Zelensky: Now is time to end Russia's war against Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that now is the time to bring Russia's war against Ukraine to an end, even though Russian leader Vladimir Putin is unwilling to do so.
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17 October 2025
Ceasefire, security guarantees: Zelensky names key topics for talks with Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the main topics of his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House will be achieving a ceasefire and securing reliable security guarantees.
Zelensky, Trump meet at White House
Presidents Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and Donald Trump of the United States, together with their delegations, have begun bilateral talks at the White House, taking place in the format of an official working lunch.
After success in Middle East, Trump could focus more actively on Russia-Ukraine war, Kellogg’s daughter says
The success of U.S. President Donald Trump in brokering peace in the Middle East could act as a catalyst for his more active involvement in ending Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Meaghan Mobbs: Ukraine’s courage on battlefield convinces Trump it ‘holds cards’
The courage of Ukrainian soldiers on the front line, as well as the Ukrainian people’s ability to effectively resist Russian aggression, convinced U.S. President Donald Trump that Ukraine “has cards”.
Ukraine, Slovakia sign several bilateral agreements
Ukraine and Slovakia have signed several bilateral documents, including those on technical and financial cooperation.
EU offers to use frozen Russian assets to buy U.S. weapons for Ukraine – Financial Times
The European Union has offered to use part of Russia’s frozen assets — which are intended to fund a reparations loan for Ukraine — to purchase weapons from the United States.
Slovakia to provide Ukraine with EUR 500M worth of energy equipment
Slovakia will supply Ukraine with a new package of energy equipment worth €500 million and allocate €300,000 for the construction of shelters in schools.
Slovakia to support Ukraine during winter and not obstruct its EU accession — Fico
Slovakia will not obstruct Ukraine’s accession to the European Union and wants to show solidarity with Ukrainians, who may face a difficult winter.
Finland sends new aid package to Ukraine
Finland is sending its 30th materiel assistance package to Ukraine.
Another country to assist Ukraine in cybersecurity
Finland has joined the Tallinn Mechanism, which provides support for strengthening Ukraine’s cybersecurity and resilience.
Svyrydenko calls on Fico to support Ukraine’s reparations loan
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has called on the Slovak side to support the provision of a reparations loan to Ukraine based on frozen Russian assets.
Zelensky, U.S. energy executives discuss support for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with the heads of American energy companies to discuss urgent support for Ukraine's energy system and future joint projects.
Zelensky meets Lockheed Martin representatives in U.S.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a meeting with representatives of the American defense company Lockheed Martin.
Zelensky meets with Patriot system manufacturer
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, following a meeting with representatives of Raytheon, the manufacturer of Patriot systems, has said that there are solutions that can further strengthen the protection of lives in Ukraine.
Time of Trump-Zelensky meeting in Washington announced
The scheduled meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will take place on October 17 at 20:00 Kyiv time.
Trump on Tomahawks for Ukraine: ‘We have a lot of them, but we need them’
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday, following a conversation with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, that the United States has plenty of Tomahawk missiles but cannot allow its own stockpiles to deplete.
Russia risks losing control over 40% of its territory due to Chinese, North Korean expansion – intelligence
Russia risks losing control over 40% of its territory as China and North Korea expand their spheres of influence in the Far East.
16 October 2025
Zelensky arrives in U.S. on visit
The President of Ukraine has arrived in the United States on a visit during which a meeting with the President of the United States is scheduled.
U.S. Senate ready to move on Russia sanctions bill, Republican majority leader says
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has announced his readiness to support the bill, which provides for new trade and financial restrictions on Russia.
Orban ready to host Trump-Putin meeting in Budapest
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said he was ready to host a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin in Budapest.
Trump announces plans to meet with Putin in Budapest
US President Donald Trump has concluded a conversation with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, which he called "very productive".
Ukraine, U.S. agree on priorities on eve of Presidents’ meeting
The Ukrainian delegation, led by the head of the Office of the President Andrii Yermak, held a meeting with the US President's Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg and his deputy John Cole on the eve of the meeting of the presidents.
Trump and Putin talk on phone
U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is having a long conversation with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Ukraine and Europe must align their strategies with U.S. as closely as possible — expert
U.S. President Donald Trump has seen that Ukraine is not a weak player and has allies, and he may change his strategy, while Europe and Kyiv need to align their strategies with the U.S. as closely as possible.
Trump ready to increase pressure on Putin – British expert
U.S. President Donald Trump has become frustrated by the lack of progress in ending the war between Russia and Ukraine, and a new phase of this conflict is now beginning, in which he will evidently increase pressure on Putin.
Poland, Nordic, Baltic countries agree to expand training center for Ukrainian Armed Forces
Poland has signed an agreement with eight Nordic and Baltic countries to expand a training facility – Camp Jomsborg – at the Land Forces Training Center in Nowa Demba-Lipa. The center will host training for NATO and Ukrainian military personnel on the operation of unmanned aerial vehicles.
Zelensky appoints military ombudsman
President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Olha Reshetylova (Kobylynska) as Ukraine’s Military Ombudsman.
New Czech government unlikely to oppose Ukraine in international bodies — expert
The most likely future government of the Czech Republic may be less supportive of Ukraine, but is unlikely to block military aid to Kyiv if it is in the Czech interests, including in international forums.
Ukraine urges world to demand release of Crimean Tatar women detained by occupiers
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has strongly condemned mass searches conducted by Russian occupation security forces in the homes of Crimean Tatars in several districts of Crimea.