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At a meeting in Brussels on February 13, NATO defense chiefs will discuss "ambitious targets" for the military alliance's security and capabilities and further assistance to Ukraine.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and his Albanian counterpart Edi Rama discussed defense cooperation and strengthening sanctions pressure on Russia, including efforts to counter the Russian shadow fleet.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that he himself had proposed to US President Donald Trump the idea that the United States should gain access to Ukrainian rare earth minerals in exchange for security and financial incentives.
President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that a peacekeeping mission that may be deployed in Ukraine after the cessation of hostilities should be part of security guarantees.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that in the event of potential negotiations with Russia, he would propose a territory exchange.
Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Heorhii Tykhyi, has denied accusations made by American commentator Tucker Carlson, who claimed that U.S. weapons sent to Ukraine were being sold on the black market.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, stated that the only way to achieve a just peace is through strong support for Ukraine so that the aggressor becomes bogged down in international sanctions.
Ukraine could compensate the U.S. for its financial aid by granting access to rare earth minerals worth $500 billion, U.S. President Donald Trump has said.
Ukraine's Ambassador to the United States, Oksana Markarova, has praised Meaghan Mobbs, the daughter of U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg, for her "incredible work" in supporting Ukraine.
Republican Congressman Joe Wilson has announced his intention to introduce a lend-lease bill in Congress that will enable the U.S. President to provide weapons to partner countries including Ukraine, as it continues to resist Russian aggression.
A shift in U.S. foreign policy will have major consequences for Ukraine and Europe as a whole.
10 February 2025
Ukraine and Lithuania will strengthen cooperation in strategic communications, particularly in countering Russian disinformation and propaganda.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that members of U.S. President Donald Trump's team will visit Ukraine this week, before the start of the Munich Security Conference.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed his participation in the Munich Security Conference this week and said that the top issue for everyone, including the U.S. delegation, will be Russia's war in Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has emphasized the importance of working together with allies to achieve real peace and effective security guarantees.
President of Austria’s National Council, Walter Rosenkranz, reiterated Austria’s steadfast support for Ukraine, condemned Russia’s war, and stated that no negotiations to end the war can take place without Ukraine’s participation.
Christoph Heusgen, the chairman of the Munich Security Conference (MSC), has said he hopes that this year's forum will outline steps toward peace in Ukraine but does not expect the United States to present a specific plan for ending the war.
The Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security pursues efforts to provide a brief explanation to foreign audiences on the current topics of particular interest as regards Ukraine.
U.S. President Donald Trump believes that the United States is making progress in in its talks to end the war between Russia and Ukraine but declined to provide details about his discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
09 February 2025
Estonian President Alar Karis believes that the European Union should seriously consider imposing a full trade embargo on Russia.
U.S. President Donald Trump intends to end the Russia-Ukraine war, but security guarantees for Ukraine must be provided by Europe.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he is ready for any format of negotiations with Russia only under the condition that American and European partners support Ukraine and provide security guarantees.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that if martial law is suspended for the elections, Ukraine may lose its army. He underscored that the issue of elections is being raised by the Russians.
The Public Prosecutor's Office of the federal state of Hesse in Germany is conducting an investigation into 58-year-old Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich on suspicion of violating the Foreign Trade Law.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andrii Sybiha, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, held a phone conversation to discuss further cooperation, regional and global developments, and the Food from Ukraine program.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he has spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the phone to discuss an end to the war in Ukraine. However, he did not provide any details of the conversation.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has included Health Minister Viktor Liashko in the composition of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC).
President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed ambassadors of Ukraine to the Republic of Moldova and the Eastern Republic of Uruguay.
In return for sending its military to support Russia's war against Ukraine, North Korea is receiving technical assistance from Moscow to develop several types of advanced strike drones, and mass production of these drones may begin as early as this year.