US must 'choke' Russia to make Putin come to negotiation table – Senator Kennedy
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has backed out of every promise he made to U.S. President Donald Trump.
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European Commission says Russia's use of North Korean troops reveals its desperation
The acknowledgment by North Korea and Russia of the participation of North Korean troops in the war against Ukraine demonstrates that Russia has no intention of seeking peace. At the same time, the involvement of North Korean forces reflects Russia's own desperate situation, forcing it to seek allies among some of the world's most oppressive regimes.
Without US pressure on Russia, there will be no quick end to war – ex-foreign minister
Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Volodymyr Ohryzko has advised taking recent statements by senior U.S. officials about an imminent peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine with caution, noting that without U.S. pressure on the Kremlin, no quick resolution is possible.
Kremlin preparing new fakes to discredit ceasefire talks – disinformation watchdog
Kremlin propagandists are expected to soon intensify efforts aimed at discrediting the negotiation process concerning a full ceasefire, as well as promoting the narrative of Ukraine's "lack of independence" in peace matters.
China not going to comment on North Korean troops' participation in war against Ukraine
The cooperation between North Korea and Russia is a matter solely between those two countries, and the Chinese government does not intend to evaluate or comment on it, including the involvement of North Korean troops in combat operations in Russia's Kursk region.
Kremlin says waiting for signal from Kyiv to resume direct talks
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia is supposedly waiting for a signal from Ukraine to resume direct negotiations.
Germany to continue supporting Ukraine regardless of U.S. aid – Pistorius
Germany will continue to support Ukraine under the new government, regardless of the future aid from the United States, as this aligns with the national interests of Germany itself.
Austria appoints new ambassador to Ukraine
Austria has appointed Robert Müller as its new ambassador to Ukraine.
U.S. Department of State urges North Korea to cease support for Russia’s war against Ukraine
The U.S. Department of State has expressed concern over North Korea’s direct involvement in Russia’s war against Ukraine, emphasizing that Pyongyang’s military deployment must end.
Too early to talk of peace negotiating table involving Europe - French pundit
France is not yet a party to the peace talks on Ukraine, but a number of its ideas, including the one regarding the "Coalition of the Willing", are already being put in place.
Trump wants Putin to stop shelling, sign deal
U.S. President Donald Trump said the meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky at the Vatican last week was “nice” and noted that he was disappointed with Russia as the latter keeps launching missiles at Ukraine amid the ongoing negotiations.
27 April 2025
Shmyhal summarizes Ukrainian delegation's visit to United States
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal summarizes the outcomes of the Ukrainian delegation's recent visit to the United States for the Spring Meetings of the World Bank and the IMF.
Zelensky offers condolences over tragedy at Filipino festival in Vancouver
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed condolences following the tragedy at a Filipino festival in Vancouver, Canada, where a vehicle drove into a crowd, killing and injuring innocent people.
Rubio says new sanctions against Russia would lead to another two years of war
The United States is seeking to resolve the war between Russia and Ukraine through diplomatic means before resorting to sanctions.
Russia-Ukraine war: Rubio says next week will be 'really important'
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that the upcoming week will be "really important" in terms of the Russia-Ukraine war.
India and Pakistan conduct missile drills amid tensions between countries
The Indian Navy on Sunday, April 27, released a video of anti-ship missile training amid tensions with neighboring Pakistan that arose after armed men shot dead at least 26 tourists at a resort near Pahalgam in Indian-controlled Kashmir on Tuesday.
PM Shmyhal met with Head of Petrach Program on Ukraine in Washington, DC
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met in Washington with Henry Gale, director of The Petrach Program on Ukraine, co-author of The Zelensky Effect, and Alyssa Iris, dean of the Elliott School of International Affairs.
After 100 days, Trump has lowest rating among presidents in last 80 years
On the 100th day of his new term, Donald Trump has the lowest job approval rating of any U.S. president in the last 80 years.
Shmyhal speaks with students of George Washington University
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal spoke with students of George Washington University about the lessons of Ukrainian diplomacy in a turbulent world.
Maria Mezentseva, Head of the Verkhovna Rada's Permanent Delegation to PACE
Special tribunal: We will not let Russia’s war crimes be hushed down
Vatican broke protocol to give Zelensky front-row seat at Pope's funeral - The Telegraph
The Vatican overturned protocol to ensure that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was given a front-row seat at the funeral of Pope Francis, along with U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron.
Zelensky discusses path to just peace with Vatican's Secretary of State
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with the Cardinal Secretary of State of the Holy See, Pietro Parolin, to discuss the path toward a just and lasting peace.
Trump said at least 53 times he would end Ukraine war within 24 hours – CNN
U.S. journalists have calculated that U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly promised at least 53 times to end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours.
26 April 2025
Zelensky, von der Leyen discuss new sanctions package against Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed military support for Ukraine and the preparation of a new package of sanctions against Russia with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Trump vows not to walk away from Ukraine-Russia peace process
After attending Pope Francis's funeral in Rome, U.S. President Donald Trump promised his Estonian counterpart, Alar Karis, that Washington would continue to act as a mediator in the peace process between Ukraine and Russia.
Zelensky, Meloni discuss security guarantees, continued military aid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni discussed security guarantees and the continuation of military support for Ukraine during their meeting in Rome.
Pressure on Russia, bolstering air defenses: Zelensky outlines talks with Macron in Rome
During their meeting in Rome, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron discussed the path toward a full and unconditional ceasefire and the need to maintain pressure on Russia to achieve that goal.
Macron after meeting with Zelensky: Now Putin must prove he truly wants peace
Ukraine is ready for an unconditional ceasefire and is prepared to work with the Americans and Europeans to implement this plan, while France will continue supporting these efforts within the "coalition of the willing."
Zelensky, von der Leyen meet in Rome
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Rome on Saturday, reaffirming the bloc's support for Ukraine at the negotiating table.