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Shmyhal speaks with students of George Washington University

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal spoke with students of George Washington University about the lessons of Ukrainian diplomacy in a turbulent world.

Maria Mezentseva, Head of the Verkhovna Rada's Permanent Delegation to PACE

Special tribunal: We will not let Russia’s war crimes be hushed down

Vatican broke protocol to give Zelensky front-row seat at Pope's funeral - The Telegraph

The Vatican overturned protocol to ensure that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was given a front-row seat at the funeral of Pope Francis, along with U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron.

Zelensky discusses path to just peace with Vatican's Secretary of State

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with the Cardinal Secretary of State of the Holy See, Pietro Parolin, to discuss the path toward a just and lasting peace.

Trump said at least 53 times he would end Ukraine war within 24 hours – CNN

U.S. journalists have calculated that U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly promised at least 53 times to end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours.

Zelensky, von der Leyen discuss new sanctions package against Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed military support for Ukraine and the preparation of a new package of sanctions against Russia with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Trump vows not to walk away from Ukraine-Russia peace process

After attending Pope Francis's funeral in Rome, U.S. President Donald Trump promised his Estonian counterpart, Alar Karis, that Washington would continue to act as a mediator in the peace process between Ukraine and Russia.

Zelensky, Meloni discuss security guarantees, continued military aid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni discussed security guarantees and the continuation of military support for Ukraine during their meeting in Rome.

Pressure on Russia, bolstering air defenses: Zelensky outlines talks with Macron in Rome

During their meeting in Rome, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron discussed the path toward a full and unconditional ceasefire and the need to maintain pressure on Russia to achieve that goal.

Macron after meeting with Zelensky: Now Putin must prove he truly wants peace

Ukraine is ready for an unconditional ceasefire and is prepared to work with the Americans and Europeans to implement this plan, while France will continue supporting these efforts within the "coalition of the willing."

Zelensky, von der Leyen meet in Rome

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Rome on Saturday, reaffirming the bloc's support for Ukraine at the negotiating table.

During meeting with Witkoff, Putin expressed readiness for talks with Kyiv - Peskov

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, during a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff on Friday, reaffirmed his readiness to engage in negotiations with Kyiv "without preconditions."

Meloni, Zelensky meet in Rome

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Palazzo Chigi in Rome on Saturday.

Trump doubts whether Putin truly wants peace in Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump has criticized The New York Times over its report on a proposed deal he wants to impose on Ukraine, while also expressing doubts about whether Vladimir Putin truly seeks peace in Ukraine.

Zelensky meets with UK prime minister

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in the Vatican on Saturday.

Ukraine, France foreign ministers discuss peace process, coordinate next steps

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot met in Rome on Saturday to discuss the peace process and coordinate next steps.

Zelensky meets with Macron in Rome

On Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a one-on-one meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Rome to discuss ongoing peace efforts.

Meeting with Trump in Rome could be historic if joint results are achieved – Zelensky

The meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Rome has the potential to become historic if joint results are achieved.

Stefanishyna discusses Ukraine's EU accession with Irish, Lithuanian officials

Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration and Minister of Justice, Olga Stefanishyna, discussed Ukraine's accession to the European Union with Ireland's Minister of State for European Affairs and Defense, Thomas Byrne, and Lithuania's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sigitas Mitkus, during a meeting in Kyiv.

Zelensky, Trump agree to continue talks today

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump have agreed to continue their negotiations today.

White House calls Trump-Zelensky meeting in Rome 'productive'

The White House stated that U.S. President Donald Trump had a "very productive discussion" with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of the funeral of Pope Francis in Vatican City on Saturday.

Zelensky meets with Trump in Rome

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has held a meeting in Rome with U.S. President Donald Trump.

How should Kyiv respond to pressure from US President Trump?

Ukraine to seek U.S. approval to purchase Patriot systems – Zelensky

Ukraine will seek approval from the United States for the purchase of Patriot air defense systems.

Zelensky announces key upcoming meetings aimed at bringing peace closer to Ukraine

In the coming days, several important meetings may take place that could help bring peace closer to Ukraine.

Kyiv responds to U.S. peace plan for Ukraine with demand for NATO-equivalent guarantees

During talks in London, the Ukrainian side presented its own vision of security guarantees in response to U.S. proposals, particularly a framework equivalent to Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty.

President: Ukraine will not legally recognize any temporarily occupied territories

President Volodymyr Zelensky reaffirmed Ukraine's unwavering stance that the Crimean peninsula belongs to Ukraine, as enshrined in both the Constitution of Ukraine and international law.

Trump says ‘no deadline’ for peace talks, meeting with Zelensky tomorrow ‘possible’

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that there is "no deadline" for peace talks and expressed optimism that the United States is "pretty close" to reaching a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. He also mentioned that a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky tomorrow at the Vatican is "possible."

Sybiha calls for final steps to establish special tribunal for Russia

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has called for the final steps to be taken to establish a Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine within the Council of Europe.