UKRAINE EX-FOREIGN MINISTER

Former Ukrainian foreign minister discusses how to bridge gaps between Ukraine, RussiaNPR's A Martinez asks Ukraine's former Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba for his proposals to close gaps in talks between Russia, Ukraine and Europe.

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Former Ukrainian foreign minister discusses how to bridge gaps between Ukraine, Russia

November 12, 2026 4:40 AM ET

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