As US-Russia peace talks advance, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy intensifies diplomatic efforts, holding discussions with multiple world leaders to rally support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and regional security.
As the United States and Russia move forward with peace negotiations to bring an end to the three-year war in Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday highlighted Kyiv’s extensive diplomatic efforts to strengthen international backing for the country’s sovereignty.
In a statement, Zelenskyy noted that he had spoken on Friday with leaders from several nations, including Poland, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Luxembourg, Slovenia, Ireland, and Cote d’Ivoire. He stressed the significance of global collaboration in ensuring peace and stability.
Following discussions with Polish President Andrzej Duda, he emphasised the interconnected security interests of Ukraine and its neighboring country.
During his conversation with Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic, Zelenskyy discussed upcoming engagements and joint initiatives. He also acknowledged the Czech Republic’s firm position on key issues after talks with President Petr Pavel.
Turning to regional security matters, Zelenskyy spoke with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, raising concerns over ongoing hybrid threats and alarming incidents in the Baltic Sea.
His discussions with Luxembourg’s Prime Minister Luc Frieden focused on European strategies for maintaining peace and establishing security assurances.
After speaking with Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob, Zelenskyy underlined the need for every nation to have its voice heard internationally.
Additionally, he conferred with Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on diplomatic coordination within Europe and expressed appreciation to Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara for his nation’s support of Ukraine’s sovereignty.
Zelenskyy also met with US envoy Keith Kellogg in Kyiv on Thursday, following tensions that arose after US and Russian delegations convened in Saudi Arabia and agreed to initiate a preliminary process for peace negotiations.
US President Donald Trump is set to speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week as trade tensions escalate, with new tariffs on Chinese goods set to take effect.
Baku, Azerbaijan – Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze is set to visit Baku to participate in the 10th anniversary session of the Azerbaijan-Georgia Intergovernmental Commission.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy signed a landmark 100-year partnership to strengthen security ties and bilateral relations. The agreement reaffirms the UK’s long-term commitment to supporting Ukraine amid ongoing challenges.
Russia has welcomed the ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stating that any settlement ensuring security in Gaza is a positive step. The agreement, brokered by Qatar, Egypt, and the US, follows 15 months of conflict.
Georgia's Foreign Affairs Minister, Maka Botchorishvili, will visit Azerbaijan on January 16 for talks with Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov on regional stability and economic cooperation. She will also attend the 10th Joint Intergovernmental Commission meeting in Baku.
Menlo Park, CA, February 17, 2025 – Newly unsealed court documents from the case Kadrey v. Meta shed light on internal discussions among Meta employees about the use of copyrighted materials to train the company’s artificial intelligence models.
California Governor Gavin Newsom is asking Congress for nearly $40 billion in disaster funding to help Los Angeles recover and rebuild areas scorched by last month's devastating wildfires, the Washington Post reported on Friday citing a letter.
San Francisco, February 17, 2025 – OpenAI has terminated a group of Chinese ChatGPT accounts that were reportedly used to edit and debug code for an AI-powered social media surveillance tool.
‘We are already negotiating to work together in space, we can collaborate in this sphere also," Russian leader says
Vatican City, February 20, 2025 – Pope Francis will not appear in public on Sunday to lead his customary prayer with pilgrims, marking the second consecutive week of absence, the Vatican announced on Saturday.
A tragic crowd crush at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night left 18 dead and 10 injured as thousands of people, many heading to the Kumbh Mela festival, attempted to board delayed trains. The incident highlights the ongoing risks of overcrowding at public transportation hubs in India.
A Delta Air Lines regional jet flipped upside down upon landing at Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday, injuring 18 people. Officials are investigating whether strong winds and snow played a role in the incident.
Berlin, February 21, 2025 – German citizens will head to the polls on Sunday, February 23, for a snap general election after the coalition government collapsed late last year.
BERLIN, Feb 22 (Reuters) - NATO is planning to build a pipeline system from Germany to Poland and the Czech Republic to ensure a rapid supply of jet fuel for fighter aircraft in the event of a war with Russia, weekly German magazine Der Spiegel reported.
California Governor Gavin Newsom is asking Congress for nearly $40 billion in disaster funding to help Los Angeles recover and rebuild areas scorched by last month's devastating wildfires, the Washington Post reported on Friday citing a letter.
A second meeting between representatives of Russia and the United States is planned for the next two weeks, the RIA state news agency reported on Saturday, citing Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov.
Washington, D.C., February 21, 2025 – U.S. negotiators have reportedly raised the possibility of cutting Ukraine’s access to SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service unless Kyiv reaches an agreement to grant the United States greater access to its critical minerals.
Hamas has begun releasing hostages from Gaza on Saturday in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, as Israel confirmed that a body handed over earlier was that of hostage Shiri Bibas.
Menlo Park, CA, February 17, 2025 – Newly unsealed court documents from the case Kadrey v. Meta shed light on internal discussions among Meta employees about the use of copyrighted materials to train the company’s artificial intelligence models.
California Governor Gavin Newsom is asking Congress for nearly $40 billion in disaster funding to help Los Angeles recover and rebuild areas scorched by last month's devastating wildfires, the Washington Post reported on Friday citing a letter.
San Francisco, February 17, 2025 – OpenAI has terminated a group of Chinese ChatGPT accounts that were reportedly used to edit and debug code for an AI-powered social media surveillance tool.
‘We are already negotiating to work together in space, we can collaborate in this sphere also," Russian leader says
Vatican City, February 20, 2025 – Pope Francis will not appear in public on Sunday to lead his customary prayer with pilgrims, marking the second consecutive week of absence, the Vatican announced on Saturday.
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