Tusk calls Trump and Orbán’s latest statements “Putin’s dream plan”
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called the latest statements and actions by U.S. President Donald Trump and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán “Putin’s dream plan.”
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Parliament of Moldova votes to withdraw from CIS founding agreements
On Thursday, April 2, the Parliament of Moldova denounced the Agreement on the Creation of the Commonwealth of Independent States, the relevant protocol, and the organization’s charter.
Trump threatens to halt arms supplies to Ukraine to pressure Europe on Hormuz Strait – FT
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to halt arms supplies to Ukraine in order to pressure European allies to join his coalition aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump says war with Iran 'nearing completion,' could conclude within weeks
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that the war with Iran is "nearing completion" and could last another two to three weeks.
Stubb discusses NATO, Ukraine, and Iran with Trump
President of Finland Alexander Stubb held a phone conversation with the U.S. President Donald Trump regarding NATO and Ukraine.
01 April 2026
Zelensky: Turkey shows interest in Ukraine’s defense expertise
Rustem Umerov, Head of the National Security and Defense Council, continues to work with countries interested in Ukraine’s defense expertise.
Coordination with partners to end war: Zelensky holds conversation with UK Prime Minister Starmer
President Volodymyr Zelensky and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed coordinating Ukraine's actions with partners, including the United States, to bring the war to an end.
Ukraine's EU accession: Zelensky discusses unblocking negotiation process with Irish Foreign Minister Helen McEntee
The key topic of the meeting between President Zelensky and Ireland's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Defence, Helen McEntee, was Ireland's priorities during its presidency of the European Union in the second half of 2026.
US believes in possibility of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia despite war in Iran — Bloomberg
Despite the escalation around Iran, the U.S. remains optimistic about the prospects for meaningful talks between Ukraine and Russia.
Ukraine receives nearly $1.3 billion grant from Japan for social spending
Ukraine has secured a grant of nearly $1.3 billion from Japan under the G7’s ERA mechanism.
Trump says U.S. considers withdrawing from NATO
President Donald Trump said he is seriously considering the possibility of the U.S. withdrawing from NATO after allies failed to support U.S. military action against Iran.
Ireland allocates additional €40.3 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine
Ireland is allocating an additional €40.3 million in humanitarian and stabilization support to Ukraine, bringing the total aid for the year to its highest level since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Umerov meets Turkish officials on talks with Russia and Ukrainian POWs
Rustem Umerov, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, discussed the progress of the negotiation process and the issue of the return of Ukrainians from Russian captivity with Turkish ministers and an advisor to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Kremlin reacts skeptically to Zelensky's proposal for Easter truce
On Tuesday, March 31, the Kremlin gave a skeptical assessment of the Ukrainian president's proposal for an Easter truce in the war, stating that it had not seen any detailed proposals on the matter.
Szijjártó accused foreign intelligence services of tapping his phone
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó accused foreign intelligence services of tapping his phone following the publication of a report that he had briefed his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, on his efforts to get the European Union to lift sanctions against the sister of sanctioned Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov, Gulbahor Ismailova.
31 March 2026
Zelensky discusses peace talks and security cooperation with Merz
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed the negotiation process to end the war, as well as security cooperation with partners, during a conversation with German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Zelensky discusses consequences of blockade of Strait of Hormuz and countering Russian propaganda with Tajani
President Volodymyr Zelensky, during a meeting with Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani, discussed the consequences of a potential blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and efforts to counter Russian propaganda.
Sybiha calls on EU to assess Szijjarto's close contacts with Lavrov
The European Union should examine the close contacts between Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó and the foreign minister of the aggressor state, Sergey Lavrov, and give them a proper assessment, as they undermine trust and the security of internal discussions within the EU.
Kallas on peace talks: Even if US and Russia agree on something, they can not implement it without Europe
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas emphasized the importance of Europe’s role in the peace process regarding Ukraine.
Zelensky discusses Ukraine's EU path and European integration coordination with Wadephul
President Volodymyr Zelensky and Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul discussed in detail Ukraine's progress toward European Union membership during a meeting.
Zelensky and Kallas discuss release of €90B for Ukraine
During a meeting with Kaia Kallas, the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Zelensky discussed the release of a EUR 90 billion financial aid package for Ukraine.
Ukraine has intel Russia sending drones toward Baltic states and Finland - FM Sybiha
Ukraine possesses intelligence indicating that Russia is deliberately diverting drones toward the Baltic states and Finland in order to use such incidents for information operations.
Zelensky confirms proposal for “Easter truce”
Ukraine has proposed a ceasefire for the Easter holidays; this issue will be discussed with the U.S. side tomorrow.
Atlantic Council researcher offered advice on how to keep spotlight on Ukraine amid war in Middle East
To maintain attention on events in Ukraine amid the war in the Middle East, it is necessary to work with informational narratives, demonstrate the state’s actual capabilities in countering military threats—which are currently of particular interest to the Gulf states and Turkey—and emphasize the interconnectedness of global security processes.
Zelensky: Russia demands Ukraine withdraw from Donbas within two months
Russia is trying to convince the U.S. that it can capture Donbas within two months and claims that Ukraine supposedly has this time to withdraw from the region, after which the war, according to their assertions, could end.
Zelensky on energy ceasefire: If Russians stop strikes, response can be mirrored
President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed doubt that Russia plans to carry out a general mobilization in the near future, though he noted he does not have complete information on the matter.
Zelensky on Bucha and other war crimes: Path to justice is long, but we push through
President Volodymyr Zelensky assured that Ukraine is working to ensure that everyone who committed war crimes is held accountable.
Umerov in Gulf region holds further talks with partners
A team from the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, led by its secretary Umerov, is currently in the Gulf region conducting additional negotiations with partners to deepen cooperation and shape long-term strategic agreements.
Debris from Iranian missile fell 30 meters from Ukrainian embassy in Israel – Sybiha
Ukraine's Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha said that on March 31, fragments of an Iranian cluster missile landed approximately 30 meters from the building of Ukraine’s embassy in Israel.