Trump’s envoy names date for next meeting with Russians in Saudi Arabia
U.S. and Russian delegations will hold a new round of talks on a ceasefire in the Russo-Ukrainian war on Sunday, March 23, in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia).
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19 March 2025
Polish deputy PM: Aid hub in Jasionka restores 'normal rhythm' of operations
The Rzeszow-Jasionka hub, a key transit point for military aid to Ukraine, has resumed normal operations after a weeklong disruption.
18 March 2025
Scholz: Cessation of attacks on energy infrastructure could mark first step toward peace
Cessation of strikes targeting energy infrastructure could be the first step toward sustainable peace in Ukraine.
France, Germany's historic role to stand for peace alongside Ukrainians - Macron
France and Germany have made their "useful contribution" to convincing President Volodymyr Zelensky, who made “a very right choice” by agreeing to President Donald Trump's peace initiative for a 30-day ceasefire.
Zelensky: Ukraine neither salad nor juice to be offered on “menu” for Putin
President Volodymyr Zelensky said productive peace talks are impossible without Ukraine. He stressed he does not want “us to be on the ‘menu’ for Putin” among other issues on the international agenda.
Zelensky on Putin's demand to halt aid to Ukraine: serious partners not to go for it
Kyiv’s partners will not fulfil Russia's demand to cease defense aid to Ukraine.
Zelensky: In coming months, Putin to try to advance on several axes
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine believes that in the coming months, Russian invasion forces will launch offensive efforts in the Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and Sumy directions, as well as in eastern Ukraine.
Russia not ready for ceasefire, despite public statements - Zelensky
From what the Russian side declared publicly after the talks between the American and Russian presidents, it is clear that Russia is not ready for a real ceasefire.
POW swap in 175 for 175 format had been prepared in advance - Zelensky
The 175-for-175 exchange of prisoners of war, which was proposed by the Russian side during Vladimir Putin’s phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, had been, in fact, prepared in advance.
Trump on call with Putin: "very good", "productive"
U.S. President Donald Trump said he had held a productive phone call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, where an agreement was reached on immediately ceasing attacks on energy and infrastructure.
Zelensky comments on Trump-Putin talks: Ukrainians see what’s happening as air alert goes off in Ukraine
During the talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, an air raid alert went off in Ukraine, so it is obvious to Ukrainians that their agreements are not working, at least for now.
EU will never recognize Russia's illegal occupation of Ukrainian territories – Mathernova
The European Union will never recognize Russia's illegal annexation and occupation of Ukrainian territories.
Trump-Putin call has ended – media
U.S. President Donald Trump has ended his conversation with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, which lasted over an hour and a half.
Ukrainian, Hungarian foreign ministers agree to meet soon
Ukrainian and Hungarian Foreign Ministers, Andrii Sybiha and Peter Szijjarto, have agreed to hold a separate bilateral meeting in the near future to discuss all agenda items.
Zelensky arrives in Finland
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, accompanied by First Lady Olena Zelenska, has arrived in Finland for an official visit.
Trump holding phone call with Putin – White House
U.S. President Donald Trump is having a phone conversation with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Bundestag approves amendments to Constitution to unblock military aid to Ukraine
The Bundestag of the 20th convocation, during its last session on Tuesday, approved amendments to the Basic Law that will allow exceeding the previously set borrowing limits.
Austria’s role as peacemaker greatly overestimated – expert
The role of neutral Austria as a mediator and peacemaker is significantly overestimated, as its real influence on international relations is minimal.
Rutte has “every trust” in Trump's ability to achieve peace in Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that he has “every trust” in the ability of U.S. President Donald Trump to achieve a peaceful resolution in Ukraine.
Not another "Orbán" in Austria, new government to support Ukraine – expert
The new federal government of Austria will continue to support Ukraine but will take into account its strict austerity budget when providing humanitarian or financial aid. The emergence of another "Orbán" on the European political map is ruled out in Austria.
OSCE declines to comment why Secretary General avoids referring to Russia as aggressor
The press office of the OSCE Secretariat declined to comment on the statement made by Secretary General Feridun Sinirlioğlu, who referred to Russia as a "very important partner within the OSCE."
Venislavskyi: Ukraine currently lacking military capability to rapidly liberate all its territories
Ukraine currently does not have sufficient military capabilities to quickly liberate all the territories temporarily occupied by the Russian aggressor. However, in the future, they will inevitably be de-occupied.
Ukraine launches Consulate General in Mumbai
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyan Jaishankar, during a meeting in New Delhi, inaugurated the Consulate General of Ukraine in Mumbai.
Sybiha at New Delhi conference: Ukraine's readiness to cease fire global test for Russia
At the talks in Jeddah, Ukraine demonstrated its readiness for a temporary ceasefire to achieve peace, and now Russia must show whether it truly desires peace.
Ukraine believes full-scale war can be over before year-end - Sybiha
Ukraine seeks an unconditional ceasefire and believes it is possible to end the full-scale war, unleashed by Russia, as early as this year.
Poland, Baltic States pulling from anti-personnel landmines convention
Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia have announced their withdrawal from the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction (Ottawa Convention).
Ukrainian, Bhutanese foreign ministers hold historic first meeting in New Delhi
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha held a historic first meeting with Bhutan's Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, D.N. Dhungyel, on the sidelines of the 2025 Raisina Dialogue conference in New Delhi.
Ukraine, seven EU countries file complaint to UN over Russian satellite jamming – media
Eight European countries, including Ukraine, have lodged a complaint with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the UN, accusing Russia of prolonged interference with European satellite communications.
Ukraine aims to take relations with Philippines to new level – Sybiha
Ukraine seeks to take its bilateral relations with the Philippines to a new level across all areas, according to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.
Rubio: We are closer to peace than two weeks ago
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the negotiation process aimed at ending Russia’s war against Ukraine has brought the parties closer to peace, though much effort is still needed to reach a final agreement.