Russians are doing everything to prevent leaders' meeting - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russians are doing everything they can to prevent a meeting between the leaders of Ukraine, the US, and Russia from taking place.
22 August 2025
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russians are doing everything they can to prevent a meeting between the leaders of Ukraine, the US, and Russia from taking place.
Ukraine doesn’t need to tie its security guarantees strictly to NATO’s Article 5. At this stage, it’s more important to maintain the independence and flexibility of its armed forces while gradually aligning with the Alliance through shared understanding on key issues.
U.S. intelligence agencies stopped sharing information with allies about Russian-Ukrainian peace talks several weeks ago.
To reliably protect Ukraine, the international community must develop a mechanism for the automatic imposition of sanctions against Russia in the event of renewed aggression.
21 August 2025
The Chiefs of Defense of the United States, several European NATO member states, and Ukraine have developed military options to support negotiations to bring a “lasting peace” in Europe.
European countries want U.S. President Donald Trump to deploy U.S. fighter jets to Romania as part of Washington's security guarantees to help end the war in Ukraine.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal met with Thomas Röwekamp, Chairman of the Defense Committee in Germany’s Bundestag, to discuss defense production, military training, and the use of frozen Russian assets.
A potential meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, as well as U.S. President Donald Trump, could be held in one of Europe’s neutral countries—Switzerland, Austria, or Turkey.
The United States plans to play a minimal role in any Ukraine security guarantees.
20 August 2025
Chiefs of defense from NATO member states reaffirmed their commitment to achieving a just, reliable, and lasting peace in Ukraine during a virtual meeting held on Wednesday.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk held talks with the speakers of the parliaments of Poland, the Czech Republic, Germany, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark to discuss achieving a just and lasting peace for Ukraine.
On December 1, 300 Dutch soldiers with two Patriot air defense systems and anti-drone complexes will head to Poland to protect military equipment deliveries to Ukraine from Russian attacks.
Pope Leo XIV called for a day of prayer and fasting on August 22, praying for peace, particularly in Ukraine.
The death mask and typewriter of Symon Petliura, one of the leaders of the 1917–1921 liberation struggle, are being transported to Kyiv from Canada. The artifacts have already crossed the border and are awaiting customs clearance.
The Polish Foreign Ministry has confirmed that the drone that crashed in a field in the village of Osiny in the east of the country turned out to be a Russian “Shahed.”
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson stated that the country is ready to help Ukraine in the field of air surveillance and marine resources.
This morning, members of NATO’s North Atlantic Council—the Alliance’s principal political decision-making body overseeing the political and military security process—convened to discuss the outcomes of recent meetings in Washington focused on ending the war in Ukraine.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal held talks with Italian Ambassador to Ukraine Carlo Formosa on the launch of large-scale industrial projects.
Investing in security guarantees for Ukraine means investing in our own security
Around ten countries have expressed readiness to deploy military personnel to Ukraine as part of international security guarantees, once active hostilities come to an end.
Ukraine and a united Europe will face major consolidation and a powerful armed resistance against Russia, while the time for diplomatic resolution has not yet come.
On September 25, 2025, the European Defence Innovation Forum (EDIF) will be held in The Hague. The Governments of the Netherlands and Ukraine will combine efforts to expand defence industry cooperation in Europe.
19 August 2025
High-ranking officials from the US, Ukraine, and several European countries intend to develop a detailed security guarantee project for our country in the coming days, which will likely involve the US Air Force.
Germany is actively working on developing reliable security guarantees for Ukraine, but its contribution has not yet been determined—it will depend on the progress of peace talks and the possible contribution of the US, and will be coordinated with its closest partners.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that his administration is working to organize direct talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian leader Vladimir Putin, aimed at reaching an agreement to end the war.
The United States is prepared to support European partners in implementing security guarantees for Ukraine by providing assistance in the air.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has said that his government will consider Tokyo's possible participation in providing security guarantees for Ukraine.
French President Emmanuel Macron has said the next two weeks will be "critical" for defining security guarantees for Ukraine following high-stakes peace talks on Monday.
The upcoming meeting between the leaders of Ukraine, the US, and Russia could lead to a breakthrough on the path to peace.