Next UDCG meeting to be held on June 4 in Brussels
The member countries of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (Ramstein Format) will meet on June 4 in Brussels to coordinate further assistance to Ukraine.
Politics
Taurus missile delivery to Ukraine "within reach" – German Chancellor
The supply of Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine remains "within the realm of possibility".
Only decisive international action can compel Russia to abandon its imperial ambitions – Ukraine at OSCE
Russia responds only to force, which is why continued military assistance and strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities are critically important.
Sybiha calls on Russia not to delay with 'memorandum': Why wait until Monday?
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has called on Russia to immediately hand over its proposed "memorandum" on a ceasefire to Ukraine, rather than waiting until Monday.
Russia sows chaos where it cannot convince – Estonian diplomat
There are certain similarities between Russia’s hybrid operations in Ukraine and Estonia: lacking trust among the populations of both countries, Moscow tries to sow chaos through disinformation.
28 May 2025
Umerov hands over document outlining Ukraine's position on ceasefire to Russians
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov handed over a document outlining Ukraine’s position on the ceasefire to Vladimir Medinsky, the head of the Russian delegation.
Zelensky and German Bundestag president discuss defense support for Ukraine
During his visit to Germany, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with the President of the German Bundestag, Julia Klöckner, to discuss defense assistance and broader support for Ukraine.
Education, energy, and security: Ukraine and Finland sign a range of documents
Ukraine and Finland have signed several bilateral agreements aimed at expanding cooperation in the areas of energy, education, and security.
Trump: within two weeks, we will know whether Putin wants to end the war
U.S. President Donald Trump said that within two weeks it will become clear whether Russian leader Vladimir Putin really wants to end the war against Ukraine.
Shmyhal meets with Finnish PM in Kyiv
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal held a meeting with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo in Kyiv.
Zelensky meets with Steinmeier
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with Federal President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier to discuss cooperation at the state and regional levels, as well as further support for Ukrainians.
Russia proposes second round of talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on June 2 – Lavrov
Moscow has proposed holding a second round of negotiations between Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Istanbul on June 2.
Ukrainian Ambassador presents credentials to King of Netherlands
Ambassador of Ukraine to the Netherlands Andriy Kostin presented his credentials to King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands.
Chancellor Merz: Russia’s bombings ‘slap everyone seeking peace’
Large-scale Russian air attacks on Ukrainian cities over the weekend are a “slap in the face” to everyone working toward a ceasefire, including Ukraine, Europe, and the U.S.
Hungary’s political demands to Ukraine unfair – Estonian diplomat
Hungary’s political demands toward Ukraine are unjustified and unfair, and overcoming them requires sustained pressure on the Hungarian leadership.
No diplomacy while Putin eyes offensives – Zelensky warns
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that as long as Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin clings to hopes of launching new offensives, Russia will avoid genuine diplomacy.
Kremlin comments on Zelensky's statement about readiness to meet with Trump and Putin
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov commented on the statement by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky regarding his readiness for a trilateral meeting, saying that such a meeting is possible, but it must be the result of specific agreements.
Zelensky and Merz begin talks in Berlin
Meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has begun following an official welcome ceremony in Berlin.
Zelensky names three most realistic venues for talks with Russia
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has named Türkiye, the Vatican, and Switzerland as the most realistic venues for the next round of negotiations with Russia, rejecting Belarus as a location—an option that Russia is trying to offer.
Zelensky arrives in Berlin
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Berlin.
Kyslytsya discusses future prospects of peace process with Turkish ambassador
First Deputy Foreign Minister Sergiy Kyslytsya met with Turkish Ambassador to Ukraine Mustafa Levent Bilgen to discuss the future prospects of the peace process.
Zelensky will take part in G7 summit
President Volodymyr Zelensky confirms he has an invitation to the G7 summit
Kellogg comments on Medvedev’s threat: “Reckless comment unfitting of world power”
Any suggestions by Russia about the potential outbreak of the Third World War are completely reckless and inappropriate.
27 May 2025
Austria’s neutrality making it more vulnerable to Russian disinformation – expert
Austria's political discourse around neutrality increases the country’s vulnerability to Russian disinformation.
Trump says Putin playing with fire
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Russian leader Vladimir Putin is "playing with fire" and that, if not for him, many truly terrible things would have already happened to Russia.
Lithuania protests to Russia over attacks on Ukrainian civilians
The Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has handed a note of protest to a representative of the Russian embassy in response to attacks on Ukrainian civilians.
Ukraine-Russia talks may take place in Geneva – Kellogg
Negotiations between Ukraine and Russia could take place in Geneva, according to Keith Kellogg, the U.S. President’s Special Envoy for Ukraine.
Zelensky denies reports of “collapse of cooperation” between US and EU on sanctions against Russia
The Presidential Commissioner for Sanctions Policy Vladyslav Vlasyuk has denied information in some German media about the alleged termination of cooperation between the United States and the European Union in countering the circumvention of sanctions against Russia.
Denmark is prepared to apply pressure on Hungary to advance Ukraine's EU accession negotiations
The European Union is interested in advancing negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU, which are currently blocked by only one country, Hungary. In this context, Denmark is ready to put pressure on Hungary to unblock the negotiation process.