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Sunday, 22 February 2026, 20:49
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov reported to President Volodymyr Zelensky on preparations for today's talks with European leaders' national security advisers, scheduled to take place in Brussels.
Germany, Poland, and Norway will jointly provide a new support package for Ukraine totaling $500 million, with Berlin contributing $200 million.
The Kremlin described Tuesday’s talks with U.S. representatives as useful, but noted that no compromise on a peace plan for Ukraine had been reached.
The United States is working on resolving the war in Ukraine and seeks to help the conflicting sides overcome their differences, but the decision to end hostilities will be made by Kyiv and Moscow.
The Commission has proposed a legal solution that would help dispel Belgium's concerns about using EUR 140 billion in Russian assets frozen in Brussels to issue a loan to Ukraine.
Canada has completed negotiations on its participation in the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) program and will become the first non-European country to take part in this defense initiative.
02 December 2025
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that for the second day in a row, Putin makes statements demonstrating that he does not plan to end the war.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that there can be no simple solutions to ending the war. At the same time, he emphasized that such decisions must be made only with Ukraine’s participation.
Switzerland remains a neutral state, but this does not mean indifference to violations of international law — which is precisely why the country firmly condemns Russia’s war against Ukraine and supports the Ukrainian people.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin is constantly searches for “new excuses” to explain why he does not wish to engage in peace negotiations with Ukraine.
US President Donald Trump has confirmed his administration's commitment to ending Russia's war against Ukraine, while stressing that this is not an easy situation.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine is now closer to peace than ever before. He added that the Ukrainian delegation is currently in Ireland and ready for further negotiations.
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine and Ireland have approved a partnership roadmap for the next five years.
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the further peace process will depend on the outcome of talks by the U.S. delegation in Moscow.
After meeting with Ireland’s President Catherine Connolly, which was also attended by Ukraine’s First Lady, President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the main topics of discussion were the return of children, European integration, and food security.
Ireland has pledged to allocate an additional €125 million in financial support to Ukraine, including €100 million in non-lethal military assistance.
Sweden is providing Ukraine with a civil assistance package worth 1.1 billion Swedish kronor (over €100.3 million) to help meet urgent needs during the winter.
President Volodymyr Zelensky received a briefing from the Ukrainian delegation after all meetings held in the United States, including matters that cannot be discussed over the phone.
During a meeting of the Servant of the People parliamentary faction with Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko on December 1, the central topic was the adoption of the state budget for 2026. The Government did not take into account Parliament’s proposals to increase funding for the military and for teachers, which sparked discontent among lawmakers.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska have arrived in Ireland on an official visit.
Critics and supporters of Ukraine in US political circles have reacted differently to the revelations of corruption and the dismissal of Andrii Yermak from his position as head of the President's Office.
Russia will likely reject any version of a U.S.-proposed peace plan, as it believes Washington’s efforts hinder the achievement of Russian objectives in Ukraine and globally.
On Tuesday, December 2, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will make his first official visit to Ireland.
Russia is using Russian-language teaching programs in Asian and African countries to expand its influence and disseminate propaganda.
01 December 2025
Conflicts are growing within the MAGA movement, which could weaken support for the policies of the current administration and President Donald Trump.
The White House expressed “very optimistic” expectations regarding the peace negotiations in Ukraine and confirmed that US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff had traveled to Russia as part of the so-called “shuttle diplomacy.”
The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court has partially dismissed the appeal filed by former Minister of National Unity Oleksii Chernyshov against the preventive measure in the case of corruption at Energoatom.
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia is increasing psychological and physical pressure on Ukrainians in an attempt to break their resilience.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that the issue of Ukrainian territories is one of the most challenging aspects in the negotiations on a plan to end the war. During the Ukrainian-American consultations, this topic was discussed for over six and a half hours.