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Zelensky says Ukrainian, US officials to meet in Saudi Arabia next week
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he will travel to Saudi Arabia on Monday to meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman ahead of talks between Ukrainian and US officials later in the week. "Next Monday, I have a visit planned to Saudi Arabia for a meeting with the
Trump says he will decide 'pretty soon' whether to revoke legal status of Ukrainians
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would soon decide whether to strip about 240,000 Ukrainians who fled Ukraine due to the war with Russia of their legal status. "We're not looking to hurt anybody, we're certainly not looking to hurt them, and
Zelensky proposes first steps towards peace as EU leaders pledge support
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky participated on Thursday in a meeting of the European Council in Brussels where he presented what he called "necessary steps for peace." Firstly, Zelensky argued, "Everyone needs to make sure that Russia, as the sole source of this war, accepts the
France, UK work to finalize Ukraine peace plan 'in days,' sources say
France and the UK are working to finalize a peace plan with Ukraine, potentially "in days," to present to the US, while also fostering stronger ties between the US and Ukraine ahead of a possible trip to Washington, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing unnamed diplomats. "We'
CIA chief confirms US paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine
CIA Director John Ratcliffe confirmed on Wednesday that the US has paused intelligence-sharing with Ukraine following a halt earlier this week of all US military aid to the war-torn country. In an interview with Fox Business, Ratcliffe said that US President Donald Trump "had a real question
US, Ukraine plan to move ahead with minerals deal, sources say
The US and Ukraine plan to move ahead with signing a proposed deal to jointly develop Ukraine's minerals resources, Reuters reported, citing four unnamed sources familiar with the matter. The sources, however, cautioned that the deal had not yet been signed and the situation remained fluid, Reuters reported.
European Commission proposes €800 billion defense spending plan
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday unveiled a five-part "Rearm Europe" plan to mobilize €800 billion to enhance Europe's defense capabilities and provide military aid to Kyiv. Firstly, she proposed a new financial instrument worth €150 billion to provide EU member states
29% of Ukrainians rank US as 'hostile nation' after Trump-Zelensky spat, survey shows
After the public spat between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last week, a survey suggests more Ukrainians regard the US as a hostile country than a friendly one. A survey of 1,000 Ukrainians by Gradus Research suggests the United States has dropped from its position
US pauses all military aid to Ukraine, sources say
US President Donald Trump has paused all US military aid to Ukraine amid the escalating tensions between Washington and Kyiv, an unnamed White House official told Reuters. "President Trump has been clear that he is focused on peace. We need our partners to be committed to that goal as
Zelensky says Ukraine needs 'proper' diplomacy for the war to end as soon as possible
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his nightly address to the nation on Monday that his team is working to create conditions for "proper" diplomacy for the war to end as soon as possible with a "decent peace." "We need peace – real, fair
France and UK to propose 1-month truce in air and sea attacks, but not ground fighting, Macron says
France and the UK plan to propose a one-month truce in Ukraine that would only cover air and sea attacks and assaults on energy infrastructure, French President Emmanuel Macron told the French newspaper Le Figaro. The truce would not affect ground fighting, Macron told a reporter from Le Figaro
UK, France and allies to draft plan to end fighting in Ukraine and present it to US
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Sunday that the UK, France, and other allies have agreed to work with Ukraine on a "plan to stop the fighting," which will then be discussed with the US, and "take it forward together." "We are at a
France started talks with Ukraine on minerals access months ago, defense minister says
France has been holding discussions with Ukraine since October last year about access to Ukraine's deposits of critical minerals as it looks to diversify its supply, French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu told France Info on Thursday. "We are speaking about this issue for our own French needs.
European leaders to meet next week to consider appointing envoy for possible peace talks
European leaders are considering appointing a special envoy to represent the European Union in possible talks to end the war in Ukraine, unnamed sources told Bloomberg. The leaders will discuss the proposal at an emergency meeting set for March 6 in Brussels to discuss possible increases in European defense spending
Zelensky says success of US minerals deal depends on talks with Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on Wednesday that the success of the proposed minerals deal with the US depends on his broader discussions with US President Donald Trump and his commitment to supporting Ukraine. "This agreement can have a major success or quietly pass by. And I believe that