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Friday, 17 April 2026, 15:10
U.S. President Donald Trump commented on developments in the Ukraine peace process, saying that while progress is being made, the United States is currently focused on resolving the situation with Iran.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said during meetings in the United States that she felt strong support for Ukraine from Washington.
American officials have informed their European counterparts that part of previously signed arms supply contracts will be delayed amid the war with Iran.
U.S. President Donald Trump has described Russia’s large-scale air attack on Ukraine on April 16 as “terrible”.
Leaders of France and the United Kingdom will co-chair an international virtual summit on restoring navigation through the Strait of Hormuz later today.
France has officially confirmed its intention to join the agreement on the Management Committee of the Special Tribunal.
16 April 2026
Brazil has never supported Russia in its war against Ukraine and has not recognized Moscow's right to occupy Ukrainian territories, Brazilian President Lula da Silva said.
There are growing concerns in Brussels that sensitive information from the European Parliament could be leaked to Russia by pro-Russian lawmakers and their staff.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten honored the memory of military personnel and civilians who were killed during World War II.
Allies should continue funding the procurement of artillery ammunition for Ukraine under the Czech-led initiative, according to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
The European Union should more widely apply the procedure of decision-making by qualified majority, as the abuse of veto power by individual member states significantly undermines the EU’s effectiveness. This has become particularly evident in the case of Hungary.
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine and the Netherlands had signed bilateral documents concerning the first joint weapons production in the Netherlands, as well as a Drone Deal agreement.
Hungary has for too long been a major obstacle to maintaining unity among EU member states in making important decisions, and the new government should quickly return the country to constructive cooperation within the European Union.
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and the Kingdom’s Prime Minister Rob Jetten.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine is closely monitoring the situation surrounding the vessel “ABINSK,” which is carrying a cargo of wheat from the temporarily occupied territories and has entered the port of Haifa, and remains in constant contact with Israel.
The history of the European Union shows that all member states have benefited economically from their neighbors joining the EU, and in this context, Hungary should support Ukraine’s aspirations for European integration.
The international Four Freedoms Award has been presented in the Dutch city of Middelburg to President Volodymyr Zelensky and the people of Ukraine.
Damage done by Orban to EU is immense
The international Four Freedoms Award ceremony will take place on April 16 in Middelburg, the Netherlands, where this year’s laureates are President Volodymyr Zelensky and the people of Ukraine.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said he has instructed the commander of the Air Force to contact partners who had earlier committed to providing missiles for Patriot and other systems.
15 April 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Italian President Sergio Mattarella to discuss security issues in Europe and the Middle East, and to thank Italy for its support of Ukraine and assistance to its energy sector.
Following the latest Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting, allies announced new support packages, particularly in air defense, drones, and logistics, and confirmed contributions to joint defense programs.
The United States and Iran are considering extending their ceasefire, which is set to expire on Tuesday, April 21, by another two weeks to allow more time for negotiations on a potential peace agreement.
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Italy has expressed interest in Ukraine’s experience in drone defense.
Italy is interested in jointly producing drones with Ukraine.
A meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is currently underway in Rome.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has said that partner countries need to increase investments to provide Ukraine with $60 billion in defense assistance this year, in addition to funds expected from the European Union under a joint loan.
The 34th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at the level of defense ministers of NATO member states has begun in Berlin.
Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court has granted permission for Yulia Tymoshenko, leader of the Batkivshchyna parliamentary faction, to travel abroad to attend an international event in Zagreb.