Zelensky arrives at Downing Street and meets with Starmer
President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived at Downing Street on Thursday, where he was greeted by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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Czech Republic opens diplomatic representative office in Dnipro
During his visit to Ukraine, Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský opened a Czech diplomatic representative office in the city of Dnipro.
Mykhailo Honchar, President, Center for Global Studies “Strategy XXI”
Trump believes again that Putin is wanting peace
US eases some sanctions on Russia for one week to facilitate Alaska talks
The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has temporarily eased some sanctions against Russia so that Russian officials can participate in talks in Alaska.
13 August 2025
Austrian expert refutes Kremlin narratives ahead of summit in Alaska
As the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin approaches, Russian propaganda is actively promoting the narrative that Ukraine and the European Union are allegedly obstructing peace, and that a U.S.-Russia agreement regarding Ukraine’s neutrality could pave the way for a peaceful resolution.
Zelensky participates in sixth meeting of Coalition of the Willing
President Volodymyr Zelensky participated in the sixth meeting of the Coalition of the Willing during his visit to Germany.
Trump says he wants to meet Zelensky and Putin almost immediately after Alaska
US President Donald Trump expressed his initiative to hold a meeting with the leaders of Ukraine and Russia, Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin, almost immediately after the talks in Alaska.
German politician says Trump meeting Putin in Alaska causes serious damage to Europe and Ukraine
In peace negotiations with Russia, diplomacy would have a chance if Ukraine received military support from Europe or the United States.
Zelensky: All partners share vision on how war in Ukraine should end
All partners support the idea that issues concerning the integrity of Ukrainian territory cannot be resolved without Ukraine.
Zelensky says he hopes main topic of Alaska meeting will be ceasefire
President Volodymyr Zelensky said he hopes that the key topic of the meeting in Alaska between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will be a ceasefire.
Zelensky says European leaders align with Trump on principles for negotiations with Putin
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that during the negotiations, European leaders agreed with US President Donald Trump on the principles of negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin, emphasizing that all issues concerning Ukraine should be discussed exclusively with Ukraine.
Next year, no less funding to be allocated for prosthetics than this year
Prosthetics is one of the priority sectors for the Ministry of Social Policy, and next year, no less money will be allocated for this sector than this year.
Expert: Putin may use meeting in Alaska to achieve goals that his army cannot achieve
Russian leader Vladimir Putin may use his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska to achieve goals in the war that the Russian army cannot achieve.
OSCE calls for immediate release of Ukrainian journalists detained by Russia
The Office of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media (RFoM) is closely monitoring all cases of Ukrainian journalists detained by Russia and reminds OSCE participating States of their commitment to immediately and unconditionally release all journalists who have been arbitrarily detained or taken hostage.
Ukraine to delay raising the retirement age
Ukraine has no plans to raise the retirement age at this time.
Ambassador on Korzh concert in Warsaw: Ukrainians abroad should not support Russian cultural products
Ukrainian citizens abroad should not support Russian cultural products, and EU countries, particularly Poland, should not provide venues for performers who promote the “Russian world.”
State plans to compensate first payment for IDPs housing
The Ministry of Social Policy, Family, and Unity is working on a program for internally displaced persons, under which the state will cover the first payment on a loan for their housing, as well as part of the monthly payments for a year.
Zelensky arrives in Berlin
President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Berlin.
Expert: Putin to try to win Trump's favor in Alaska
During his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska, Putin will try to appease the American leader and “win his favor” by making certain proposals that are beneficial to Russia.
German MP: Germany still does not support Ukraine enough
Germany’s support for Ukraine remains limited and inconsistent, pressuring Kyiv toward inequitable decisions that risk further exacerbating the situation.
Zelensky to meet with Merz in Berlin today
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin today.
Protests at summit in Anchorage to carry clear messages to Trump and Putin
Rallies planned in downtown Anchorage on the eve and day of the upcoming summit between U.S. and Russian leaders will carry clear messages to Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin who, organizers say, has no place on American soil.
New Mexico to officially mark Ukraine's Independence Day
The leadership of New Mexico has approved a proclamation officially designating August 24, 2025, as Ukraine's Independence Day in the U.S. state.
Trump to hold virtual meeting with Zelensky and European leaders on Wednesday - media
U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance will take part in a virtual meeting on Wednesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European allies.
Lasting and just peace must respect Ukraine's sovereignty - von der Leyen
Welcoming the efforts of the U.S. Administration to achieve peace in Ukraine, the European Union also stresses that such peace must respect international law, the sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
12 August 2025
Zelensky discusses return of Ukrainian children with Emir of Qatar
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and expressed gratitude for his assistance in securing the release of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia.
Putin can easily deceive Trump – MEP
Peace talks cannot take place without Ukraine's participation, while Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin is capable of successfully misleading his American counterpart.
Europe preparing new statement, Tusk hopes Trump can be persuaded on Ukraine
Leaders of several European countries, including Poland, Germany, France, Italy, Great Britain, and Finland, will soon prepare a new statement on the upcoming talks between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
MP: Trump should have demanded Putin stop bombing Ukraine before meeting in Alaska
U.S. President Donald Trump should have demanded that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin cease fire in Russia's war against Ukraine as a prerequisite for the meeting in Alaska, which in itself is already a success for the Kremlin leader.