Ukraine will need 1.5-million-strong army for its security outside NATO – Zelensky
The United States is currently not ready to discuss Ukraine's NATO membership, which means Ukraine will need twice as many combat brigades to ensure its security.
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Yermak, Kellogg meet in Munich
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak has said he is satisfied with the outcome of his meeting with U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.
Nordic, Baltic countries to increase support for Ukraine
The leaders of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden have pledged to bolster their assistance to Ukraine.
Zelensky claims peace talks going to be very difficult
Negotiations about the end of the Russia-Ukraine war, in one form or another and between different parties, are taking place. The issue is that they concern what belongs to Ukraine, which is why it will be difficult.
Zelensky: Putin’s biggest desire is for U.S. to "exit" this battle
Vladimir Putin's primary wish is for the USA to "exit" this battle.
Zelensky: talk with Trump not enough to formulate peace plan
A lengthy discussion between the Presidents of Ukraine and the United States was not enough to formulate a detailed peace plan.
Sybiha urges Munich 2025 not to repeat past mistakes
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has called on participants of the 61st Munich Security Conference to avoid past mistakes and take bold steps to deter Russia.
Chairman of Munich Conference claims no Russian representatives accredited
Chairman of the Munich Security Conference, Christoph Heusgen, stated that no representatives of the Russian delegation are participating in the event.
Ukraine submits revised partnership memorandum to U.S.
Ukraine has revised the U.S.-proposed draft memorandum on partnership and submitted it to the U.S. side.
Umerov meets with Rutte: Ukraine sees its future in NATO
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte have discussed the need to strengthen the defense capabilities of the Alliance and European countries.
Shmyhal: Ukraine's membership in EU will strengthen its eastern flank
Ukraine's accession to the European Union will reinforce the EU's eastern flank militarily and bolster its geopolitical standing worldwide, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.
Russia already waging war against EU – Shmyhal
The European Union is already being subjected to attacks from Russia, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said.
UK at OSCE: No evidence of Russia's willingness to compromise
Russia has shown no readiness to compromise and continues its aggression against Ukraine, according to Lt Col Joby Rimmer, Senior Military Advisor at the UK Delegation to the OSCE.
Kellogg: Ukraine may have to cede territory without officially recognizing Russian control
U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg believes that it is currently impossible for Ukraine to regain all its territories within its 2014 borders. Therefore, he suggests that Ukraine should cede some territory without officially recognizing it as part of Russia.
Trump wants denuclearization talks with Russia and China
U.S. President Donald Trump said that he wants to restart nuclear arms control talks with Russia and China and that eventually he hopes all three countries could agree to cut their massive defense budgets in half.
SSU told what sanctions against oligarchs are planned
Sanctions against Ihor Kolomoisky, Hennadiy Boholyubov, Kostyantyn Zhevago, Petro Poroshenko and Viktor Medvedchuk, introduced by the National Security and Defense Council today, include asset freezes, prevention of capital withdrawal from Ukraine, a ban on defense procurement, land acquisition, etc.
Kyslytsya appointed Ukraine's first deputy foreign minister
Serhiy Kyslytsya has been appointed as Ukraine’s first deputy foreign minister.
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Ukrainian president’s advisor, Irish ambassador discuss sanctions against Russia
Advisor and Presidential Commissioner for Sanctions Policy Vladyslav Vlasiuk and Ambassador of Ireland to Ukraine Jonathan Conlon have discussed cooperation to prevent Russia from getting weapons components bypassing sanctions.
Trump says Ukraine should have a seat at negotiating table
U.S. President Donald Trump said that Ukraine would have a seat at the negotiating table to end the war waged by Russia.
Zelensky speaks with Nauseda: Europe should be full participant in peace negotiations
President Volodymyr Zelensky had a phone call with President of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda to discuss coordination efforts among Ukraine's key allies.
Europe must be involved in talks on Ukraine - Dutch defense minister
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans has said that negotiations on Ukraine are impossible without Ukraine, and Europe must be involved in the dialogue.
OSCE PA president honors memory of fallen Ukrainian soldiers in Moshchun
OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President Pia Kauma has honored the memory of fallen Ukrainian soldiers at the “Angels of Victory” memorial in the village of Moshchun in the Kyiv region.
Sybiha, Rubio discuss strategic partnership between countries
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiga, during his first phone conversation with the new U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, discussed the strategic partnership between the two countries for mutual benefit.
NATO to learn from Ukraine's response to hybrid threats from Russia – source
As part of the NATO Joint Analysis, Training, and Education Centre (JATEC) for Ukraine, the Alliance plans to study the lessons of the war in Ukraine in the context of both military operations and Russia's hybrid aggression.
Peacekeepers could be deployed to Ukraine from both NATO and third countries – Rutte
It is still too early to discuss the exact configuration of a potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, but it is clear that there are many ways to organize it, including the involvement of peacekeepers from both NATO countries and third countries that are not part of the Alliance.
Ukraine's NATO membership must remain on table – Estonian PM
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal stated that the issue of Ukraine’s NATO membership must remain on the table.
Trump, Putin to attempt ceasefire agreement by April 20 or May 9 – FT
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin are likely to attempt to reach a ceasefire agreement in the Russia-Ukraine war by either April 20 or May 9.
Zelensky: I did not discuss elections with Trump
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that during a telephone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump, the issue of holding possible elections in Ukraine was not discussed.
Zelensky: I will lift sanctions if oligarchs return withdrawn billions
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that if the oligarchs, who are currently subject to personal sanctions, return the billions they have withdrawn, he will lift the restrictions imposed on them.