Secretary Rubio reminds Lavrov that President Trump supports direct Ukraine – Russia talks
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the request of the Russian side.
Politics
01 June 2025
Russia intends to formally map temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine - intelligence
Russia has launched an initiative to map temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories in order to consolidate control over seized lands.
Finnish PM: West must increase pressure on Russia to end war in Ukraine
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has called on the West to ramp up pressure on Russia, stating that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has shown no willingness to honor a ceasefire or engage in meaningful peace talks.
Zelensky forms delegation for peace talks with Russia in Istanbul
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has formed a Ukrainian delegation to participate in negotiations with international partners and representatives of the Russian Federation aimed at achieving a just and lasting peace.
Sybiha: Russian strikes send true "messages" from Moscow, unlike mythical "memorandum"
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha of Ukraine says Russia, despite claims of preparing for meetings to discuss peace, continues to attack Ukraine.
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Deputy FM Kyslytsia: U.S. insists on unconditional ceasefire, emphasizing that Russia is obstacle
The United States at the UN insists that a ceasefire in Ukraine should be immediate and unconditional.
31 May 2025
Estonian politician calls for stronger Black Sea-Baltic cooperation, strategy for Ukraine's victory
The head of the Estonian parliament's foreign affairs committee, Marko Mihkelson, said that cooperation between the Black Sea and Baltic regions needs to be strengthened in order to ensure Europe's resilience. He also emphasized the need for a strategy aimed at Ukraine's victory.
Zelensky announces upcoming defense agreements with Baltic, Nordic countries
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that new defense agreements with the Baltic and Nordic countries are expected next week.
Pompeo says US failed to do enough in 2014 and 2022 to stop Russian aggression
The United States did not do enough to stop Russia's aggression against Ukraine in 2014 and 2022, according to former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
Politico: Merz to meet Trump in Washington next week to discuss Ukraine war
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to visit Washington next week for a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump — his first since taking office as head of the German government.
Zelensky: No clear info on Russia's intentions ahead of planned talks in Istanbul
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that there is currently no clear information about what Russia intends to bring to the table at the upcoming meeting in Istanbul.
Washington's recognition of Russian ownership of Crimea would be “huge strategic mistake” - diplomat
If the U.S. ever recognized Crimea as belonging to an aggressor state, it would be a huge strategic mistake, as it could imply that Russia retained control over the eastern part of the Black Sea.
Davis and Senator Blumenthal visit site of Russian strike in Kyiv
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, U.S. Chargé d'Affaires Julie Davis, Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko and National Police Chief Ivan Vyhivskyi visited the site of a Russian combined attack in the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv on April 24.
Low-level delegation signals Russia's lack of seriousness ahead of Istanbul talks – ISW
Russia's decision to send a low-level delegation to the upcoming round of peace talks in Istanbul on June 2 signals a lack of genuine interest in meaningful negotiations and a deliberate strategy to stall the process, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).
Witkoff better talk to European leaders before deciding to trust Putin - Kellogg
U.S. President's Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg advised U.S. President's negotiator Steve Witkoff to talk to European leaders before drawing conclusions on whether to trust Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Trump again expresses disappointment with Putin, considers Zelensky stubborn
President Donald Trump is “surprised” and “disappointed” by the recent Russian air strikes on Ukraine, he told reporters at the White House on Friday.
Government appoints Health Ministry state secretary and deputy energy minister
The Cabinet of Ministers has appointed Olena Andriiets as the State Secretary of the Ministry of Health.
30 May 2025
Umerov says Ukraine is ready for ceasefire, reliable security guarantees
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov has said that Ukraine is ready for a lasting ceasefire and the establishment of reliable security guarantees.
Zelensky, Erdogan discuss upcoming meeting in Istanbul
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had a meaningful and productive conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan about an upcoming meeting in Istanbul and the conditions under which Ukraine is ready to participate.
Russia will seek ceasefire only after defeat in summer offensive – French expert
A potential Russian summer offensive in Ukraine is likely to fail as Ukrainian forces are now far better prepared than they were last year. There is a strong likelihood that following such a failure, Russia will genuinely seek to negotiate a ceasefire.
Ukrainian president, US senators discuss measures to pressure Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal, during which they discussed continued U.S. support and the need to increase pressure on Russia.
Shmyhal, US senators discuss strengthening sanctions against Russia, Ukraine's needs
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with a bipartisan delegation of the U.S. Senate led by Senators Richard Blumenthal and Lindsey Graham to discuss strengthening sanctions against Russia and enhancing bilateral cooperation.
Sybiha calls for stronger sanctions against Russia in response to Nebenzya’s belligerent statement
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has called on the international community to respond firmly to recent remarks by Russia’s Permanent Representative to the UN Vasily Nebenzya, who declared that Moscow was ready to continue military operations.
Yermak, Türkiye’s foreign minister discuss next diplomatic steps toward peace
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, met with Türkiye’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hakan Fidan, to discuss ongoing diplomatic efforts to achieve peace.
Zelensky: Ukraine and Türkiye have not received any documents from Russia
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Russia is doing everything possible to ensure that the next potential meeting between the Ukrainian and Russian sides yields no results.
Zelensky: Bulgaria confirms participation in Ukraine – Southeast Europe Summit
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov confirmed his participation in the Ukraine – Southeast Europe Summit during a conversation with President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Macron urges Trump to stay consistent on sanctions against Russia
French President Emmanuel Macron has called on the United States to impose sanctions on Russia if it confirms that it is not ready for peace.
Russia to join Istanbul peace talks without disclosing its ceasefire memorandum
Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that the Russian delegation will travel to Istanbul and be ready for a new round of negotiations with Ukraine on Monday, June 2. However, Russia will not reveal its version of the "memorandum" with proposals for a ceasefire.