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Zelenskyy hardens rhetoric toward allies as war frustration grows in Kyiv

As the war launched by Russia against Ukraine drags on and peace negotiations stall, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s frustration with the West is becoming increasingly visible, Politico columnist Jamie Dettmer writes, pointing to the Ukrainian leader’s sharpening rhetoric.

12 March, 01:12 PM

Ukraine, U.S., and Europe set rapid military response to future Russian ceasefire breaches

Ukraine has reached an agreement with its Western partners that any systematic breach of a future ceasefire deal by Russia would prompt a coordinated military response from Europe and the United States, the Financial Times reported on Feb. 3, citing sources familiar with the matter.

3 February, 11:24 AM

Allies weigh binding pact to defend Ukraine in new draft Paris Agreement

Ukraine’s allies are proposing binding legal commitments to support the country in the event of another Russian attack, according to a draft of the so-called Paris Agreement obtained by Sky News.

6 January, 05:56 PM

Tusk says peace talks in Russia’s war on Ukraine are still far from over

Negotiations to end Russia’s war against Ukraine remain far from conclusion, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said in a post on X on Dec. 29.

29 December 2025, 05:43 PM

Coalition prepared plans for troop deployment in Ukraine if needed — Starmer

A “coalition of the willing” has drawn up plans to strengthen Ukraine’s defense capabilities, including the potential deployment of foreign troops on Ukrainian territory if necessary, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, as quoted by APA on Dec. 16.

16 December 2025, 11:07 AM

U.S., EU, and Ukraine to meet in Paris to discuss Trump’s proposed peace plan

A high-level meeting between officials from the United States, Ukraine, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom will take place in Paris on Dec. 13 to discuss U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine, Axios reported on Dec. 11, citing sources.

11 December 2025, 05:45 PM

Zelenskyy: Pushing allies to send troops could cost Ukraine support

The idea of deploying European troops to Ukraine during ongoing hostilities requires a careful, balanced approach, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Nov. 10, warning in an interview with The Guardian that excessive pressure on Kyiv’s partners could risk alienating them.

10 November 2025, 11:07 AM

DM Shmyhal eyes allied forces in Ukraine after truce

Following a possible peace agreement, the U.K. and European countries should deploy troops in Ukraine to safeguard it from new Russian attacks, Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal said in an interview with The Times on Sept. 10.

11 September 2025, 05:45 PM

‘Russia hasn’t broken Ukraine’s resolve’: Kallas delivers message to Putin

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has “zero interest in peace” and is intensifying attacks against Ukraine, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Sept. 9. But despite the pressure, she added, Russia will not win the war.

9 September 2025, 10:06 PM

‘Putin knows exactly what he’s doing’: EU envoy shows missile fragments from strike on Ukraine’s Cabinet

European Union Ambassador Katarína Mathernová visited Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers building after it was struck in a Russian missile attack. She was joined by other heads of diplomatic missions. Mathernová shared her account of the visit on Facebook on Sept. 8.

8 September 2025, 08:04 PM

Kremlin blames Europe for prolonging Russia’s war in Ukraine

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov claimed that “frenzied European militarism” is the main obstacle to a ceasefire in Ukraine, accusing the West of standing in the way of ending Russia’s full-scale war.

8 September 2025, 10:50 AM

‘This is escalation by Putin’: World leaders react to Russia’s mass strike on Ukraine

Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine overnight on Sept. 7, killing civilians and injuring dozens. The strike, which targeted both government and residential buildings, drew swift condemnation from Western officials.

7 September 2025, 06:10 PM

Europe divided over sending troops to Ukraine as Paris summit approaches

As leaders prepare to present security guarantees for Ukraine during a Sept. 4 meeting in Paris, Europe remains split over whether to send troops to Ukraine as part of a potential multinational mission, Financial Times reported.

4 September 2025, 02:20 PM

‘A strategic win on time’: When a war freeze could benefit Ukraine — analyst

Ukraine could strengthen its long-term prospects for reunification by conditionally freezing the war and temporarily trading territory for peace under strict, enforceable terms, political analyst Mark Brolin argued in a column published on Sept. 3 by The Telegraph.

4 September 2025, 10:40 AM

Talks stall as allies fear Putin may launch new offensive

European leaders are increasingly concerned that Russian forces may be preparing a new offensive in Ukraine, with Moscow seeking to seize full control of Donetsk Oblast, Bloomberg reported on Sept. 4.

4 September 2025, 10:15 AM

Zelenskyy, UK and Estonia see danger in Russia’s ‘impossible’ plan

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss ways to achieve peace in Ukraine, according to Zelenskyy’s Telegram post on Aug. 9.

9 August 2025, 09:41 PM

Zelenskyy talks with Trump in presence of NATO and EU leaders

European leaders were present at the Zelenskyy-Trump conversation — including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the Suspilne national broadcaster reported on Aug. 6.

7 August 2025, 08:05 AM

‘It’s not too late’: Some EU foreign ministries urge Ukraine to revisit anti-graft law

Several European Union governments are expressing concern over Ukraine’s newly adopted law No. 12414, which limits the independence of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO).

24 July 2025, 12:40 AM

Pentagon pushes allies to rush Patriots to Ukraine

The US Department of Defense is negotiating with a number of countries on possible bilateral agreements to supply Ukraine with Patriot air defense systems, the public broadcaster Suspilne reported on July 23, citing a source in the US government.

23 July 2025, 11:49 AM

President’s Office names main opponents of Russian asset confiscation — list

Belgium, France, Germany, and Italy are among the strongest opponents in Europe of confiscating Russian assets, Deputy Head of the President’s Office Iryna Mudra said on July 18.

18 July 2025, 12:17 PM

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