Svyrydenko and Yermak begin visit to U.S.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko and Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak began their visit to the United States by honoring the memory of those killed as a result of the Russian attack.
Politics
29 August 2025
Only Trump can force Russia to sit down at negotiating table – Yermak
U.S. President Donald Trump is the only global leader who can compel Russia to begin real negotiations, according to Andriy Yermak, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine.
Shmyhal and Dutch parliament representative discuss Ukraine’s defense priorities
Minister of Defense Denys Shmyhal met with Frans Timmermans, leader of the Green-Labour Alliance faction in the House of Representatives of the Netherlands, to discuss Ukraine’s defense priorities.
U.S. is not pressuring Ukraine to concede territory – Yermak after meeting with Witkoff
There is no pressure from the United States on Ukraine to make territorial concessions.
Meeting with Witkoff was very constructive – Kyslytsya
First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Sergiy Kyslytsya, emphasized that the meeting between Head of the President’s Office Andriy Yermak and White House Special Envoy Steve Witkoff was very constructive. The parties discussed ways to implement the agreements reached between the Presidents of Ukraine and the United States.
EU membership should be among Ukraine’s security guarantees – Zelensky speaks with Costa
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the development of security guarantees with President of the European Council António Costa, emphasizing that Ukraine’s membership in the European Union should be one of the key components.
Zelensky discusses defense support with Dutch parliament representative
President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with Frans Timmermans, leader of the Green-Labour Alliance faction in the House of Representatives of the States General of the Netherlands, to discuss defense support for Ukraine, including joint weapons production projects.
Putin met with Trump to evade new sanctions – Estonian foreign minister
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s participation in a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska was merely a hypocritical way to evade new sanctions.
EU to send more military instructors to Ukraine after truce
Defense ministers of European Union member states have endorsed the expansion of the mandate of the EU Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine (EUMAM Ukraine) following the establishment of a ceasefire, which includes the deployment of military instructors.
Yermak holds talks with Witkoff in New York
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, held talks with White House Special Envoy Steve Witkoff in New York.
Zelensky: Among countries that may send troops to Ukraine are some runexpected ones
There is currently no specific confirmation from partners regarding their readiness to send foreign troops to Ukraine, but certain signals are being received.
Zelensky names three key aspects of security guarantees for Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky outlined three main blocks that should form the basis of security guarantees for Ukraine: strengthening the army, international cooperation with partners, and sanctions pressure on the aggressor.
Sweden ready to join security guarantees for Ukraine in air, maritime domains – defense minister
Sweden may join the provision of security guarantees for Ukraine as part of the Coalition of the Willing, particularly in the areas of air and maritime security.
EU seeks to transfer nearly EUR 200B in frozen Russian assets to rebuild Ukraine - Politico
The European Commission is devising a scheme to transfer almost EUR 200 billion in Russian immobilized assets to rebuild Ukraine at the end of the war.
Zelensky on Defenders' Remembrance Day: We do not forget those who preserve Ukraine
Every year on August 29, Ukrainians honor the memory of all soldiers who died in battle for an independent Ukraine.
Canada's senator says Ukraine deserves peace, not forced capitulation
The international community must by no means allow Ukraine to be defeated in its war with Russia and should instead demonstrate determination.
Portuguese president calls Trump 'Soviet or Russian asset'
Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has described U.S. President Donald Trump as a "Soviet or Russian asset."
UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting over latest Russian strikes on Ukraine
The United Nations Security Council will convene an emergency meeting at Ukraine's request to discuss Russia's large-scale aerial attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities on August 28.
US preparing to sell Ukraine $825M worth of air delivered munitions
The United States is set to sell Ukraine air delivered munitions and related guidance systems worth approximately $825 million.
28 August 2025
Sybiha: Hungary's flirtation with aggressor has gone so far that it violates rights of its own national minorities
Budapest has gone so far in its flirtation with the aggressor that it has begun to threaten and violate the rights of members of the Hungarian national minority in Ukraine.
Hungary bans entry to Ukrainian commander after attacks on Druzhba oil pipeline
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto stated that the Hungarian government has banned entry to a Ukrainian commander following attacks on the Druzhba oil pipeline.
US Embassy after Russian strikes on Kyiv: Trump has clearly stated that killing must stop
Russian strikes on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure are unacceptable and must immediately cease.
NATO Chief Rutte: We cannot be naive about Putin, last night evidence of that
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasized that the world cannot be naive about Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin following another night of Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv.
President Zelensky has phone call with UN Secretary General Guterres
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone conversation with United Nations Secretary General António Guterres.
Former Slovak minister: Hungary and Slovakia, not Ukraine, responsible for their energy security
The governments of Slovakia and Hungary bear full responsibility for their energy security and have every opportunity to diversify their supplies.
Pressure on Russia must continue until aggression ends – statement by co-chairs of EU Conference
The co-chairs of the 27th Interparliamentary Conference on the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) and the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP), held in Copenhagen on August 26–28, condemned Russia’s aggression and reaffirmed support for Ukraine in restoring its sovereignty within internationally recognized borders.
Trump’s Envoy responds to massive Russian strike on Kyiv
U.S. Special President’s Envoy Keith Kellogg stated that Russia’s overnight attack on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, threatens the peace sought by President Donald Trump.
Zelensky, Erdoğan hold talks: security guarantees framework to be finalized next week
Presidents of Türkiye and Ukraine, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Volodymyr Zelensky, held a phone call to discuss bilateral relations, the peace process between Ukraine and Russia, as well as regional and global issues.
Russia only escalates terror: Ukraine calls on all states to respond to massive shelling
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine expects a response from all states of the world to Russia’s strike on Kyiv on the night of August 28.