Zelensky arrives in France for official visit
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Paris on Monday morning.
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Sybiha congratulates UNESCO on 80th anniversary and emphasizes resilience of Ukrainian culture
The Constitution of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was adopted 80 years ago as a commitment to safeguard culture, education, and the foundations of peace. Ukraine demonstrates every day that culture withstands terror and education serves as a tool of resilience.
UK overtakes US as Russia’s top enemy, The Guardian reports
The United Kingdom has replaced the United States as Russia’s “villain of choice”.
16 November 2025
Pope calls for just and lasting peace in Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV expressed condolences over the deaths of people in Ukraine as a result of recent Russian attacks.
Zelensky meets President of Hellenic Parliament to discuss paths toward peace in Ukraine
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of the Hellenic Parliament Nikitas Kaklamanis discussed ways to achieve real peace for Ukraine and the necessary pressure that China and the United States could exert on Russia to end the war.
FM Sybiha outlines two factors that would force Putin to halt war
Minister of the Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha has urged partners to shift from the approach of supporting Ukraine “for as long as it takes” to supporting it “as strong as it gets.”
‘Nuclear card’ worked on Biden and Scholz — now Putin probing Trump, military expert says
Russian leader Vladimir Putin has seen that fear of nuclear escalation restrained support for Ukraine under U.S. President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and he has now pulled out the “nuclear card” again to test whether the current U.S. President Donald Trump will yield.
President Zelensky of Ukraine, PM Mitsotakis of Greece outline development of bilateral relations
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic Kyriakos Mitsotakis issued a joint statement confirming their commitment to countering Russian aggression and outlining the development of bilateral relations in various areas.
Austrian analyst: Trump-Putin meeting possible, but don't expect too much
The possibility of a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin in Budapest is real, but no significant results should be expected from it—Russia simply wants to stall for time by continuing the war.
Zelensky arrives in Greece for official visit
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has begun his visit to Greece.
Corruption scandal in Ukraine will not affect military support, says Atlantic Council expert
The corruption scandal in Ukraine may affect the level of economic support, but will not affect military aid, according to Adrian Karatnytskyi, senior fellow at the Atlantic Council and former president of Freedom House.
Zelensky: new measures coming in expanded Winter Support package
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that further elements of the winter support package will be introduced.
15 November 2025
German military aid could be more effective, says German historian
The Germans are determined to continue supporting Ukraine, but this support could be more effective if the German army itself were reformed.
Kallas confirms EU working on new sanctions package against Russia
The EU’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, has confirmed that the European Union has begun work on a new package of sanctions against Russia.
Trump hopes Russia-Ukraine war to end soon
U.S. President Donald Trump called Russia’s war against Ukraine a “blood bath” and stressed that it must be stopped as soon as possible.
Ukraine’s EU membership would have strategic significance, French expert says
Ukraine’s membership in the European Union would have strategic significance, but the unresolved problem of corruption may slow the country’s progress toward European integration.
14 November 2025
Lubinets calls for stronger international efforts to return Ukrainian children abducted by Russia while in Warsaw
The Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, Dmytro Lubinets, took part in a closed session on human rights in Warsaw at the invitation of the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O'Flaherty. Leading European human rights defenders were invited to the event.
Kachka on Orbán’s statement: hopes Kyiv can convince Budapest to change position on Ukraine
Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Taras Kachka said that Ukraine is actively communicating with Hungary on the issue of national minorities with positive results and expressed hope that Kyiv will be able to convince Budapest to change its position on Ukraine's European integration.
Next Ramstein group meeting scheduled for 3 December – Shmyhal
The next meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein format is scheduled for 3 December.
Parliament’s energy committee supports Grynchuk’s resignation
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Energy, Housing and Communal Services has approved Svitlana Grynchuk's resignation as Minister of Energy of Ukraine.
Zelensky removes Grynchuk and Galushchenko from NSDC
President Volodymyr Zelensky has removed Svitlana Grynchuk and German Galushchenko from the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
Russia carries out new type of terror against Ukraine – German expert
Russia is carrying out a new type of terror against the Ukrainian people, which has never been seen before.
Sybiha calls on G7 to quickly implement decisions to increase pressure on Russia after combined attack
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stressed the need for rapid implementation of the G7 ministerial meeting's decisions to increase pressure on Russia to end its aggression.
G7 Foreign Minister’s Meeting in Canada: Key Outcomes and Discussions
Mark Carney’s Government Demonstrates Policy Sustainability, Stands Ready to Take on Leadership
Moldovan parliament terminates agreement with Russia on cultural centers
On Thursday, November 13, the Moldovan parliament voted to denounce the agreement between the governments of Moldova and Russia regarding the establishment and operation of cultural centers.
Kallas on Ukraine corruption scandal: People's money should go to front lines
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has said that an energy corruption scandal in Ukraine is "extremely unfortunate" and it is important that Kyiv takes it seriously.
13 November 2025
Zelensky informs Merz about corruption investigations against government officials
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss anti-corruption efforts and the growing number of young Ukrainian men arriving in EU countries.
Saakashvili asks Zelensky to add him to list of civilian prisoners of war from Russia
The third president of Georgia and citizen of Ukraine, Mikheil Saakashvili, appealed to President Volodymyr Zelensky to include him in the list of civilian prisoners of war with Russia.
Umerov discussed with Qatari PM return of Ukrainian children taken by Russia
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov discussed in Doha with Prime Minister of Qatar Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani the return of Ukrainian children whom Russia illegally took from the temporarily occupied territories.