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Czechia may send troops to Ukraine as part of peacekeeping mission – Pavel

The Czech Republic is prepared to participate in a foreign peacekeeping mission that would send troops to Ukraine if a potential peace agreement is reached.

Czech president on Ukraine's NATO membership: Let's keep this question open

Effective security guarantees for Ukraine, which would prevent a new Russian attack, should consist of two components: an agreement with the U.S. on natural resources and guarantees from European countries.

Occupied territories key issue in Russia's war against Ukraine – Witkoff

Temporarily occupied territories are the largest issue in resolving Russia's war against Ukraine, according to U.S. presidential envoy Steve Witkoff.

Witkoff: Ultimate goal of ongoing talks is 30-day ceasefire to negotiate permanent truce

U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, has said that the objective of the current peace negotiations between the United States, Ukraine, and Russia is to secure an interim 30-day ceasefire, during which the parties will discuss a permanent cessation of hostilities.

Five key takeaways from Trump-Zelensky phone call

MFA Ukraine says Putin’s decree on explulsion of Ukrainians “null and void”

The Foreign Ministry considers the decree of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin on the expulsion of Ukrainians null and void and perceives this act as a continuation of the policy of genocide against the Ukrainian people.

Yermak: Humanitarian issues were just as crucial as security at Jeddah talks

The issue of prisoner exchanges based on the "all-for-all" formula is raised at every negotiation, including the recent talks in Jeddah, where the humanitarian track was just as important as security.

Trump says there are 'confines of a deal' between Ukraine and Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that during negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, it is already possible to talk about achieving the "confines of a deal" for a peaceful settlement.

Zelensky: EU accession talks slowed by one country's position

President Volodymyr Zelensky said that negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU had slowed down due to the position of one country.

Mathernová comments on work of G7 Ambassadors in Ukraine

Ambassadors of the G7 countries in Ukraine continue regular coordination meetings as usual after the change of the U.S. administration earlier this year.

Lawmakers may close public access to data on Ukraine’s defense companies

On March 21, the Parliament’s Legal Committee considered a bill on restricting public access to data on defense facilities that is available in the state registers run by the Ministry of Justice.

Zelensky: EU accession talks slow down due to single country's stance

President Volodymyr Zelensky said EU accession negotiations slowed down as a result of a single country's position on EU enlargement.

Ukraine views meeting with U.S. delegation in Saudi Arabia as bilateral, technical - MFA

Ukraine sees the next round of talks with the United States in Saudi Arabia as a bilateral and technical event.

Lithuania ready to send troops to Ukraine after ceasefire – Nauseda

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda has said that Lithuania is prepared to deploy troops as part of a post-ceasefire mission to Ukraine.

Germany's Bundesrat approves EUR 3B in military aid for Ukraine

Germany's upper house of parliament, the Bundesrat, has approved constitutional amendments that will increase spending in three key areas, including unblocking an additional EUR 3 billion in military aid for Ukraine.

State Department: Ukraine, Russia 'just a breath away' from ceasefire

The U.S. State Department believes that Ukraine and Russia are "just a breath away from a full ceasefire" after three years of war.

Czech President arrives in Kyiv after visiting Odesa

President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel arrived in the Ukrainian capital on Friday morning after visiting Odesa.

Ukraine should avail of U.S. dissatisfaction with the outcome of Trump-Putin talk

Von der Leyen: Ukraine to gain access to new EU defense loan program

The security of Ukraine is the security of the EU and the whole of Europe, and that is why Ukraine will receive an opportunity to participate in projects under SAFE (Security Action for Europe), the new EU loan program worth up to EUR 150 billion.

Starmer says Putin to breach ceasefire if Ukraine not protected

Russian ruler Vladimir Putin will violate the peace deal with Ukraine if the country is not protected, believes British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

EU not to block aid to Ukraine because of Hungary's own opinion on this - Costa

The European Union consists of 27 states, each of which has its own history, traditions and culture, and this diversity must be respected. But this does not mean that EU decisions on Ukraine should be blocked because Hungary has an opinion on this that is different from the beliefs of the 26 countries.

Zelensky meets with Crown Prince Regent of Norway

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with Crown Prince Regent Haakon of Norway and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway.

Zelensky discusses Ukraine support with Norwegian MPs

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with Masud Gharahkhani, President of the Storting, and the leaders of political parties represented in the Norwegian Parliament. The discussion focused on enhancing international support for Ukraine at the parliamentary level and future cooperation.

EU Commissioner Dombrovskis meets with leaders of Ukrainian parliamentary factions

In the Verkhovna Rada, a meeting took place between the heads of parliamentary factions (groups) and the EU Commissioner for Economy, Productivity, Implementation, and Simplification, Valdis Dombrovskis.

Ukraine to receive regular military, financial support – EU resolution

The heads of state and government of 26 EU countries, with the exception of one European nation, have confirmed their intention to continue providing economic and military support to Ukraine. They also called on national governments to accelerate the delivery of ammunition and other military equipment to Ukraine.

UK must react quickly if Ukraine peace deal struck – Starmer

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday that it is crucial for the United Kingdom and its allies to be able to react immediately if a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine is struck.

Dombrovskis on sanctions pressure on Russia: EU always reaches unity

The decision-making process regarding Russia sanctions in the EU is often accompanied by challenging discussions but at the end of the day the bloc always reaches unity on the matter.

Europe should be at negotiating table on security - Zelensky

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said Europe should always be at the negotiating table when it comes to its own security.

Ukraine in OSCE: Russia must unconditionally accept ceasefire

Russia must accept the ceasefire without any preconditions while Ukraine, for its part, is ready to comply with and monitor it.