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Tuesday, 09 December 2025, 04:23
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice of Ukraine Olha Stefanishyna stated that Ukraine is ready to present its reform roadmaps to representatives of European Union member states and the European Commission.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to discuss details of the upcoming May 15 talks in Istanbul, where Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to take part.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a law ratifying the agreement to establish the U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he supports the participation of U.S. President Donald Trump in talks between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul on May 15.
U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested he could fly to Istanbul, where President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin may have a personal meeting.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's statement expressing readiness for a personal meeting with the head of the aggressor state in Istanbul has placed Vladimir Putin in a zugzwang situation, where any move he makes will only worsen his position.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, reacting to Western threats of additional sanctions against Russia should it refuse a proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, stated that Moscow does not accept the "language of ultimatums."
During his speech at the Conference of the Speakers of EU Parliaments in Budapest, Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk called for the removal of artificial obstacles blocking the start of accession negotiations between Ukraine and the European Union.
Ukraine and Russia continue to insist on differing sequences for implementing a ceasefire and starting peace talks, each seeking to gain Washington's backing. Turkey, meanwhile, maintains that a ceasefire must come first before negotiations can begin.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha provided an update on the battlefield situation in Ukraine and coordinated peace efforts with counterparts from the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Poland, Germany, France, and the European Union during a ministerial meeting in London.
Germany's new federal government will continue providing military assistance to Ukraine, but will do so with less public disclosure to avoid revealing information to Russia.
Russia has to agree by the end of Monday to a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine or face potential new sanctions as previously warned by its partners.
On Monday, May 12, the newly appointed Ambassador of Ukraine to China, Oleksandr Nechytailo, presented copies of his credentials to Hong Lei, Assistant Minister and Director-General of the Department of Protocol at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, and officially assumed his duties.
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas has accused Russia of “playing games” and stressed that any negotiations on ending the war in Ukraine must be preceded by a ceasefire.
Foreign ministers of the Weimar Triangle+ countries, meeting in London on Monday, are set to hold a phone call with their U.S. and Turkish counterparts to discuss organizing peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has held his first conversation with Pope Leo XIV and expressed gratitude for the Vatican’s support of Ukraine.
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin must “get serious” about engaging in peace talks.
In the near future, Kremlin propagandists will intensify efforts aimed at discrediting the negotiation process and the U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal, among other things.
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy will meet with several European counterparts on Monday to discuss support for Ukraine and strengthen regional defense cooperation ahead of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s summit with European Union leaders next week.
After the agreement between Ukraine and the Council of Europe is signed, it will be possible to say that the Special Tribunal has already been established
11 May 2025
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that good decisions are being prepared to support Ukraine and its people.
Ukraine should agree to Russia’s proposal to begin direct peace talks next week.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he expects Russia to implement a ceasefire and that he will personally be waiting for Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin in Türkiye on May 15.
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs stated that Russia is not ready for peace and does not want to end the war it started.
U.S. President’s special envoy to Ukraine Keith Kellogg emphasizes that Donald Trump adheres to the following stance regarding a peaceful resolution between Russia and Ukraine: first, a 30-day ceasefire, then negotiations.
Without a ceasefire, the start of any negotiations is not possible, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is convinced.
Turkey will take advantage of the historic opportunity and do everything possible, including negotiations, to ensure a ceasefire and lasting peace between Ukraine and Russia.
Turkey is ready to provide a platform for negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, considering it a “window of opportunity” to achieve peace.
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky stated that while Ukraine and the international community are calling for an end to hostilities, Russian President Vladimir Putin seeks to continue the war.