Luxembourg foreign minister: Ceasefire not part of show on Red Square
Luxembourg's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Xavier Bettel, has criticized a three-day ceasefire announced by Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in connection with May 9 celebrations.
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Ukraine, Serbia properly communicate but have potential for economic collaboration – analyst
Ukraine is properly communicating the situation with Serbia, but there is a lot of potential for economic collaboration between the two countries in the post-war period.
30 April 2025
Strikes and killings must stop prior to seeking solution through talks – Zelensky
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has stressed that strikes and killings must stop, and only then can a solution be sought through negotiations.
Zelensky discusses sanctions against Russia, air defense for Ukraine with Carney
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed sanctions against Russia, air defense for Ukraine, and work at the G7 level with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Ukraine, Bulgaria foreign ministers discuss ways to develop mutually beneficial cooperation
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha held a phone conversation with his Bulgarian counterpart Georg Georgiev to discuss steps to achieve a just peace and ways to develop mutually beneficial cooperation.
Ukraine ready for peace talks with Russia in any format – Sybiha
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said that Ukraine is ready to engage in peace negotiations with Russia in any format, but added that Russia must also demonstrate its readiness for a "difficult path to peace."
Biljana Sahrimanjan-Obradovic, analyst with Belgrade-based Center for Strategic Analysis
Most of the Serbs still don’t see the full scale of Russian crimes
Vucic's visit to Moscow on May 9 will not halt Serbia's EU integration – expert
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic's planned visit to Moscow to attend Russian dictator Vladimir Putin's Victory Day parade may give EU countries more grounds to slow Serbia's accession process, but it will not stop the country's path toward EU integration.
Putin wants to freeze war, not end it - Yermak
Russia does not seek peace, instead intending to "freeze" the war in order to continue the aggression in the future.
European Commission comments on brutal murder of Ukrainian journalist in Russian captivity
The murder of journalist Viktoria Roshchina, whose body was handed over to the Ukrainian side with signs of torture, is yet another evidence of the inhuman cruelty of the Russian invaders toward Ukrainians, whose lives and freedoms in the temporarily occupied areas constantly remain under threat.
Estonia ready to send company of troops to Ukraine as part of deterrence force
Estonia is prepared to send a company of troops to Ukraine as part of "Coalition of the Willing" efforts to help ensure peace in the region.
State Department: North Korea responsible for aiding Russia, this prolongs war in Ukraine
North Korea's assistance to Russia is prolonging the Russia-Ukraine war, and the country bears responsibility for this.
Zelensky after Russia's drone attacks on Kharkiv, Dnipro: Strong sanctions, air defense needed
The United States, Europe, and other countries must exert pressure on Russia and introduce strong additional sanctions that will force the aggressor to cease fire and end the war.
Ukraine, Hungary agree on next steps in dialogue on minority rights
During a visit to Budapest on April 29 at the helm of the Ukrainian delegation, Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna met with Hungary’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Levente Magyar for extended consultations on the protection of national minority rights and the development of bilateral dialogue.
China, Brazil to more actively engage “friends of peace” in settling "Ukraine crisis"
China and Brazil intend to more effectively engage the "Friends of Peace" group set up on their initiative to promote the search for a political solution to the "Ukraine crisis".
Trump says Russia’s strikes targeting Ukrainian cities “inappropriate”
U.S. President Donald Trump considers inappropriate Russia’s recent missile attacks on Ukrainian cities.
Ihor Hryniv, policy analyst, member of Verkhovna Rada in five parliamentary convocations
Donald Trump is seeking a place in history as the great leader of the great power
German MP: Europeans must not accept Russian-American plan to surrender Ukraine
Europeans must defend Ukraine, even if it contradicts some of the ideas of US President Trump, who has so far presented not a peace plan but rather the Kremlin's wishes.
Government dismisses deputy head of State Agency for Restoration
The Cabinet of Ministers has dismissed Viacheslav Didkivskyi from his position as deputy head of the State Agency for Restoration and Infrastructure Development.
29 April 2025
Zelensky: preparing for talks with U.S. on new sanctions
Ukraine is preparing for discussions with the United States regarding new sanction measures.
Umerov discusses paths to just peace with NATO PA delegation
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with a delegation of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (PA), led by its President Marcos Perestrello, to discuss pathways toward achieving a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.
Kellogg: Trump wants 30-day ceasefire, Putin's 3-day “truce” absurd
U.S. special envoy to Ukraine Keith Kellogg emphasized that Donald Trump is aiming for a comprehensive 30-day ceasefire, dismissing Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposed 3-day truce as absurd.
Investigation into Roshchyna’s murder: Ukraine’s MFA urges global response to Russia’s crimes
On Tuesday, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi called on the international community to respond to the findings of the Forbidden Stories investigation into the murder of Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna while in Russian captivity.
Ukraine draws UN attention to journalist Roshchyna’s death in Russian torture chambers
Ukraine has brought the attention of UN member states to the death of Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna, who was tortured to death in a Russian prison last year.
French diplomacy accuses Russia of long-term cyber espionage
In recent years, it was the Russian Military Intelligence (GRU) that has been carrying out cyberattacks against French Internet platforms, including hacking the email of Emmanuel Macron's team during his 2017 presidential campaign.
Ukraine proposes to expand security cooperation in Three Seas format – Zelensky
Ukraine is ready to share its experience in recovering from military attacks and countering cyberattacks with the member states of the Three Seas format.
President's Office: US preparing sanctions against Russia’s banks and ‘shadow fleet’
Presidential Commissioner for Sanctions Policy Vladyslav Vlasiuk has announced that Ukraine's American partners are working on a new package of sanctions against Russia.
Germany's incoming foreign minister: Putin must understand we will stand by Ukraine
Germany's incoming foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, has reaffirmed Berlin's commitment to supporting Ukraine and pledged to convey this position to U.S. President Donald Trump.
European Commission on Putin's 'ceasefire': Russia should not wait until May 8 to stop violence
If Russia truly wants a ceasefire, it should not wait until May 8 to halt its aggression and could stop the violence immediately.