Politics & Economics

President Volodymyr Zelensky responded to criticism of his statements regarding Crimea by Donald Trump and reminded the public of a declaration by the Secretary of State in Trump's first administration, Mike Pompeo, which rejected the Russian annexation. According to Ukrinform, Zelensky made the statement on Telegram. "Emotions have run high today. But it is good that 5 countries met to bring peace closer. Ukraine, the USA, the UK, France and Germany. The sides expressed their views and respectfully received each other’s positions. It’s important that each side was not just a participant but contributed meaningfully. The American side shared its…

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that during today’s meetings in London, the parties managed to coordinate their positions and reaffirmed their commitment to lasting peace and security. He wrote this on X, commenting on the negotiations in London between representatives of Ukraine, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, according to Ukrinform. Sybiha specified that together with the Head of the Office of the President Andrii Yermak and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov he held three important meetings: a bilateral meeting with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Defense Secretary John Healey; a multilateral meeting with national security…

Only a firm and consolidated position can compel Russia to stop the war against Ukraine. This was emphasized by Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov on Facebook following negotiations in London involving representatives from Ukraine, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany regarding a possible peaceful resolution to Russia’s war. “In London, together with Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak and Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha, we held a series of key meetings with representatives of partner countries. The focus was on security, victory strategy, and the path to peace,” Umerov wrote. According to him, in meetings…

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is scheduled to meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Friday. This was confirmed on Wednesday to the American outlet Axios by an official from the White House administration, according to Ukrinform. “White House envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday,” the publication notes. At the same time, no details have been disclosed regarding the agenda or topics expected to be discussed during the meeting. Read also: Trump calls Ukraine’s refusal to recognize Russian occupation of Crimea “harmful” As Ukrinform previously reported, the White House had officially…

A meeting took place in London between the Ukrainian delegation and Keith Kellogg, the U.S. President’s special envoy, on Ukraine, during which they discussed pathways toward a just peace. This was reported by Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andrii Yermak on Telegram, according to Ukrinform. "We conveyed our position and emphasized that an immediate, full, and unconditional ceasefire must be the first step toward launching negotiations to achieve a just and lasting peace. We expressed hope that this aligns with the vision of U.S. President Donald Trump," Yermak wrote. He stressed that under any circumstances, Ukraine…

U.S. President Donald Trump called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s statement that Ukraine will not legally recognize the occupation of Crimea "very harmful to the peace negotiations." Trump made the comment on his Truth Social page, as reported by Ukrinform. “Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, is boasting on the front page of The Wall Street Journal that, ‘Ukraine will not legally recognize the occupation of Crimea. There’s nothing to talk about here’. This statement is very harmful to the Peace Negotiations with Russia in that Crimea was lost years ago under the auspices of President Barack Hussein Obama, and is not even…

Russian propaganda is spreading statements about Russia's alleged success in helping African countries overcome epidemics, while sponsoring about 80 information campaigns against Western humanitarian missions in 22 countries. According to Ukrinform, the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine reported this on Telegram. “Ru-propaganda is actively spreading Putin's statements about Russia's allegedly great success in helping African countries overcome epidemic diseases. However, in reality, such cooperation is only one of the manifestations of the Kremlin's multidimensional strategy to increase the dependence of the continent's countries on Russia,” the statement said. The Center for Countering…

Respect for Ukraine's territorial integrity remains a “strong” demand from European nations. This is said in a statement issued by the office of French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukrinform reports citing Le Monde. Additionally, it was noted the aim remains to build a common approach that the United States could present to the Russians. This statement followed U.S. Vice President Vance's proposal suggesting a potential “territorial exchanges” between Kyiv and Moscow. Read also: Ukraine reaffirms in London its readiness to negotiate but not to surrender – Svyrydenko As reported by Ukrinform, the European Commission has expressed its support for Britain and…

Since February 2022, Ukraine’s state budget has received over $51 billion in financial assistance mobilized by the World Bank, including $30.7 billion in grants. This is said in a statement published on the Ukrainian Finance Ministry’s website, Ukrinform reports. During a working visit to Washington, Finance Minister of Ukraine Sergii Marchenko held a series of meetings with the leadership of the World Bank Group. The parties discussed the implementation of current joint projects, as well as plans for 2025 and future periods regarding the mobilization of budgetary support, the creation of conditions for attracting private investment, and reforms within the…

China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dismissed Ukraine’s accusations regarding Chinese companies' involvement in the production of military goods for Russia, calling them ‘unwarranted’. This statement was made by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun, in response to the summoning of China’s ambassador by Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, according to Ukrinform, citing Global Times. "We have already made clear China's position on the relevant issues. China firmly opposes unwarranted accusations and political manipulation," the spokesperson said. As reported by Ukrinform, on April 22, Chinese Ambassador Ma Shengkun was summoned to the Ukrainian MFA over allegations that Chinese nationals were…