Around 60 heads of state and government expected at Munich Security Conference
This year's Munich Security Conference will be attended by around 60 heads of state and government, as well as 150 ministers and heads of international organizations.
Politics
Duda believes Trump administration should invite Poland to talks on ending war in Ukraine
Polish President Andrzej Duda stated that it would be in Ukraine's interest for the Trump administration to include Poland in negotiations aimed at ending the war.
Poland’s deputy defense minister arrives in Kyiv
Poland’s Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk arrived in Kyiv on Monday on an unannounced visit.
Starmer to Scholz: Ukraine should have strongest possible position ahead peace talks
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, at a meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday, stressed the importance of ensuring that Ukraine in the coming months gains the strongest possible hand in order to achieve peace through strength.
Trump says meetings, talks scheduled with Ukraine, Russia
The U.S. president says his administration has scheduled meetings and tentative discussions with both the Ukrainian and Russian sides regarding the end of the war.
02 February 2025
Ceasefire and elections in Ukraine will not scare Putin – Zelensky's advisor
If the plan of the U.S. special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, involves a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war and holding elections in Ukraine, it is important to understand that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be intimidated by this.
Peace in Ukraine must not be victory for Russia – Czech PM
Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala believes that Russia will not stop if peace in Ukraine turns into its victory.
Putin's remarks about Zelensky's legitimacy absurd - Sybiha
Russian leader Vladimir Putin's statements on the legitimacy of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are absurd.
Russia's alliance with Iran, North Korea could be dangerous for U.S. – Zelensky
Russia has formed an alliance with Iran and North Korea, which could pose a threat to the United States, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
Zelensky invites Rubio to Kyiv after his statement that war sets Ukraine back 100 years
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has invited U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit Ukraine and witness firsthand the progress made by the Ukrainian people.
Zelensky: diplomatic end to war requires effective plan, strong Ukrainian position
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stated that a diplomatic resolution to the war requires an effective plan for a just peace and a strong Ukrainian position at the negotiating table.
Zelensky says detailed peace agreements can only be reached between him and Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that while contacts between his team and representatives of U.S. President Donald Trump are ongoing, detailed peace agreements can only be achieved in direct negotiations between the presidents of the U.S. and Ukraine.
Ukraine has received over $70B in U.S. weapons – Zelensky
Ukraine has received military aid from the United States worth more than $70 billion, but claims that U.S. support has amounted to $100–200 billion are inaccurate, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Rutte calls for increased aid to Ukraine, stronger defense spending
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has urged Ukraine's allies to provide greater support, ensuring a lasting peace that would deter Russian President Vladimir Putin from considering another attack.
Putin fears direct talks with Ukraine – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is afraid of engaging in direct negotiations with Ukraine, perceiving such actions as a sign of defeat and weakness.
Ex-French PM Attal leads parliamentary friendship group with Ukraine
Former French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has been appointed head of the parliamentary friendship group with Ukraine.
Zelensky on deployment of European peacekeepers: dialogue continues yet many questions remain
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that discussions about the idea of deploying a European peacekeeping contingent in Ukraine are ongoing, but this mission cannot be the only guarantee of security.
01 February 2025
Trump's special envoy says U.S. has plan to end war in Ukraine
Keith Kellogg, the U.S. President's special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, has stated that Donald Trump's team has a "solid plan" to end hostilities and initiate peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
Trump administration discussing need for elections in Ukraine – Reuters
The Donald Trump administration has begun discussing the need for elections in Ukraine, potentially by the end of the year, amid efforts to negotiate an end to the war launched by Russia.
Ukraine asks to strengthen sanctions against Russia after hostile shelling of Odesa - MoC
In Odesa, several objects of Ukraine's cultural heritage came under enemy fire, including the Philharmonic building, which is under UNESCO protection. Ukraine insists on toughening sanctions against those who harm the national cultural heritage.
Ukrainian intelligence dismisses accusations of involvement with 'Georgian Legion' in Slovakia
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) has rejected allegations of involvement in unlawful activities in Slovakia.
Russian oligarchs continue business in Netherlands despite sanctions – media
In the Netherlands, companies owned by Russian oligarchs continue to operate despite sanctions by exploiting legal loopholes.
31 January 2025
Umerov arrives on visit to the Netherlands
Defense Minister Rustem Umerov of Ukraine arrived in the Netherlands to meet with the head of the Ministry of Defense, Ruben Brekelmans.
U.S. at OSCE: Putin better start peace talks, otherwise more pressure to be put
The United States is ready to increase pressure on Russia through sanctions, tariffs, and other measures if the Kremlin leader refuses to start negotiations to end Russia's war against Ukraine.
Ukraine’s MoD dismisses Bezrukova as director of Defense Procurement Agency
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine announced that on Friday, January 31, it dismissed Marina Bezrukova from her position as director of the state enterprise Defense Procurement Agency and appointed Arsen Zhumadilov as the acting director.
Disputes over aid to Ukraine harm everyone – Bundestag deputy
Germany's Social Democrats support providing aid to Ukraine and are not interested in disputes over additional military assistance.
Germany must help Ukraine stay strong – German deputy foreign minister
Germany must continue supporting Ukraine to ensure it remains strong before lasting peace can be achieved.
Bundestag calls on government to stop blocking additional aid to Ukraine
On January 31, the Bundestag adopted a proposal by the Free Democratic Party (FDP) urging the government to cease obstructing additional military aid to Ukraine and to promptly submit the necessary proposals to the parliament's budget committee.
Foreign minister outlines key tasks of Ukrainian diplomacy
The main task of Ukrainian diplomacy is to strengthen Ukraine as much as possible and increase the cost of war for the aggressor state in order to bring about a just peace.