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Thursday, 11 December 2025, 20:25
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss concrete actions that could help bring about a ceasefire and progress toward lasting peace.
The United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Finland, Norway, and Poland are the European countries that are most actively involved in the ongoing negotiation process.
If Russia does not agree to an unconditional ceasefire, the EU will respond with new sanctions to put more pressure on its economy and curb the Kremlin’s ability to continue the war.
On May 20, President Volodymyr Zelensky held a series of talks with European leaders, during which he discussed his recent conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump. In this context, Zelensky emphasized that "it is important that America remains involved in the peace process."
None of the sanctions imposed against Russia during President Joe Biden's administration have been lifted by the current U.S. administration.
Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp has stated that the outcome of the war in Ukraine will significantly influence the future of Europe's security architecture for years, if not decades, to come.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere has supported President Volodymyr Zelensky's proposal to allocate a larger share of Norway's nearly $8 billion aid package for 2025 toward drone production in Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Ukraine's post-war recovery.
On Tuesday, May 20, the Council of the European Union adopted a decision to impose additional restrictive measures on three Russian entities involved in the development and use of chemical weapons in the war against Ukraine.
The approval of the 17th package of sanctions against Russia is important, but we need to go further.
During a conversation with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude for the adoption of the 17th package of sanctions against Russia.
During a conversation with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed possible platforms for negotiations with Russia.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has submitted to the Verkhovna Rada a draft law on the establishment of a Specialized District Administrative Court and a Specialized Administrative Court of Appeal.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Crown Prince Haakon of Norway discussed strengthening energy sustainability, cultural ties, and defense investments.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala have agreed to cooperate in training Ukrainian F-16 pilots.
On Tuesday, the United Kingdom announced new sanctions against Russia, targeting the country’s military, energy, and financial sectors. Notably, 18 ships of Russia’s "shadow fleet" were added to the sanctions list.military, energy, and financial sectors. Notably, 18 ships of Russia’s "shadow fleet" were added to the sanctions list.
On May 20, EU foreign ministers approved the 17th package of sanctions against Russia, targeting nearly 200 shadow fleet ships.
Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon arrived in Kyiv on May 20, 2025, marking the first royal visit from Norway to Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale war.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Finnish President Alexander Stubb discussed the details of the previous day’s phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump.
The European Union and all 27 member states remain united in their demand for a full and unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine, a step Ukraine agreed to over 60 days ago. The EU is prepared to intensify pressure on Russia to push it toward a ceasefire and a peaceful resolution.
EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos said that the European Union could open all negotiation clusters with Ukraine by the autumn of this year, provided the current pace of accession talks is maintained.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held phone conversations with his German and Polish counterparts, Johann Wadephul and Radoslaw Sikorski, assuring them that China remains committed to promoting negotiations to resolve what Beijing refers to as the "Ukrainian crisis," and supports the achievement of a fair peace agreement.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he called on Russian leader Vladimir Putin to "end this bloodshed" in Ukraine during their two-hour phone call, but added that if negotiations between Ukraine and Russia show no progress, he is prepared to "back away" from the process.
19 May 2025
Ukraine is considering various potential venues for possible peace negotiations with Russia, including Istanbul, the Vatican, Geneva, or another city. The key factor is that all parties involved in the negotiation process support the selected option.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held two phone conversations with U.S. President Donald Trump, with other leaders joining the discussions.
If Russia fails to implement a ceasefire, the European Union will introduce a strong package of sanctions against Russia. At the same time, the sanctions package expected from the United States still requires further work.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Russia and Ukraine may sign a memorandum, which could subsequently lead to a formal agreement to end the full-scale war. The memorandum is expected to address a ceasefire.
The leaders of Germany, Finland, France, Italy, and Ukraine, as well as the president of the European Commission, held a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Russia and Ukraine will immediately begin negotiations on a ceasefire and, more importantly, on ending the war.