Starmer and Trump discuss situation in Ukraine
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke by phone with US President Donald Trump about the situation in Ukraine.
18 April 2025
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke by phone with US President Donald Trump about the situation in Ukraine.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has condemned the Russian strike on a bakery in Sumy, where traditional Easter bread (paska) was being baked. The attack killed a driver and injured a female worker.
Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk met with a delegation from Austria's National Council to discuss the importance of continued joint efforts to return Ukrainian children abducted by Russia, as well as Austria's support in rebuilding the cardiology center at the Okhmatdyt Children's Hospital in Kyiv.
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance has said that the United States remains optimistic about the possibility of achieving peace in Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has enacted a National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) decision to impose personal sanctions on a number of individuals, including Russian cultural figures who justify Russia's war against Ukraine, as well as individuals and companies involved in Russia's missile program.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced that he and his European colleagues will travel to Kyiv on May 9.
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Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has appointed Tolezhan Barlybayev as the country's new ambassador to Ukraine.
17 April 2025
A new meeting involving representatives from Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and the United States to discuss a full ceasefire in Ukraine is likely to take place next week, according to Andriy Yermak, the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine.
US President Donald Trump has said he expects to hear from the Russian side “this week” on Washington's proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine.
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed further diplomatic contacts and meetings aimed at establishing peace with French President Emmanuel Macron.
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed with U.S. Congressman and Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus Brian Fitzpatrick efforts to establish a dignified and lasting peace and security guarantees for Ukraine. Congressman Fitzpatrick expressed his willingness to visit the frontline as part of these efforts.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that new sanctions targeting Russian propagandists and missile manufacturers will be introduced tomorrow.
On Thursday, the German government updated and expanded the list of military aid to be provided to Ukraine.
Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani arrived in Moscow on Thursday for talks with President Vladimir Putin on Ukraine and Middle East issues.
While a foreign military presence cannot serve as a full-fledged security guarantee for Ukraine, it could still play a crucial role.
Talks were held at the Elysee Palace between the Ukrainian delegation -- which included Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, and Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha -- and advisors to the leaders of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, Ruslan Stefanchuk, met with U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, co-chairman of the Ukraine Caucus, to discuss legislative initiatives aimed at supporting Ukraine.
President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed condolences to the families of those killed in the Russian drone attacks on Dnipro. He called on partners to increase assistance to Ukraine and put pressure on the killers.
General Keith Kellogg, the Special Presidential Envoy for Ukraine, will travel to Paris as part of a high-level U.S. delegation to discuss Ukraine.
The United Kingdom will support Germany's decision to send Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine if incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz agrees to the transfer.
Head of Ukraine's Presidential Office Andriy Yermak, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, and Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha have arrived in Paris to participate in negotiations concerning the "coalition of the willing" -- a group of mainly European nations committed to supporting Ukraine.
16 April 2025
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on Wednesday announced the launch of an international Easter campaign titled "Children Are Non-Negotiable," aimed at raising awareness about Ukrainian children abducted by Russia.
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order extending for another year the sanctions against Russia, which, in particular, prohibit vessels associated with Russia from entering U.S. ports.
In Germany, the parties of the future ruling coalition have agreed on many correct things regarding Ukraine in their coalition agreement. However, they did not specify how these plans would be implemented.
The issue of supplying Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine is causing disputes within the coalition of parties working to form the next German government.
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb held a phone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday, during which the two leaders discussed the situation in Ukraine.
During the EU-Ukraine Association Council meeting, the Ukrainian side reportedly assured the EU that a forthcoming minerals agreement with the United States would not contradict Ukraine's efforts toward EU membership. At the same time, the European Commission will closely monitor how such an agreement might influence Ukraine's EU integration process.
Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump’s special envoy, along with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, will visit Paris later this week.