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First round of U.S.-Ukraine talks held in Saudi Arabia

The negotiations between the United States and Ukraine in Riyadh are still ongoing, with a break currently in effect.

Ukrainian delegation begins talks with U.S. team in Riyadh

The Ukrainian delegation has begun a meeting with the U.S. team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to discuss a range of complex technical issues.

Starmer: The moment for talking is over and the moment for action is now

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that he never thought he would witness the occupation of countries by Russia again after the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Trump claims no one in the world can stop Putin except him

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that it "would be a great thing" to stop Russia's war against Ukraine, emphasizing that the situation regarding the containment of the conflict is "somewhat under control."

Russia's terror against civilians undermines U.S. peace efforts – Sybiha

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has responded to Russia's massive drone attack on Kyiv, emphasizing Ukraine's urgent need for additional air defense systems.

Witkoff's statements seen as concession to Kremlin ahead of peace talks – ISW

U.S. presidential envoy Steve Witkoff echoed several Russian demands, claims, and justifications regarding the war against Ukraine during an interview with American blogger Tucker Carlson.

Foreign ministers of Japan, China, South Korea discuss Russia's war in Ukraine

The foreign ministers of Japan, China, and South Korea -- Takeshi Iwaya, Wang Yi, and Cho Tae-Yul -- held a trilateral meeting in Tokyo to discuss Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine and military cooperation between Russia and North Korea.

Czechia may send troops to Ukraine as part of peacekeeping mission – Pavel

The Czech Republic is prepared to participate in a foreign peacekeeping mission that would send troops to Ukraine if a potential peace agreement is reached.

Czech president on Ukraine's NATO membership: Let's keep this question open

Effective security guarantees for Ukraine, which would prevent a new Russian attack, should consist of two components: an agreement with the U.S. on natural resources and guarantees from European countries.

Occupied territories key issue in Russia's war against Ukraine – Witkoff

Temporarily occupied territories are the largest issue in resolving Russia's war against Ukraine, according to U.S. presidential envoy Steve Witkoff.

Witkoff: Ultimate goal of ongoing talks is 30-day ceasefire to negotiate permanent truce

U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, has said that the objective of the current peace negotiations between the United States, Ukraine, and Russia is to secure an interim 30-day ceasefire, during which the parties will discuss a permanent cessation of hostilities.

Five key takeaways from Trump-Zelensky phone call

MFA Ukraine says Putin’s decree on explulsion of Ukrainians “null and void”

The Foreign Ministry considers the decree of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin on the expulsion of Ukrainians null and void and perceives this act as a continuation of the policy of genocide against the Ukrainian people.

Yermak: Humanitarian issues were just as crucial as security at Jeddah talks

The issue of prisoner exchanges based on the "all-for-all" formula is raised at every negotiation, including the recent talks in Jeddah, where the humanitarian track was just as important as security.

Trump says there are 'confines of a deal' between Ukraine and Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that during negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, it is already possible to talk about achieving the "confines of a deal" for a peaceful settlement.

Zelensky: EU accession talks slowed by one country's position

President Volodymyr Zelensky said that negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU had slowed down due to the position of one country.

Mathernová comments on work of G7 Ambassadors in Ukraine

Ambassadors of the G7 countries in Ukraine continue regular coordination meetings as usual after the change of the U.S. administration earlier this year.

Lawmakers may close public access to data on Ukraine’s defense companies

On March 21, the Parliament’s Legal Committee considered a bill on restricting public access to data on defense facilities that is available in the state registers run by the Ministry of Justice.

Zelensky: EU accession talks slow down due to single country's stance

President Volodymyr Zelensky said EU accession negotiations slowed down as a result of a single country's position on EU enlargement.

Ukraine views meeting with U.S. delegation in Saudi Arabia as bilateral, technical - MFA

Ukraine sees the next round of talks with the United States in Saudi Arabia as a bilateral and technical event.

Lithuania ready to send troops to Ukraine after ceasefire – Nauseda

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda has said that Lithuania is prepared to deploy troops as part of a post-ceasefire mission to Ukraine.

Germany's Bundesrat approves EUR 3B in military aid for Ukraine

Germany's upper house of parliament, the Bundesrat, has approved constitutional amendments that will increase spending in three key areas, including unblocking an additional EUR 3 billion in military aid for Ukraine.

State Department: Ukraine, Russia 'just a breath away' from ceasefire

The U.S. State Department believes that Ukraine and Russia are "just a breath away from a full ceasefire" after three years of war.

Czech President arrives in Kyiv after visiting Odesa

President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel arrived in the Ukrainian capital on Friday morning after visiting Odesa.

Ukraine should avail of U.S. dissatisfaction with the outcome of Trump-Putin talk

Von der Leyen: Ukraine to gain access to new EU defense loan program

The security of Ukraine is the security of the EU and the whole of Europe, and that is why Ukraine will receive an opportunity to participate in projects under SAFE (Security Action for Europe), the new EU loan program worth up to EUR 150 billion.

Starmer says Putin to breach ceasefire if Ukraine not protected

Russian ruler Vladimir Putin will violate the peace deal with Ukraine if the country is not protected, believes British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

EU not to block aid to Ukraine because of Hungary's own opinion on this - Costa

The European Union consists of 27 states, each of which has its own history, traditions and culture, and this diversity must be respected. But this does not mean that EU decisions on Ukraine should be blocked because Hungary has an opinion on this that is different from the beliefs of the 26 countries.

Zelensky meets with Crown Prince Regent of Norway

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with Crown Prince Regent Haakon of Norway and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway.