Veronika Melkozerova
Veronika Melkozerova is a Ukrainian journalist based in Kyiv. She has been covering the war in Ukraine since its beginning and has reported on politics, conflict, and society for Politico Europe. Her work focuses on the impact of the war on Ukrainians and their resilience in the face of ongoing conflict.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
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- But Russia’s ghost loomed over the summit, after Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ultimatum of a peace proposal the day before the summit started.
- For Kyiv, the peace conference represented a step toward building a coalition of intermediaries. | Sedat Suna/Getty Images Zelenskyy said Putin’s ultimatium the day before the summit started actually played in Kyiv’s favor. ‘Some of the [countries] changed their mind after his ultimatum. The enemy’s mistakes are also a success for us,’ Zelenskyy said.
- Zelensky still insists that Ukraine would talk to Russia only after Moscow withdraws its troops, he said at the final presser on Sunday. But he said the Ukrainians are planning to involve Russia-friendly countries as intermediaries to help to push Moscow for peace.
Conflicts of Interest
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Examples:
- Kyiv carried out the Tatarstan drone strike
- Russian scorched earth missile attack damages power plants in Ukraine
Contradictions
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- 82 out of the 101 participants in Bürchenstock supported the final communique that defined Ukraine’s peace formula as the main framework for further negotiations.
- Zelenskyy said there is no Russia at the peace summit because Russia is not interested in peace if there was no war
Deceptions
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Examples:
- Russian scorched earth missile attack damages power plants in Ukraine
- The Tatarstan drone strike was carried out by Kyiv
Recent Articles
Key Powers Snub Joint Communique at Ukraine Peace Summit, Leaving Out Russia and China
Broke On: Sunday, 16 June 2024At the Switzerland summit, key powers including India, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and UAE rejected a joint communique on Ukraine's territorial integrity. President Zelensky emphasized peace through respecting Ukraine's sovereignty at the well-attended event. A $1.5 billion US aid package was announced for humanitarian efforts and infrastructure rebuilding in Ukraine, while Russia and China were absent. 
World Leaders Push for Peace: Ukraine's Ten-Point Formula at the Swiss Summit
Broke On: Saturday, 15 June 2024World leaders, excluding Russia and China, convened at a peace summit in Switzerland to discuss Ukraine's territorial integrity and propose solutions for ending the conflict with Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented a ten-point peace formula, emphasizing nuclear safety, food security, and the return of captives. Despite absent Russian representation, international leaders remained committed to finding a peaceful resolution. 
Russian Drones Strike Kharkiv, Killing Four and Injuring 12 in Wave of Attacks
Broke On: Wednesday, 03 April 2024On April 4th, Russian drones struck the city of Kharkiv in Ukraine. The attacks killed four people and injured 12 others, including three rescue workers who were on the scene for a previous attack. A woman aged 69 was also killed by a drone that hit another residential building. Ukraine-Russia Conflict Enters New Phase Amid Internal Tensions and Winter Challenges
Broke On: Saturday, 02 December 2023Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy acknowledges that the summer counteroffensive did not yield the desired results and the conflict is entering a new phase as winter approaches. Tensions between Zelenskyy and his top general, Valery Zaluzhny, have become increasingly apparent. The UK has pledged to continue supporting Ukraine 'for as long as it takes', with economic and humanitarian support worth more than £4.7 billion ($5.9 billion) committed since February 2022.