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
Ukrainian foreign relations
The European Union (EU) has received a third 1.6-billion-euro ($1.9 billion) tranche in windfall profits from frozen Russian central bank assets, which will be used to allocate 95% of the funds, equivalent to over 1.5 billion euros ($1.7 billion), to repay Ukraine's loans. This
Peace negotiations
China has expressed its support for peace efforts in Ukraine and hopes that all interested parties, including Ukraine and the European Union, will participate in the talks and reach a fair peace agreement as soon as possible. The statement was made by the Chinese Foreign Ministry in response to a
Peace negotiations
EU leaders have issued a joint statement expressing their support for US President Donald Trump's efforts to end Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. The statement emphasizes the importance of a just and lasting peace, based on international law, that ensures stability and security in Ukraine.
Putin, Vladimir
As the US prepares for a potential peace deal with Russia in Ukraine, European Union leaders have issued an appeal to US President Donald Trump to involve Ukraine in the negotiations. The appeal, signed by 26 out of 27 EU member states, stresses Ukraine's right to choose its
Putin, Vladimir
European Union leaders' public comments on the upcoming peace talks between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin regarding the future of Ukraine have prompted British officials to issue a warning about the potential for such commentary to "backfire" and hinder the negotiations. As Trump and Putin prepare to
Putin, Vladimir
Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon expressed his support for diplomatic efforts to find a settlement in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war following a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The two leaders discussed finding political and diplomatic ways to resolve the crisis, with Putin informing Rahmon about the main
Putin, Vladimir
European leaders continue to emphasize the importance of Ukraine's participation in negotiations between the United States and Russia, ahead of a summit between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has repeatedly stated that a peace deal without his country's input would not
Putin, Vladimir
As Donald Trump's deadline for the Kremlin to stop the killing in Ukraine arrives, Ukrainian soldiers have expressed little hope for a diplomatic solution to the war, citing Russia's relentless bombardment of Ukrainian cities and significant manpower shortages in the Ukrainian forces. The US president'
Putin, Vladimir
Ukrainian commanders have lost hope for a diplomatic solution to the war with Russia as Donald Trump's ceasefire deadline passed, with both sides entrenched in a conflict that shows no signs of easing. Trump's demands for a settlement have so far yielded no progress, and Russia&
Putin, Vladimir
White House envoy Steve Witkoff plans to hold a video conference with senior officials from Ukraine, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, and the U.K. on Thursday to brief them on his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and discuss the path forward, including a possible Trump-Putin summit. The meeting comes
European Union
The European Union on Thursday welcomed the signing of a law by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy aimed at reinforcing the independence of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO). The move is seen as a positive development in Ukraine's reform path,
