Sybiha: Russia must face real strength or terror will continue
Moscow must be confronted with real strength, sanctions, and unity — otherwise, Russia will continue its terror campaign against Ukraine's civilian population.
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US supports Ukraine's sovereignty, lasting peace – Bessent
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reaffirmed Washington's support for Ukraine's sovereignty and its commitment to ensuring a lasting peace during a meeting with Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Yulia Svyrydenko.
MFA: Putin will not stop killing Ukrainian children without constant global pressure
Kremlin dictator Vladimir Putin will not stop killing Ukrainian children unless he faces constant international pressure. The world must respond with tougher sanctions and increased military support for Ukraine.
Senator Graham to amend Russia sanctions bill not to affect Ukraine's allies
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham intends to amend his bill on “crippling” sanctions against Russia and countries that do business with Moscow to exempt countries that help Ukraine defend itself from Russian aggression.
Ukrainian-Polish relations not to change under President Nawrocki – Polish expert
Relations between Kyiv and Warsaw under the newly elected President Karol Nawrocki of Poland will not change, as a political consensus remains there on what relations with Ukraine should be. The emphasis is on military-political support for Ukraine so that the latter can defend itself from Russian aggression, which also meets Poland’s interests.
Long-term targeted aid to Ukraine more important than “budget shares” – Healey, Pistorius
The co-chairs of Wednesday’s meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG), British Secretary of State for Defense John Healey and German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius reaffirmed readiness of the Ramstein format participants to provide Ukraine with long-term military aid.
04 June 2025
Putin feels impunity – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine responded to Donald Trump's post about his call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Head of Zelensky’s Office to U.S. senators: We need to completely block Russia's access to resources feeding war
Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak addressed U.S. senators during a visit to Washington, emphasizing that Ukraine did not start this war, but it must end it.
Snubbing UDCG meeting could be Hegseth's own initiative or mark shift in White House position - expert
The absence of U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at today’s meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group could be a result of either his personal initiative or the official stance of the White House on curbing support for Ukraine, which will have drastically different consequences for future cooperation.
Norwegian Foreign Minister on Istanbul talks: Russia again shows no readiness for peace
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said that at the meeting of the Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Istanbul this week, Russia again failed to demonstrate a real readiness for peace or negotiations.
Ukraine elected member of UN’s ECOSOC
Ukraine has been elected as a member of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for the period from 2026 to 2028.
Zelensky: Russia has to really feel war worse than peace
Russia should really get to feel that war is worse than peace, so sanctions are required to make this happen.
Putin tells Trump he "will have to respond" to Ukraine's Operation Spiderweb
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he had spoken with Russian leader Vladimir Putin over the phone, including on Ukrainian attacks on Russian airfields, referring to the conversation as "good", although adding that it was not the one leading to immediate peace.
Sikorski: Support for Ukraine tests Polish-German cooperation
Warsaw and Berlin have a special role to play in ensuring the security of NATO's eastern flank and supporting Ukraine.
Only US can monitor ceasefire, says Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that only the US can ensure monitoring of the ceasefire, admitting that some European countries may also participate in this process.
Russia's 'memorandum' an ultimatum, not a proposal for dialogue – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that the document Russia presented as a "memorandum" is, in fact, an ultimatum rather than a basis for negotiation.
Zelensky: Exchange of 500 POWs planned for this weekend
Russia has indicated that it is ready to hand over 500 Ukrainian prisoners of war this weekend, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Zelensky honors SBU operatives for successful 'Spiderweb' operation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has awarded members of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) for their successful execution of Operation Spiderweb with a classified presidential decree.
Ukraine invited to NATO summit, but agenda still in development – Rutte
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has confirmed that Ukraine has been invited to participate in the upcoming NATO summit in The Hague. However, he refrained from commenting on the format of Ukraine's participation, noting that the detailed agenda is still being finalized.
NATO's long-term commitment to Ukraine's membership in Alliance remains in place - Rutte
The long-term commitment to Ukraine's irreversible path to NATO membership, which the Allies reaffirmed last year during the Washington Summit, remains valid, and the Alliance is already building a bridge to achieve this goal.
Expert: Xi wants to strengthen influence in EU through cooperation with Belarus
China is pragmatically using cooperation with Belarus to strengthen its influence in Europe, supporting the Lukashenko regime in exchange for geopolitical benefits, in particular Minsk’s transit role of Minsk.
Senator compares Ukraine’ Operation Spiderweb to U.S. raid to eliminate bin Laden
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal likened Ukraine's Operation Spiderweb in Russia’s rear to the American operation to eliminate "No. 1 terrorist" Osama bin Laden.
Rutte invites Zelensky to NATO summit – media
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the upcoming NATO summit, which will take place later this month in The Hague.
Yermak says coordinated US-EU sanctions against Russia are crucial
Ukraine is counting on stronger sanctions from the United States against Russia and emphasizes the importance of aligning those efforts with European partners.
Ukraine demands Russia respond to document with peace proposals – Sybiha
Ahead of the second round of negotiations in Istanbul, Russia received a document outlining Ukraine's vision for ending the war, but has not yet responded.
03 June 2025
Zelensky: Russia’s commitment to war argument for new tough sanctions
Russia must genuinely feel the devastating consequences of continuing its war against Ukraine.
Zelensky discusses Zaporizhzhia NPP situation with IAEA Chief
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), to discuss the situation at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP).
Trump keeps new sanctions against Russia as tool in his tool-box – White House
The U.S. administration has commented on the possibility of imposing new sanctions on Russia, stating that this could happen if the need arises.
Yermak, Kellogg discuss military aid for Ukraine
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andrii Yermak met in Washington with U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg to discuss the situation at the front, the outcomes of meetings in Istanbul, the importance of strengthening sanctions against Russia, and military aid for Ukraine.