High Anti-Corruption Court refuses to dismiss charges against Tymoshenko
The High Anti-Corruption Court has denied a motion filed by the defense team of MP Yulia Tymoshenko to dismiss the charges against her.
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Iran decides to continue negotiations with U.S. following Trump's latest threats — Axios
A U.S. delegation led by Vice President J.D. Vance traveled to Islamabad for talks with Iran on ending the war after the country’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, ordered a return to the negotiating table at the last minute.
Ukraine calls for tougher energy sanctions on Russia at UNSC
Ukraine’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Andrii Melnyk called on the United States and European partners to intensify sanctions pressure on Russia, particularly in the energy sector, and to support the adoption of a new United Nations Security Council resolution on a ceasefire.
Melnyk at UNSC responds to another falsehood from Russia’s Nebenzya
Ukraine’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Andrii Melnyk responded to what he described as “flows of distorted narratives” from the Russian delegation at the United Nations Security Council regarding the situation both in Ukraine and within Russia itself.
Melnyk at UN Security Council: Ukraine rejects Russia’s ultimatums, will not abandon single millimeter of its soil
Ukraine’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Andrii Melnyk stated that Russia is suffering enormous battlefield losses while making only minimal territorial gains, and is also attempting to achieve its objectives through diplomatic pressure and ultimatums.
20 April 2026
Zelensky holds first-ever leader-level call with president of Honduras
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held his first phone call with President of Honduras Nasry Asfura, during which they discussed potential areas of cooperation.
Mudra: Next steps toward just peace for Ukraine discussed in Netherlands
Deputy Head of Ukraine's Presidential Office Iryna Mudra has said that during her visit to the Netherlands last week, she held a substantive meeting with Director-General for European Cooperation at the Dutch Foreign Ministry Heleen Bakker and the Dutch team working on accountability issues.
Ukraine defines framework with EU to unblock aid – Zelensky
Ukraine has defined a framework for cooperation with the European Union aimed at unblocking a support package for the country and extending restrictions on Russia.
Tymoshenko in court says she does not know MPs named in bribery case
Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court will continue on April 21 at 10:30 the hearing of the defense team's appeal filed by Batkivshchyna parliamentary faction leader Yulia Tymoshenko against the notice of suspicion served on her over allegedly offering undue benefits to members of parliament.
German FM summons Russian ambassador in Berlin over threats to German companies
Germany's Foreign Ministry has summoned Russian Ambassador Sergey Nechayev over direct threats by Russia to strike targets on German territory, which Berlin views as an attempt to weaken support for Ukraine.
France to join Steering Committee of Special Tribunal on Russia's aggression – Barrot
France has announced its support for the creation of a Special Tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine and its intention to join its Steering Committee, while also calling on the Council of Europe to remain a bastion of the rule of law, democracy, and human rights.
Czech FM protests to Russian ambassador over threats to strike EU defense enterprises
The Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a protest to the Russian ambassador over threats directed at the country and reminded of international law.
Dutch government recognizes geopolitical necessity of Ukraine’s EU membership – FM Berendsen
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen has said that the Dutch government recognizes the geopolitical necessity of Ukraine’s membership in the European Union.
Ukraine must stay in focus, Dutch FM tells Rubio during U.S. visit
Maintaining strong international support for Ukraine, particularly in the military sphere, and increasing pressure on Russia were among the key issues during the recent visit of a Dutch government delegation to the United States.
Tom Berendsen, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands
Ukraine is standing up for values and security of all of Europe
Zelensky to discuss return of Oschadbank funds with Hungary's PM-elect Magyar
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky plans to discuss with Hungary's incoming prime minister, Peter Magyar, the return of funds that Hungarian authorities seized in early March from cash-in-transit vehicles belonging to Ukraine's Oschadbank.
Sybiha hails Baltic states' decision to bar Fico's plane from flying to Moscow
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has thanked Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania for refusing to allow Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to use their airspace for a visit to Russia.
Ukraine pushing for Special Tribunal at PACE spring session
Ukraine’s delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) will focus on intensifying efforts to establish a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine during the Assembly’s spring plenary session, which begins on April 20 in Strasbourg.
UN Security Council to discuss Russia’s attacks on Ukraine
The United Nations Security Council is set to meet on Monday to discuss the latest Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities.
European Commission believes elections in Hungary serve as warning for allies of Trump and Putin
Executive Vice-President of the European Commission Teresa Ribera stated that the election defeat of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is a warning for conservative European leaders who may be tempted to pursue closer cooperation with U.S. President Donald Trump and Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin.
19 April 2026
Ukraine agrees on ten-year defense deals with three Gulf states, receives interest from 11 more countries – Zelensky
Ukraine has reached agreements on ten-year cooperation deals with three key countries in the Gulf region – Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar – and has received interest from 11 additional states.
Zelensky announces new security agreements with partners
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that Ukraine is preparing new security cooperation agreements with international partners next week.
Zelensky, Stubb discuss frontline situation in Ukraine, security challenges from Iran war
Presidents Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and Alexander Stubb of Finland have discussed the situation on the front lines in Ukraine and security challenges related to the war in Iran.
Andrii Sybiha, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
Ukraine Looks to Turkey to Help Fast-Track Peace
Ukraine can counter Russia's naval dominance only with Turkey – Sybiha
Ukraine sees Turkey as a key strategic partner capable of helping balance Russia's naval dominance in the Black Sea, according to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.
CoE secretary general responds to deadly Kyiv shooting, urges end to violence
The Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset, has reacted to the April 18 terrorist attack in Kyiv, which left six people dead.
Ukraine asks Turkey to arrange Zelensky-Putin meeting with Erdogan and Trump
Ukraine has approached Turkey about the possibility of organizing a high-level meeting between Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin, potentially with the participation of Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Donald Trump.
Antalya forum: Sybiha raises alarm over Russia recruiting African mercenaries
At the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, during bilateral meetings with representatives of African countries, Ukraine raised the issue of Russia's recruitment of mercenaries across Africa.
There is already certain level of competition on global stage for Ukraine's attention, opportunities to cooperate – Sybiha
Ukraine is strengthening its agency on the global stage, attracting a new level of interest from other countries and becoming an appealing partner. This is even leading to a degree of competition for Ukraine's attention and for cooperation with it.