vladimir Putin has appointed Dmitry Dogadkin as Russia's new ambassador to Syria, according to a presidential decree.

Russian Vladimir Putin has appointed Dmitry Dogadkin as Russia's ambassador to Syria, according to a presidential decree reported by RBC.

Palestine FA accuses FIFA of failing to apply its own rules against Israel, citing 1,013+ deaths in the Palestinian football community and 15+ years of unresolved complaints over settlement clubs.

Palestine Football Association accuses FIFA of failing to apply its own rules against Israel, citing more than 1,013 deaths in the Palestinian football community and 15+ years of unresolved complaints over Israeli settlement clubs.