Five points: Nauseda offers Europe action plan to support Ukraine
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda has called for action to support Ukraine and strengthen Europe's security.
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Nobody can force Ukraine to give up - Sybiha
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Wednesday that Ukraine had withstood the most horrific military attack in Europe’s modern history, stressing that nobody could force the country to give up.
Rutte briefs Zelensky on exchange of views with Kellogg and EU leaders in Paris
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday briefed President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky on his exchange of views with U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg at the Alliance and with EU leaders in Paris.
EU leaders together with Ukraine preparing for emergency meetings - Stefanishyna
Leaders of the European Union are preparing together with Ukraine for emergency meetings convened by French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris.
Yermak meets with Kellogg in Kyiv
Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak met with U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg in Kyiv. During the meeting, Yermak stressed that the principle of “nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine” remains key in all international negotiations.
Zelensky: We do not have many formats of security guarantees - NATO or strong army
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine today does not have many formats to guarantee security, such as NATO membership, or a strong army with strong air defense and a contingent of foreign troops.
Zelensky on meeting in Saudi Arabia: U.S. helped Putin break years of isolation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the recent talks in Saudi Arabia between U.S. and Russian officials helped Vladimir Putin emerge from years of political isolation.
Ambassador Zaluzhnyi comments on his possible participation in Ukraine elections
Ukraine's Ambassador to the UK and former Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, has said that he will be ready to answer questions about elections once Ukraine endures and preserves its statehood.
Putin will use Trump's call and statements for propaganda – Ukrainian MP
The political isolation of Vladimir Putin has partially eased following his phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, and the Russian dictator will undoubtedly use this for propaganda purposes.
Zelensky on Trump's poll claims: This is Russian disinformation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed his approval ratings cited by U.S. President Donald Trump as "disinformation coming from Russia."
Starmer's statement on readiness to deploy troops to Ukraine stirs up public discourse – expert
The British Prime Minister's recent statement regarding his readiness to deploy troops to Ukraine is very timely and will influence public opinion
US Special Envoy Kellogg arrives in Kyiv
US Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg arrived in the Ukrainian capital on Wednesday morning, February 19.
Ukraine, Moldova sign cooperation document on EU accession
Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration and Minister of Justice, Olha Stefanishyna, and Moldova's Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, Cristina Gherasimov, have signed a memorandum of cooperation on European integration and the EU accession process.
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Canada wants to join security guarantees for Ukraine after war – FM
Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly stated that she wants her country to play a role in maintaining peace in Ukraine after Russia’s war ends.
Defense Ministers of Ukraine, Türkiye discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation
Ukraine’s Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with his Türkiye’s counterpart Yaşar Güler and Commander of the Turkish Land Forces General Selçuk Bayraktaroğlu to discuss enhancing bilateral defense cooperation and developing joint defense projects.
EU preparing record EUR 6B military aid package for Ukraine – Politico
The European Union is preparing a record €6 billion military aid package for Ukraine to help strengthen its strategic position on the front line ahead of negotiations and to emphasize the EU’s role in the peace talks.
France convenes another meeting on Ukraine and European security with EU leaders – Reuters
France plans to host a second meeting to discuss Ukraine and European security on Wednesday.
Zelensky, Erdoğan discuss security guarantees, release of captives, economic cooperation
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that among the key topics of talks in Ankara with President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan were food security, economic cooperation, the release of captives and security guarantees.
Erdoğan: Türkiye ideal host for upcoming peace talks
Türkiye will be an ideal host for upcoming talks on ending the war waged by Russia against Ukraine.
Zelensky on security guarantees: If not NATO, then strong army and deployment of foreign troops
In the event that Ukraine does not become a NATO member, a strong army and the possible deployment of troops from other countries can provide effective security guarantees.
Waltz after talks in Saudi Arabia: This needs to be permanent end to war, not temporary one
U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, speaking to the press after negotiations with Russian representatives in Saudi Arabia regarding the end of the war in Ukraine, emphasized the need for a permanent end to the conflict.
Hungary's decision to block Ukraine-EU accession talks a controversial position – Stefanishyna
Hungary's decision to block the start of negotiations for Ukraine's accession to the EU is a "controversial position." Budapest is well aware that Kyiv has no intention of worsening the situation for the Hungarian minority or any other national minority.
Zelensky cancels visit to Saudi Arabia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced the cancellation of his visit to Saudi Arabia, which was originally scheduled for Wednesday, February 19.
Ending Ukraine-Russia war requires deal acceptable to all sides – Rubio
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that all sides involved in negotiations to end the war between Ukraine and Russia will have to agree to the terms of any settlement and that "there has to be concessions made by all sides."
EU accession: Stefanishyna says Ukraine ready to open three negotiation clusters
Kyiv aims to launch three negotiation clusters for Ukraine's accession to the European Union during Poland's presidency of the EU Council. Any obstruction of this process would indicate that Europe is "shirking its responsibility for security on its own continent."
U.S.-Russia talks in Riyadh conclude
The negotiations between the U.S. and Russian delegations in Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, have concluded.
Ukraine receives U.S. assurances on principles necessary to end war – Stefanishyna
The Ukrainian delegation has positively assessed negotiations with the U.S. delegation at the Munich Security Conference. Kyiv received assurances from Washington that all principles necessary for ending the war and preventing its recurrence in the future will be upheld.
Zelensky, Erdogan meet in Ankara
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan are holding one-on-one talks at the Presidential Palace in Ankara.
U.S.-Ukraine critical minerals deal still under discussion – Stefanishyna
The proposed agreement between the United States and Ukraine regarding critical minerals remains under discussion.