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Friday, 17 April 2026, 21:09
Talks were held at the Elysee Palace between the Ukrainian delegation -- which included Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, and Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha -- and advisors to the leaders of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, Ruslan Stefanchuk, met with U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, co-chairman of the Ukraine Caucus, to discuss legislative initiatives aimed at supporting Ukraine.
President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed condolences to the families of those killed in the Russian drone attacks on Dnipro. He called on partners to increase assistance to Ukraine and put pressure on the killers.
General Keith Kellogg, the Special Presidential Envoy for Ukraine, will travel to Paris as part of a high-level U.S. delegation to discuss Ukraine.
The United Kingdom will support Germany's decision to send Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine if incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz agrees to the transfer.
Head of Ukraine's Presidential Office Andriy Yermak, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, and Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha have arrived in Paris to participate in negotiations concerning the "coalition of the willing" -- a group of mainly European nations committed to supporting Ukraine.
16 April 2025
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on Wednesday announced the launch of an international Easter campaign titled "Children Are Non-Negotiable," aimed at raising awareness about Ukrainian children abducted by Russia.
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order extending for another year the sanctions against Russia, which, in particular, prohibit vessels associated with Russia from entering U.S. ports.
In Germany, the parties of the future ruling coalition have agreed on many correct things regarding Ukraine in their coalition agreement. However, they did not specify how these plans would be implemented.
The issue of supplying Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine is causing disputes within the coalition of parties working to form the next German government.
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb held a phone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday, during which the two leaders discussed the situation in Ukraine.
During the EU-Ukraine Association Council meeting, the Ukrainian side reportedly assured the EU that a forthcoming minerals agreement with the United States would not contradict Ukraine's efforts toward EU membership. At the same time, the European Commission will closely monitor how such an agreement might influence Ukraine's EU integration process.
Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump’s special envoy, along with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, will visit Paris later this week.
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has softened their demands for Ukraine to pay back aid during negotiations over a bilateral natural resources agreement.
The decision made at the Washington Summit in 2024, affirming Ukraine’s irreversible path to NATO membership, remains in effect.
15 April 2025
The United States will not conclude any bilateral agreements with Russia and will not ease sanctions until a ceasefire agreement is reached in Ukraine.
The Swedish Foreign Ministry has summoned the Russian ambassador to Stockholm in connection with Russia's aggression against Ukraine and its attacks on Ukrainian cities and civilians.
Kyiv is continuing discussions with Germany regarding the supply of Taurus cruise missiles and expects ongoing support from the future German government.
This week, negotiations between Ukraine and the United States on a minerals agreement are taking place.
On April 15, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a working meeting in Odesa with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
The United States has told its G7 allies that it would not support a joint statement condemning Russia’s missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Sumy, citing its desire to keep open the possibility of continued negotiations with Moscow.
The European Union is exploring ways to extend sanctions against Russia that wouldn’t require the support of all 27 member states.
The Chinese government denied any involvement of its citizens in Russia's war against Ukraine and promised to assess the actions of its nationals captured in the Donetsk region in accordance with national legislation after verifying all the circumstances.
U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, described his recent talks with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin as "compelling," stating that they discussed a ceasefire in Ukraine and the creation of new business opportunities.
Efforts to achieve a ceasefire in the war between Russia and Ukraine were the focus of a phone conversation between Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
We expect Turkey to continue playing an active role in supporting our peace efforts
Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives introduced a bill on Monday aimed at supporting Ukraine in its war against Russia.
Germany’s incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz is planning a trip to Ukraine at the invitation of President Volodymyr Zelensky to participate in the “Coalition of the Willing” summit on May 9.
14 April 2025
Austria has provided EUR 2.9 billion in aid to Ukraine since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, Deputy Head of the Verkhovna Rada Olena Kondratiuk said.