White House confirms no Trump-Putin meeting planned in immediate future
U.S. President Donald Trump does not plan to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the immediate future.
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Ukraine ready to end war through diplomacy – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Ukraine has coordinated a unified position with its partners regarding diplomatic ways to end the war and is ready for the corresponding dialogue.
Preparation for Trump-Putin meeting in Hungary on hold – media
The process of preparing a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin has stalled amid reports that expected pre-meeting between key foreign affairs aides of the two leaders, who were supposed to determine the summit’s agenda, have been postponed.
Netherlands backs joint statement by European leaders and President Zelensky on ceasefire in Ukraine
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof reaffirmed his country’s unwavering support for Ukraine and its territorial integrity, stating that the Netherlands supports the joint declaration by European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky calling for a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Lavrov promotes fakes about "peace" and "Nazis" in Ukraine again — CCD
Statements by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov that "an immediate ceasefire would leave most of Ukraine under Nazi rule" are typical Kremlin manipulation.
Trump's actions regarding Russia seem weak and incomprehensible — Austrian expert
The actions of the Administration of U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Russia and the settlement of its war against Ukraine create the impression of excessive compliance and the lack of a clear strategy in restraining the Kremlin.
Zelensky: As soon as pressure eases, Russia tries to abandon diplomacy
As soon as pressure slightly eases, Russia attempts to step back from diplomacy and, on the eve of winter, strikes Ukraine's energy infrastructure almost daily.
Putin feigns readiness for talks while Russia brutally attacks Chernihiv, Sumy regions – Sybiha
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is pretending to be open to diplomacy and peace negotiations while Russia continues to launch brutal attacks on Ukraine's Chernihiv and Sumy regions, leaving many communities without power.
Ukraine's parliament extends martial law, mobilization for another three months
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has approved bills extending martial law and general mobilization for another three months, starting from November 5.
Current line of contact should serve as starting point for negotiations – joint statement by EU leaders, Zelensky
Leaders of several European countries and top EU officials have issued a joint statement expressing support for U.S. President Donald Trump's initiative to immediately halt hostilities in Ukraine and launch peace talks based on the current line of contact.
Hungary will not block EU's 19th sanctions package against Russia – Szijjarto
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has denied rumors that Budapest plans to block the European Union's 19th package of sanctions against Russia in light of the upcoming meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
U.S. Republicans in Congress put Russia sanctions bill on hold
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said on Monday that the bill introducing new sanctions against Russia and its trading partners is on hold until after the planned meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
20 October 2025
Italy signals readiness to join US arms procurement program for Ukraine – Bloomberg
Italy has privately indicated its willingness to participate in the purchase of U.S. weapons for Ukraine under the PURL initiative.
Bulgaria ready to offer air corridor for Putin to meet Trump in Budapest
Bulgaria will allow a plane carrying Vladimir Putin to fly through its airspace to facilitate a planned meeting between the Russian leader and Donald Trump in Budapest later this month.
FM Sybiha informs European partners on results of Zelensky-Trump meeting
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that ceasefire remains a key element of a real peace process and called for collective pressure on Russia to force it into peace.
West must help Ukraine defend itself, not surrender – Finnish foreign minister
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin does not want peace, and therefore the West should support Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression rather than push it toward surrender.
Zelensky tables in parliament bills to extend martial law, general mobilization
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has submitted to the Verkhovna Rada the bills to extend martial law and general mobilization in the country for another 90 days.
Zelensky, Macron discuss path to peace in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron about efforts to bring the war in Ukraine to an end.
Zelensky: Trump focused on ending Russia-Ukraine war
President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that following the ceasefire in the Middle East, U.S. President Donald Trump is now determined to put maximum effort into achieving peace in Ukraine.
Trump denies telling Zelensky to cede all Donetsk region to Russia
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he had not told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that Ukraine should cede entire Donetsk region to Russia, Ukrinform reports.
Trump threatens to keep “massive tariffs” on India if it continues buying Russian oil
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that the United States will maintain “massive” tariffs on India if New Delhi continues purchasing oil from Russia.
EU considering rule change to speed up entry of new members – Politico
The European Union is considering changes to its membership rules that would allow new countries to join the bloc without full voting rights.
Valeriu Chiveri, Moldova’s Ambassador to Ukraine
Russia tried to influence the parliamentary elections in Moldova even more than the presidential elections
Rubio, not Witkoff, to lead US delegation preparing Trump-Putin meeting – media
Washington has decided to appoint Secretary of State Marco Rubio, instead of Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, to head the delegation that will conduct talks with Moscow ahead of the upcoming Trump-Putin meeting in Budapest.
Vance on Tomahawks for Ukraine: Trump heard this request and is still deciding
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance has said that the Trump administration will continue pursuing the path toward peace in Ukraine, no matter how long it takes.
19 October 2025
Tusk: pressure should be put on Russia, not on Ukraine
No one should pressure Ukraine into making territorial concessions — instead, pressure should be applied to Russia to make it end its aggression.
Sybiha: Russia continues to intensify its information war
Russia is betting heavily on disinformation because it cannot win on the battlefield. In particular, despite overall budget cuts, Russian state spending on propaganda will increase by 54%.
New Ukrainian envoy to Council of Europe arrives in Strasbourg
Former Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine Mykola Tochytskyi has arrived in Strasbourg, where he will begin his work as Ukraine's Permanent Representative to the Council of Europe.
Trump says US 'can't give all of our weapons to Ukraine'
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that the United States cannot give Ukraine all the weapons that Kyiv wants, as the country needs them for its own defense.