Putin wants Ukraine ceasefire on current frontlines - Reuters
Russian leader Vladimir Putin is ready to halt the war in Ukraine with a negotiated ceasefire that recognizes the current battlefield lines.
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Kidawa-Blonska says Poland and Ukraine will not survive alone in new dangerous world
Malgorzata Kidawa-Blonska, Marshal of the Polish Senate, has called for the protection of Polish-Ukrainian friendship from the mistrust that Russia seeks to sow between the peoples of the two countries.
Ukraine and Poland start official negotiations on text of security agreement
On 24 May, Ukraine and Poland will begin official negotiations on the text of an agreement on security guarantees between the two countries.
Peace summit must demonstrate support for international law – Czech diplomat
The participation of many countries in the Global Peace Summit next month will be a step forward towards a lasting and just peace.
Zelensky: Russia’s defeat requires determination of world leaders
President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, emphasizes that only the determination of world leaders is needed for Russia to lose the war.
Ukraine launches embassy in Mauritania
Ukraine’s Embassy has officially started work in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania.
Japan slaps sanctions on Russia over arms purchases from North Korea
The Japanese government has introduced sanctions against nine Russian-based entities and a Russian national, as well as two Cyprus-based firms through which Moscow purchases weapons from North Korea amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
Poland’s Senate marshal arrives in Ukraine
Marshal of the Polish Senate, Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska, arrived on an official visit to Ukraine on Friday.
Jan Marian, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Czech Republic
We cannot afford Ukraine to lose this war
Nataliya Halibarenko, Ukraine's Envoy to NATO
Ukraine’s potential NATO membership will meet best interests of both Ukraine and the Alliance
23 May 2024
UK at OSCE condemns Russia's mistreatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war
The United Kingdom condemns Russia's ill-treatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war and calls on Moscow to ensure humanitarian access to all places of detention.
U.S. at OSCE denies claims that 'time is on Putin's side'
The United States is determined to help Ukraine succeed on the battlefield and build up its defense capabilities, denying claims that "time is on Putin's side."
Zelensky: It is important to involve as many countries as possible in peace summit
It is crucial to involve the widest possible range of states in the first Global Peace Summit to restore a just peace based on the principles of the UN Charter.
Greek PM to take part in Peace Summit
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis confirmed his participation in the inaugural Peace Summit in a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Ukraine, Latvia to continue developing joint security projects
Ukraine and Latvia will continue developing joint projects in the field of security.
China imposes sanctions on 12 US arms manufacturers
The Chinese government has imposed sanctions on 12 US arms companies and their top executives in response to the sale of their products to Taiwan.
22nd Ramstein Format meeting were deliberating on lifting a ban on Ukraine’s use of Western-supplied arms against targets inside Russia
The war is evolving into a new phase. By the end of the year, a mechanism will likely be identified, and restrictions will be lifted on Ukraine using the weapons supplied by partners against military targets inside Russia
22 May 2024
Peace Summit can restore full effectiveness of UN Charter, protection for every nation – Zelensky
The Peace Summit and the participation of global leaders can restore the full effectiveness of the UN Charter and protection for every nation.
Poland discusses possibility of shooting down Russian missiles, no decisions yet - FM
From a technical and legal point of view, Poland is considering the possible involvement of its air defence systems in shooting down Russian missiles near the country's borders, but no decisions have been made in this regard.
President of Chile confirms his participation in Peace Summit
During a telephone conversation with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, Chilean President Gabriel Boric confirmed his participation in the Peace Summit.
Albania will be represented at Peace Summit - Zelensky
During a telephone conversation, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama confirmed to President Volodymyr Zelensky that Albania would be represented at the Peace Summit.
Yermak, Sullivan discuss Ukraine's air defenses, preparations for Peace Summit
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak and U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan have discussed the bolstering of Ukraine's air defenses with modern Western systems and preparations for the Global Peace Summit.
Sweden to provide $7B in military aid to Ukraine for 2024-2026
The Swedish government will provide Ukraine with military support worth $2.3 billion annually ($7 billion in total) in the 2024-2026 period under a new three-year framework announced on Wednesday.
21 May 2024
Blinken to Senate on support for Ukraine: U.S. needs to keep up momentum
In recent years, the United States has strengthened alliances, enhanced cooperation with partners, rallied the world in support of Ukraine and with the goal of jointly resisting Russian aggression. This momentum must be maintained in the future.
Putin no longer independent actor - Zelensky
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, noted that Russian leader Volodymyr Putin has ceased to be an independent political figure and is now primarily driven by money.
For Russia, disrupting Peace Summit second goal after offensive on Kharkiv region - Kuleba
Russia is making huge efforts to undermine the Global Peace Summit initiated by Ukraine.
Peace Summit’s agenda to include nuclear, food security, return of children, all-for-all POW swap - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine says the inaugural Global Peace Summit will focus on the three points: nuclear and food security, the return of abducted children to Ukraine, and the exchange of prisoners of war in the “all for all” format.
U.S., eight Northern European nations discuss further support for Ukraine
The United States, as well as Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia held the Enhanced Partnership Dialogue in Northern Europe, discussing common security priorities, including further support for Ukraine.
Zelensky says his presidential tenure not over due to martial law
Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that due to martial law that is in place in Ukraine, his term of office as President of Ukraine goes on.