France to convene UN Security Council meeting on Russian attacks against Ukraine
The UN Security Council will meet on Tuesday to address the intensifying Russian attacks against Ukraine's civilian population.
Politics
28 April 2025
Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson on talks in London, Paris: More meetings ahead
The meetings involving the Ukrainian side in London and Paris will continue, with preparations already underway for the next round of talks.
UN on Putin's three-day 'truce': We want to see this war end
The UN wants to see an end to the Russia-Ukraine war based on international law and the UN Charter.
Merz: Germany stands with Ukraine without conditions
Germany will continue to help Ukraine defend itself against the aggressor while at the same time strengthening its own defense capabilities, as Russia poses a threat to all.
Ukraine offers assistance to Spain, Portugal, France amid blackout
The Ukrainian authorities have offered assistance to Spain, Portugal, and France, where a large-scale blackout was reported today.
Europe, Canada, Ukraine must develop their own security concept - German NATO expert
Europeans, Canadians, and Ukrainians can no longer rely on the United States and therefore should develop their own security and deterrence concept.
Ukraine calls on partners to prevent rapprochement between Russian and North Korean regimes
The acknowledgment by Russia and the DPRK of the participation of North Korean military personnel in hostilities on the side of the Russian Federation —after both regimes previously denied such claims—underscores the unreliability of statements made by Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un.
Trump wants a permanent ceasefire - White House reacts to Putin's temporary ‘truce’
U.S. President Donald Trump wants to see a permanent ceasefire in Ukraine to stop the bloodshed.
Ukraine responds to Putin’s ‘ceasefire’: Why wait until May 8?
Ukraine is ready to support a lasting, reliable, and full ceasefire and calls on Russia to declare it immediately for 30 days, rather than just "for a parade."
Crimea issue central to peace talks – French government spox
The issue of Crimea is central to the discussions and exchanges regarding the achievement of lasting peace in Ukraine, and Europe emphasizes that it cannot be resolved without Ukraine’s final position.
Zelensky, EU share position on ceasefire - European Commission
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine shares the EU position on the ceasefire and on the ways to achieve a just and lasting peace for Ukraine, just as the European side shares such views of the Ukrainian leader.
Russia won’t win war: Sybiha refutes false assumptions on frontline developments
No one should lose sight of the overall picture, which demonstrates that Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has been a complete disaster, since Moscow planned it as a blitzkrieg.
US must 'choke' Russia to make Putin come to negotiation table – Senator Kennedy
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has backed out of every promise he made to U.S. President Donald Trump.
European Commission says Russia's use of North Korean troops reveals its desperation
The acknowledgment by North Korea and Russia of the participation of North Korean troops in the war against Ukraine demonstrates that Russia has no intention of seeking peace. At the same time, the involvement of North Korean forces reflects Russia's own desperate situation, forcing it to seek allies among some of the world's most oppressive regimes.
Without US pressure on Russia, there will be no quick end to war – ex-foreign minister
Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Volodymyr Ohryzko has advised taking recent statements by senior U.S. officials about an imminent peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine with caution, noting that without U.S. pressure on the Kremlin, no quick resolution is possible.
Kremlin preparing new fakes to discredit ceasefire talks – disinformation watchdog
Kremlin propagandists are expected to soon intensify efforts aimed at discrediting the negotiation process concerning a full ceasefire, as well as promoting the narrative of Ukraine's "lack of independence" in peace matters.
China not going to comment on North Korean troops' participation in war against Ukraine
The cooperation between North Korea and Russia is a matter solely between those two countries, and the Chinese government does not intend to evaluate or comment on it, including the involvement of North Korean troops in combat operations in Russia's Kursk region.
Kremlin says waiting for signal from Kyiv to resume direct talks
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia is supposedly waiting for a signal from Ukraine to resume direct negotiations.
Germany to continue supporting Ukraine regardless of U.S. aid – Pistorius
Germany will continue to support Ukraine under the new government, regardless of the future aid from the United States, as this aligns with the national interests of Germany itself.
Austria appoints new ambassador to Ukraine
Austria has appointed Robert Müller as its new ambassador to Ukraine.
U.S. Department of State urges North Korea to cease support for Russia’s war against Ukraine
The U.S. Department of State has expressed concern over North Korea’s direct involvement in Russia’s war against Ukraine, emphasizing that Pyongyang’s military deployment must end.
Too early to talk of peace negotiating table involving Europe - French pundit
France is not yet a party to the peace talks on Ukraine, but a number of its ideas, including the one regarding the "Coalition of the Willing", are already being put in place.
Trump wants Putin to stop shelling, sign deal
U.S. President Donald Trump said the meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky at the Vatican last week was “nice” and noted that he was disappointed with Russia as the latter keeps launching missiles at Ukraine amid the ongoing negotiations.
27 April 2025
Shmyhal summarizes Ukrainian delegation's visit to United States
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal summarizes the outcomes of the Ukrainian delegation's recent visit to the United States for the Spring Meetings of the World Bank and the IMF.
Zelensky offers condolences over tragedy at Filipino festival in Vancouver
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed condolences following the tragedy at a Filipino festival in Vancouver, Canada, where a vehicle drove into a crowd, killing and injuring innocent people.
Rubio says new sanctions against Russia would lead to another two years of war
The United States is seeking to resolve the war between Russia and Ukraine through diplomatic means before resorting to sanctions.
Russia-Ukraine war: Rubio says next week will be 'really important'
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that the upcoming week will be "really important" in terms of the Russia-Ukraine war.
India and Pakistan conduct missile drills amid tensions between countries
The Indian Navy on Sunday, April 27, released a video of anti-ship missile training amid tensions with neighboring Pakistan that arose after armed men shot dead at least 26 tourists at a resort near Pahalgam in Indian-controlled Kashmir on Tuesday.
PM Shmyhal met with Head of Petrach Program on Ukraine in Washington, DC
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met in Washington with Henry Gale, director of The Petrach Program on Ukraine, co-author of The Zelensky Effect, and Alyssa Iris, dean of the Elliott School of International Affairs.