international diplomacy

Erdoğan’s revolver gifts to NATO guests spark security concerns

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan gifted engraved revolvers with bullets to his guests in Ankara, causing security concerns, transportation difficulties, and mixed reaction from NATO leaders, The Guardian reported on July 9.

10 July, 10:45 AM

GOP Rep. Joe Wilson says Trump will ultimately stand with people of Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump will ultimately stand with the Ukrainian people and wants to end Russia’s war through diplomacy, Republican Rep. Joe Wilson said at an event in Washington marking the 30th anniversary of Ukraine’s Constitution, the Ukrinform news agency reported on June 30.

30 June, 03:05 PM

Ghana FM Ablakwa makes historic first visit to Kyiv, meets Sybiha

Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa arrived in Kyiv on his country's first-ever official visit to Ukraine, where he was met by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, who called Feb. 25 a "historic day" in a post on X.

25 February, 08:50 PM

Iran FM: Deal with U.S. possible if diplomacy takes priority

A deal with the United States is possible, but only if diplomatic efforts take priority, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Feb. 24, according to Reuters.

25 February, 11:58 AM

Zelenskyy outlines Ukraine’s two-track peace strategy

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced an upcoming diplomatic week and said that Ukraine is preparing for two possible scenarios on the path toward peace in his evening address on Jan. 4.

5 January, 08:29 AM

Zakharova warns Poland of ‘serious consequences’ over Gdańsk consulate standoff

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova warned that Poland will face “consequences” for attempting to “seize” the Russian consulate in Gdańsk, according to RMF24 on Dec. 25.

26 December 2025, 10:42 AM

Trump talks Ukraine war with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, invites both to 2026 G20

U.S. President Donald Trump held phone calls with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, where the leaders discussed Russia’s war against Ukraine, he wrote on Truth Social on Dec. 23.

24 December 2025, 09:40 AM

U.S. may finalize draft peace proposal with Kyiv first

The United States is considering signing a "peace plan" solely with Ukraine — effectively presenting Russia with a fait accompli — though this will not constitute a final agreement, European Pravda reported on Nov. 24.

24 November 2025, 12:04 PM

Sybiga urges partners to tighten sanctions as Russia keeps striking Ukraine

Instead of diplomacy and peace talks, Russia continues to strike Ukraine, damaging energy infrastructure and residential buildings across the country, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha wrote on X on Oct. 22.

22 October 2025, 12:45 PM

Trump names Erdogan possible mediator in Ukraine-Russia war

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan could play an important role in securing peace between Ukraine and Russia, U.S. President Donald Trump said, Ukrinform reported on Oct. 14.

14 October 2025, 11:10 AM

Ukraine welcomes release of Hamas hostages

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry welcomed the release of the last group of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in its official statement, published on Oct. 13.

14 October 2025, 09:15 AM

Italy to urge UN to declare global truce during 2026 Olympics

Italy will submit a proposal to the United Nations calling for a global ceasefire during the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, scheduled for Feb. 6–22, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced on Oct. 7, according to ANSA.

7 October 2025, 02:18 PM

Trump warming to Ukraine after talks with Zelenskyy — former UK PM Boris Johnson

U.S. President Donald Trump had positive impression following the latest meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, hailed him as 'fantastic', former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said in an exclusive interview with NV.

16 September 2025, 10:30 AM

EU summons Russian diplomat over missile strike on Kyiv delegation building

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the EU will summon Russia’s ambassador to Brussels after a Russian missile strike damaged the bloc’s delegation building in Kyiv during a massive overnight attack, according to a post on her official account on X.

28 August 2025, 08:06 PM

Sybiha and 55 foreign diplomats visit site of Russian missile strike that killed 17 in Kyiv

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha visited the site of a deadly Russian missile strike in Kyiv’s Darnytskyi district on Aug. 28, accompanied by the heads of 55 foreign diplomatic missions.

28 August 2025, 06:20 PM

Ukraine’s FM slams Lavrov’s claim about Zelenskyy’s legitimacy

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha pushed back against remarks by Russia’s top diplomat Sergey Lavrov, who claimed that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was “illegitimate.”

25 August 2025, 01:30 PM

Finnish president may join Zelenskyy in Washington to bolster Kyiv’s position

European leaders are growing concerned that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy might not receive the same warmth from U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington as Russian dictator Vladimir Putin did during their meeting in Alaska. In response, they are already moving to reinforce Kyiv’s standing.

17 August 2025, 10:48 AM

Kellogg to meet with Zelenskyy at Ukraine Recovery Conference — media

US presidential envoy on Ukraine Keith Kellogg is expected to visit Rome this week for a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and to participate in the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC), Kyiv Post reported on July 7.

7 July 2025, 10:17 AM

Zelenskyy leaves G7 summit early after deadly Russian strike on Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has decided to shorten his visit to G7 summit in Canada due to the brutal Russian strike on Kyiv on June 17, CBS news and Suspilne national broadcaster reported on June 18.

18 June 2025, 10:03 AM

Rubio and Witkoff to visit France, Ukraine to be among key topics — Politico

US Special Representative Steve Witkoff and State Secretary Marco Rubio will travel to Paris later this week, Politico reported, citing sources, on April 16.

16 April 2025, 01:23 PM

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