
Kazakhstan appoints new ambassador to Ukraine
Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has appointed Tolezhan Barlybayev as the country's new ambassador to Ukraine.
Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has appointed Tolezhan Barlybayev as the country's new ambassador to Ukraine.
17 April 2025
A new meeting involving representatives from Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and the United States to discuss a full ceasefire in Ukraine is likely to take place next week, according to Andriy Yermak, the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine.
US President Donald Trump has said he expects to hear from the Russian side “this week” on Washington's proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine.
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed further diplomatic contacts and meetings aimed at establishing peace with French President Emmanuel Macron.
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed with U.S. Congressman and Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus Brian Fitzpatrick efforts to establish a dignified and lasting peace and security guarantees for Ukraine. Congressman Fitzpatrick expressed his willingness to visit the frontline as part of these efforts.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that new sanctions targeting Russian propagandists and missile manufacturers will be introduced tomorrow.
On Thursday, the German government updated and expanded the list of military aid to be provided to Ukraine.
Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani arrived in Moscow on Thursday for talks with President Vladimir Putin on Ukraine and Middle East issues.
While a foreign military presence cannot serve as a full-fledged security guarantee for Ukraine, it could still play a crucial role.
Talks were held at the Elysee Palace between the Ukrainian delegation -- which included Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, and Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha -- and advisors to the leaders of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, Ruslan Stefanchuk, met with U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, co-chairman of the Ukraine Caucus, to discuss legislative initiatives aimed at supporting Ukraine.
President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed condolences to the families of those killed in the Russian drone attacks on Dnipro. He called on partners to increase assistance to Ukraine and put pressure on the killers.
General Keith Kellogg, the Special Presidential Envoy for Ukraine, will travel to Paris as part of a high-level U.S. delegation to discuss Ukraine.
The United Kingdom will support Germany's decision to send Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine if incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz agrees to the transfer.
Head of Ukraine's Presidential Office Andriy Yermak, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, and Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha have arrived in Paris to participate in negotiations concerning the "coalition of the willing" -- a group of mainly European nations committed to supporting Ukraine.
16 April 2025
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on Wednesday announced the launch of an international Easter campaign titled "Children Are Non-Negotiable," aimed at raising awareness about Ukrainian children abducted by Russia.
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order extending for another year the sanctions against Russia, which, in particular, prohibit vessels associated with Russia from entering U.S. ports.
In Germany, the parties of the future ruling coalition have agreed on many correct things regarding Ukraine in their coalition agreement. However, they did not specify how these plans would be implemented.
The issue of supplying Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine is causing disputes within the coalition of parties working to form the next German government.
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb held a phone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday, during which the two leaders discussed the situation in Ukraine.
During the EU-Ukraine Association Council meeting, the Ukrainian side reportedly assured the EU that a forthcoming minerals agreement with the United States would not contradict Ukraine's efforts toward EU membership. At the same time, the European Commission will closely monitor how such an agreement might influence Ukraine's EU integration process.
Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump’s special envoy, along with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, will visit Paris later this week.
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has softened their demands for Ukraine to pay back aid during negotiations over a bilateral natural resources agreement.
The decision made at the Washington Summit in 2024, affirming Ukraine’s irreversible path to NATO membership, remains in effect.
15 April 2025
The United States will not conclude any bilateral agreements with Russia and will not ease sanctions until a ceasefire agreement is reached in Ukraine.
The Swedish Foreign Ministry has summoned the Russian ambassador to Stockholm in connection with Russia's aggression against Ukraine and its attacks on Ukrainian cities and civilians.
Kyiv is continuing discussions with Germany regarding the supply of Taurus cruise missiles and expects ongoing support from the future German government.
This week, negotiations between Ukraine and the United States on a minerals agreement are taking place.
On April 15, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a working meeting in Odesa with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.