Zelensky speaks with Nauseda: Europe should be full participant in peace negotiations
President Volodymyr Zelensky had a phone call with President of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda to discuss coordination efforts among Ukraine's key allies.
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Europe must be involved in talks on Ukraine - Dutch defense minister
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans has said that negotiations on Ukraine are impossible without Ukraine, and Europe must be involved in the dialogue.
OSCE PA president honors memory of fallen Ukrainian soldiers in Moshchun
OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President Pia Kauma has honored the memory of fallen Ukrainian soldiers at the “Angels of Victory” memorial in the village of Moshchun in the Kyiv region.
Sybiha, Rubio discuss strategic partnership between countries
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiga, during his first phone conversation with the new U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, discussed the strategic partnership between the two countries for mutual benefit.
NATO to learn from Ukraine's response to hybrid threats from Russia – source
As part of the NATO Joint Analysis, Training, and Education Centre (JATEC) for Ukraine, the Alliance plans to study the lessons of the war in Ukraine in the context of both military operations and Russia's hybrid aggression.
Peacekeepers could be deployed to Ukraine from both NATO and third countries – Rutte
It is still too early to discuss the exact configuration of a potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, but it is clear that there are many ways to organize it, including the involvement of peacekeepers from both NATO countries and third countries that are not part of the Alliance.
Ukraine's NATO membership must remain on table – Estonian PM
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal stated that the issue of Ukraine’s NATO membership must remain on the table.
Trump, Putin to attempt ceasefire agreement by April 20 or May 9 – FT
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin are likely to attempt to reach a ceasefire agreement in the Russia-Ukraine war by either April 20 or May 9.
Zelensky: I did not discuss elections with Trump
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that during a telephone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump, the issue of holding possible elections in Ukraine was not discussed.
Zelensky: I will lift sanctions if oligarchs return withdrawn billions
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that if the oligarchs, who are currently subject to personal sanctions, return the billions they have withdrawn, he will lift the restrictions imposed on them.
Zelensky visits Khmelnytsky NPP
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the Khmelnytsky Nuclear Power Plant.
Zelensky enacts NSDC sanctions against Poroshenko, Kolomoisky, Boholiubov, Zhevago and Medvedchuk
President Volodymyr Zelensky has enacted the National Security and Defense Council’s (NSDC) decision to impose personal sanctions on a number of individuals.
NATO must ensure lasting peace for Ukraine, prevent another ‘Minsk’ – Rutte
In the search for a peaceful resolution to the war in Ukraine, NATO allies must focus on two key priorities: securing a strong negotiating position for Ukraine and ensuring a stable and lasting peace that must not resemble a "Minsk-3" agreement or allow Russia to seize Ukrainian territories again.
U.S. Department of State announces Special Presidential Envoy’s visit to Ukraine
President Donald Trump’s Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg will travel to Germany, Belgium, and Ukraine February 13-22 to discuss ways to end Russia’s war in Ukraine with U.S. allies.
12 February 2025
Presidents of Ukraine, U.S. agree on immediate start of teams work – Yermak
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of the United States Donald Trump agreed during a phone conversation to immediately start the work of their two teams. The priority will be meetings between the Ukrainian side and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, White House National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, and U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance.
Umerov: Ukraine's position on NATO membership remains unchanged
Ukraine, its armed forces, and its people are fighting against the Russian aggressor not only for their own security but also for the security of the entire European continent. Therefore, Ukraine's position remains unchanged – the country will be a NATO member and will become a European Union member.
Paris hosting Weimar+ meeting to support Ukraine
On Wednesday evening, a meeting in the Weimar+ format, focused on European defense issues and long-term support for Ukraine, is taking place in Paris at the level of foreign ministers, including Ukraine's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Andrii Sybiha.
Trump seeking to end war while ensuring Ukraine can protect its sovereignty – expert
U.S. President Donald Trump and his Administration are intentionally seeking a way to end the war in a manner that allows Ukraine to protect its sovereignty.
UK defense chief on stepping up support for Ukraine: “We will do more”
British Defense Secretary John Healey says NATO allies in Europe are committed to continue supporting Ukraine and at the same time increasing pressure on Russia’s Vladimir Putin to bring him to the negotiating table.
Zelensky, Trump discuss opportunities to achieve peace
A phone conversation occurred between President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump.
Trump, Putin have phone call: agreed to start negotiations to end war
U.S. President Donald Trump, during a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, February 12, discussed, among other topics, the situation in Ukraine.
U.S. Treasury Secretary brings Partnership Agreement to Kyiv – Zelensky
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has brought a Partnership Agreement to Kyiv, which will include economic cooperation between the two countries.
NATO allies in Europe must provide overwhelming aid to Ukraine – U.S. SecDef
Europe must take responsibility for maintaining peace on the continent and provide the overwhelming aid to Ukraine, as the U.S. faces a broader range of challenges requiring immediate attention.
NATO countries provided security assistance worth EUR 50B to Ukraine last year - Rutte
Last year, NATO member countries provided Ukraine with security assistance for a total of EUR 50 billion, exceeding the commitments pledged at the Washington Summit.
Zelensky: Elections unfair without military, TOT Ukrainians, and those abroad
President Volodymyr Zelensky noted that elections without the participation of the military, Ukrainians from the occupied territories and those abroad would not be fair.
Zelensky: Without Ukraine, Europe will be totally occupied
Today, the Ukrainian army has 110 combat brigades, the Russian army has 220, and there are currently about 82 combat brigades in Europe. Therefore, without Ukraine, Europe will be totally occupied.
11 February 2025
Trump administration links American's release in Russia to Ukraine war resolution
The Trump administration secured the release of U.S. schoolteacher Marc Fogel from a Russian prison, claiming that this is a "show of good faith" from Russia and signals progress toward ending the war in Ukraine.
Ohryzko says shifting security guarantees for Ukraine to Europe is unfair
The United States bears responsibility for Ukraine's security, as stipulated in the Budapest Memorandum.
Sybiha to visit Paris on Feb 12 to discuss sanctions against Russia, European security
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha will embark on a two-day visit to Paris, where he will participate in a meeting of foreign ministers from six European countries, along with senior representatives of the European Commission.