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Finland to send EUR 16 M humanitarian aid package to Ukraine

Finland announced on Monday, March 10, that it is sending humanitarian aid to Ukraine worth 16 million euros.

Tusk defends Sikorski in dispute over Starlink for Ukraine

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has defended Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski, who was criticized for his posts on social media by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and SpaceX owner Elon Musk.

U.S. to meet with Russian delegation in Saudi Arabia this week – CNN

Senior officials from U.S. President Donald Trump's administration will hold separate meetings with Russian and Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia this week.

UK to help Ukraine prepare for talks with U.S. – The Times

The UK is advising Ukraine on how to conduct peace negotiations with the United States to prevent a repeat of past diplomatic conflicts.

Sikorski thanks Rubio for readiness to support Starlink operations for Ukraine Army

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski thanked his U.S. counterpart Marco Rubio for confirming that U.S. will not disable Starlink terminals for Ukraine’s Armed Forces.

Senator Graham drafting bill on new sanctions against Russian banks, energy

U.S. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham said he would soon roll out a new bill on sanctions against Russia’s banking and energy sectors.

U.S. at talks in Saudi Arabia to assess Ukraine's readiness for concessions - media

U.S. administration officials at talks with the Ukrainian delegation in Saudi Arabia intend to determine whether Ukraine is ready to make concessions to Russia toward ending the war.

Trump says resuming intelligence sharing with Ukraine possible

Donald Trump said the United States may soon lift the temporary ban on in intelligence sharing with Ukraine as he expects good results at the talks in Saudi Arabia.

Musk promised not to disconnect Ukraine from Starlink

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said he would never turn off Starlink satellite communication terminals for Ukraine.

Canada to convene G7 foreign ministerial to discuss Ukraine

Canada will host a meeting of the Group of Seven foreign ministers, which will discuss the situation of Ukraine.

Merz hopes for peace in Ukraine but vows to continue arming its military

Friedrich Merz, the likely next Chancellor of Germany, expressed hope that progress toward a ceasefire in Ukraine could be achieved in the coming weeks. However, he emphasized the need to continue supplying weapons to Ukraine.

State Department confirms Rubio's visit to Saudi Arabia for talks with Ukrainian delegation

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will be in Saudi Arabia March 10-12 for talks with members of a high-ranking delegation from Ukraine.

Sikorski responds to Musk's hints about disabling Starlink for Ukraine’s Army

Poland has purchased Starlink terminals for Ukraine, also paying subscription fees for services. If SpaceX turns out to be an unreliable supplier, Poland will explore other suppliers.

Musk calls for sanctions against Ukrainian “oligarchs” after rally in DC

American billionaire Elon Musk suggested that sanctions be imposed on Ukraine’s ten wealthiest “oligarchs”.

Stefanchuk, EP delegation discuss aid to Ukraine, sanctions against Russia

Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk and a delegation from the European Parliament discussed key issues for Ukraine and the EU, including financial and military aid, as well as the need to strengthen sanctions pressure on Russia.

Ukrainian, Swedish defense ministers discuss defense cooperation priorities

Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson met in Copenhagen to discuss key areas of cooperation aimed at strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities.

Yermak, Powell talk ceasefire conditions, preserving Russia sanctions

The Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, during a Kyiv meeting with the National Security Advisor to the UK Prime Minister, Jonathan Powell, discussed first steps toward achieving an just and lasting peace, as well as conditions for a possible ceasefire.

Sikorski slams Orban's plan of Hungary poll on Ukraine’s EU membership

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski ironically commented on the intention of pro-Russian Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to conduct a survey on Ukraine's future EU membership.

Starmer's approval rating rises amid diplomatic efforts on Ukraine

The number of Britons who believe UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is doing a good job has increased as the politician is strengthening his role in diplomacy regarding the war in Ukraine.

Tusk on Russian attacks on Ukraine: This is what happens when barbarians are appeased

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has responded to Russia's recent attacks on Ukraine, stating that they are a direct consequence of policies aimed at appeasing the aggressor.

Zelensky confident in productive meeting with U.S. delegation in Saudi Arabia

President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed confidence that the meeting between the Ukrainian and American delegations in Saudi Arabia would be productive.

Ukrainian, Danish defense ministers discuss preparations for NB8 meeting

Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen have discussed preparations for the upcoming meeting of the Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8) during their meeting in Copenhagen.

Zelensky names Ukrainian delegation for meeting with U.S. officials in Saudi Arabia

Ukraine will be represented at the upcoming meeting with U.S. officials in Saudi Arabia by Andriy Yermak, Head of the Presidential Office; his deputy, Pavlo Palisa, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.

U.S. ambassador reacts to nighttime attacks on Ukraine without naming Russia

U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink has said she was "horrified to see" the reports of Ukrainian casualties from Russia's latest attacks.

UK, Australian PMs discuss participation in 'Coalition of the Willing' to support Ukraine

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a phone call with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese on Saturday, welcoming Canberra's commitment to considering participation in the "Coalition of the Willing" -- a group of countries dedicated to ensuring Ukraine's long-term security and peace.

Yatsenyuk: U.S. administration fails to see Putin is bluffing

The head of the Kyiv Security Forum, Arseniy Yatsenyuk, believes that some people in the US administration do not realize or do not want to realize that Putin is bluffing.

Yatsenyuk: Mineral deal must be signed, focus should shift to pressuring Russia

The agreement on minerals with the United States should be signed and we should move on to a substantive discussion of how to put pressure on Russia to end the war.

How should Ukraine approach Trump and his inner circle?

KIIS: Trust in Zelensky rises to 68% amid strained U.S.-Ukraine relations

The level of trust in President Volodymyr Zelensky increased to 68% in the second half of February.