Ukraine diplomacy

Zelenskyy says Ukraine discussed delaying US-Russia talks due to Middle East war

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine has discussed with the United States the possibility of postponing or relocating the next trilateral meeting involving Ukraine, Russia, and the United States due to the war in the Middle East. Zelenskyy made the remarks in an interview with Rai Italia published on March 5.

5 March, 01:50 PM

Zelenskyy and European leaders discuss Istanbul talks with Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz, Keir Starmer, and Donald Tusk held a joint phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, the Presidential Office confirmed to NV on May 16.

16 May 2025, 04:51 PM

Prystaiko: Putin fears truce may end war, wants full control of Donetsk first

Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister (2019–2020) and Ambassador to the United Kingdom (2020–2023) Vadym Prystaiko spoke with Radio NV’s Oleksiy Tarasov about why Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has no real interest in negotiations and how the Russians are merely going through the motions in Istanbul.

16 May 2025, 01:15 PM

Zelenskyy says Ukraine can’t guarantee safety of foreign leaders visiting Moscow for May 9 parade

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on May 3 that Ukraine cannot guarantee the safety of foreign dignitaries visiting Moscow for Russia’s Victory Day parade on May 9, Interfax-Ukraine reported.

3 May 2025, 02:55 PM

OSCE to hold special session at Ukraine’s request after deadly Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih

The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) will hold an emergency session on Tuesday, April 8, in response to Russia’s deadly missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih. The session was requested by Ukraine, Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the International Organizations in Vienna Yuri Vitrenko announced.

7 April 2025, 04:25 PM

Who is Steve Witkoff? Real estate mogul turned Trump’s global negotiator

Former real estate mogul Steve Witkoff, a longtime friend of U.S. President Donald Trump, has emerged as one of the most unexpected players in global diplomacy. Trump has reportedly tasked Witkoff—now a special U.S. envoy—with brokering talks between Ukraine and Russia.

30 March 2025, 01:25 PM

Zelenskyy forms delegation for potential Ukraine peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ordered the formation of a delegation to engage with international partners in organizing a negotiation process aimed at achieving a just peace, according to an official decree published on March 15.

15 March 2025, 04:35 PM

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

Italian defense minister arrives in Kyiv for talks

Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto arrived in Kyiv on Thursday, Jan. 16, the Italian Ministry of Defense announced on the social media platform X.

16 January 2025, 12:31 PM

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