"We have carefully read the statement by US President-elect Donald Trump, made after his meeting with Macron and Zelensky in Paris. Russia is open to negotiations on Ukraine and welcomes peace initiatives. The conditions required to cease the hostilities were laid out by President Putin,"
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday met US President-elect Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, ahead of the Notre Dame reopening ceremony, which is scheduled to take place today.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy again condemned Russia's relentless attacks, emphasising the devastating toll of its strikes on Ukrainian cities. He also highlighted the events that unfolded on St. Nicholas Day, underscoring the need for "strength" in the face of Russian terror.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on X, "Sanctions are equally vital. This week, the US introduced new, highly effective sanctions targeting Russia's banking sector. These measures significantly weaken Putin's regime."
"Because in 2024, Ukraine is no longer facing Russia. Soldiers from North Korea are standing in front of Ukraine. Let's be honest. Already in Ukraine, the Iranian 'Shahedis' are killing civilians absolutely openly, without any shame," Politico reported Zaluzhny as saying
The United States embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, has temporarily closed its premises due to a potential significant air attack. The Italian, Spanish, and Greek embassies in Kyiv also announced that they will remain closed to the public today.
Kiselev dismissed the idea of mediation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, calling the latter an "illegitimate president who does not call the shots."
Russia's Defence Ministry on Tuesday reported that Ukrainian forces fired six US-produced ATACMS missiles at Russia's Bryansk region, with five being shot down by S-400 and Pantsir AA systems, and one causing a fire after its fragments fell in the technical zone of a military facility.
The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) issued a statement marking 1,000 days since Russia's full-scale military invasion, expressing gratitude for international support and urged to contribute to the implementation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's victory plan.
At least 2,406 children have been killed or injured since the escalation of the war in Ukraine nearly 1,000 days ago, according to the latest available verified reports, UNICEF said in a statement on Monday.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his deep gratitude to international partners for their support in providing air defence systems and missiles to Ukraine. He also stressed the need for a decisive action from global community, particularly as G20 leaders meet, urging them "