Politics & Economics

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot have coordinated their positions ahead of international peace talks in London. Sybiha shared details of his phone call with Barrot on social media platform X, according to Ukrinform. "I just had a meaningful call with my French colleague and friend Jean-Noel Barrot. We coordinated our positions ahead of important international events and the next steps towards restoring a just and comprehensive peace," Sybiha wrote. He added that Ukraine appreciates France's leadership in the peace efforts and future security guarantees for Ukraine. Read also: Rubio, Witkoff,…

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced on April 22 that New Zealand is extending its military assistance in support of Ukraine's self-defense. The New Zealand government said this in a press release seen by Ukrinform. "New Zealand is unwavering in its support for Ukraine against Russia’s illegal and unprovoked invasion. That is why we are extending our deployment of up to 100 New Zealand Defense Force personnel to train Ukrainian soldiers in the UK and throughout Europe, and provide intelligence, liaison and logistics support through to December 2026," Luxon said. Under the 2025/2026 mandate, personnel continue to conduct specialized…

The U.S. delegation to the negotiations in London on ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia will include Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Trump’s special envoys Steve Witkoff and Keith Kellogg. According to Ukrinform, citing Bloomberg, the U.S. delegation is scheduled to meet with senior officials from the foreign ministries of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Ukraine. It is noted that final details of the meeting are still being coordinated and may change. The talks in London will be a continuation of negotiations that took place last week in Paris with the participation of President Emmanuel Macron. In the…

U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink, who is stepping down from her post, released a farewell video on April 21 summarizing her three years of service. She posted the video on social media platform X, according to Ukrinform. Brink stated that serving as the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine had been "the honor of my lifetime." She recalled arriving in Ukraine in May 2022, at a time when the country was fighting for its survival. "In those early days, the mission was simple: help Ukraine remain free," she said. She highlighted the various forms of support the United States has provided…

Volodymyr Moroz, a member of the Verkhovna Rada of the 9th convocation and a member of the Restoration of Ukraine parliamentary group, has passed away. The Ukrainian parliament's press service said this in a statement seen by Ukrinform. "The leadership of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, MPs, and the staff of the parliamentary apparatus express sincere condolences over the untimely passing of Volodymyr Moroz," the statement read. Moroz served as head of the Subcommittee on Electric Power and Electricity Transportation under the Committee on Energy and Housing and Utility Services of the Verkhovna Rada. "We extend our heartfelt condolences to…

As early as Wednesday, representatives of Ukraine, the United Kingdom, France, and the United States will hold negotiations in London on an unconditional ceasefire, followed by the establishment of a real and lasting peace. According to Ukrinform, this was announced on Telegram by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. “I spoke with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. A good and detailed conversation. Already this Wednesday, our representatives will be working in London. Ukraine, the United Kingdom, France, and the United States — we are ready to move forward as constructively as possible, just as we have done before, to achieve an unconditional…

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin stated that he will analyze Ukraine’s proposal to cease attacks on civilian infrastructure. According to Ukrinform, the BBC Russian service reported this. “We need to think about it and assess everything carefully, look at the results,” Russian media quoted him as saying, referring to the experience of the Easter ceasefire. He also addressed the proposal made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who called for a halt in attacks on civilian infrastructure for a minimum of 30 days, with the possibility of extension. “This needs to be looked into; it’s all a matter for thorough consideration, possibly…

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, commenting on US President Donald Trump's statement about a possible peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine this week, said that Moscow allegedly remains open to finding a peaceful settlement. He told reporters about this on Monday, Ukrinform reports citing Reuters. “I don't want to give any comments now, especially on the time frame. President Putin and the Russian side remain open to finding a peaceful settlement. We continue to work with the American side and, of course, we hope that this work will yield results,” Peskov said. He added that “the work on finding a peaceful…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed condolences on the passing of Pope Francis. The head of state shared his message on social media platform X, according to Ukrinform. "Millions of people around the world are mourning the tragic news of Pope Francis's passing. His life was devoted to God, to people, and to the Church," Zelensky wrote. He noted that the Pontiff knew how to give hope, ease suffering through prayer, and foster unity. Zelensky also said that Pope Francis had prayed for peace in Ukraine and for Ukrainians. "We grieve together with Catholics and all Christians who looked to…

Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere and Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Thursday, April 24. That's according to the prime minister's office, Ukrinform reports, citing Reuters. The meeting at the White House will, among other things, cover the security policy situation, NATO and the war in Ukraine as well as trade and business topics, the statement on Monday said. "Norway and the U.S. cooperate in a number of areas, and the U.S. is an important trading partner for Norway. I look forward to talking about areas where we can cooperate even…