Zelensky arrives at emergency EU summit in Brussels
President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived at the emergency EU summit taking place today in Brussels to discuss continued support for Ukraine and European defense.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived at the emergency EU summit taking place today in Brussels to discuss continued support for Ukraine and European defense.
Member of Parliament and leader of the European Solidarity party, Petro Poroshenko, has confirmed reports about a meeting between opposition representatives and the team of U.S. President Donald Trump.
France is already sharing its intelligence data with Ukraine and will also accelerate various aid packages it provides to Ukraine.
Türkiye maintains a position of active neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine war, keeping relations with both sides of the conflict. At the same time, it takes a somewhat pro-Ukrainian stance regarding Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty.
Imposing peace on Ukraine under specific conditions will not lead to a long-term or sustainable resolution. To achieve a lasting and just peace, pressure must be applied to Russia rather than Ukraine.
If Russia succeeds in prevailing in the war against Ukraine due to U.S. support, there will be a real threat to free maritime navigation worldwide.
The President of Ukraine expressed gratitude to his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron for his efforts to achieve peace in the ongoing war.
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and the Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov of Bulgaria discussed ways to establish a just and lasting peace for Ukraine.
05 March 2025
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has held phone conversations with Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard and Romanian Foreign Minister Emil Hurezeanu, discussing coordination ahead of the special European Council meeting and steps to strengthen bilateral cooperation.
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a meeting in Paris next week of military chiefs from countries committed to supporting a long-term and sustainable peace plan for Ukraine. The plan has been developed in collaboration with Ukraine and several European partners.
Italian President Sergio Mattarella has stated that Kyiv must receive international security guarantees to ensure that any agreement to end the war leads to lasting peace.
The upcoming special European Council meeting on Thursday will be a historic moment for Europe's strategic defense and global role.
During a call with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof, President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed coordination with partners and the preparation of a joint plan for a just peace in Ukraine.
British Secretary of State for Defense John Healey will meet with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth the plan to achieve peace in Ukraine, which is being developed by the United States, United Kingdom, France, and European allies.
The only realistic path to peace is to force the Russian aggressor to end its war.
Currently, active international efforts are being taken as the Ukrainian and U.S. teams have begun working on the upcoming meeting.
In a phone call with Prime Minister Robert Golob of Slovenia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the plan of the first steps to bring about a just and lasting peace, assuring his counterpart that it would be prepared in the near future.
Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak, during a phone call with the U.S. President's National Security Advisor, Michael Waltz, aligned positions within the framework of bilateral relations and agreed on a meeting of the two teams in the near future.
The Romanian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday declared the Russian military, air and naval attaché in Bucharest, Viktor Makovsky, and his deputy, Yevgeny Ignatiev, personae non grata.
During a phone call with the Prime Minister of Portugal, Luis Montenegro, President Volodymyr Zelensky shared with his counterpart the outcome of the leaders' summit in London, which discussed the preparation of an action plan that will bring a just peace closer.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe confirmed on Wednesday that the US had paused intelligence-sharing with Ukraine. However, he also affirmed Washington's intention to work with the Ukrainian side to lift these restrictions.
Donald Trump will consider restoring aid to Ukraine if peace negotiations are organized and confidence-building measures are implemented.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized that any agreement to end the war in Ukraine must include security guarantees to prevent Russia from violating it.
France has denied statements made by French government Spokesperson Sophie Primas regarding a planned visit to Washington by French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Europe and Ukraine need an end to the war once and for all, not just a temporary ceasefire.
The two main topics of the Special European Council summit which will take place on March 6 in Brussels are strengthening Europe's defense and increasing aid to Ukraine in the new context shaped by U.S. administration initiatives.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and French President Emmanuel Macron may travel together to Washington in the near future.
China has observed new trends in the political settlement of the "Ukraine crisis" and hopes for decisions that will lead to a sustainable and lasting peace, according to Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian.
Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski met with the foreign ministers of the Weimar Triangle+ format and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas to discuss key international policy issues, with a primary focus on the situation surrounding Ukraine.