Military officials to meet in UK to discuss peace agreement plans – Starmer
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that military officials will meet in the UK next week to develop concrete plans for supporting a future peace agreement.
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15 March 2025
Zelensky: Ukraine counts on allied security guarantees
All of Ukraine's partners expect that negotiations with the American side will be successful. As a result, Ukraine hopes to receive security guarantees from its allies.
Negotiations for just peace: Zelensky approves delegation for interaction with partners
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has approved the composition of the delegation for interaction with Ukraine's international partners to ensure the negotiation process for achieving a just peace.
U.S. eyeing new entry restrictions for citizens of 43 countries, including Russia, Belarus - media
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is looking into the possibility of introducing new entry restrictions for citizens of 43 countries, including Russia and Belarus.
Russia’s senior diplomat arrives in Pyongyang, likely to talk about negotiations with U.S. - media
A delegation from the Russian Foreign Ministry led by Deputy Minister Andrei Rudenko arrived in Pyongyang, and Seoul believes the purpose of the trip is to explain Russia's stance on the ceasefire proposed by the U.S., as well as Moscow's next steps in the war against Ukraine.
Putin cannot be allowed to "play games" around Ukraine ceasefire - Starmer
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin must not be allowed to "play games" with a possibility of a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Starmer, Macron coordinate further steps toward peaceful resolution of Russia-Ukraine war
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a phone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday to discuss further steps toward a peaceful resolution of Russia's war against Ukraine following the U.S.-Ukraine agreements reached in Jeddah.
Talks in Jeddah to accelerate return of POWs – Presidential Office
Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Ihor Zhovkva stated that one of the key outcomes of the negotiations between the U.S. and Ukrainian delegations in Jeddah was an agreement to accelerate the exchange of prisoners with Russia, as well as the return of civilians and deported children.
U.S. intelligence: Putin has not abandoned plans to conquer Ukraine – WP
Classified U.S. intelligence reports cast doubt on Vladimir Putin's willingness to end the war against Ukraine, assessing that the Russian president has not veered from his maximalist goal of dominating his western neighbor.
14 March 2025
Zelensky’s Office comments on prospects of signing minerals deal with U.S.
Deputy chief of the Presidential Office Ihor Zhovkva said the issue of the Rare Earth Metals Agreement was one of the topics raised at the negotiations with U.S. administration officials in Saudi Arabia.
Rubio cautiously optimistic over possible ceasefire in Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed cautious optimism on the prospects of a ceasefire deal between Ukraine and Russia.
Zelensky, Macron discuss latest developments, coordinate next steps
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss the latest developments and coordinate steps to follow.
Finland’s life-in-prison verdict against Russian mercenary "strong message" to Russian criminals - MFA Ukraine
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha of Ukraine reacted to the news of the Helsinki District Court sentencing Voislav Torden, commander of Russia’s Rusich grouping embedded with the Russian occupation forces, to life imprisonment for war crimes in Ukraine, calling it a "strong message" sent to Russian criminals.
Zelensky discusses restoration of energy infrastructure with Austria, Portugal’s top diplomats
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Austrian Foreign Ministers Beate Meinl-Reisinger and Portugal’s Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel to discuss the restoration of Ukraine's energy infrastructure and defense support.
Decision on Ukraine's NATO membership shall be made by Allies - Stefanishyna
NATO membership decisions are made by Allies, and Ukraine is already part of the Transatlantic security space.
Putin sends Trump “additional information”, “signals” via Witkoff
Russian leader’s press secretary Dmitry Peskov reported that Vladimir Putin had handed over to US President Donald Trump "additional information and additional signals" through Trump’s Special Representative Steve Witkoff.
Canadian, British FMs discuss aid to Ukraine
Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy discussed further support for Ukraine in repelling Russian aggression.
Zelensky: 30-day ceasefire depends on strong U.S. response to Russia's demands
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the implementation of a 30-day ceasefire, proposed following the negotiations in Jeddah, will depend on a strong U.S. response to Russia's attempts to drag the process into unnecessary details.
G7 to impose new sanctions, step up support for Ukraine in case Russia rejects ceasefire
The G7 member states are prepared to impose further sanctions on Russia and enhance support for Ukraine if Russia refuses a ceasefire proposal.
Trump says after discussions with Putin there are chances to end war in Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he had held "very good and productive" discussions with Vladimir Putin the day before, which confirmed the possibility of ending the war in Ukraine.
Portuguese foreign minister arrives in Kyiv, meets with Ukrainian counterpart
The key topic of discussions between Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel was strengthening defense cooperation and increasing military support for Ukraine.
Ukraine’s foreign minister on establishing ceasefire: Time to use all diplomatic tools
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha believes in the possibility of a ceasefire based on the strength of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and that now is time to use all diplomatic tools to this end.
Financial package deal between German democrats to pave way for EUR 3B in defense aid to Ukraine
The agreement between democratic parties in Germany opens up the way to allocate additional EUR 3 billion in military assistance to Ukraine.
Ukraine already working out algorithms for monitoring ceasefire compliance - Sybiha
Immediately after the meeting in Saudi Arabia, the Ukrainian side launched work on algorithms for proper monitoring of compliance with a possible ceasefire, as well as the modalities of future peace agreements.
Austrian Foreign Minister reiterates continued support for Ukraine
Austria will continue to support Ukraine and seek a just and lasting peace in the interest of Ukraine and all of Europe.
No directives to negotiate territorial concessions with anyone - PM Shmyhal
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal of Ukraine says of today there have been no directives from the President to negotiate territorial concessions with anyone.
FM Sybiha: Putin seeks to continue war
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is setting various conditions instead of accepting the U.S. proposal for a ceasefire, unlike Ukraine.
Austrian FM arrives in Kyiv
The new Austrian Foreign Minister, Beate Meinl-Reisinger, arrived in Ukraine for a visit on Friday, March 14.
G7 foreign ministers reaffirm unwavering support for Ukraine
At a meeting in Canada, the foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) reaffirmed their steadfast support for Ukraine and emphasized the importance of security guarantees for the country after the war.
Belgian ambassador: Russian disinformation 'indoctrinated our minds' for decades
For decades, Russian narratives presenting a distorted history of Ukraine were promoted in Belgium, and Belgians did not realize they were consuming disinformation.