Russia-Ukraine war

Holding elections a disaster for Ukraine: Zelensky

Holding a vote amid the conflict between Russia and Ukraine would be a disaster for Kiev for a number of reasons ranging from popular disapproval to “losing” its Armed Forces, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed.

Baltic states disconnected from Russia’s power grid

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have disconnected their energy systems from Russia's electric power grid "another historic day for European integration", the Estonian Foreign Ministry confirmed.

Trump says has spoken to Putin about Ukraine war

US President Donald Trump says he has discussed the Ukraine war with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on the phone, according to the New York Post. The Kremlin has yet to comment on the announcement.

US says ready to ‘double down’ on Russia sanctions

US President Donald Trump is prepared to intensify sanctions on Russia in order to push for an end to the war between Kiev and Moscow, according to his special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg.

Trump says he expects to meet Zelensky next week and will “probably” talk with Putin

US President Donald Trump has stated he would “probably” meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky next week and hinted at a talk with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Ukraine leader a ‘maniac’ to demand NATO nuclear weapons: Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s statements on obtaining nuclear weapons are cause for serious concern, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has stated. In a social media post on Wednesday, she branded the Ukrainian leader a “maniac [gripped by] sick delusions” who could seek a ‘dirty bomb’.

Zelensky says ready for talks with Putin to end war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed his willingness to negotiate with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin if it is the only way to bring the Ukraine conflict to an end.

Ukraine calls for nukes to ‘stop Russia’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed that the West should give Kiev nuclear weapons and more missiles “to stop Russia” or fast track his country into NATO.

Biden Administration failed to track arms sent to Ukraine: Reuters

The U.S. weapons and military equipment deliveries to Ukraine, worth tens of billions of dollars, were plagued by a chaotic tracking system, with officials unsure whether certain weapons had been delivered or not, Reuters has reported, citing sources.

Trump wants rare earth elements from Ukraine in exchange for military assistance

US President Donald Trump has indicated that he wants a deal for rare earth elements and other items from Ukraine in exchange for continued military aid in the nation’s war against Russia.

PM says UK to provide more military aid to Ukraine

Britain will provide more military support to Ukraine in 2025 than ever before, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated.

Talks with Ukraine, Russia ‘going pretty well’: Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that discussions involving Ukraine and Russia are making progress, though he provided few details.

Ukraine says NATO membership ‘cheapest’ security guarantee, ‘victory’ for US

NATO membership is the "cheapest" possible security guarantee for Ukraine and a chance for US President Donald Trump to score a geopolitical victory over Russian President Vladimir Putin, President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated in an interview with the Associated Press.

Trump’s envoy says US wants Zelensky to hold elections in Ukraine

Washington wants Kiev to have presidential and parliamentary elections, potentially by this year’s end, Reuters has reported, citing US President Donald Trump’s special envoy for the Ukraine conflict, Keith Kellogg.

EU divided over peacekeeping forces in Ukraine: Times

The European Union remains divided over the prospect of deploying Western-led peacekeeping troops to Ukraine if a ceasefire agreement between Kyiv and Moscow is reached, The Times has reported, citing multiple military and diplomatic sources.

EU not considering banning Russian LNG until it secures alternatives: Reuters

The European Commission will not propose implementing a ban on Russian liquified natural gas (LNG) imports in its upcoming sanctions package amid concern among member countries about first securing an alternative from other states, including the United States, EU diplomats have told Reuters.

Putin afraid of negotiations: Zelensky hits back after Russian leader labels him ‘illegitimate’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin of deliberately prolonging the war and avoiding peace negotiations.

US transfers dozens of Patriot missiles from Israel to Ukraine: Axios

The United States has transferred around 90 Patriot air defense interceptors from storage in Israel to Poland for delivery to Ukraine, sources familiar with the matter have told Axios.

US judge temporarily blocks Trump’s federal aid freeze: NYT

A US federal judge has temporarily halted the Donald Trump administration’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memo that sought to freeze up to $3 billion in funding for various U.S. federal aid programs, the New York Times has reported.

Putin says Zelensky lacks legitimacy to ink any agreement

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky can participate in possible talks with Moscow if he wishes to, but he lacks the legitimacy to actually sign a peace deal, Russian President Vladimir Putin has told journalist Pavel Zarubin.

Half of Ukrainians back compromise to end war with Russia: Survey

Half of Ukrainians now favor a compromise to end the conflict with Russia through peace negotiations involving international mediators, a recent poll by Ukrainian pollster Socis suggests.

EU FMs agree to prolong sanctions on Russia

European Union foreign ministers have agreed to extend the bloc’s economic sanctions on Moscow, after Hungary dropped a last-minute threat to block the extension over Ukraine’s refusal to restart the flow of Russian gas to the EU.

Ukraine predicts collapse, if peace negotiations fail to begin by summer

Ukraine's survival will be under a serious threat, if peace talks fail to begin by the summer, Kirill Budanov, the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry has stated in an interview.

US officials seeking to unfreeze aid for Ukraine: FT

Several American diplomats have called on the US State Department to make an exception for Ukraine-related programs after President Donald Trump ordered a sweeping suspension on foreign aid, the Financial Times has reported.

Zelensky believes Trump can end war, must include Ukraine in talks

U.S. President Donald Trump could potentially fulfill his promise to end the war in Ukraine, but only if he involves Kyiv in any discussions, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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