Return of Ukrainian children is a condition for just peace – Yermak
The return of Ukrainian children to their homeland is a prerequisite for establishing a just peace.
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21 August 2025
Corruption scheme in procurement of ballistic eyewear for AFU: Ministry of Defense officials served with notice of suspicion
Investigators of the State Bureau of Investigation, with the support of the Security Service of Ukraine, uncovered a corruption scheme and served notices of suspicion to officials of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and to the director of a private enterprise, whose actions caused losses to the state amounting to 25.7 million UAH.
Trump compares himself to Nixon and Putin to Khrushchev
U.S. President Donald Trump compared himself to Vice President Richard Nixon and Russian dictator Putin to Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev.
Europe urges Trump to deploy fighters to Romania as part of security guarantees for Ukraine – The Times
European countries want U.S. President Donald Trump to deploy U.S. fighter jets to Romania as part of Washington's security guarantees to help end the war in Ukraine.
French Foreign Ministry: Russia's strikes on Ukraine show lack of will for peace talks
France has condemned overnight Russian strikes on Ukraine, saying they demonstrate Moscow's lack of genuine interest in engaging in peace negotiations.
Czechia should join peacekeeping mission in Ukraine - Pavel
Czech President Petr Pavel has said that his country should participate in a potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine if such forces are deployed.
Putin open to meeting Zelensky but wants all issues 'well worked out' - Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said that Russian leader Vladimir Putin is ready to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, but emphasized that all matters requiring discussion must first be "well worked out."
Turkey not ruling out participation in peacekeeping mission in Ukraine
Turkey has signaled that it does not rule out contributing troops to a potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine but stressed that several key conditions would first need to be met, including a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, a clearly defined mandate, and an agreed framework specifying the contribution of each participating country.
Austria ready to host peace talks but says settlement must not be imposed on Ukraine
Austria has expressed support for a peaceful resolution of Russia's war against Ukraine but stressed that any settlement must not be imposed on Ukraine and must be based on international law.
AFU training and frozen Russian assets: Shmyhal meets with Bundestag defense committee chairman
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal met with Thomas Röwekamp, Chairman of the Defense Committee in Germany’s Bundestag, to discuss defense production, military training, and the use of frozen Russian assets.
Zelensky says Russia’s demands for second official language aim to complicate negotiations
President Volodymyr Zelensky, responding to Russia’s demand to make Russian a second official language in Ukraine, emphasized: “We have a state language — Ukrainian.”
Potential meeting with Putin could take place in a neutral European country – Zelensky
A potential meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, as well as U.S. President Donald Trump, could be held in one of Europe’s neutral countries—Switzerland, Austria, or Turkey.
President: We want to gain understanding of security guarantees architecture within 7–10 days
An understanding of the security guarantees architecture for Ukraine will be presented within 7–10 days.
FM: Russia launches massive attack on American electronics manufacturer in Ukraine
Russia launched a massive strike on Ukraine, hitting an American electronics manufacturer in the west of the country; this is yet another act of terror against the civilian population and businesses without any military logic.
Pentagon says US will play minimal role in security guarantees for Ukraine – Politico
The United States plans to play a minimal role in any Ukraine security guarantees.
20 August 2025
NATO military chiefs reaffirm support for just and lasting peace in Ukraine
Chiefs of defense from NATO member states reaffirmed their commitment to achieving a just, reliable, and lasting peace in Ukraine during a virtual meeting held on Wednesday.
Ukrainian, Estonian prime ministers discuss European integration, defense cooperation
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, during a conversation with Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal, stated that Ukraine is technically ready to open the first three negotiation clusters on its path toward European integration.
Stefanchuk discusses peace process with European parliamentary leaders
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk held talks with the speakers of the parliaments of Poland, the Czech Republic, Germany, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark to discuss achieving a just and lasting peace for Ukraine.
Warsaw accuses Moscow of provocation after Shahed drone crashes in Poland
Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz accused Russia of provocation after a Russian Shahed drone crashed in Poland overnight.
PM: Sweden wants to be involved in security guarantees for Ukraine
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson stated that the country is ready to help Ukraine in the field of air surveillance and marine resources.
Zelensky appoints Tochytskyi as Ukraine’s representative to Council of Europe
President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Mykola Tochytskyi as the Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the Council of Europe.
UN coordinator urges global community to strengthen humanitarian support for Ukraine ahead of winter
Kherson and other frontline regions of Ukraine simultaneously reveal the resilience of the people and the scale of destruction caused by the war. As such, humanitarian aid and international support remain critically important for saving lives, restoring infrastructure, and supporting the population.
Svyrydenko discusses Ukraine’s EU integration with Bulgaria’s PM
Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko met with Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov to discuss Ukraine’s readiness to open negotiation clusters for EU accession.
Sybiha discusses security guarantees, preparations for possible Zelensky-Putin meeting
Following the landmark meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukraine is coordinating with its allies to develop concrete security guarantees and prepare conditions for a potential meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin aimed at achieving a just peace.
'Maybe I'm superstitious': Tusk opposes holding Ukraine-Russia talks in Budapest
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said he does not support the idea of holding negotiations between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Hungary.
Austrian foreign minister arrives in Odesa
Austria's Federal Minister for European and International Affairs Beate Meinl-Reisinger has arrived in Odesa on an official visit.
Zelensky after overnight attack: Until diplomacy works, Moscow must face more sanctions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called Russia's latest strikes "demonstrative strikes" that underscore the need for new sanctions and tariffs against Moscow until diplomacy can function in full.
About ten countries ready to send troops to Ukraine under security guarantees – Bloomberg
Around ten countries have expressed readiness to deploy military personnel to Ukraine as part of international security guarantees, once active hostilities come to an end.
Ukraine and united Europe will face armed resistance against Russia – Yushchenko
Ukraine and a united Europe will face major consolidation and a powerful armed resistance against Russia, while the time for diplomatic resolution has not yet come.
19 August 2025
Rubio heads commission to develop security guarantees for Ukraine - media
High-ranking officials from the US, Ukraine, and several European countries intend to develop a detailed security guarantee project for our country in the coming days, which will likely involve the US Air Force.