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Thursday, 18 December 2025, 07:11
Politicians and figures who already at this stage deny the possibility of Bundeswehr soldiers participating in ensuring compliance with the ceasefire in Ukraine are acting erroneously and have no right to demand peace talks without specifying how this peace will be ensured.
The head of the Verkhovna Rada's permanent delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), Maria Mezentseva, said that changes in the delegation's composition are possible. They must be approved by January 11.
The head of the Verkhovna Rada's permanent delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), Maria Mezentseva, said that an urgent debate on Ukraine could be held during the winter session.
Partners should assist Ukraine in meeting the criteria for EU membership and provide reliable security guarantees, enabling the country to join not only the European Union but also NATO, without waiting for the end of the war.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has described the visit of Foreign Ministers Jean-Noel Barrot of France and Annalena Baerbock of Germany to Syria as both timely and strategic, given the potential for cooperation with the country's new government.
During the first meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers in 2025, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal identified 10 priorities of government’s work throughout the year.
Russia intends to exploit historical references to the Yalta Conference to promote the idea of dividing the world into spheres of influence, trying to prevent Ukraine from identifying itself as an independent state in the Western civilizational space.
The Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security pursues efforts to provide a brief explanation to foreign audiences on the current topics of particular interest as regards Ukraine.
02 January 2025
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that their meeting will be among the first after his inauguration on January 20.
A just peace for Ukraine entails a strong nation, membership in the European Union and NATO, and a robust army.
The termination of Russian gas supplies to breakaway Transdniestria has led to the shutdown of all industrial enterprises in the region, except for food producers, on January 2.
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry rejects the UN’s conclusion, seen in the report drawn by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, on the inadequate justification of the ban on religious organizations affiliated with the Russian Federation.
Most Germans support the idea of deploying an international peacekeeping force in Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire, while hoping that the contingent will include soldiers from other states, but not Germany.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has received a report from Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Agriculture Minister Vitalii Koval on their discussions in Damascus.
Europe and the world will be safer without dependence on Russian gas, oil, or other resources, and ultimately, without Russia itself.
01 January 2025
The composition of the UN Security Council was renewed by one third from January 1 as Denmark and Greece (Western Europe), Pakistan (Asia), Panama (Latin America and the Caribbean) and Somalia (Africa) joined the Council as non-permanent members.
Ukraine counts on Poland's leadership, principled stance and determination during its presidency of the Council of the European Union and aims for a dynamic process of its accession to the EU.
Finland assumes the OSCE Chairmanship for a year from January 1, 2025.
Hungary and Slovakia should not be afraid of Ukraine in Europe; instead, they should focus on ensuring that Russia has no place in Europe.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has voiced confidence that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is committed to and capable of ending Russian aggression.
31 December 2024
The war against Ukraine cannot conclude with Russia's victory, and a just peace is essential to prevent an even greater conflict in the future.
On the afternoon of December 31, Russian troops shelled the village of Shliakhove in the Kherson region with artillery, damaging residential buildings.
Ending the war between Russia and Ukraine through a just peace will be a top priority for Turkey in 2025.
Ukraine's resilience, adaptability, and swift responses to numerous challenges are the defining outcomes of the third year of Russia's full-scale war.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will promise ongoing support for Ukraine in his New Year’s address, while urging citizens to participate in elections and resist disorientation by disruptive forces.
30 December 2024
The OSCE Troika, consisting of the present, previous, and succeeding chairmanships of the organization — Malta, North Macedonia, and Finland — has called on Russia to immediately and unconditionally withdraw its forces from the entire territory of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders, including Crimea.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked the United States for allocating almost $2.5 billion in security assistance to Ukraine and stressed that this support came at a critical moment.
During his visit to Syria, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha raised the flag of Ukraine over the consulate in Damascus and met with members of the Ukrainian community.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Olha Reshetylova (Kobylynska) as Commissioner of the President of Ukraine for the Protection of the Rights of Service Members and Their Families.