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Sunday, 22 February 2026, 12:15
Following a video conference of European leaders on Tuesday focused on support for Ukraine, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the importance of Ukraine's accession to the EU as a guarantee of peace.
In response to Russian manipulations regarding an alleged "attempted attack on Putin's residence," China has urged the parties to the Russia-Ukraine conflict to refrain from escalating the situation and to work toward creating conditions for a political settlement.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that in a possible conversation with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin, he would discuss territorial issues and the reasons for Russia's war against Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine cannot simply withdraw from its territory as part of peace efforts, because this contradicts the law.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he sees no signs that Russian leader Vladimir Putin wants peace.
Nearly a day after Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's claim of an alleged drone attack on Putin's residence in Valdai, Russia has failed to substantiate its accusations with any facts, because no such attack took place, and the spread of such fakes is part of Russian propaganda.
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U.S. President Donald Trump has said that during a phone call on December 29, Russian leader Vladimir Putin told him about an alleged "strike" on his residence.
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) have notified five MPs of suspicion. They are alleged members of a criminal group in the Verkhovna Rada that facilitated the receipt of undue benefits in exchange for votes.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his Finnish counterpart have discussed the diplomatic situation and the outcome of meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Russian manipulations regarding the alleged “attempted attack on Putin's residence” are fabricated for one reason only: to create a pretext and false justification for further attacks by the Russian Federation on Ukraine, as well as to undermine and obstruct the peace process.
Russian leader Vladimir Putin has ordered troops to continue carrying out their “special military operation” in Ukraine. These orders were given after US President Donald Trump said he believed Moscow was committed to ending the war in Ukraine.
Ukraine reaffirms its support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Somalia and warns all states against actions that violate international law and could destabilize the region.
The Italian government has approved a decree on further assistance to Ukraine.
Secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov and U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff have discussed further contacts and next steps in the negotiation process.
At present, there is no indication that Russia intends to attack any of the Baltic states or any NATO member country in general.
Ukraine and its allies are making every effort to achieve peace, but this ultimately depends on Russia, which says one thing while doing another.
The teams of Ukraine and the United States have made significant progress in working out a peace framework, security guarantees, and the sequence of next steps.
Estonia’s Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna is convinced that the focus must be on putting pressure on Russia, as it is the only party not interested in peace.
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law abolishing the annual public declaration of officials' incomes starting in 2026.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the word “no” was uttered hundreds of times by the Ukrainian side during the negotiations.
The Western world and Ukraine will lose if Russia succeeds in dividing democratic countries and imposing its peace terms.
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin has signed a law stipulating that rulings of foreign courts with criminal jurisdiction will no longer be enforceable in Russia if Russia is not a participant.
The 20-point framework document, which outlines the terms for ending the war between Ukraine, the United States, Russia, and Europe, must be ratified through a referendum.
Two issues remain unresolved in the peace agreement: territories and the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that he is ready to meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in any format, provided that the Russian leader's words and actions are consistent with his stated intentions.
In the coming days, meetings will be held with European and American advisers, followed by discussions of the peace plan's details at the level of the Coalition of the Willing, and then possible meetings with Russian Federation representatives.
President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that the proposed security guarantees for Ukraine can be effective if they are approved by the US Congress and the parliaments of European partner countries.
Ukraine and the United States share a common stance on the need for a diplomatic end to the war, but if Russia refuses to accept a peace agreement, international support for Ukraine will continue.