Zelensky: We will never leave Donbas and 200,000 Ukrainians who live there
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukrainian troops would not withdraw from Donbas and would not abandon the roughly 200,000 Ukrainians who live there.
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Zelensky: NSDC approves resilience plans for all regions except Kyiv
President Volodymyr Zelensky chaired a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, during which resilience plans were approved for all regions and regional capitals except Kyiv. The capital was granted additional time to prepare the relevant substantive documents.
Russia files lawsuit over frozen assets, European Commission responds
The European Commission is fully confident in the legality of the decision to immobilize Russia's sovereign assets indefinitely.
Attacks on Iranian military targets justified, but could affect air defense supplies for Ukraine – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that strikes on Iran's military targets are justified given Tehran's role in supplying weapons to Russia, but warned that the operation in the Middle East could affect Ukraine's access to air defense missiles and systems.
BRICS countries unable to reach common ground on Iran, format loses influence, diplomat says
Due to differences in political and economic interests, the BRICS countries are unable to develop a coordinated position on Iran, indicating that this format is gradually losing its actual geopolitical influence.
Ukrainian, UAE presidents discuss how Ukraine can help protect civilians
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, have discussed key aspects of the situation in the Middle East and the Gulf region.
Zelensky suggests next round of peace talks could take place in Europe or Turkey
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed that the next round of trilateral talks between delegations from Ukraine, the United States and Russia, scheduled for this week, has not been postponed, though the meeting may take place in Europe or Turkey instead of Abu Dhabi.
Diplomat: Venezuela and Iran crises further fracture "axis of evil" unity
The so-called “axis of evil” has never been a real coordinated alliance, and against the backdrop of events in Venezuela and Iran, its internal unity has weakened even further.
Zelensky offers help in countering Iranian drones in Middle East in return for truce
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed sending Ukraine's top experts in intercepting Iranian drones to the Middle East if the region's leaders persuade Vladimir Putin to agree to a month-long truce in Russia's war against Ukraine.
Rutte on Middle East war: Ukraine must not be left without support
European allies are doing everything possible to support the United States and Israel in their operation against Iran without directly taking part in the fighting, but support for Ukraine in its defensive war against Russia must remain a priority.
Sybiha condemns Iranian attack on US Embassy in Riyadh
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha strongly condemned Iran's attack on the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia and expressed solidarity with the United Kingdom.
US announces destruction of Iranian navy in Gulf of Oman
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced the destruction of all 11 Iranian military ships and vessels in the Gulf of Oman.
Working group opposes online and postal voting in post-war elections – CHESNO Movement
A working group drafting legislative proposals for Ukraine’s post-war elections has spoken out against alternative voting methods such as online or postal voting.
Von der Leyen, President of Cyprus discuss Iran's attack on British airbase
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, spoke with the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, regarding a drone strike on a British airbase in the country.
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German expert explains impact of strikes on Iran for Russia
Russia has reason to be concerned about the possible loss of an important ally in the Iranian government, although certain aspects of the escalation in the Middle East play into the Kremlin's hands.
Zelensky responds to Orban and Fico's continued calls to restore Druzhba oil pipeline
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that when the Druzhba oil pipeline was restored after its first damage, Ukrainian citizens were injured, yet there were no calls from Hungary or Slovakia urging Russia not to strike the pipeline.
Russia lacks resources to provide large-scale support to Iran – Zelensky
Russia will not be able to provide substantial assistance to Iran because all of its combat-capable forces are engaged in the war against Ukraine.
Zelensky stresses importance of China's role in ending Russia's war against Ukraine
For Ukraine, it is important to involve China in efforts to end the war, as the supply to Russia of certain types of weapons and dual-use components depends on it.
Zelensky on EU accession: Ukraine will be ready to open all negotiation clusters within days
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine will technically be ready to join the European Union by 2027, although some EU member states are still blocking the opening of negotiation clusters.
Many Czech lawmakers support Ukraine – MP Hayato Okamura
A large number of members of the lower house of the Czech parliament believe it is necessary to support Ukraine and Ukrainian war refugees.
About 250,000 Ukrainians currently in Middle East – FM Sybiha
Around 250,000 Ukrainians are currently staying in the Middle East. Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is working to provide them with effective consular assistance and is considering all possible scenarios and response options, including evacuation.
Hungary summons Ukrainian ambassador
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has announced that Hungary has summoned Ukraine’s ambassador over what he described as the alleged “open manhunt” of ethnic Hungarians for mobilization.
Kremlin says U.S. attack on Iran not to change Russia’s stance on Ukraine talks
The Kremlin claims that the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other senior Iranian officials during a U.S. and Israeli attack has not affected Moscow’s position on negotiations related to the war in Ukraine.
Zelensky, Merz discuss air defense missiles, peace talks
Air defense missiles, the situation on the front line, peace negotiations, and the German chancellor's visit to China were the key topics of a call between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Zelensky on meeting with Fico: Slovak PM agrees to come to Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky says there was an agreement with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico that he would come to Ukraine to discuss the situation around the "Druzhba" pipeline.
Zelensky says he received no requests from Starmer about Ukrainian experts for Iranian drones
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that he has not received any request from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer regarding the involvement of Ukrainian experts to shoot down Iranian drones in the Persian Gulf.
Putin cares more about rising oil prices than his 'partners' in Teheran – Sybiha
Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly more worried about rising oil prices than his "partners" in Iran.
Zelensky comments on Russia's possible withdrawal from negotiations
The trilateral negotiations are aimed at ending the war, so they must continue.
Negotiations do not involve exchanging small border territories for entire Donbas – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the negotiations do not involve trading small territories on the borders of certain regions for the whole territory of Donbas.