Ukraine announces ceasefire from May 6, awaits reciprocal steps from Russia – Zelensky
Ukraine is declaring a ceasefire starting May 6 and expects reciprocal actions from Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
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Russia declares unilateral 'ceasefire' on May 8-9
Russia's Ministry of Defense has announced what it calls a "ceasefire in honor of the victory of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War" from May 8 to 9.
Zelensky on May 9 ceasefire: No official contact with Ukraine on proposal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine has not been officially contacted regarding a proposed ceasefire on May 9.
Zelensky announces new aid packages after Yerevan summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced new aid packages and accelerated funding for drone and electronic warfare production following the summit in Yerevan.
Zelensky: Yerevan summit demonstrates scale of our unity
President Volodymyr Zelensky, summarizing the 8th European Political Community Summit held in Yerevan, said that the number of countries involved shows the “scale of our unity.”
Rutte, Zelensky discuss PURL, Ukraine to continue to receive anti-ballistic missiles
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, during a meeting in Yerevan on the sidelines of the 8th European Political Community Summit, assured President Volodymyr Zelensky that the PURL program is functioning and that anti-ballistic missiles will continue to be supplied to Ukraine.
Zelensky after meeting with Pashinyan: We restore active dialogue between our countries
President Volodymyr Zelensky said after a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Yerevan, on the sidelines of the 8th European Political Community Summit, that this was the first visit by a Ukrainian president to Armenia in the past 24 years.
Zelensky, Costa discuss swift opening of all negotiation clusters
President Volodymyr Zelensky, during a meeting with President of the European Council António Costa, said Ukraine expects all six negotiation clusters to be opened within this and next month.
Canada allocates additional $200M to PURL — Zelensky
During a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Canada has already contributed more than $830 million to the PURL program overall.
Peace talks, reconstruction, European integration: Zelensky meets with Tusk
Ukraine is ready for the next round of trilateral meetings to achieve a long-term ceasefire, reliable security, and lasting peace.
Zelensky meets Fico in Yerevan
President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine is open to constructive dialogue with Slovakia and interested in developing strong relations.
Zelensky arrives at European Political Community summit
President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived at the European Political Community summit, which begins today in Yerevan.
US launches Project Freedom in Strait of Hormuz with 15,000 troops and over 100 aircraft
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced the launch of Project Freedom, aimed at restoring navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia plans to turn internet into state-controlled infrastructure – intelligence
Russia's Ministry of Digital Development is working on a set of measures aimed at turning the Russian segment of the internet into a system fully controlled by the state.
Ukraine remembers every journalist held in Russian captivity – Foreign Ministry
Ukraine continues to demonstrate daily that even amid a full-scale war, democratic institutions remain the foundation of its resilience.
Zelensky outlines three key priorities ahead of EPC summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has outlined three key priorities ahead of the European Political Community summit.
US refuses to deploy Tomahawk missiles in Germany
The U.S. will not deploy a battalion equipped with long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles in Germany.
Russians coordinate disinformation campaign against Defense Minister Fedorov
The SPRAVDI Center for Strategic Communications and Information Security has exposed a coordinated Russian disinformation campaign against Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
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Sweden detains sanctioned tanker suspected of links to Russia’s shadow fleet
Swedish authorities have detained a tanker in the Baltic Sea suspected of sailing under a false flag and of belonging to Russia’s shadow fleet, while also being listed under European Union sanctions.
France backs Ukraine’s EU alignment but rules out ‘fast track’ to membership – Minister
France supports Ukraine’s gradual alignment with the European Union ahead of full membership, but there can be no “fast tracks” to joining the bloc.
Zelensky discusses bilateral ties, EU path with Czech PM Babiš
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš discussed relations between their two countries during a meeting in Yerevan.
Ukraine ready for next round of trilateral talks, Zelensky says at meeting with Starmer
President Volodymyr Zelensky, during a meeting in Yerevan with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, stated that Ukraine is ready for the next round of negotiations in a trilateral format.
Zelensky discusses strengthening air defense with Finnish PM
President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo on key priorities for Ukraine's defense, particularly the enhancement of air defense systems.
Zelensky meets PM of Norway in Yerevan to discuss Drone Deal, strengthening air defense
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting in Yerevan with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, focusing on strategic partnership, including the Drone Deal and efforts to strengthen Ukraine's air defense.
Zelensky arrives in Yerevan
The Ukrainian President arrived in the capital of Armenia to take part in the European Political Community summit.
French FM: Russia makes freedom of information its target
On World Press Freedom Day, marked on May 3, France honored the memory of French photojournalist Arman Soldin (note: original text says Antoni Lallican, likely referring to a French journalist killed in Ukraine) who was killed in Ukraine as a result of a Russian drone strike, and stated that Russia has made freedom of information its target.
Ceasefire just to hold parade in Moscow on May 9 ridiculous, says Tusk
The one-day ceasefire proposed by Russia on May 9 is “absurd,” and Poland does not support it.
Congress concerned that Trump’s decision to reduce troop levels in Germany may send wrong signal to Putin
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and U.S. Representative Mike Rogers, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, stated that President Donald Trump’s decision to reduce troop levels in Germany could send the wrong signal to Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin.
Office of President outlines grounds for sanctions against Kiryukhin, Pozdnyakov, and Mamiashvili
The sanctions against Alan Kiryukhin were imposed due to his use of cryptocurrency tools to circumvent restrictions, while sports officials Stanislav Pozdnyakov and Mykhail Mamiashvili were added to the list for supporting the war. Ukraine expects the EU to align these decisions in the next sanctions package.