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21 February 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump said that there was no need for President Volodymyr Zelensky to take part in talks on ending the war with Russia, while continuing to criticize the Ukrainian leader.
A lasting peace in Ukraine is possible only with security guarantees, which Europe and the United States must work on together.
During a phone conversation with President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that Europe must speak with one voice to achieve a just peace.
U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg stated that during his conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv, he held "extensive and positive" discussions.
During a phone conversation with Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic, President Volodymyr Zelensky said he appreciated the country's position that a ceasefire is impossible without clear security guarantees.
Austria adheres to the position that there can be no negotiations to end Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine without the participation of Ukraine itself, and peace must be fair and not imposed on Ukrainians.
The next, third, group of Ukrainian Legion volunteers will sign contracts with the Ukrainian Armed Forces on February 28. It is expected that this time their number will be higher than during the previous two waves.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held telephone conversations with Presidents of France Emmanuel Macron and Finland Alexander Stubb and informed about his talks with US Presidential Special Envoy Keith Kellogg.
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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Johannesburg. They discussed the prospects for ending the war.
Only Ukraine, as the victim of Russian aggression, and President Volodymyr Zelensky have the authority to decide which international leaders should be involved in peace talks. Various formats are currently under consideration.
20 February 2025
On Thursday, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni had a telephone conversation with her Canadian counterpart and Group of Seven (G7) Chairman Justin Trudeau, reaffirming the importance of doing everything possible to achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.
Ukraine has not blocked access to the social media platform Truth Social and could not have done so, as this social network has never been available to Ukrainian users.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled that sanctions relief for Russia could be on the table in talks over the Ukraine war, saying the U.S. is prepared to either ramp up or take down penalties based on Russia's willingness to negotiate.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg to discuss the situation in Ukraine, reaffirming the government's commitment to working with the U.S. administration toward mutually beneficial outcomes.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed effective security guarantees and the return of prisoners during a meeting with U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg. Ukraine also proposed the fastest and most constructive path toward achieving lasting peace.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone call with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, during which he expressed gratitude for Denmark's military support and joint weapons production.
British and other European troops could be deployed to Ukrainian cities, ports and nuclear power plants to help secure the peace following any ceasefire deal with Russia.
U.S. administration officials are opposing calling Russia the aggressor in a G7 statement on the third anniversary of Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, threatening to derail a traditional show of unity.
The United States is refusing to co-sponsor a draft UN resolution marking the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine that supports Kyiv's territorial integrity and condemns Russian aggression.
A meeting between President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg has begun in Kyiv.
President of the European Council António Costa has confirmed that he and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit the Ukrainian capital on February 24, the third anniversary of the beginning of Russia's full-scale aggression against Ukraine.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha discussed ways to achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting peace with U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg.
Attempts by US President Donald Trump to reach an agreement with Russia will one way or another clash with the Kremlin's real intentions.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky honored the memory of the fallen Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky honored the memory of the fallen Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred.
The Trump administration may seek to strike a simplified minerals deal with Ukraine to get a pact in place quickly and later negotiate detailed terms, such as how much of Ukraine's vast resources the U.S. would own.
On the Day of the Heavenly Hundred Heroes, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky honored those who sacrificed their lives for the country's freedom.
Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles stated on Thursday that Russia is the aggressor in the war against Ukraine and that its resolution must be determined on Kyiv's terms.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, focusing on the importance of security guarantees for Ukraine.