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Zelenskyy calls for more pressure on Russia after strikes on Kyiv

The drone and missile attack on Kyiv early Tuesday, the deadliest assault on the capital this year, killed 28 people across the city and wounded 142 others.

Canada

G7 leaders fail to reach major agreements after Trump's early exit

The summit concluded with a broadly worded statement in which leaders of the G7 unanimously agreed that Iran cannot be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon and called for de-escalation in the Middle East.

Europe News

Zelenskyy secures non-military support package from Austria

The Ukrainian leader confirmed the two countries signed a number of cooperation agreements in areas such as agriculture, reconstruction, and the return of abducted Ukrainian children from Russia.

Ukraine

At least five killed in Russian air strikes on Pryluky, officials say

The aerial attacks came just hours after US President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Russia’s leader Vladimir Putin, who promised Russia would respond "very strongly" to Ukraine's audacious drone attacks on military airfields on Sunday.

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Russian strikes on Ukraine continue amid peace talks uncertainty

Zelenskyy said Russia had so far failed to produce a promised memorandum setting out its position on ending its all-out war in Ukraine ahead of next week's renewed peace talks in Istanbul.

Ukraine

Ukraine and Russia set for Istanbul talks second round on Monday

Moscow proposed to Ukraine to meet again in Istanbul for the second round of talks next Monday. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said he presented Russia’s "specific proposals" for the next round of negotiations to Washington, but has not shared Moscow’s "peace memorandum" with Kyiv.

Europe News

Germany to jointly produce long-range weapons with Ukraine, Merz says

Germany has agreed a new €5 billion aid package for Ukraine and joint production of long-range weapons systems during Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Berlin.

Europe News

Why Russia is unlikely to let the Vatican mediate Ukraine peace talks

Pope Leo XIV is willing to host peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv, yet Russia's stance towards the Vatican is likely to prove an obstacle.

Europe News

Russia and Ukraine complete exchange of 1,000 prisoners each

The swap was agreed on in Istanbul earlier this month during the first face-to-face talks between the two sides since the war began.

World News

Sybiha: Kyiv to consider the Vatican for Zelenskyy-Putin meeting

Kyiv is interested in a direct Zelenskyy-Putin face-to-face, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said in Brussels on Tuesday, confirming that the Holy See proposed to host the talks.

Europe News

Zelenskyy to attend inauguration of Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would be happy to meet with other leaders as he did at Pope Francis' funeral.

USA

Trump to speak by phone with Putin on Monday to discuss war in Ukraine

US President Donald Trump said in a social media post that he will speak with Putin regarding the war in Ukraine on Monday, after which he plans to do the same with Ukraine's Zelenskyy.

Europe News

Ukraine open to 'reasonable steps' to peace as Russia talks kick off

Ukraine and Russia meet in Istanbul for ceasefire talks, with Zelenskyy urging Putin to engage directly. Kyiv's top priority is a 30-day ceasefire and peace efforts.

World News

Crimea is Russia’s training ground for colonisation, Kyiv envoy says

There is one topic on which Kyiv and Moscow will never agree, and yet, for both sides, this point is of the utmost importance — Crimea. Olha Kuryshko, the Ukrainian president’s permanent representative in Crimea, told Euronews that Russia implemented its 2014 techniques on all occupied territories.

Turkey

Ukraine to send its delegation to Istanbul talks, Zelenskyy not going

Ukraine’s president confirmed that he has agreed to send the delegation to Istanbul for a lower-level talk with Russia’s representatives, but he will not be present there himself.

Russia

Putin is not going to Istanbul, so who will represent Russia?

Vladimir Putin will not travel to Turkey and is instead sending the deputy foreign affairs and defence ministers, the head of his military intelligence, and the presidential aide, who will lead the delegation, the Kremlin announced late on Wednesday.

Radio Schuman

Ukraine’s diplomatic checkmate, and where it leaves Putin

All eyes will be on Turkey this Thursday, where peace talks between Russia's and Ukraine's presidents are slated to occur. Will Putin show face? And if he doesn't, where does this leave him?

Ukraine

First direct peace talks: Will Putin come face-to-face with Zelenskyy?

As Ukraine’s president is getting ready to travel to Istanbul, the Kremlin has not yet responded to whether Vladimir Putin will attend the meeting on Thursday. Will Putin come for a face-to-face meeting with Zelenskyy?

Russia

Putin stays silent on ceasefire and offers ‘direct talks’ with Ukraine

The proposal for direct talks with Kyiv comes hours after Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and four European leaders, with the backing of the US, demanded that Moscow agree to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire starting on Monday

Radio Schuman

Russia’s Victory Day Parade and Europe’s Dilemma

Russia celebrates its Victory Day today with a parade attended by dozens of world leaders, including from EU candidate countries. Could they face retaliation for their presence?

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, elected President of Ukraine on April 21, 2019, is a former comedian and actor who gained international recognition for leading Ukraine during the Russian invasion.