Putin, Vladimir
Russian President Vladimir Putin has reiterated his country's stance that the Ukraine conflict is not the result of a Russian invasion, but rather the outcome of a Western-backed coup in Kyiv in 2014 and persistent attempts to draw Ukraine into NATO. Speaking at the plenary session of the
European Union
EU defense ministers gathered for an informal meeting in Copenhagen on August 28-29, where they discussed further steps to strengthen military support for Ukraine, boost EU defense readiness, and implement joint European defense initiatives. Lithuania emphasized its commitment to supporting Ukraine by implementing the US-based Patriot and Purl programs, with
Ukrainian foreign relations
European Commission officials are advancing a plan to transfer almost EUR 200 billion in frozen Russian assets to Ukraine at the end of the war, with the aim of rebuilding the country and pressuring Russia to accept post-war compensation. This option is seen as a compromise between confiscating the assets,
European Union
European Union defense ministers gathered in Copenhagen, Denmark, to discuss the escalating conflict between Ukraine and Russia. The meeting comes after a wave of deadly airstrikes on Kyiv, which resulted in over 20 deaths and damaged buildings, including the EU delegation office. EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas urged more sanctions
European Union
Ukraine bore the brunt of a devastating Russian missile and drone attack on Thursday, marking a significant escalation in the conflict. The assault resulted in at least 23 fatalities and 63 wounded, with rescue efforts still underway. The U.S. special envoy on Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, condemned the attack, stating
European Union
European Union (EU) foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas expressed broad support among member states for expanding the bloc's military mission to provide training and advice inside Ukraine after any truce. Citing Russia's repeated attacks on Kyiv as a refusal to pursue peace, Kallas emphasized the need
European Union
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban reacted strongly to Ukraine's attack on the Soviet-era Druzhba oil pipeline, calling it a targeted attack on Budapest's energy security. Orban claimed that Ukraine's actions were an attempt to exert pressure on Hungary to withdraw its veto
Ukrainian foreign relations
The European Union has made another significant move to support Ukraine by providing £9 billion ($10.5 billion) in loans, sourced from the profits generated by frozen Russian central bank assets. This move is part of a broader effort by Western nations to utilize the approximately $300 billion in Russian
Zelenskyy, Volodymyr
As the clearest sign yet, Russia's top diplomat, Foreign Minister Sergey V. Lavrov, stated in an interview that "there is no meeting planned" between President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine. This direct declaration came after the White House suggested an
Ukrainian foreign relations
The European Union has transferred EUR 10.1 billion to Ukraine in just six months, with the funds obtained from the proceeds of frozen assets of the Central Bank of Russia. The Ukrainian government received these funds in several tranches, totaling EUR 3 billion in January, EUR 3.1 billion
Trump, Donald
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and discuss future security guarantees for the country in the event of a peace deal. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed optimism about improving relations with the US, citing his meeting with President
Meetings
The head of Britain's armed forces, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, has met with Nato counterparts in Washington DC to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire. This comes as the UK and France lead a "coalition of the willing" to guarantee Kyiv&
