Slovak PM Fico meets Putin in Beijing, discusses Ukraine
On Tuesday, September 2, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico met Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Beijing, where the two discussed issues related to Ukraine.
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02 September 2025
01 September 2025
Zelensky meets leaders of two Germany’s Bundestag coalition factions
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with the leaders of Germany’s Bundestag coalition groups, Jens Spahn and Matthias Miersch, to coordinate joint diplomatic efforts and discuss continued support for Ukraine.
Zelensky discusses security guarantees with Ireland’s PM
President of Ukraine held a conversation with Prime Minister of Ireland Micheál Martin, during which they discussed, in particular, work on security guarantees.
Zelensky: Ukraine, NATO ‘closely coordinating efforts’ to bolster defense
President Volodymyr Zelensky said he thanked NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte for the Alliance’s support during a phone conversation.
Zelensky discusses security guarantees, joint drone production with Portugal’s PM
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the development of security guarantees, the involvement of Portuguese businesses in Ukraine’s recovery, and joint drone production during a conversation with Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro.
NATO–Ukraine Council: MFA outlines results of meeting in Brussels
An extraordinary meeting of the NATO–Ukraine Council in the format of the Political Affairs Committee took place at NATO headquarters in Brussels, convened at Ukraine’s request following recent massive Russian missile strikes.
Zelensky instructs to ensure procurement of additional air defense systems to shoot down Shaheds
President Volodymyr Zelensky instructed NSDC Secretary Rustem Umerov to coordinate government officials, regional administrations, and energy companies in procuring additional air defense systems, in particular to shoot down Shaheds.
European Commission confirms GPS interference with von der Leyen’s plane in Bulgaria, Russian role not ruled out
The charter plane carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to Bulgaria on Sunday indeed encountered GPS signal interference during its landing at Plovdiv airport.
FM: NATO-Ukraine Council to hold extraordinary meeting due to Russian attacks
An extraordinary meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council will be held in Brussels on Monday, September 1, due to Russia's massive attacks.
Merz: Ukraine’s war must end quickly, but not at cost of its capitulation
Kyiv and its partners seek to end Russia’s war as soon as possible, but not at the price of Ukraine’s capitulation.
Leaders of two German coalition factions arrive in Kyiv
The leaders of two Bundestag coalition factions — Jens Spahn of the Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) bloc and Matthias Miersch of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) — have arrived in Kyiv.
Von der Leyen on troop deployment in Ukraine: We have a clear road map, work is going very well
As part of ongoing discussions around post-war security guarantees, European countries are preparing “pretty precise plans” for the possible deployment of troops in Ukraine, supported by the United States.
31 August 2025
Zelensky thanks Pope Leo XIV for call to stop war in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed gratitude to Pope Leo XIV for his appeal to end the war and killings in Ukraine.
Ukraine counting on strong G20 stance against Russia's attempts to prolong war — Zelensky
Ukraine expects the G20 countries to take a strong and united position regarding Russia's attempts to drag out the war.
Ukrainians in Canada main target of Russian propaganda, expert says
The prime targets of Russian disinformation operations in Canada are Ukrainian, Baltic, and Belarusian communities.
Canadian expert outlines goals of Russia’s disinformation campaigns
Russia has been conducting various disinformation operations around the world for more than 80 years, aimed at justifying its imperial ambitions.
Austria’s FM: Russia still not interested in serious negotiations
Russia is still not showing genuine interest in a peaceful settlement and must be forced to sit down at the negotiating table.
30 August 2025
EU foreign ministers discuss 19th sanctions package against Russia
EU foreign ministers discussed potential measures for the 19th package of sanctions against Russia during an informal meeting in Copenhagen, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas said.
Trump on security guarantees for Ukraine: No US troops, support for Europe
The United States will not send its troops to Ukraine but is prepared to assist European countries in providing security guarantees for Kyiv.
Trump sure trilateral meeting with Zelensky, Putin will happen
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed confidence that a trilateral meeting involving Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian leader Vladimir Putin will still take place.
Zelensky, Modi align positions ahead of Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi coordinated their positions ahead of the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit.
Indian PM agrees ceasefire would signal Russia’s readiness for talks – Zelensky
During a conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed that a ceasefire would serve as a signal that Russia is ready to engage in negotiations.
SBU joins investigation into Andriy Parubiy’s murder – Zelensky
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has been involved in the investigation of the murder of former Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Andriy Parubiy. President Volodymyr Zelensky has instructed that verified information on the case be regularly provided to the public.
At EU ministers’ meeting, Sybiha calls for realistic strategies to pressure Russia toward peace
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, speaking at an informal meeting of EU foreign ministers in the “Gymnich” format in Copenhagen on Saturday, called for realistic strategies to pressure Moscow toward peace.
Klymenko, Kravchenko brief Zelensky on initial details of Parubiy murder
Ukrainian Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko and Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko have just reported the first known details of the murder in Lviv. All necessary forces and resources have been deployed to search for the killer.
Ukraine should become EU member by 2030 – Lithuanian foreign minister
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys believes that the deadline for Ukraine's accession to the European Union should be set for January 1, 2030, and that negotiation clusters must be opened as soon as possible.
Svyrydenko calls on international community to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses, impose new sanctions on Russia
Following overnight attacks on Zaporizhzhia and Dnipro on August 30, Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko urged the international community to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses and impose new sanctions on Russia.
Svyrydenko and Yermak begin visit to U.S.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko and Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak began their visit to the United States by honoring the memory of those killed as a result of the Russian attack.
29 August 2025
Only Trump can force Russia to sit down at negotiating table – Yermak
U.S. President Donald Trump is the only global leader who can compel Russia to begin real negotiations, according to Andriy Yermak, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine.
Shmyhal and Dutch parliament representative discuss Ukraine’s defense priorities
Minister of Defense Denys Shmyhal met with Frans Timmermans, leader of the Green-Labour Alliance faction in the House of Representatives of the Netherlands, to discuss Ukraine’s defense priorities.