Denmark’s PM: Russia’s airstrikes prove Putin wants war, not peace
The recent large-scale attacks on Ukraine carried out by Russia prove that Moscow is not interested in peace.
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Ukraine expects to open three negotiation clusters with EU by June - Stefanchuk
Ukraine anticipates opening three negotiation clusters with the European Union by June, according to Ruslan Stefanchuk, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada.
Ukraine wants to end war this year - Sybiha
Ukraine wants to end the war this year and is ready to discuss measures that will contribute to this in any format.
‘Entire territory under strict regime’: Ukraine’s intelligence assesses protest potential in Russia
The protest potential in Russia stands at around 18–20%, and there are currently no prerequisites for internal destabilization in the country.
New Austrian ambassador to Ukraine visits Lviv
Austria's new ambassador to Ukraine, Robert Mueller, visited the Walnut House, a comprehensive support center for women in crisis, during his trip to Lviv.
Russia’s missile terror plan to force Ukraine into capitulation bound to fail – German Ambassador
Germany’s Ambassador to Ukraine, Martin Jaeger, expressed confidence that Russia’s strategy of exhausting Ukraine with missile terror in an attempt to force it into capitulation will not succeed.
Trump says Putin 'has gone absolutely crazy'
U.S. President Donald Trump believes that Russian leader Vladimir Putin "has gone absolutely crazy" by killing people for no reason.
Trump expresses disapproval of Russian strikes on Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed his disapproval of Russian leader Vladimir Putin's actions, particularly Russian missile attacks on Ukraine.
Turkish foreign minister to visit Moscow for talks on Ukraine – Bloomberg
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is scheduled to visit Russia on May 26-27, where he plans to discuss the negotiation process in the Russia-Ukraine war, Turkey's mediating role, and efforts toward achieving a just and lasting peace.
25 May 2025
Ukraine calls on partners to ramp up pressure on Russia, provide additional air defense capabilities – MFA
Amid ongoing large-scale missile attacks, Ukraine is calling on its partners to intensify pressure on Russia and provide additional air defense capabilities, including Patriot, IRIS-T, NASAMS, and other systems, as well as ammunition.
Zelensky announces new NSDC sanctions
President Volodymyr Zelensky has commented on the sanctions imposed on May 25 and announced new sanction measures by Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council.
Kellogg condemns Russia’s deadly strikes on Ukraine
President Trump’s Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg has responded to the large-scale Russian overnight missile and drone attack on Ukrainian cities and villages.
Zelensky enacts NSDC sanctions against Bohuslayev’s son, ex-MP Mosiichuk, and others
President Volodymyr Zelensky has enacted the decision of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) of Ukraine to impose personal sanctions against a number of individuals and legal entities. Among them are Oleksandr Bohuslayev, the son of the former president of Motor Sich JSC, and former Member of Parliament and blogger Ihor Mosiichuk.
Russia attacking Ukraine, targeting civilians – Finland’s FM
Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen, in response to the massive overnight attack on Ukraine’s civilian population, called on Russia to stop the war and support a ceasefire.
EU commissioner: Ukraine's EU path not distant goal, but strategic imperative
European Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, stated that Ukraine's accession to the European Union is not a distant aspiration, but a strategic imperative.
Dutch foreign minister: We will work with allies to increase pressure on Russia
The Netherlands will work with its allies to step up pressure on Russia and expand EU sanctions.
Mathernova after Russia's massive attack on Ukraine: Putin understands only language of force
By launching a massive overnight assault on several Ukrainian regions, Russia is mocking the peaceful efforts of the United States.
FM Sybiha: world must pressure Russian to stop killing Ukrainians
The international community must intensify pressure on Russia to secure an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine.
24 May 2025
Zelensky urging U.S., Europe step up pressure on Russia
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has called on the United States, Europe, and the international community to deliver a firm and decisive response to Russia’s continued shelling of Ukrainian cities.
Stefanchuk confirms ongoing cooperation with partners on '1,000-for-1,000' exchange
Over the past two days, 697 Ukrainians have been freed from Russian captivity as part of the "1,000-for-1,000" exchange, with cooperation with partners ongoing.
PM Shmyhal calls for total isolation of Russia
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal emphasized that the international community must act decisively by increasing aid to Ukraine, stepping up sanctions pressure, and isolating Russia at all levels.
Kellogg says POWs exchange ‘most positive outcome’ of Istanbul talks
U.S. Presidential Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg has responded to the recent prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia that took place on Friday.
Sybiha comments attack on Kyiv: “This is Russia's response to international peace efforts”
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has responded to the Russian military's attack on Kyiv and other regions of Ukraine, emphasizing the need to increase sanctions pressure on Russia.
Two against Trump: how China is exploiting Russia in its great game against the USA
Beijing has assigned Russia the role of thorn in the flesh and troublemaker for Washington
Yermak holds talks with national security advisers
Andriy Yermak, Head of the Presidential Office of Ukraine, held a phone call with national security advisers from key European nations.
23 May 2025
Lavrov: Russia to present ceasefire terms after prisoner exchange
Russia will be ready to hand over to Ukraine its list of conditions for achieving a ceasefire immediately after the completion of the 1000-for-1000 prisoner exchange, which began on Friday.
FM Sybiha: Ukraine would like Trump to join Zelensky-Putin meeting
Ukraine admits that the upcoming meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin may be in an expanded format, and would very much like US President Donald Trump to join it.
Russia’s Lavrov dismisses holding Russia–Ukraine peace talks in Vatican
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stated that Moscow is against organizing Russia–Ukraine peace negotiations in the Vatican, calling the idea "not elegant." He also dismissed the notion that Russia would ever "allow" Ukraine to live under its own laws as an illusion.
G7 to Russia’s allies: no profiting from Ukraine’s rebuild
Russia and any other country supporting its military aggression will not be allowed to financially benefit from the large-scale reconstruction of Ukraine.