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Ukraine moves closer to EU membership as sixth negotiation cluster officially opens

The European Union has officially opened the sixth accession negotiation cluster with Ukraine, focusing on external relations, Irish Minister for EU Affairs Thomas Byrne announced, Ukrinform reported on July 14.

14 July, 12:23 PM

Ukraine and South Korea to hold talks regarding North Korean POWs

Ukrainian and South Korean foreign ministers will hold negotiations in Seoul on June 30 regarding North Korean prisoners of war who fought for Russia, Reuters wrote on June 23.

23 June, 02:01 PM

Budanov maintained contacts with Trump administration alongside Yermak — Ukrainian media

Kyrylo Budanov, the newly appointed Presidential Office head, maintained contacts with Donald Trump’s administration in his previous role as Military Intelligence Chief, alongside with Andrii Yermak, NV sister outlet Ukrainska Pravda wrote on Jan. 5.

5 January, 11:58 AM

Hungary lashes out after Poland's Tusk’s statement on Nord Stream

Hungary’s Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó accused Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk of “defending terrorists” after Tusk’s comments about the Nord Stream gas pipelines in his post on X on Oct. 8.

9 October 2025, 09:34 AM

Zelenskyy to address UN, hold talks with Trump in NY

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will speak at the opening of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York today, Suspilne reported, citing sources, on Sept. 23.

23 September 2025, 11:23 AM

Sakura strategy: How Japan’s aid to Ukraine goes beyond symbolism

Recent Kyiv-Tokyo agreements show that the countries' partnership is not a one-time act of support, but a steady formation of a strategic alliance across many sectors.

16 July 2025, 02:49 PM

U.S. issues deportation orders for 24 Ukrainians, but faces logistical barriers

The Embassy of Ukraine in the United States has not received any information about the deportation of Ukrainian citizens from the US since the beginning of this year, Radio Liberty wrote on June 17.

17 June 2025, 02:30 PM

Ukraine aligns with key EU allies before Istanbul summit

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha met with his counterparts from Germany, Poland, and France in Istanbul, Ukrainian Foreign Ministry reported on May 15.

15 May 2025, 12:41 PM

Ukrainian delegation in Istanbul ready to discuss 30-day ceasefire — Suspilne

The Ukrainian delegation is prepared to discuss a potential 30-day ceasefire during negotiations in Istanbul, Suspilne national broadcaster reported, citing its sources, on May 15.

15 May 2025, 12:15 PM

Trump administration pushes Ukraine to accept third-country deportees

US President Donald Trump's administration "urgently encouraged" Ukrainian authorities to accept an "unspecified number" of third-country nationals deported from the United States, The Washington Post reported on May 6.

7 May 2025, 10:27 AM

France names Ukraine top strategic priority for 2025

Support for Ukraine has been designated as a top priority for France as the country plans to reorient its strategic agenda in 2025 toward strengthening international partnerships, French Council on International Partnerships wrote on April 6.

7 April 2025, 09:01 AM

Ukraine awaits formal invitation for Zelenskyy ahead of NATO summit - Foreign Minister

Ukraine waits for an official invitation for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to attend the upcoming NATO summit in The Hague, scheduled for late June, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said at a briefing at NATO headquarters on April 4.

4 April 2025, 02:54 PM

Ukraine presents U.S. State Secretary Rubio with unique war-time icon

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha presented U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio with an icon of the Virgin Mary, painted on an ammunition crate, he wrote on Facebook on March 11.

12 March 2025, 10:45 AM

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Saudi Crown Prince discuss conditions for ending war in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud to discuss potential steps and conditions for ending the war and ensuring a lasting peace, Ukrainian leader wrote on Telegram on March 11.

11 March 2025, 09:44 AM

Trump to inherit robust Ukraine policy from Biden - US State Secretary

President-elect Donald Trump's administration will inherit the strongest possible position in foreign policy, particularly regarding Ukraine, after Trump’s inauguration, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told CBS News on Jan. 12.

13 January 2025, 09:31 AM

Kuleba joins French Political Studies Institute to teach military diplomacy

Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba will join the Institute of Political Studies (Sciences Po) in Paris as an Associate Professor starting Jan. 25, 2025, he wrote on X on Dec. 17.

18 December 2024, 10:10 AM

Botswana and Angola reshape diamond market to sideline Russia

Botswana and Angola have aligned with the G7's initiative to eliminate Russia's presence in the global diamond market, marking a significant step in enforcing sanctions introduced after the war outbreak, Politico reported on Dec. 2.

4 December 2024, 03:18 PM

Putin to visit India in early 2025 — Reuters

Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to visit India in early 2025 at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Reuters reported on Dec. 2.

3 December 2024, 02:11 PM

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State arrives in Kyiv

Acting U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine's Economic Recovery, Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma, has arrived in Kyiv, the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine wrote on Telegram on Nov. 15.

15 November 2024, 11:57 AM

Dmytro Kuleba declines offer to become Ukraine's U.S. ambassador — FT

Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba was offered the position of Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States but declined, Financial Times reported, citing sources.

12 November 2024, 02:29 PM

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