
Kurt Volker, former U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations
I don't believe there's any real peace with Putin
I don't believe there's any real peace with Putin
The European Parliament should put more pressure on Russia and seek an "all-for-all" prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine.
U.S. President Donald Trump left the G7 summit in Canada on Monday, skipping the signing of a joint communiqué, which was scheduled for Tuesday.
16 June 2025
The program of the NATO summit in The Hague includes a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council at the level of foreign ministers.
Austria is ready to host a Ukraine Recovery Conference, according to Austrian Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker.
The European Union has extended restrictive measures against Russia for its actions in the criminal annexation of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol for another year, until June 23, 2026.
Even if Austria wanted to provide military support to Ukraine, it would not be able to do so due to the limited defense capabilities.
President Volodymyr Zelensky recalled that until 2014, Ukraine had non-aligned status, which, however, did not save the country from the outbreak of war, occupation of Crimea and parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions by Russia.
In his opening statements at the G7 summit in Canada, U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized that he considers it necessary to return to the G8 format with the participation of Russia, thus repeating his long-standing rhetoric that is in line with the Kremlin’s interest.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said everyone should work to ensure that the alliance between America and Europe does not collapse.
A communiqué on the protection and return of Ukrainian children from the Russian Federation, and four other documents, were signed in Vienna in the presence of the Presidents of Ukraine and Austria, Volodymyr Zelensky and Alexander Van der Bellen.
The Canadian government intends to announce a new aid package for Ukraine later this week.
Austrian Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen has called on the Russian leadership to end its war of aggression against Ukraine and engage in serious and honest negotiations aimed at a peaceful settlement.
The Russian Foreign Ministry said the U.S. has canceled another round of talks on "normalization of relations and the work of diplomatic missions".
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that one of the topics he plans to discuss with U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit is a defense package that Ukraine is ready to purchase.
Russian leader Vladimir Putin has a distorted view of the capabilities of the Russian armed forces, particularly regarding modern missile weaponry.
There will likely be many more meetings between Ukrainian and Russian delegations, with their level and scope potentially changing, but the outcome will depend on various factors — and it cannot be ruled out that Russia may eventually take the negotiation track seriously.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, accompanied by First Lady Olena Zelenska, has arrived at the Presidential Chancellery of Austria.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, together with First Lady Olena Zelenska, will pay an official visit to Austria on Monday, June 16, during which he will hold talks with the country's leadership.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed that the Verkhovna Rada appoint Ruslan Kravchenko, former head of the State Tax Service, as Ukraine's next prosecutor general.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Sunday that pressure on Russia must be stepped up to ensure a ceasefire in Ukraine, and called on the G7 nations to strengthen sanctions to achieve that goal.
On the second day of the G7 summit, the leaders of the seven participating countries will discuss Ukraine's recovery and ways to improve the nation’s economic situation.
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin is trying to shift international attention away from Russia's war against Ukraine by offering the United States help in the Middle East settlement.
15 June 2025
President Volodymyr Zelensky is awaiting a report from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine regarding Ukrainian citizens currently located in Israel and Iran.
Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal has called on U.S. President Donald Trump to take immediate action to pass legislation that would toughen sanctions against Russia.
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on Sunday that peace would soon be achieved by Israel and Iran, stressing he was making an extensive effort to make it happen.
Following the summit, which kicks off in Canada today, the leaders of the Group of Seven nations will reaffirm their strong support for Ukraine.
The Israel Defense Forces reported that Israeli military aircraft have attacked more than 170 targets and more than 720 military infrastructure facilities since Friday.
Following the Russian attack on Kremenchuk in Poltava region, Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) called on the international community to impose the harshest possible sanctions on Russia and to strengthen Ukraine’s defense capabilities.