Ukrainian foreign relations
NATO defense chiefs held a candid discussion on Wednesday about providing security guarantees to help forge a peace agreement that ends Russia's three-year war on Ukraine. The 32 defense chiefs from across the alliance participated in a video conference, led by Italian Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, the chair
Zelenskyy, Volodymyr
European defense leaders are racing against the clock to determine potential security guarantees for Ukraine as the possibility of a face-to-face meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin grows. Behind the scenes, NATO military chiefs are meeting to discuss the necessary security guarantees to bring an
Trump, Donald
Russia's military has launched a significant attack on the southern Ukrainian region of Odesa, with a "massive drone strike" injuring one person and causing a large fire at a fuel and energy facility. The Administration of the Izmail district in the Odesa region reported that port
Zelenskyy, Volodymyr
A series of brutal Russian attacks on Ukraine overnight have raised serious doubts over Vladimir Putin's commitment to peace talks, despite his claims to Donald Trump that he is eager to negotiate a settlement to the ongoing conflict. The attacks, which included Tu-95MS strategic bombers unleashing cruise missiles
Trump, Donald
European leaders, including Sir Keir Starmer and the leaders of Europe, have agreed to stand united with Volodymyr Zelensky in defying Vladimir Putin's demands for peace with Ukraine. However, their approach of isolating Russia and refusing to engage in diplomatic talks has led to the United States taking
Trump, Donald
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived at the White House for a meeting with President Donald Trump, marking a potential turning point in negotiations to end the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. The meeting comes after a recent summit between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, in which the two leaders
Zelenskyy, Volodymyr
European leaders, described as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's "bodyguards," are in Washington to show support for the Ukrainian president in his meeting with President Donald Trump. The European delegation is comprised of leaders who have built relationships with Trump, some of whom have used cringe-making language to
Zelenskyy, Volodymyr
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced that Russia's Vladimir Putin had agreed to allow the U.S. and its European allies to offer Ukraine a security guarantee resembling NATO's collective defense mandate at a summit with President Trump on August 17, 2025. This concession, which
Peace negotiations
Donald Trump's right-hand man, Steve Witkoff, confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed off on a dramatic peace deal with Ukraine, which includes sweeping new security guarantees. The deal, reportedly negotiated in the aftermath of Putin's warning of nuclear war, would see the US and
Peace negotiations
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha held phone calls with his counterparts in Norway and Poland, discussing security guarantees for Ukraine and international efforts to advance the peace process. The conversations addressed recent diplomatic developments and peace efforts, with a focus on shaping reliable security guarantees for Ukraine. Sybiha emphasized the
Putin, Vladimir
The world desires an immediate resolution to the conflict in Ukraine, according to India, which hailed the summit talks in Alaska between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin as a commendable step towards peace. However, despite extensive discussions, the two leaders failed to reach an agreement on
Putin, Vladimir
In a joint effort, European leaders and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have sent a unified message to United States President Donald Trump ahead of his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, emphasizing the need for a ceasefire and Ukraine's involvement in any peace discussions. The virtual
