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.
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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.
Alexandru Victor Micula, Romanian Ambassador to Ukraine
Investing in security guarantees for Ukraine means investing in our own security
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.
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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.
Germany working on security guarantees for Ukraine, contribution not yet determined — Pistorius
Germany is actively working on developing reliable security guarantees for Ukraine, but its contribution has not yet been determined—it will depend on the progress of peace talks and the possible contribution of the US, and will be coordinated with its closest partners.
Putin’s promises cannot be trusted; Ukraine needs credible security guarantees – Kallas
Next week, EU defense and foreign ministers are set to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine and the intensification of sanctions against Russia, while reiterating that Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin cannot be trusted.
Trump says he is working to arrange bilateral meeting between Zelensky and Putin
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that his administration is working to organize direct talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian leader Vladimir Putin, aimed at reaching an agreement to end the war.
Zelensky announces upcoming meeting with Norwegian PM
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a conversation with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, during which the two leaders discussed joint efforts with international partners to secure robust security guarantees for Ukraine. They also agreed to meet in person in the near future.
Zelensky, Costa discuss EU’s new sanctions package and negotiation clusters
President Volodymyr Zelensky had a conversation with European Council President António Costa, focusing on several key issues: the outcomes of recent negotiations in Washington, the development of the EU’s new sanctions package against Russia, and the opening of negotiation clusters.
Coalition of the Willing to hold consultations with US on security guarantees for Ukraine
Coalition of the Willing planning teams will meet with their U.S. counterparts in the coming days to further strengthen plans to deliver robust security guarantees for Ukraine and prepare for the deployment of a reassurance force if the hostilities end.
Trump on security guarantees for Ukraine: US ready to assist in the air
The United States is prepared to support European partners in implementing security guarantees for Ukraine by providing assistance in the air.
Japan to consider role in security guarantees for Ukraine – PM
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has said that his government will consider Tokyo's possible participation in providing security guarantees for Ukraine.
Next 15 days 'critical' to determine security guarantees for Ukraine – Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron has said the next two weeks will be "critical" for defining security guarantees for Ukraine following high-stakes peace talks on Monday.
Sybiha says meeting between leaders of Ukraine, US, and Russia could be breakthrough on road to peace
The upcoming meeting between the leaders of Ukraine, the US, and Russia could lead to a breakthrough on the path to peace.
Zelensky says Ukraine already working on specific security guarantees
Ukraine is already working on the specific content of security guarantees following talks in Washington with the US President and European leaders.
Zelensky and Putin may meet within two weeks – Merz
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin may meet within the next two weeks.
Von der Leyen thanks Trump for raising issue of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for mentioning the Ukrainian children abducted by Russia, saying that as a mother and grandmother she wants every child to be returned to Ukraine and reunited with their families.
Macron: Europeans must take their fair share in providing security guarantees for Ukraine
The idea of a meeting between the leaders of Ukraine, the United States, and Russia should be followed by a quadrilateral format involving European countries, according to French President Emmanuel Macron.
Ukraine expects to receive written security guarantees soon – president
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine expects to receive written security guarantees from its partners by the middle of next week.
Trump says he has begun arrangements for Zelensky-Putin meeting
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that he called Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Monday following talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders.
Meeting of Ukrainian, Russian, US leaders should take place without preconditions – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that both bilateral and trilateral meetings between the leaders of Ukraine, Russia, and the United States should be held without any preconditions, including a ceasefire.
Security guarantees for Ukraine being developed at level of national security advisors - FM Sybiha
Specific points of future security guarantees, which should become a real mechanism for deterring Russia, are being developed at the level of national security advisors of Ukraine and partner countries.