Ukraine

US absent from UN General Assembly draft resolution on Ukraine for first time

Brazil refuses to sell weapons for Ukraine, Lula rejects Scholz’s request

Brasília, Brazil, February 20, 2025 – Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva reaffirmed his country’s neutrality in the Ukraine conflict by rejecting a request from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to purchase Brazilian arms for Kyiv.

Polish minister warns against foreign troops in Ukraine

Polish Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz warns that foreign troop deployment in Ukraine may not ensure peace, citing Poland’s UN peacekeeping experience in Lebanon.

Airstrike in Kherson injures six, Ukraine says

Ukraine says that a Russian airstrike on a residential building in Kherson overnight injured at least six people, including two children.

Kremlin says any UK plan to send troops to Ukraine would be unacceptable for Russia

MOSCOW, Feb 20 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Thursday that any British plan to send troops to Ukraine as part of a potential peacekeeping mission would be unacceptable for Russia and that it was monitoring statements by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer with concern.

Trump may pursue streamlined deal on Ukraine's mineral resources, sources say

The Trump administration is considering a simplified minerals agreement with Ukraine, aiming to secure a quick deal before negotiating detailed terms, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Zelenskyy fires back at Trump’s criticism: "He lives in a disinformation space"

U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, suggesting he missed an opportunity to engage in peace talks with Russia. While the Ukrainian leader accused Trump of falling for Russian disinformation.

UK’s Starmer Expresses Support for Zelenskyy

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed his support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a call on Wednesday, backing his leadership and defending Ukraine’s decision to suspend elections during wartime.

Zelenskiyy says US minerals proposal needs work, Turkish media report

ANKARA, Feb 19 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiyy was quoted on Wednesday as saying a U.S. proposal for a critical minerals deal was unfair as it did not include security guarantees, and he did not want Ukraine to become a hub for raw materials.

Zelenskyy says attempts to replace him during the war will fail

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday (February 19) dismissed the claims about his approval ratings being at 4% as Russian disinformation and said attempts to replace him during the war against Russia would not work.

U.S. Envoy Keith Kellogg Visits Kyiv for Security Talks

U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, arrived in Kyiv on Wednesday morning for discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Zelenskyy calls for stronger support from Trump, criticizes Ukraine's exclusion from US-Russia talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his desire for stronger support from US President Donald Trump while criticizing Kyiv’s exclusion from negotiations to end his country’s war with Russia.

Zelenskyy meets Erdogan for talks on Ukraine amid U.S.-Russia talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday, February 18, to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine.

EU Commission President Meets U.S. Special Envoy Amid Ukraine-Russia Talks

President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, met with U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, on Tuesday (February 18) at the Commission’s headquarters in Brussels.

Paris hosts emergency summit on Ukraine crisis

European leaders meet in Paris for urgent talks on Ukraine, led by French President Macron, amid concerns over U.S. policy shifts and Trump's direct engagement with Russia.

Erdogan to host Zelenskyy in Ankara for strategic talks

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Ankara on Tuesday to discuss the Türkiye-Ukraine strategic partnership, bilateral cooperation, and regional developments.

UAE and Ukraine sign economic partnership agreement in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, February 17, 2025 – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with a senior UAE official in Abu Dhabi today, culminating in the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.

Poland will not send troops to Ukraine, says PM Tusk

Zelenskyy, UAE President hold talks on prisoner swaps and economic cooperation

Starmer becomes first European leader to back Ukraine peacekeeping mission

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has become the first European leader to express willingness to deploy peacekeeping troops in Ukraine, making the pledge ahead of an emergency summit in Paris to discuss Europe’s role in securing a ceasefire.

Germany’s Scholz states that Europeans will not agree to Ukraine’s demilitarisation

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has stated that Europe will not support any peace process that excludes Ukraine or calls for its demilitarisation, stressing that Europe’s involvement is crucial for any meaningful negotiations.

Starmer open to UK troop deployment in Ukraine

UK troops could be sent to Ukraine as a peacekeeping force. That's according to British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. His remarks come as world leaders prepare for high-stakes talks on ending the conflict.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Saudi Arabia for talks

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in Saudi Arabia for talks with Russian officials, aiming to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The discussions follow recent efforts by President Donald Trump to initiate peace negotiations.

Trump to allow Europe to buy U.S. weapons for Ukraine