Zelenskyy: Russia’s next moves will reveal its true intentions on peace
"How Russia behaves in the coming days will reveal a lot, if not everything. If there are air raid alerts…
Russia’s war sparked record forest fires in Ukraine, EU report finds
The report demonstrates that 2024 was a record-breaking year for forest fires in Ukraine. Satellite imagery shows that nearly one…
Zelenskyy urges sustained diplomatic pressure to push Russia toward ending the war
"The war was brought from Russia, and it is to Russia that the war must be pushed back. They must…
IAEA Director General statement on the situation in Ukraine on 21 March 2025
IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said it was encouraging to see the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) being considered…
Ukraine: EU increases support for independent media by €10 million
This new funding builds on more than €100 million the European Union has already invested in independent media since 2017.…
European Council conlusions on Ukraine, 20 March 2025
The European Council welcomes the joint statement by Ukraine and the United States following their meeting in Saudi Arabia on…
Ukraine: EU Commission disburses further €1bn under G7 loan backed by Russian proceeds
The EU Commission has disbursed an additional €1 billion tranche of its exceptional Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) loan to Ukraine, to be repaid…
EP President Metsola at the European Council: We need to think bigger and act faster
Speaking to leaders, EU Parliament President Metsola reiterated that in a world of rising single powers, Europe must step up…
Ceasefire: Ukraine, United States, the EU, and the G7 coordinate their positions
As European leaders prepare for their upcoming European Council meeting, diplomatic efforts surged on multiple fronts, underscoring the geopolitical stakes…
Bundeskanzler Scholz und Präsident Macron: Die Ukraine kann sich auf uns verlassen
"Wir sind uns einig: Die Ukraine kann sich auf uns verlassen", betonte Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz. Im Gespräch mit dem französischen…
Main results of the EU Energy Council, 17 March 2025
EU Energy ministers discussed the action plan for affordable energy and to exchange views on the EU's energy security architecture.…
Agenda of the European Council, 20-21 March 2025 (updated)
EU leaders are meeting in Brussels to discuss competitiveness and to follow up on the...
Partial transcript of President Putin’s meeting with the Russian Security Council
President Putin stated that Ukrainian troops encircled in Russia’s Kursk region must surrender to be spared, in response to U.S.…
G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting: Remarks by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Canada
Following his first G7 meeting, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the strength of the joint statement issued by…
Transcript of the meeting between U.S. President Trump and NATO Secretary General Rutte
On Thursday 13 and Friday 14 March 2025, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited Washington DC to meet the President…
G7 Foreign Ministers reaffirm unity in global security and stability
Against the backdrop of escalating geopolitical tensions, the G7 Foreign Ministers convened in Charlevoix, Quebec, from March 12-14, 2025, to…
Invitation letter by President António Costa to the members of the European Council
The centrepiece of the agenda for this meeting will be competitiveness. The EU leaders will follow up on the Special…
Joint press conference of President Putin with Belarusian President Lukashenko
President Putin and President Lukashenko exchanged ratification instruments for the bilateral Security Guarantees Treaty, signed in Minsk on December 6,…
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s remarks to the press on 12 March 2025
In light of recent developments in the Ukrainian-Russian peace negotiations, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed the potential role…
EU Parliament urges the EU Comission to ensure European security
In a resolution adopted on Wednesday, the EU Parliament calls on the EU to act urgently and ensure its own…
EU Parliament calls for EU contribution to robust security guarantees for Ukraine
In a resolution adopted on Wednesday, Parliament says the EU is now Ukraine’s primary strategic ally and must help the…
Jeddah: Press remarks by U.S. State Secretary Rubio and National Security Advisor Waltz
"We’re going to tell them this is what’s on the table, Ukraine is ready to stop shooting and start talking, and…
Main results of the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council, 11 March 2025
EU Ministers debated competitiveness and regulatory burden reduction, while the Commission presented the Omnibus packages. The Council reached a political…
S&D leader García: EU Commission to confiscate €200bn frozen Russian state assets
García called for a proposal to confiscate the €200 billion in frozen Russian state assets to rebuild and arm Ukraine,…
Joint Statement of Ukrainian and U.S. delegations following their meeting in Jeddah
Ukraine has expressed its readiness to implement an immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire, as proposed by the United States, contingent on…
U.S. State Secretary Rubio’s press remarks en route to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
"Poland’s a great NATO Ally, and they do – they’re a great example for the rest of Europe. I was…
Erdoğan: Planning European security together with Türkiye is in our mutual interest
Addressing an online meeting organized by the European Union, President Erdoğan said: “We are of the opinion that planning all…
EU must step up as U.S. Satellite companies abandon Ukraine – Renew Europe
Renew Europe MEPs are calling for urgent action to reduce Europe’s dependence on Musk’s Starlink and other US space companies,…
Swedish NATO operations in Poland to support Ukraine
The Swedish Government has submitted a bill to the Riksdag regarding Sweden’s participation in an air defence operation to protect…
Special European Council: Press remarks by President António Costa
"Our decisions today send a clear message: We are putting our money where our mouth is. We are delivering on…
European Council conclusions on Ukraine, 6 March 2025
The European Council reaffirms its continued and unwavering support for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised…
Special European Council on Ukraine and European defence: Remarks and background
EU leaders are meeting for a special summit to discuss continued support for Ukraine and European defence. Insight EU is…
EU Commissioner Kos visits EIB to sign €1.95bn guarantee under Ukraine Facility
Under the Investment Framework of the Ukraine Facility, this additional guarantee aims to support loans and unlock the potential of…
Background briefing on the Special European Council on 6 March 2025
A Special European Council meeting will take place on 6 March 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. Starting at 12:30, EU leaders…
Russia cautiously optimistic after Trump-Zelenskyy meeting – Institute of the Studies of War
The Kremlin is falsely portraying U.S. peace efforts in Ukraine as aligned with Russia’s objective of destroying Ukraine’s sovereignty. Russian…
Zelenskyy: “Ukraine is ready to come to the negotiating table as soon as possible”
"Nobody wants peace more than Ukrainians. My team and I stand ready to work under President Trump’s strong leadership to…
Europe waiting for Trump’s address to the joint session of U.S. Congress
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to deliver a major address to a joint session of U.S. Congress on Tuesday…
IAEA Board briefed on Ukraine, Iran, Gender Parity, and Artificial Intelligence
The IAEA Director General reminded the Agency’s Board of Governors today of the precarious nuclear safety situation in Ukraine, and…
Ukraine Crisis Meeting in London: Remarks and next steps
"Our starting point must be to put Ukraine in the strongest possible position now, so that they can negotiate from…
European Council President Costa to travel to London, Chișinău, and Cairo
The President of the European Council, António Costa, will travel to the United Kingdom, Moldova and Egypt from 2 to…
Special European Council: Invitation letter by President António Costa
The extraordinary meeting of the Heads of State or Government of the EU Member States will be dedicated to European…
Norway to increase support for Ukrainian defence industry and procurement of drones
The Government is planning to provide NOK 3.5 billion for the procurement of military equipment for Ukraine from the Ukrainian…
New York Times: Ukraine agreed to turn over mineral revenue to the United States
According to the newspaper, Ukraine has agreed to give the U.S. a portion of the revenue from its mineral resources, officials…
The Presidents of Ukraine and France coordinated next steps for achieving guaranteed peace
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone conversation with President of France Emmanuel Macron to discuss the results of…
Main results of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, 24 February 2025
The Foreign Affairs Council exchanged views on the Russian aggression against Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East, and the…
Three years of Russia’s war against Ukraine: UN debates and resolutions
Three years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the United Nations General Assembly reaffirmed its unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty…
Summary of the meeting between Presidents Trump and Macron in Washington DC
President Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Washington to discuss pathways to ending the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Phone call: Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks with Russian President Vladimir Putin
President Putin provided an update on the latest interactions between Russia and the United States, and on Russia’s principled position…