War in Ukraine must end with just peace - Erdogan
The war in Ukraine must end with a just peace so Türkiye and Germany will pursue cooperation in this context.
Politics
05 February 2025
Zelensky announces intensified contacts with Trump Administration
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine has significantly increased its contacts with the U.S. administration.
France could send peacekeepers to Ukraine but their mandate must be clarified - expert
France, along with a number of other countries, could deploy a peacekeeping force in Ukraine even without a consensus among all EU member states. However, such troops must first receive a clear mandate.
Zelensky meets with UK Foreign Secretary Lammy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, where he emphasized the importance of signing a 100-year partnership agreement between the two countries.
Peace in Ukraine cannot be achieved without Europe – French expert
While nothing prevents the United States from negotiating with Russia at this stage, achieving concrete peace agreements and security guarantees for Ukraine without European involvement is impossible. Moreover, Ukraine itself would not agree to a negotiation format that excludes European countries.
CoE secretary general appoints special envoy on situation of Ukrainian children
Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset has appointed Thordis Kolbrun Reykfjord Gylfadottir (Iceland) as his Special Envoy on the situation of children of Ukraine.
Sybiha: Just and lasting peace in Ukraine is also in U.S. national interest
Achieving a just, comprehensive, and lasting peace in Ukraine aligns with the national interests of the United States.
Shmyhal, Lammy discuss procurement of air defense systems, missiles
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy have discussed agreements on the procurement of air defense systems and missiles, as well as the organization of repair bases for military equipment.
UK playing role in ensuring that Putin does not come back again – Lammy
The United Kingdom will play a crucial role in building a peace where the Russian dictator Vladimir Putin will not return to Ukraine with aggression.
Sybiha, Lammy discuss practical implementation of 100 Year Partnership Agreement
The key topic of talks between Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy was the practical implementation of the 100 Year Partnership Agreement between the two countries.
Russian propagandists and shadow fleet targeted in new sanctions – NSDC Secretary
Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) has approved sanctions against 83 individuals involved in exporting Russian oil products, as well as Russian propagandists.
Kellogg to present Trump’s war-ending plan at Munich Conference
U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, announced that he will attend the 2025 Munich Security Conference (MSC) to outline Donald Trump’s strategy for ending the Russia-Ukraine war.
Zelensky following NSDC meeting: shadow schemes worth billions halted
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) has approved new sanctions and reported the first results of financial monitoring efforts.
Zelensky on security guarantees: “Minsk 3” off table
President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine needs strong security guarantees, not situational agreements to which Russia will never adhere.
British Foreign Secretary arrives in Kyiv
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy has arrived in Kyiv.
Putin seeks to install his "puppet" at Ukraine’s helm as he did in Belarus, Georgia - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russian dictator Vladimir Putin seeks to put his "puppet" at the head of Ukraine, as he did in Belarus, Georgia, and Chechnya, in order to prevent Ukraine’s pro-Western development path.
Ukraine must receive everything needed for survival and defense of global democracy – U.S. congressman
The United States must continue to support Ukraine and provide it with everything necessary to ensure its survival, as well as to protect democracy and the international order that Washington upholds.
Congress to work with Trump's team on continuing aid to Ukraine – Republican Congressman
American lawmakers will work with the current U.S. administration to continue providing aid to Ukraine and expect progress in this matter, as key figures in the new government support freedom and democracy worldwide.
There can be no compromises on Ukraine's sovereignty – Zelensky
Ukraine cannot recognize the occupied territories as Russian, and there can be no compromises on state sovereignty.
U.S. in contact with Russian and Ukrainian leadership – Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that his administration is in contact with the Russian and Ukrainian leadership in order to stop the Kremlin's war against Ukraine.
04 February 2025
First draft statute of special tribunal for Russia presented in Brussels
Legal experts from the European Commission, the Council of Europe, Ukraine and 37 other countries today, following the work of the main expert group in Brussels, presented the first draft of the Statute of the international Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine.
Yermak, UK’s Powell discuss implementation of 100-year Ukraine-UK deal
Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak had a phone call with the UK Prime Minister's National Security Advisor Jonathan Powell, discussing support for the implementation of the Century Agreement between the two countries.
Significant progress made in Brussels on setting up Russia tribunal - deputy justice minister
Deputy Minister of Justice Iryna Mudra of Ukraine praised major progress made in drawing up the main legal text of the Special Tribunal, achieved at the 13th meeting of the Core Group held in Brussels.
CoE chief welcomes progress in preparing statute of the Special Tribunal for Russian crimes
Progress in preparing for the launch of the Special Tribunal within the framework of the Council of Europe, the completion of the creation of a compensation mechanism for the Register of Damage, and the consideration of claims against Russia by the European Court of Human Rights are parts of the unified system that the Council of Europe has created to ensure that Russia is held to full account for its crimes against Ukraine.
Zelensky: Ukraine preparing schedule of meetings with Trump administration
President Volodymyr Zelensky said the talks between the Ukraine and U.S. administrations have become substantive; in particular, a schedule of meetings is being prepared.
Yermak, Trump's adviser discuss battlefield situation, mobilization in Ukraine
Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office Andriy Yermak had a phone call with National Security Advisor to the U.S. President Michael Waltz to discuss the battlefield situation and the course of mobilization in Ukraine.
Zelensky: If process of joining NATO protracted, give nuclear weapons back to Ukraine
British journalist Piers Morgan has posted a short excerpt from an interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to be broadcast on social media tonight.
Zelensky, Australian PM discuss strengthening sanctions against Russia, security guarantees
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have discussed the need to strengthen sanctions against Russia, security guarantees and the fate of volunteer Oscar Jenkins, who was taken prisoner by Russia.
Markarova on Kellogg's election remarks: This issue was not discussed
The United States has not discussed the timing of elections in Ukraine with Ukrainian officials, including the possibility of holding them before the end of 2025. However, if President Donald Trump's team raises the issue, Ukraine is open to discussions.