No one will impose peace deal on Ukraine - Kellogg
US Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg has said that no one will impose a peace deal on Ukraine.
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17 February 2025
Speaker Stefanchuk: Speculations about specific election date misleading
All speculations regarding a specific election date are premature and misleading, according to Verkhovna Rada Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk.
Europe considering deploying up to 30,000 troops in Ukraine – The Washington Post
The European Union is considering deploying between 25,000 and 30,000 troops to Ukraine as part of a potential ceasefire agreement in the Russia-Ukraine war,
Rutte meets with Kellogg in Brussels to discuss Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte held a meeting in Brussels with U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg during which they discussed a lasting peace in Ukraine.
Ukraine-Russia agreement should involve 'deterrence force,' not peacekeepers – Dutch FM
Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp believes that any potential peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia should involve a "deterrence force" rather than a peacekeeping force, with some form of U.S. involvement.
EU must be at negotiating table on Ukraine to define role of its peacekeepers – ambassador
Even if Europe does not participate in the first round of negotiations on ending the war between Russia and Ukraine, it must still be involved due to the need to determine the role of European peacekeepers.
European participation to be critical to end war – Kellogg
U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg stated that the participation of European countries in negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war will be crucial.
EU Commission to visit Ukraine on 3rd anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion
The EU Commission plans to visit Ukraine next week on the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale aggression.
Netherlands’ DM explains why Europe not invited to Ukraine negotiations
The Netherlands’ Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans called the U.S. reluctance to include European countries in negotiations on Ukraine a “harsh reality,” highlighting Europe’s lack of military leverage.
Ukraine will not recognize results of talks in Saudi Arabia – Zelensky
Commenting on the upcoming talks between U.S. and Russian delegations in Saudi Arabia, President Volodymyr Zelensky has emphasized that Ukraine will not participate.
Zelensky, UAE president discuss return of Ukrainians from Russian captivity
In Abu Dhabi, Presidents of Ukraine and the United Arab Emirates Volodymyr Zelensky and Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan have discussed the return of Ukrainians from Russian captivity.
U.S.-Russia meeting in Saudi Arabia set for Tuesday – Axios
The meeting between senior U.S. and Russian officials to discuss a possible agreement on ending the war in Ukraine and prepare for a Trump-Putin summit will take place on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia, two sources with direct knowledge said.
Rubio says Ukraine, Europe will be part of real peace talks
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that Ukraine and Europe will be included in any real negotiations aimed at ending the war between Russia and Ukraine.
UK announces 'readiness and willingness' to deploy troops to Ukraine
The United Kingdom is “ready and willing” to deploy its troops to Ukraine if necessary as part of security guarantees.
Trump aims for ceasefire in Ukraine by Easter – Bloomberg
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump aims to reach a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine by Easter, which falls on April 20.
16 February 2025
Zelensky arrives in UAE
President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska have arrived in the United Arab Emirates on an official visit.
Zelensky about plans to meet with Trump: We are working on date
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the Ukrainian and U.S. teams will continue to work on the date of his visit to the White House and meeting with President Donald Trump to discuss further steps to achieve peace in Ukraine.
Meeting with U.S. vice president focused on economic aspects of Ukraine's security – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that his meeting with the U.S. delegation, led by Vice President J.D. Vance, in Munich primarily focused on the economic component of security.
Zelensky: No world leader can negotiate with Putin about Ukraine without Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Ukraine will not accept any decisions made by the U.S. and Russia if they are made without Ukraine's participation.
Kellogg presents U.S.' negotiating tactics on Ukraine to European allies – Sikorski
Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has said that U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg presented his plans regarding Ukraine to a group of European allies.
Munich Security Conference fails to clarify path to peace in Ukraine – Ischinger
Wolfgang Ischinger, President of the Foundation Council of the Munich Security Conference and its former chairman, has expressed some disappointment that the expectations of many attendees at this year's conference were not met.
Head of PO: There will be no meetings with Russians until we develop plan
The head of the Presidential Office, Andriy Yermak, said that the information about meetings with Russians is fake. He noted that a plan should be developed before possible negotiations.
Sybiha: Meetings of Ukrainian delegation in Munich prove Ukraine is not alone
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha held numerous bilateral and multilateral meetings on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference with his colleagues from key partner countries and nations of the Global South. These meetings confirm that Ukraine is not alone.
European countries will not create one united army – Sikorski
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has said that European countries will not create one unified army in response to threats from Russia.
China hopes for fair peace agreement on Ukraine – Wang Yi
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said that Beijing supports all efforts to restore peace in Ukraine and hopes for a fair settlement of what China calls the "Ukrainian crisis," referring to Russia's war against Ukraine.
Yermak discusses preparations for top-level meetings with Trump's special envoy
The head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, met with the Special Envoy at Large of the US President Richard Grenell in Munich.
Support for Ukraine, European unity: Zelensky meets with Merz
In Munich, Volodymyr Zelensky met with the chairman of the Christian Democratic Union party, the leader of the CDU/CSU opposition faction in the German Bundestag, Friedrich Merz.
MoD of Netherlands: Ukraine needs our support for lasting peace
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said that Ukraine needs the support of its partners to achieve a lasting peace, both in terms of military supplies and reliable security guarantees.
Yermak, Rasmussen discuss Europe’s role in future security system
Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak met with NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen in 2009-2014.
Kremlin concerned Russians will see Trump as strong leader – ISW
Following the February 12 phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin ordered its propaganda outlets to reduce reporting about Trump and portray Putin as a "strong and decisive leader."