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China hopes that all parties involved in the "Ukrainian crisis" will continue working toward a fair and binding peace agreement, ultimately reaching a political resolution to the conflict.
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance shared details of his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, which took place at the Vatican on Sunday, May 18.
On Sunday evening, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer held discussions with the leaders of the United States, Italy, France, and Germany regarding Russia's war against Ukraine and the need for an unconditional ceasefire.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with a delegation from Raytheon to discuss Ukraine's urgent need for additional air defense systems and missiles.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has called for increased pressure on Russia so that Moscow realizes the consequences of obstructing the peace process.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen believes that this week will be decisive in creating the conditions to end Russia’s war against Ukraine.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen believes that this week will be decisive in creating the conditions to end Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Austria does not rule out the possibility of joining a potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, though this would depend on the mandate of the mission.
After more than 98% of the polling station protocols were processed, Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Nicușor Dan on winning the presidential election in Romania.
Russia's continued delays in negotiations highlight its unwillingness to engage in good-faith discussions regarding a ceasefire or a comprehensive peace agreement.
18 May 2025
US Presidential Special Envoy to Ukraine Keith Kellogg said that Washington has presented a 22-point peace plan to resolve the Russian-Ukrainian war and revealed the essence of the first point. This is a comprehensive ceasefire.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has sent a letter to U.S. President Donald Trump with new proposals for cooperation in the defense, industrial and trade sectors.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has handed over to Pope Leo XIV the icon “The Mother of God with the Child” painted on a fragment of an artillery box brought from Kharkiv region.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met in Rome to discuss defense support for Ukraine and cooperation within the "Coalition of the Willing."
Finnish President Alexander Stubb said on Sunday that he engaged in a lengthy phone conversation on Saturday with U.S. President Donald Trump, followed by a call on Sunday morning with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Following an audience with Pope Leo XIV, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his gratitude to the Vatican for its willingness to serve as a platform for direct negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, as well as for its "clear voice in defense of a just and lasting peace."
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was also present at the talks.
On the Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Crimean Tatar Genocide, Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that modern Russia continues Stalinist policies, seeking to deprive the Crimean Tatar people of their homeland.
In his closing speech at the enthronement mass in St. Peter's Square, Vatican, Pope Leo XIV mentioned the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war and called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.
Ukraine has managed to attract the support of most countries within the framework of the Crimean Platform, which began its work in 2021.
The world does not know how to handle an aggressor in order to end the war, so it starts proposing compromises that go against international law — including Ukraine giving up its territory.
Ukraine's First Deputy Foreign Minister Sergiy Kyslytsya, who took part in negotiations with Russian representatives in Istanbul on May 16, confirmed that the head of the Russian delegation, Vladimir Medinsky, directly threatened the Ukrainian side.
17 May 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held his first meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Rome, during which they discussed a complete and unconditional ceasefire, pressure on Russia, continued support for Ukraine and Canada's presidency of the G7.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with his Swiss counterpart Karin Keller-Sutter in Rome, where they discussed the need for a ceasefire in Ukraine and increased pressure on Russia.
Reaching a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine remains the goal of Kyiv and its partners, while discussions about deploying international military forces are not taking place at this time, as it is impossible to predict what kind of security guarantees might be needed in the future.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Saturday, May 17.
US President Donald Trump has announced that on Monday, May 19, he will talk to Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin, after which he will call Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
The world cannot allow Russia to use the meeting in Istanbul as an excuse to continue its aggression.
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky condemned the Russian attack on a passenger bus in the Sumy region, stressing that it reflects Russia's attitude toward ceasefire negotiations.