Zelensky appoints Ukraine's Ambassador to Kingdom of Bahrain
President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Oleksandr Balanutsa as the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the Kingdom of Bahrain.
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22 April 2026
Negotiations on Ukraine cannot wait until war in Iran ends — Zelensky
The war in Iran has diverted attention from Russia's aggression against Ukraine, and it would be a "big risk" to wait for peace efforts to resume until the Iranian conflict ends.
Zelensky on sanctions against Russia: It is not about number of packages, but their quality
In the EU's sanctions policy toward Russia, the key factor is not the number of packages but their effectiveness and the speed of decision-making.
Zelensky calls EU loan matter of survival for Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that securing a EUR 90 billion loan from the European Union is a matter of "life and surviving" for Ukraine.
President: Ukrainian military personnel sent to London for conference on reopening Strait of Hormuz
Ukrainian military officials are participating in a conference in London to discuss ways to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Zelensky on renewed talks: Ukraine ready for meetings in any format, at any time
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Turkey and the countries of the Middle East remain the priority locations for peace talks between Ukraine, the United States, and Russia.
Zelensky meets Spain’s DM to discuss air defense missiles, SAFE expansion, and joint production
Ukraine plans to expand cooperation with Spain under the SAFE program and anticipates the introduction of new models of joint defense production.
EU ambassadors approve €90 billion loan for Ukraine and 20th package of sanctions against Russia
At a meeting of EU member state ambassadors in the COREPER II format in Brussels, amendments to the EU’s multiannual financial framework—the final legislative document required to finalize the loan—were approved, along with the 20th package of sanctions against Russia.
Baltic states ask Ukraine to help reduce tensions over Russian threats, says Sybiha
Ukraine will assist Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia amid Russia’s information attacks and accusations regarding the provision of airspace to Ukrainian drones.
21 April 2026
Frozen Russian assets could fund Special Tribunal, Ukrainian lawmaker says
The main obstacle to launching a Special Tribunal on Russia’s Crime of Aggression against Ukraine remains securing funding, and one of the most obvious solutions could be the use of frozen Russian assets.
Zelensky approves new “long-range sanctions” against Russia
President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had approved another set of so-called “long-range sanctions” targeting Russia.
‘World Parliament’ platform used by Russia to spread propaganda – Ukrainian Vice Speaker
Russia continues to use the platform of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), the so-called “World Parliament,” to promote its own narratives and maintain its international legitimacy.
Zelensky, Merz discuss current priorities in bilateral and international cooperation
President Volodymyr Zelensky and German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz have identified current priorities for cooperation both at the bilateral level and within multilateral formats with partners.
Zelensky discusses EUR 90B loan in conversation with von der Leyen
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the unblocking of a EUR 90 billion support package for Ukraine with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Zelensky, Costa agree to meet to discuss cooperation in Drone Deal format
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the unblocking of €90 billion in aid and cooperation in the Drone Deal format with the President of the European Council António Costa.
Zelensky discusses areas of cooperation between Ukraine and Chile with President Kast Rist
President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with Chilean President José Antonio Kast Rist on areas of cooperation between the two countries.
CoE Secretary General names main obstacle to launching Special Tribunal for Crime of Aggression against Ukraine
The main obstacle to launching the Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression by Russia against Ukraine remains a clear understanding of the cost estimate for the next stages of work, as well as concrete budget commitments from participating countries.
Ukraine ready to postpone receiving some benefits from EU to speed up its accession – Kachka
Ukraine is ready to postpone receiving some benefits from the European Union in order to speed up its accession to the bloc.
High Anti-Corruption Court refuses to dismiss charges against Tymoshenko
The High Anti-Corruption Court has denied a motion filed by the defense team of MP Yulia Tymoshenko to dismiss the charges against her.
Iran decides to continue negotiations with U.S. following Trump's latest threats — Axios
A U.S. delegation led by Vice President J.D. Vance traveled to Islamabad for talks with Iran on ending the war after the country’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, ordered a return to the negotiating table at the last minute.
Ukraine calls for tougher energy sanctions on Russia at UNSC
Ukraine’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Andrii Melnyk called on the United States and European partners to intensify sanctions pressure on Russia, particularly in the energy sector, and to support the adoption of a new United Nations Security Council resolution on a ceasefire.
Melnyk at UNSC responds to another falsehood from Russia’s Nebenzya
Ukraine’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Andrii Melnyk responded to what he described as “flows of distorted narratives” from the Russian delegation at the United Nations Security Council regarding the situation both in Ukraine and within Russia itself.
Melnyk at UN Security Council: Ukraine rejects Russia’s ultimatums, will not abandon single millimeter of its soil
Ukraine’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Andrii Melnyk stated that Russia is suffering enormous battlefield losses while making only minimal territorial gains, and is also attempting to achieve its objectives through diplomatic pressure and ultimatums.
20 April 2026
Zelensky holds first-ever leader-level call with president of Honduras
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held his first phone call with President of Honduras Nasry Asfura, during which they discussed potential areas of cooperation.
Mudra: Next steps toward just peace for Ukraine discussed in Netherlands
Deputy Head of Ukraine's Presidential Office Iryna Mudra has said that during her visit to the Netherlands last week, she held a substantive meeting with Director-General for European Cooperation at the Dutch Foreign Ministry Heleen Bakker and the Dutch team working on accountability issues.
Ukraine defines framework with EU to unblock aid – Zelensky
Ukraine has defined a framework for cooperation with the European Union aimed at unblocking a support package for the country and extending restrictions on Russia.
Tymoshenko in court says she does not know MPs named in bribery case
Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court will continue on April 21 at 10:30 the hearing of the defense team's appeal filed by Batkivshchyna parliamentary faction leader Yulia Tymoshenko against the notice of suspicion served on her over allegedly offering undue benefits to members of parliament.
German FM summons Russian ambassador in Berlin over threats to German companies
Germany's Foreign Ministry has summoned Russian Ambassador Sergey Nechayev over direct threats by Russia to strike targets on German territory, which Berlin views as an attempt to weaken support for Ukraine.
France to join Steering Committee of Special Tribunal on Russia's aggression – Barrot
France has announced its support for the creation of a Special Tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine and its intention to join its Steering Committee, while also calling on the Council of Europe to remain a bastion of the rule of law, democracy, and human rights.
Czech FM protests to Russian ambassador over threats to strike EU defense enterprises
The Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a protest to the Russian ambassador over threats directed at the country and reminded of international law.