Politics

Finnish President calls for European special envoy for Ukraine

European countries should establish their own negotiation team for the peaceful resolution of the Russian war against Ukraine and appoint a special envoy for Ukraine.

ISW analyzes Putin's statements on "temporary administration" in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin is attempting to inject a new demand into discussions about the resolution of the war — one that aligns with the Kremlin's longstanding efforts to undermine the legitimacy of the Ukrainian government and derail any potential peace agreement.

MFA Ukraine responds to Russian attempts to legitimize control over Zaporizhzhia NPP

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine strongly condemns Russia's attempts to legitimize its illegal control over the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) and urges the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to use all available mechanisms to increase pressure on Russia.

Austrian Chancellor: Ukrainian people deserve just, lasting peace

Austria will continue providing humanitarian, financial, and political support to Ukraine and will assist the country on its path to achieving a just and lasting peace, according to Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker.

There must be accountability for ceasefire violations – UK Ambassador

Ensuring accountability for future ceasefire violations is a key element of Ukraine's security guarantees.

Zelensky on talks with Russia: Not with Putin, it’s just ping-pong game

Negotiations with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin resemble ping-pong, so Ukraine would agree to talk to someone who can represent Russia, including business representatives.

Ambassador: UK increases military support to Ukraine by GBP 1B this year

The United Kingdom is increasing its own defense budget and military supplies to Ukraine, calling on its European partners to do the same.

Ukraine is important partner in protecting Britain from future threats - Ambassador Harris

Britain sees Ukraine's future in NATO and understands the country's importance in ensuring Euro-Atlantic security.

MFA Ukraine responds to Putin's statement: Temporary UN administration in Russia, starting with Vorkuta

In response to Vladimir Putin's statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine suggested introducing a temporary United Nations administration in Russia.

Zelensky on Paris summit: New defense packages secured for Ukraine

The key topics at the European leaders' meeting in Paris were strengthening Ukraine and increasing pressure on Russia to achieve peace.

Ukraine receives draft minerals agreement from U.S. – minister

Ukraine has received a working version of the Ukraine-U.S. agreement on mineral resources and is currently reviewing the document. Public discussions about the agreement's text at this stage could harm the negotiations.

Russia is slowing down ceasefire process - British Ambassador

Ukraine is demonstrating its readiness for a complete ceasefire, while the Russian Federation is delaying the process.

Martin Harris, UK Ambassador to Ukraine

Europe is increasing own defense spending and assistance to Ukraine

Riyadh negotiations: Russia is dragging out time, Trump is beginning to “see the light”

Austria confirms readiness to host peace talks on Ukraine

Austria has reaffirmed its willingness to provide a platform for dialogue aimed at ending Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.

Germany cannot stand aside from joint allied actions in Ukraine – Pistorius

Acting German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has not ruled out his country's participation in a potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine.

Ukraine to establish national cyberattack response system

The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law aimed at strengthening cybersecurity and protecting state information resources and critical infrastructure from cyber threats.

Netherlands to speed up release of EUR 3.5B in aid to Ukraine

The Netherlands plans to speed up the disbursement of its pledged financial support to Ukraine.

Zelensky says he wants US guarantees to prevent another war tomorrow

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that it is important for Ukraine to be in a strong position during peace negotiations. He also stressed the need for guarantees from the United States to ensure that Russia does not return with another war.

France, UK to represent Europe at negotiation table – Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that France and the United Kingdom will represent Europe at the negotiation table.

Zelensky: European position on military contingent is not clear enough yet

The position of European leaders on the possible deployment of a military contingent in Ukraine is not yet clear enough.

Zelensky: To avoid postwar fight over Russian assets, they must be seized now

President Volodymyr Zelensky insists on the transfer of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine now so that there is no need to fight for them after the war.

Zelensky: Ukraine to share data with U.S. on Russian damage to energy in Kherson

President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he had ordered the Minister of Defense to prepare and transmit information to the United States about the damage to the energy facility in Kherson today.

Zelensky in Paris: Growing number of countries ready to offer Ukraine security guarantees

The number of partner countries that are ready to provide Ukraine with security guarantees and send their military contingent is increasing.

President: We will open drone production sites not only in Ukraine

Drone production sites will be opened not only in Ukraine. But this is after the war.

Zelensky: Number of international troops in Ukraine will depend on US support

The level of support from the United States will determine the number of European partners who will be able to send their military contingent to deploy in Ukraine.

Zelensky calls for deployment plan of coalition forces in Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on the participants of the Coalition of the Willing summit held in Paris to develop a clear plan for the deployment of coalition forces.

Coalition of the Willing summit in Paris over: what world leaders discussed

The meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in Paris has concluded, as evidenced by the departure of the first leaders from the Élysée Palace.

NATO Secretary General discusses path to peace with leaders of Ukraine, France, UK

During the Ukraine support summit in Paris, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte coordinated efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine with the leaders of Ukraine, France, and the United Kingdom.