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Ukraine, France foreign ministers discuss peace process, coordinate next steps

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot met in Rome on Saturday to discuss the peace process and coordinate next steps.

Zelensky meets with Macron in Rome

On Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a one-on-one meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Rome to discuss ongoing peace efforts.

Meeting with Trump in Rome could be historic if joint results are achieved – Zelensky

The meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Rome has the potential to become historic if joint results are achieved.

Stefanishyna discusses Ukraine's EU accession with Irish, Lithuanian officials

Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration and Minister of Justice, Olga Stefanishyna, discussed Ukraine's accession to the European Union with Ireland's Minister of State for European Affairs and Defense, Thomas Byrne, and Lithuania's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sigitas Mitkus, during a meeting in Kyiv.

Zelensky, Trump agree to continue talks today

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump have agreed to continue their negotiations today.

White House calls Trump-Zelensky meeting in Rome 'productive'

The White House stated that U.S. President Donald Trump had a "very productive discussion" with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of the funeral of Pope Francis in Vatican City on Saturday.

Zelensky meets with Trump in Rome

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has held a meeting in Rome with U.S. President Donald Trump.

How should Kyiv respond to pressure from US President Trump?

Ukraine to seek U.S. approval to purchase Patriot systems – Zelensky

Ukraine will seek approval from the United States for the purchase of Patriot air defense systems.

Zelensky announces key upcoming meetings aimed at bringing peace closer to Ukraine

In the coming days, several important meetings may take place that could help bring peace closer to Ukraine.

Kyiv responds to U.S. peace plan for Ukraine with demand for NATO-equivalent guarantees

During talks in London, the Ukrainian side presented its own vision of security guarantees in response to U.S. proposals, particularly a framework equivalent to Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty.

President: Ukraine will not legally recognize any temporarily occupied territories

President Volodymyr Zelensky reaffirmed Ukraine's unwavering stance that the Crimean peninsula belongs to Ukraine, as enshrined in both the Constitution of Ukraine and international law.

Trump says ‘no deadline’ for peace talks, meeting with Zelensky tomorrow ‘possible’

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that there is "no deadline" for peace talks and expressed optimism that the United States is "pretty close" to reaching a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. He also mentioned that a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky tomorrow at the Vatican is "possible."

Sybiha calls for final steps to establish special tribunal for Russia

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has called for the final steps to be taken to establish a Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine within the Council of Europe.

European lawmakers warn U.S. against compromising with Russia or pressuring Ukraine

The Chairs of the Foreign Affairs Committees of seven European parliaments are calling upon the United States to demonstrate true leadership in confronting Russian aggression.

Ukraine working on further contacts with U.S. at various levels – MFA

Ukraine is working on further contacts with the United States at various levels and expects them to take place in the near future.

Witkoff meets Putin in Moscow

U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, April 25.

Ukraine views signals from U.S. about possible withdrawal from talks as communication strategy – MFA

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine views signals from Washington regarding a possible withdrawal from the peace process as part of a communication strategy and an attempt to stimulate negotiations.

MFA Ukraine warns against foreign troop participation in May 9 parade in Moscow

Foreign military personnel considering participation in the May 9 parade in Moscow should be aware that they might be marching alongside individuals responsible for war crimes committed in Ukraine.

Trump says Crimea 'will stay with Russia'

U.S. President Donald Trump believes that the temporarily occupied Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea "will stay with Russia."

Boris Johnson slams Trump's 'peace plan' for Ukraine

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's proposals to end Russia's war against Ukraine.

Zelensky returns to Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has returned to Ukraine, with his further schedule depending on how the situation develops.

Ukraine, Norway prime ministers discuss joint weapons production

During the Spring Meetings in Washington, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre held discussions on joint weapons production.

Orbán once again speaks out against Ukraine’s EU membership

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has once again publicly voiced his opposition to Ukraine's future accession to the European Union.

Poland planning to build new embassy building in Kyiv

Poland aims to construct a new building for its embassy in Kyiv by 2030. The new diplomatic facility is planned to be built on the site of the current embassy.

White House discussing lifting energy sanctions against Russia – Politico

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly discussing lifting sanctions on the Russian Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline and possibly other Russian assets in Europe as part of broader talks about ending the war between Russia and Ukraine.

Shmyhal, Liechtenstein PM discuss sanctions against Russia and frozen assets

On the sidelines of the Spring Meetings, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with Brigitte Haas, Prime Minister and Minister for General Government Affairs and Finance of Liechtenstein, and briefed her about the situation in Ukraine and the ongoing daily Russian shelling.

Trump: Russia, Ukraine must sit at negotiating table

U.S. President Donald Trump believes that both Russia and Ukraine want peace, but to achieve that, they must sit at the negotiating table.

Ukraine, Europe must not accept Trump's capitulation plan – Bundestag member

The stance of the current U.S. administration, which has shifted course and taken the side of the aggressor state, is a betrayal not only of Ukraine but also of Europe, and neither should accept the disgraceful capitulation plan proposed by Donald Trump.