NATO chief, Canadian PM discuss support for Ukraine
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte discussed continued support for Ukraine in repelling Russian aggression.
Politics
06 June 2025
Zelensky hears report from team on Washington visit
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine held a meeting with the team of officials after they came back from the U.S. where they held a series of meetings, including on defense support for Ukraine, sanctions against Russia, diplomatic prospects, as well as the protection of freedom and countering Russian disinformation.
MFA Finland urges Moscow to cease fire in wake of Russia’s massive strike on Ukraine
The Finnish Foreign Ministry responded to Russia's overnight attack on Ukraine by calling on the Kremlin to agree to a full and unconditional ceasefire.
Yermak: Visit to DC “preparations” for Zelensky’s meeting with Trump at G7 summit
The visit of the Ukrainian delegation to Washington was part of preparations for the meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Canada.
UK’s Lammy condemns Russia’s overnight strikes on Ukraine as barbaric acts
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has responded to Russia’s massive overnight attack on Ukraine on Friday, June 6, calling it an act of barbarism.
EU Ambassador Mathernova on Kremlin's brutal retaliation strike: "Russia humiliated and furious"
European Union Ambassador to Ukraine, Katarína Mathernová, stated that on June 6 Russia carried out an attack in retaliation for Ukraine’s spectacular and daring Operation Spiderweb. But while Ukrainians target military strategic infrastructure, Russia kills civilians.
Overnight, Russia 'responded' to destroyed aircraft with attacks on civilians – Sybiha
Russia's overnight assault on peaceful Ukrainian civilians once again underscores the urgent need to intensify international pressure on Moscow.
05 June 2025
Trump says he urged Putin not to retaliate against Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump said that during a phone call on Wednesday, he urged Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin not to launch a retaliatory strike on Ukraine following successful Ukrainian attacks on Russian military targets.
Today's NATO-Ukraine Council meeting was 'very positive' – Rutte
A NATO-Ukraine Council meeting held today in Brussels at the level of defense ministers was very positive and provided an opportunity for a detailed discussion on how NATO allies can continue to support Ukraine militarily.
Zelensky: There is no peace initiative in the world that Russia has not rejected
There is no peace initiative in the world that Russia has not rejected. Yet the world continues to allow this behavior.
Sweden allocates additional $30M to support Ukraine via NATO fund
The Swedish government has instructed the country's armed forces to allocate SEK 550 million (approximately $30 million) in support of Ukraine through NATO.
Norway to provide USD 7 B in aid to Ukraine this year - DM Umerov
Norway will allocate USD 7 billion in aid to Ukraine in 2025.
Rada chair denies reports on slashing freedom of speech committee
The Verkhovna Rada has no intentions to disband the Committee on Freedom of Speech as the monomajority will soon put forward a candidate for the position of committee secretary.
U.S. unwilling to send air defense to protect European forces in post-war Ukraine
The United States is reportedly refusing to provide air defense assets to protect a peacekeeping force that the UK and France intend to deploy in Ukraine after the war ends.
Time to leave madness of war behind - Lula on talks with Putin
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said he had already spoken several times with Russian leader vladimir Putin to force him to start peace talks and "leave the madness of war behind".
First deputy foreign minister: Ceasefire talks futile without U.S., Europe at table
Any serious talks on Russia's ceasefire in Ukraine, ceasefire monitoring, or security guarantees without the participation of the United States of America and European countries is futile.
Putin should stop whining about Ukrainian strikes, start negotiations in good faith – MFA Ukraine
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine responded to the complaints voiced by Russian dictator Vladimir Putin over the devastating strikes targeting Russian strategic aviation.
Ukraine responds to Poland's designation of day of remembrance for victims of 'OUN-UPA genocide'
Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs considers the Polish Sejm's decision to establish July 11 as a Day of Remembrance for the victims of the "genocide committed by the OUN and UPA" to be contrary to the spirit of good neighborly relations.
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.
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.