Zelensky arrives in Washington for meeting with Trump
The President of Ukraine has arrived in Washington for scheduled meetings with the US President and European leaders.
Politics
17 August 2025
Ukrainian, Estonian foreign ministers coordinate next steps of joint work
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and his Estonian counterpart Margus Tsahkna on Sunday coordinated steps to advance joint efforts aimed at ending the war.
Rubio says US and partners will discuss security guarantees for Ukraine
The United States will consult with European leaders on future security guarantees for Ukraine, according to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
No terms can be imposed on Ukraine, but both sides must make concessions for peace – Rubio
Reaching a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia will require both sides to be ready for mutual concessions, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
Ceding eastern part of Ukraine to Russia is unacceptable – Mathernova
The idea of handing over the entire eastern part of Ukraine to the aggressor is nothing more than an unacceptable dictate.
Transatlantic unity is paramount to achieve sustainable peace in Ukraine – European Council president
Transatlantic unity is paramount at this moment to achieve a sustainable peace in Ukraine. Ukraine’s sovereign right to determine its conditions for peace must be respected.
Sybiha coordinates positions with UK foreign secretary ahead of important meetings
Ukrainian and British Foreign Ministers Andrii Sybiha and David Lammy spoke on Sunday to coordinate their positions ahead of important contacts and meetings scheduled for today and the coming week.
All members of Coalition of the Willing agree that borders must not be changed by force - Zelensky
All members of Coalition of the Willing expressed strong support for Ukraine’s independence and sovereignty and opposed any forcible change of state borders.
Though disaster could be avoided in Alaska, it was still a Russian PR-victory – Hungarian expert
Trump’s refusal to accept Putin’s de facto ultimatum on Ukraine can be considered the only positive outcome of the bilateral meeting in Alaska, although it also became a PR victory for the Kremlin.
Russians made some concessions on all five regions – Witkoff
White House Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said on Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin allegedly agreed at a summit with President Donald Trump that the U.S. and European allies could provide Ukraine with security guarantees similar to NATO's Article 5 as part of a hypothetical peace agreement.
Trump announces 'big progress' in relations with Russia
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that “big progress” has been made on issues concerning Russia.
Zelensky on meeting in Brussels: Today, we are defining what we will discuss in Washington
Today in Brussels, during negotiations in several formats, it will be determined what will be discussed tomorrow in Washington.
Zelensky: Russia shows no signs that the trilateral meeting will take place
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia shows no signs that the trilateral meeting between the leaders of Ukraine, the U.S., and Russia will take place.
Video conference of Coalition of the Willing begins
A virtual meeting of NATO and EU leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has begun as part of the Coalition of the Willing meeting.
Sybiha discusses diplomatic efforts to achieve lasting peace for Ukraine with Latvian FM
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže held a telephone conversation on Sunday morning to coordinate steps ahead of important meetings.
German expert: Ukraine and Europe must not allow Trump to force them into a hastily prepared agreement
U.S. President Donald Trump wants a quick agreement to end the war in Ukraine and may therefore try to increase pressure on Kyiv and Europe, which must not allow a wedge to be driven between themselves and the United States.
Merz to visit Washington with Zelensky, European leaders
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will travel to Washington on Monday together with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other European leaders, according to government spokesman Stefan Kornelius.
Ukraine to present government action plan on Monday – PM Svyrydenko
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has said that a comprehensive government action plan will be presented on Monday, Aug. 18.
Von der Leyen to travel to Washington with Zelensky
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said she will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Brussels today before flying with him and other European leaders to the United States.
Sybiha aligns positions with Finnish FM ahead of Coalition of Willing meeting
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha held a telephone conversation with Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen on Sunday morning and coordinated positions ahead of the meeting of the leaders of the Coalition of the Willing.
Ukraine sanctions Russian defense industry, targeting AI-drone makers
President Volodymyr Zelensky has enacted a new package of sanctions against the Russian military-industrial complex, targeting manufacturers of drones using artificial intelligence.
Trump wants to hold trilateral meeting with Zelensky and Putin next Friday – Axios
U.S. President Donald Trump has said he wants to arrange a trilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 22.
Polish government: Ukraine must retain path to EU, NATO membership
Ukraine must be free to decide its own future, including its territorial integrity and the prospect of joining the EU and NATO in the future.
Putin's rhetoric on Ukraine war unchanged – ISW
Russian leader Vladimir Putin did not change his rhetoric regarding the war in Ukraine following his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska on Friday
16 August 2025
'Coalition of the Willing' leaders to meet on Aug 17 – The Guardian
The office of French President Emmanuel Macron announced that the "Coalition of the Willing" leaders will meet online on Sunday, August 17.
US expert: Alaska meeting was theater, not capitulation
Seeing the war criminal Vladimir Putin on the red carpet in the United States was a painful sight, but the meeting served as a step for President Donald Trump to test whether peace could be achieved on Ukraine's terms.
Ukraine's foreign minister holds talks with counterparts from Poland, Norway
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha held phone calls with his Norwegian and Polish counterparts, discussing security guarantees for Ukraine and international efforts to advance the peace process.
Starmer: Trump's efforts have brought peace in Ukraine closer than ever
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, following the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Alaska, has stated that Trump's leadership in seeking "an end to the killing" deserves recognition.
Image of US soldiers kneeling before Putin leaves a stain on America – British expert
The meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin produced no tangible results but demonstrated that the Trump administration is bringing the Kremlin chief out of isolation.