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Zelensky has proposed free trade agreement to Trump, Ukraine's trade envoy says
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed to US President Donald Trump that their two countries conclude a free trade agreement (FTA), Interfax Ukraine reported on Tuesday, citing Ukraine's Deputy Minister of Economy and Trade Representative Taras Kachka.
After call with Putin, Trump says Ukraine and Russia to start ceasefire talks 'immediately'
Following his two-hour call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Monday, US President Donald Trump said that negotiations between Russia and Ukraine will start "immediately."
Trump says he will speak with Putin and Zelensky on Monday about ending war
US President Donald Trump said he will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday, after peace talks in Istanbul failed to secure a temporary ceasefire.
Russia forms peace talks team for Ukraine: Putin's not included
Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved the composition of a negotiating team for peace talks with Ukraine, expected to be held on Thursday in Istanbul, with himself not included.
EU may temporarily reinstate pre-war agricultural trade restrictions on Ukraine, sources say
The European Union (EU) could temporarily reintroduce tariffs and quotas in its agricultural trade with Ukraine if a new deal is not ready to start when the war-related tariff breaks end on June 5, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing unnamed diplomats.
Zelensky says ahead of Turkey meeting that he will only negotiate with Putin directly
Just ahead of a possible meeting on Thursday in Turkey, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he would only negotiate directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin and no other Russian official, according to media reports.
Ukrainian Parliament gives initial approval for Budget Code amendments to implement minerals deal with US
The Ukrainian Parliament has given initial approval for amendments to the Budget Code needed to implement the recently signed minerals deal with the US in the first reading.
Zelensky says Moscow 'silent' on direct talks proposal as Trump mulls joining negotiations in Istanbul
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday evening that Moscow has stayed "silent" all day about a proposal for direct peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Turkey's city of Istanbul on May 15.
Zelensky calls on Putin to meet him in Istanbul for direct peace talks on Thursday
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday evening he was ready to meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin for direct peace negotiations in Turkey's city of Istanbul on Thursday.
Ukrainian parliament ratifies minerals deal with US
Ukraine's parliament has voted to ratify the minerals deal with the United States, a little over a week since the deal was signed in a move of rare speed in the world of Ukraine politics. "There were many myths around this agreement, but all political manipulations have
Russia 'asking for too much' to settle war in Ukraine and US could 'walk away,' US VP Vance says
Russia is "asking for too much" because it believes it's winning the war against Ukraine, but the US is ready to "walk away" if Russia doesn't progress toward talks to end the war, US Vice President JD Vance.
Russia cancels Victory Day parade in Crimea after Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow
Russia has canceled World War II anniversary events in occupied Crimea, including its planned Victory Day military parade in Sevastopol, over security concerns following Ukrainian drone attacks, according to media reports.
Ukraine, Czechia explore stronger economic, defense cooperation during Zelensky's Prague visit
Ukraine and Czechia have explored the expansion of defense cooperation, the development of bilateral economic cooperation, and joint humanitarian projects during Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky's visit in Prague.
Minerals deal forms 'very important part' of Ukraine's future security, ambassador to US says
The minerals deal Ukraine signed with the US last week serves as part of the foundation of Ukraine's future security, even though it doesn't explicity provide security guarantees to the country, said Oksana Markarova, the country's ambassador to the United States.