Canada, UK discuss assistance for Ukraine
Prime Ministers of Canada and the United Kingdom Justin Trudeau and Keir Starmer discussed further support for Ukraine in resisting Russia’s aggression.
Politics
06 February 2025
Kellogg says Ukraine must be ready to hold elections even during war
U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg has said that elections are a "sign of a healthy democracy" and added that Ukraine must be ready to hold them even during wartime.
U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth to attend Ramstein meeting – Politico
New U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth plans to attend the upcoming Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting in the Ramstein format, which will take place next week in Brussels.
UK at OSCE condemns Russia's treatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war
The United Kingdom condemns the Russian state's systematic torture, abuse, and execution of Ukrainian prisoners of war, which is a systematic violation of the Geneva Conventions.
Zelensky confirms he is ready for talks with Putin
President Volodymyr Zelensky is ready to sit down at the negotiating table with the Russian dictator, but Putin is afraid to talk to him about ending the war.
Ukraine ready to talk with South Korea on captured NK soldiers
Ukraine is open to discussions with South Korea on the possible transfer of the two captured soldiers from North Korea, given the threats in the event of their repatriation, as well as if they refuse to return to their home country.
Zelensky thanks Macron for Mirage 2000 fighter jets
President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron for the first batch of Mirage 2000 fighter jets delivered to Ukraine.
Kellogg says 'slim and none' chance of Ukraine getting nuclear weapons back
U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, believes the chance of Ukraine regaining nuclear weapons is "between slim and none."
Next Ramstein meeting to take place at NATO headquarters on Feb 12
The next Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting will take place at NATO headquarters on February 12, under the chairmanship of the United Kingdom.
Yermak, Graham talk building up dialogue with Trump administration
Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office Andriy Yermak had a phone call with Senator Lindsey Graham to discuss the establishment of a constructive dialogue with the new presidential administration in the United States.
War in Ukraine must end with just peace - Erdogan
The war in Ukraine must end with a just peace so Türkiye and Germany will pursue cooperation in this context.
05 February 2025
Zelensky announces intensified contacts with Trump Administration
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine has significantly increased its contacts with the U.S. administration.
France could send peacekeepers to Ukraine but their mandate must be clarified - expert
France, along with a number of other countries, could deploy a peacekeeping force in Ukraine even without a consensus among all EU member states. However, such troops must first receive a clear mandate.
Zelensky meets with UK Foreign Secretary Lammy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, where he emphasized the importance of signing a 100-year partnership agreement between the two countries.
Peace in Ukraine cannot be achieved without Europe – French expert
While nothing prevents the United States from negotiating with Russia at this stage, achieving concrete peace agreements and security guarantees for Ukraine without European involvement is impossible. Moreover, Ukraine itself would not agree to a negotiation format that excludes European countries.
CoE secretary general appoints special envoy on situation of Ukrainian children
Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset has appointed Thordis Kolbrun Reykfjord Gylfadottir (Iceland) as his Special Envoy on the situation of children of Ukraine.
Sybiha: Just and lasting peace in Ukraine is also in U.S. national interest
Achieving a just, comprehensive, and lasting peace in Ukraine aligns with the national interests of the United States.
Shmyhal, Lammy discuss procurement of air defense systems, missiles
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy have discussed agreements on the procurement of air defense systems and missiles, as well as the organization of repair bases for military equipment.
UK playing role in ensuring that Putin does not come back again – Lammy
The United Kingdom will play a crucial role in building a peace where the Russian dictator Vladimir Putin will not return to Ukraine with aggression.
Sybiha, Lammy discuss practical implementation of 100 Year Partnership Agreement
The key topic of talks between Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy was the practical implementation of the 100 Year Partnership Agreement between the two countries.
Russian propagandists and shadow fleet targeted in new sanctions – NSDC Secretary
Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) has approved sanctions against 83 individuals involved in exporting Russian oil products, as well as Russian propagandists.
Kellogg to present Trump’s war-ending plan at Munich Conference
U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, announced that he will attend the 2025 Munich Security Conference (MSC) to outline Donald Trump’s strategy for ending the Russia-Ukraine war.
Zelensky following NSDC meeting: shadow schemes worth billions halted
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) has approved new sanctions and reported the first results of financial monitoring efforts.
Zelensky on security guarantees: “Minsk 3” off table
President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine needs strong security guarantees, not situational agreements to which Russia will never adhere.
British Foreign Secretary arrives in Kyiv
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy has arrived in Kyiv.
Putin seeks to install his "puppet" at Ukraine’s helm as he did in Belarus, Georgia - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russian dictator Vladimir Putin seeks to put his "puppet" at the head of Ukraine, as he did in Belarus, Georgia, and Chechnya, in order to prevent Ukraine’s pro-Western development path.
Ukraine must receive everything needed for survival and defense of global democracy – U.S. congressman
The United States must continue to support Ukraine and provide it with everything necessary to ensure its survival, as well as to protect democracy and the international order that Washington upholds.
Congress to work with Trump's team on continuing aid to Ukraine – Republican Congressman
American lawmakers will work with the current U.S. administration to continue providing aid to Ukraine and expect progress in this matter, as key figures in the new government support freedom and democracy worldwide.
There can be no compromises on Ukraine's sovereignty – Zelensky
Ukraine cannot recognize the occupied territories as Russian, and there can be no compromises on state sovereignty.