Ukraine-US relations back on track – Yermak
Ukraine-US relations have returned to the right track.
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27 March 2025
26 March 2025
Zelensky: New sanctions needed until Russia seeks to end war
New sanctions packages are needed until Russia wants to end the war.
NATO’s Rutte confirms death of four U.S. soldiers in Lithuania
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed that four U.S. soldiers had died near Pabrade in eastern Lithuania.
Zelensky arrives in France
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in France for an official visit.
No talk of territorial concessions at Riyadh meeting – Palisa
At the meeting between the Ukrainian and U.S. delegations in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), there were no discussions regarding territorial concessions.
Tusk: Only just peace in Ukraine to give Europe sense of security
Poland wants a quick but just peace in Ukraine, which would guarantee Ukraine's sovereignty. Europe has no influence on the negotiations in Saudi Arabia, and therefore Poland must be prepared for various scenarios.
Baerbock: Russia must agree to ceasefire without preconditions
Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin continue to lie, claiming they are willing to achieve peace. The sincerity of their intentions cannot be trusted.
Italy agrees to deploy troops to Ukraine only under UN auspices - Foreign Minister
The Italian government believes troops should be sent to Ukraine only to police a future ceasefire if they are deployed under the UN banner.
Rutte pledges NATO’s "devastating" reaction to any attack on Poland, another Ally
Russia is putting its economy on a war footing, constituting a serious threat to NATO. If anyone dares to attack Poland or another NATO ally, the Alliance's reaction will be "devastating."
Ukrainian FM: No easing of sanctions while Russian aggression continues
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said that there can be no easing of sanctions pressure on Russia as long as Russian aggression continues.
Norway’s Foreign Minister, Minister of Employment and Inclusion arrive in Kyiv
Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide and Minister of Employment and Inclusion Tonje Brenna have arrived in Kyiv for an official visit.
Trump’s envoy sparks controversy with false claim on Budapest Memorandum
Richard Grenell, U.S. Envoy for special missions, caused a scandal by falsely claiming that the nuclear weapons Ukraine transferred to Russia under the Budapest Memorandum were supposedly Russian.
Trump suggests Russia “dragging their feet” on Ukraine ceasefire deal
U.S. President Donald Trump admits Russia and its leader Vladimir Putin are delaying the conclusion of a ceasefire deal on Ukraine.
Ukrainians would fight Russia “with their bare hands” if they have to - CIA chief
Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe is convinced that the Ukrainian Armed Forces have been underestimated, and that Ukrainians would fight Russia with their bare hands should they not achieve enruding peace.
UNSC to discuss humanitarian situation of Ukraine amid intensified Russian strikes
The UN Security Council will meet on Wednesday to consider the humanitarian situation of Ukraine amid the latest Russian strikes.
Moscow must face consequences for any breach of agreements – MFA Ukraine
Russia is trying to condition agreements on easing sanctions.
Poland hopes exhumation of Volyn massacre victims in Ternopil region will begin after Easter
The exhumation of Polish victims of the Volyn massacre in the former village of Puzhnyky (now Sadove) in Ukraine's Ternopil region is expected to begin after the Easter holidays, around April 25.
25 March 2025
Ceasefire stage of talks "absolutely unpredictable" – Zelensky’s Office
The stage of negotiations with Russia on a ceasefire is absolutely unpredictable.
Zelensky: Russia already trying to twist agreements on day of talks
On the very day of the negotiations, the Russian side has already demonstrated manipulative attempts to twist the agreements reached in Saudi Arabia.
Moscow spy’s attempt to infiltrate OSCE: Finnish Chairmanship takes note of probe
The Finnish Chairmanship of the OSCE has taken note of a journalistic investigation into the possible affiliation of diplomat Dmitry Iordanidi, who was nominated by Moscow for the position of head of the OSCE mission in Serbia, with Russian intelligence.
EU’s Costa says Ukraine joining bloc by 2030 not ruled out
The President of the European Council, António Costa, noted Ukraine’s significant progress in reforms on the path to EU membership, which is being achieved despite Russia’s ongoing aggression, and suggested that thanks to such efforts, Ukraine's membership of the EU could become a reality by 2030.
Russia's behavior in coming days to show a lot, if not all – Zelensky
The behavior of the Russian side in the coming days will show whether new measures should be taken against Moscow.
Kremlin sets conditions for ceasefire in Black Sea
The Kremlin has stated that an agreement on safe navigation in the Black Sea will only take effect once certain sanctions on Russia are lifted.
Territorial issues not discussed in Riyadh – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the latest negotiations did not address the issue of Ukrainian territories occupied by the aggressor state.
Zelensky: Besides US, third countries may be involved in monitoring ceasefire
The United States remains the primary partner in monitoring a partial ceasefire under agreements reached in Saudi Arabia, but other countries may also be involved.
US proposes new major agreement on critical minerals – Zelensky
The United States has proposed the text of a new major agreement on critical minerals.
Riyadh talks: Zelensky highlights differences between Ukraine's, Russia's positions
Following meetings in Riyadh, the fifth point in the Ukraine-U.S. statement will focus on the return of children, prisoners of war, and civilian detainees, whereas in the Russian statement, it will pertain to port operations and the transportation of agricultural products.
Umerov outlines five key outcomes of Ukraine-U.S. talks in Riyadh
During a meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine and the United States reached five key agreements, including ensuring safe navigation in the Black Sea and banning strikes on energy infrastructure in both Russia and Ukraine.
US, Ukraine agree on safe navigation in Black Sea
The United States and Ukraine have agreed to ensure safe navigation, eliminate the use of force, and prevent the use of commercial vessels for military purposes in the Black Sea.
Macron to meet Zelensky at Elysee Palace on Wednesday
French President Emmanuel Macron will receive Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Wednesday evening, on the eve of the summit of the "Coalition of the willing" nations.