Ukraine, Finland presidents talk further aid to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his Finnish counterpart Alexander Stubb discussed the next steps that can help Ukraine.
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31 March 2025
30 March 2025
This week gives Ukraine pan-European consensus Russia sanctions should continue - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said in an evening video address that this week gave Ukraine an important pan-European consensus that sanctions against Russia should remain in force as long as the aggression and occupation continue.
Trump thinks believes he was elected due to people's desire for law, order
U.S. President Donald Trump was outraged by court rulings that block certain actions of his administration, and expressed his belief that people had elected him because of their desire for law and order.
Finland’s President after meeting with Trump: U.S. patience with Russia "running out"
Finnish President Alexander Stubb, following his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, stated that the United States' patience with Russia is "running out."
Moscow's rhetoric escalates to 2022 level – Ukraine’s FM
Russia's demands and ultimatums have remained unchanged for many years, but their goal is clear: Moscow wants to see a weak and defenseless Ukraine.
Strong Ukrainian army best guarantee of Ukraine's security – Sikorski
Poland will participate in the Coalition of the Willing, but there will be no physical deployment of Polish military in Ukraine. The strong Ukrainian army is the best guarantee of the country’s security.
Current security situation, combat operations discussed with Ukrainian delegation at NATO headquarters
Recently, at NATO headquarters, a meeting of the NATO – Ukraine Council in military representatives format was held, during which the parties discussed the current security situation in Ukraine and the progress of combat operations.
Trump says he is angry with Putin, threatens tariffs on Russian oil
U.S. President Donald Trump said he was very angry when Russian leader Vladimir Putin criticized the credibility of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, noting that such comments “were not going in the right location.”
29 March 2025
Russia to be ready for new aggression year after end of Ukraine war – Dutch DM
Russia could launch a large-scale military operation as soon as one year after the end of the war in Ukraine.
Austrian Chancellor: Putin snubs Vienna talks idea over “our principled position”
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin is skeptical of Austria's offer to host peace talks to resolve the Russo-Ukrainian war, considering Vienna a "hostile venue" because of Austria's clear distinction between the victim and the aggressor.
Finnish President calls for European special envoy for Ukraine
European countries should establish their own negotiation team for the peaceful resolution of the Russian war against Ukraine and appoint a special envoy for Ukraine.
ISW analyzes Putin's statements on "temporary administration" in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin is attempting to inject a new demand into discussions about the resolution of the war — one that aligns with the Kremlin's longstanding efforts to undermine the legitimacy of the Ukrainian government and derail any potential peace agreement.
MFA Ukraine responds to Russian attempts to legitimize control over Zaporizhzhia NPP
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine strongly condemns Russia's attempts to legitimize its illegal control over the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) and urges the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to use all available mechanisms to increase pressure on Russia.
28 March 2025
Austrian Chancellor: Ukrainian people deserve just, lasting peace
Austria will continue providing humanitarian, financial, and political support to Ukraine and will assist the country on its path to achieving a just and lasting peace, according to Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker.
There must be accountability for ceasefire violations – UK Ambassador
Ensuring accountability for future ceasefire violations is a key element of Ukraine's security guarantees.
Zelensky on talks with Russia: Not with Putin, it’s just ping-pong game
Negotiations with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin resemble ping-pong, so Ukraine would agree to talk to someone who can represent Russia, including business representatives.
Ambassador: UK increases military support to Ukraine by GBP 1B this year
The United Kingdom is increasing its own defense budget and military supplies to Ukraine, calling on its European partners to do the same.
Ukraine is important partner in protecting Britain from future threats - Ambassador Harris
Britain sees Ukraine's future in NATO and understands the country's importance in ensuring Euro-Atlantic security.
MFA Ukraine responds to Putin's statement: Temporary UN administration in Russia, starting with Vorkuta
In response to Vladimir Putin's statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine suggested introducing a temporary United Nations administration in Russia.
Zelensky on Paris summit: New defense packages secured for Ukraine
The key topics at the European leaders' meeting in Paris were strengthening Ukraine and increasing pressure on Russia to achieve peace.
Ukraine receives draft minerals agreement from U.S. – minister
Ukraine has received a working version of the Ukraine-U.S. agreement on mineral resources and is currently reviewing the document. Public discussions about the agreement's text at this stage could harm the negotiations.
Russia is slowing down ceasefire process - British Ambassador
Ukraine is demonstrating its readiness for a complete ceasefire, while the Russian Federation is delaying the process.
Austria confirms readiness to host peace talks on Ukraine
Austria has reaffirmed its willingness to provide a platform for dialogue aimed at ending Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.
Germany cannot stand aside from joint allied actions in Ukraine – Pistorius
Acting German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has not ruled out his country's participation in a potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine.
Ukraine to establish national cyberattack response system
The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law aimed at strengthening cybersecurity and protecting state information resources and critical infrastructure from cyber threats.
27 March 2025
Netherlands to speed up release of EUR 3.5B in aid to Ukraine
The Netherlands plans to speed up the disbursement of its pledged financial support to Ukraine.
Zelensky says he wants US guarantees to prevent another war tomorrow
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that it is important for Ukraine to be in a strong position during peace negotiations. He also stressed the need for guarantees from the United States to ensure that Russia does not return with another war.
France, UK to represent Europe at negotiation table – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that France and the United Kingdom will represent Europe at the negotiation table.
Zelensky: European position on military contingent is not clear enough yet
The position of European leaders on the possible deployment of a military contingent in Ukraine is not yet clear enough.
Zelensky: To avoid postwar fight over Russian assets, they must be seized now
President Volodymyr Zelensky insists on the transfer of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine now so that there is no need to fight for them after the war.