Trump says US 'can't give all of our weapons to Ukraine'
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that the United States cannot give Ukraine all the weapons that Kyiv wants, as the country needs them for its own defense.
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Zelensky ready to meet Putin in Budapest
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said during a meeting in Washington on October 17 that he was ready to join U.S. President Donald Trump's upcoming meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Budapest.
Ukraine has made proposals to U.S. on gas infrastructure, nuclear generation – Zelensky
Ukraine has presented the United States with proposals concerning gas infrastructure and nuclear power generation, and work on the details is now underway.
Witkoff at White House pressures Ukraine to hand over Donetsk to Russia because of Russian language — Washington Post
During negotiations at the White House, Steve Witkoff, the U.S. Ambassador at Large and Special Envoy to the Middle East, pressured Ukraine to cede the Donetsk region to the Russian Federation.
Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to immediate ceasefire on border
Government representatives from Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following another round of negotiations held on October 18 with the mediation of Qatar and Türkiye.
18 October 2025
Ukrainian, Slovak officials discuss opening of Ukrainian study programs in Slovak universities
Ukrainian Education and Science Minister Oksen Lisovyi met with State Secretary at Slovakia's Ministry of Education Robert Zsembera to discuss the launch of Ukrainian studies programs at Slovak universities.
EU officials say Trump-Putin meeting in Budapest makes Europe uncomfortable
EU politicians think that the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Budapest to discuss peace in Ukraine is a snub for Europe.
Austria not to block new EU sanctions package against Russia
Austria has announced that it will agree to the adoption of the EU’s 19th sanctions package against Russia. The package is scheduled to be approved on Monday.
Finland will never recognize occupied Crimea as part of Russia – Stubb
Finnish President Alexander Stubb stated that Finland would never recognize the occupied Crimean Peninsula, nor Donetsk and Luhansk regions, as part of Russia.
Trump didn’t say ‘no’ to Tomahawk missiles – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed hope that U.S. President Donald Trump would provide Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles.
White House says U.S. “growing tired” of Russia’s war in Ukraine
The White House has stated that U.S. President Donald Trump continues to work hard in the pursuit of peace, but American patience with Russia’s war against Ukraine is running thin.
Europe’s solidarity with Ukraine more crucial than ever – Tusk
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has emphasized the exceptional importance of Europe’s solidarity with Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression, following President Volodymyr Zelensky’s meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in the White House on Friday.
German diplomat disappointed as Putin once again sways Trump away from backing Ukraine
German diplomat Christoph Heusgen — former ambassador to the UN, ex-adviser to the German chancellor, and head of the Munich Security Conference — has expressed disappointment that Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin has once again managed to dissuade U.S. President Donald Trump from taking decisive action in support of Ukraine in its fight against Russia.
Stubb: economic pressure could force Russia to negotiating table
Finnish President Alexander Stubb has said that Russia’s resources are being depleted and urged the use of economic pressure to compel Moscow to begin peace talks.
Putin may face difficulties getting to Budapest for meeting with Trump – media
The Hungarian capital is expected to host the next meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian ruler Vladimir Putin, but it may be difficult for Putin to get to Budapest due to risks associated with crossing the airspace of European countries.
Russia seeks to normalize relations with U.S., curb support for Ukraine - ISW
The Kremlin continues to employ a dual rhetorical strategy, combining economic proposals with implicit military threats, while simultaneously trying to normalize U.S.-Russia relations and restrain Washington's support for Ukraine.
Zelensky discusses issue of bringing peace closer with heads of American think tanks
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed with the heads of American think tanks issues that could bring guaranteed peace closer.
Starmer proposes developing peace plan for Ukraine modeled on Trump's plan for Gaza
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has proposed working with the United States to develop a peace plan for Ukraine modeled on U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza.
Ukraine needs peace plan – Merz
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that right now Ukraine needs a peace plan following a phone conversation with President Volodymyr Zelensky and other European leaders.
Zelensky names key topics of talks with Trump: Air defense, long-range weapons, meeting in Budapest
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the main topics discussed during his talks at the White House were the supply of air defense systems to Ukraine, long-range capabilities, and the possible meeting in Budapest between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Zelensky on long-range strikes against Russia: U.S. does not want escalation
The issue of supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine was raised during President Volodymyr Zelensky's meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, but the United States does not want an escalation.
Trump urges Ukraine, Russia to 'stop where they are,' make a deal
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin should end the war along the territorial lines that exist today and reach an agreement.
Zelensky: Most difficult issue will be territory, but ceasefire must come first
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the most difficult issue during peace negotiations will be that of territory, but he added that achieving a ceasefire must come first.
Ukrainian state school may open in Bratislava — Svyrydenko
Ukraine and Slovakia have confirmed their intention to open a Ukrainian state school in Bratislava.
17 October 2025
Trump to discuss strikes deep inside Russia with Zelensky
During his meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky, Donald Trump confirmed that he will address the issue of allowing Ukraine to carry out strikes within Russian territory.
Zelensky-Trump meeting runs much longer than scheduled – source
The talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump are lasting significantly longer than originally planned, a source in the Ukrainian delegation told Ukrinform.
Ukrainian delegation brings maps marking Russia's defense 'pressure points' to Trump meeting – source
The Ukrainian delegation brought to the White House meeting between Presidents Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump a set of maps highlighting the "pressure points" of Russia's defense industry and wartime economy.
Trump says he will discuss Tomahawk missiles with Zelensky
U.S. President Donald Trump has said his administration is considering supplying Ukraine with Tomahawk or similar missiles to strengthen the country's defense capabilities and encourage Russia to come to the negotiating table.
Zelensky: Now is time to end Russia's war against Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that now is the time to bring Russia's war against Ukraine to an end, even though Russian leader Vladimir Putin is unwilling to do so.