Zelensky, Rutte discuss coordination of Ukraine-NATO positions on ending war
On the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, Volodymyr Zelensky met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
14 February 2025
On the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, Volodymyr Zelensky met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
A peace deal can only be about a plan to end the war, which must first be discussed and supported by the United States and President Donald Trump, while the role of Europe is also very important.
On the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, President Volodymyr Zelensky met with a bipartisan delegation from the U.S. Senate to discuss continued military support for Ukraine and the efforts needed to achieve a just peace.
Europe and the United States currently hold differing views on key issues, but they must seek common ground -- particularly in achieving peace in Ukraine.
Ukraine and its allies have successfully prevented Vladimir Putin from achieving the primary goal of his full-scale invasion -- capturing the whole of Ukraine.
Ukrainian legal experts have worked on a future memorandum that could be signed with the United States. The document has now been handed over to the American side.
The United States is currently not ready to discuss Ukraine's NATO membership, which means Ukraine will need twice as many combat brigades to ensure its security.
The leaders of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden have pledged to bolster their assistance to Ukraine.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte have discussed the need to strengthen the defense capabilities of the Alliance and European countries.
The European Union is already being subjected to attacks from Russia, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said.
13 February 2025
As part of the NATO Joint Analysis, Training, and Education Centre (JATEC) for Ukraine, the Alliance plans to study the lessons of the war in Ukraine in the context of both military operations and Russia's hybrid aggression.
It is still too early to discuss the exact configuration of a potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, but it is clear that there are many ways to organize it, including the involvement of peacekeepers from both NATO countries and third countries that are not part of the Alliance.
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal stated that the issue of Ukraine’s NATO membership must remain on the table.
Norway has announced the transfer of additional air defense equipment worth NOK 1.2 billion (about $107 million) to Ukraine.
In the search for a peaceful resolution to the war in Ukraine, NATO allies must focus on two key priorities: securing a strong negotiating position for Ukraine and ensuring a stable and lasting peace that must not resemble a "Minsk-3" agreement or allow Russia to seize Ukrainian territories again.
President Donald Trump’s Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg will travel to Germany, Belgium, and Ukraine February 13-22 to discuss ways to end Russia’s war in Ukraine with U.S. allies.
12 February 2025
Ukraine, its armed forces, and its people are fighting against the Russian aggressor not only for their own security but also for the security of the entire European continent. Therefore, Ukraine's position remains unchanged – the country will be a NATO member and will become a European Union member.
Germany will soon deliver about 100 guided missiles for the IRIS-T air defense systems to Ukraine.
Today's meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (the Ramstein format) was successful and confirmed the partners' continued commitment to supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.
U.S. President Donald Trump and his Administration are intentionally seeking a way to end the war in a manner that allows Ukraine to protect its sovereignty.
British Defense Secretary John Healey says NATO allies in Europe are committed to continue supporting Ukraine and at the same time increasing pressure on Russia’s Vladimir Putin to bring him to the negotiating table.
Following the 26th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, all participants reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Ukraine and announced billions of U.S. dollars in military assistance for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Ukraine has already received €50 billion in military aid. While this is significant, it remains insufficient.
Europe must take responsibility for maintaining peace on the continent and provide the overwhelming aid to Ukraine, as the U.S. faces a broader range of challenges requiring immediate attention.
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has said that a potential peacekeeping mission that could be deployed to Ukraine as part of security guarantees will not include U.S. troops.
The United Kingdom has announced the allocation of a new defense aid package to Ukraine, which will include tanks, artillery, missiles and other types of weapons, as well as contracts for the maintenance of previously supplied equipment.
Last year, NATO member countries provided Ukraine with security assistance for a total of EUR 50 billion, exceeding the commitments pledged at the Washington Summit.
Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone believes that the Ukrainian soldiers are an example of true heroism.
Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone believes that the Ukrainian soldiers are an example of true heroism.
Defense Minister Rustem Umerov started his work in Brussels at a meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense in the Ramstein format.