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Ukraine proposes ad-hoc summit in Rome on April 26 to discuss peace efforts

Kyiv has asked Italy and other European partners to help organize an impromptu summit in Rome focused on the war in Ukraine, given that many world leaders will be attending the funeral of Pope Francis on April 26.

25 April 2025, 01:28 AM

Europe gets cold feet on sending peacekeepers to Ukraine

The UK and other European nations may soon scrap plans to deploy thousands of troops to Ukraine as part of a post-war peacekeeping mission, The Times reported on April 24.

24 April 2025, 11:42 PM

Ukrainian delegation met with US special envoy Kellogg in London

After ministerial-level talks between the United States, Ukraine, France, and UK in London were canceled last-minute on April 23, the Ukrainian delegation ended up meeting with U.S. special envoy Keith Kellogg.

23 April 2025, 11:38 PM

European nations outline their ‘red lines’ on Ukraine peace deal to U.S., French foreign minister says

European countries have laid out their “red lines” to the United States regarding a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said, Reuters reported on April 22.

22 April 2025, 06:19 PM

French foreign minister calls Putin’s ‘Easter ceasefire’ a PR stunt to placate Trump

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot called the “Easter ceasefire” declared by Russian dictator Vladimir Putin a marketing operation aimed at appeasing U.S. President Donald Trump, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reported on April 22.

22 April 2025, 01:03 PM

Next round of ceasefire talks slated for April 23 — Zelenskyy

The search for a viable ceasefire plan will continue at a meeting of Ukrainian, UK, French, and U.S. officials in London on April 23, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on April 21.

21 April 2025, 08:36 PM

U.S. unveils ceasefire monitoring plan as Ukraine demands firm guarantees from the West

The United States presented a draft plan for monitoring a potential ceasefire in Ukraine during negotiations in Paris on April 17, where Kyiv insisted that any deal must include real security guarantees, The Wall Street Journal reported on April 18, citing a Western official.

19 April 2025, 11:37 AM

At Paris talks, Ukraine reaffirmed commitment to full ceasefire

After a round of talks with European and U.S. officials in Paris, Kyiv remains committed to enacting a full and unconditional ceasefire in the Russo–Ukrainian war, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on April 17.

18 April 2025, 01:34 AM

Umerov, Yermak meet with Kellogg in Paris

U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, met in Paris with the head of the President’s Office, Andriy Yermak, and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.

17 April 2025, 11:38 PM

Macron hosts Rubio, Witkoff in Paris to talk Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff at the Elysee Palace on April 17.

17 April 2025, 09:38 PM

Ukrainian delegation meets ‘coalition of the willing’ in Paris to discuss ceasefire, security guarantees

A Ukrainian delegation met in Paris with representatives of the so-called “coalition of the willing” to discuss a ceasefire and security guarantees for Ukraine, presidential chief of staff Andrii Yermak said on April 17.

17 April 2025, 04:46 PM

French court allows forced recovery of $5 billion from Russia in favor of Ukraine's Naftogaz

A Paris court has recognized and granted permission for the Hague arbitration decision enforcement regarding compensation for damages caused by the expropriation of $5 billion Naftogaz assets in Crimea, the group wrote on its website on April 17.

17 April 2025, 12:15 PM

Ukrainian leaders to engage US, European partners in Paris

Andriy Yermak, head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov arrived in Paris to meet representatives of the “coalition of the willing” and the United States, Yermak reported on X on April 17.

17 April 2025, 12:02 PM

Gazprom eyes comeback as EU business leaders float return to Russian gas

Top executives at major European Union companies have begun quietly discussing the possibility of resuming at least partial imports of Russian gas — including direct purchases from Gazprom. Just a year ago, such a scenario seemed unthinkable.

14 April 2025, 04:10 PM

France, UK to present Washington with Ukraine peacekeeping force plan

The UK and France will unveil a comprehensive postwar “deterrence force” plan for Ukraine to U.S. President Donald Trump within weeks, Bloomberg reported April 11, citing its own sources.

12 April 2025, 02:11 AM

Six nations ready to contribute troops to Ukraine peacekeeping force

Some six countries, including Britain, France and the Baltic states, have so far indicated their willingness to send troops to Ukraine as part of a potential peacekeeping mission, AFP reported on April 10 after the European defense ministers meeting.

11 April 2025, 09:16 AM

UK, France move to expedite ‘coalition of the willing’ military planning

Over the next two weeks, London and Paris will ramp up military planning for the so-called “coalition of the willing” to help provide post-ceasefire security to Ukraine, UK Defense Secretary John Healey and French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced on April 10.

11 April 2025, 12:39 AM

US position puts brakes on security aid for Ukraine from UK and France

A "coalition of the willing," led by the UK and France, aims to assist with security in Ukraine post-ceasefire, but the plan may stall due to the US position, Bloomberg reports on April 10.

10 April 2025, 01:19 PM

Macron warns Moscow: reject peace, face consequences

French President Emmanuel Macron responded to the Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih on his social media account on X, stressing the need for decisive action if Russia continues to reject peace.

7 April 2025, 02:45 PM

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

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