Ukraine has signalled that it may be willing to give up its long-standing goal of joining NATO if it receives firm security guarantees from Western allies, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said ahead of key meetings with US envoys and European partners in Berlin
In a series of posts on social media, Zelenskyy said Ukrainian emergency and utility services have been working continuously since Friday to restore basic services after fresh Russian strikes.
"Today, Ukraine's sanctions against nearly 700 additional maritime vessels used by the Russians to finance the war have come into effect," Zelenskyy said. "This is a significant part of Russia's fleet that transports oil and other energy resources and generates funds to prolong the war."<
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said emergency and utility services are working continuously to restore electricity and water supplies after Russia launched more than 450 drones and 30 missiles overnight across several regions of the country, with the main strikes again targeting Ukr
Kyiv Post reported that European leaders have been mounting an emergency diplomatic counteroffensive to keep US President Donald Trump from locking Ukraine into what they fear would be a rushed, Russia-tilted peace deal.
US President Donald Trump on Thursday issued a stark warning that the prolonged Russia-Ukraine conflict risks escalating into a global conflict, cautioning that "things like this end up in third world wars."
The White House on Thursday (local time) stated that US President Donald Trump is "extremely frustrated" with both Russia and Ukraine over the slow progress toward ending the ongoing war and is unwilling to engage in "meetings just for the sake of meeting".
US President Donald Trump criticised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, saying he "has to be realistic" and questioning the lack of elections during the war. Zelenskyy insisted the decision rests with Ukrainians. With martial law blocking polls, Western allies back Zelenskyy's legit
US President Donald Trump stated he discussed Ukraine "in pretty strong words" with European leaders and is awaiting their responses before moving forward. He questioned Ukraine's war prospects, pushed for elections, and criticised Europe's handling of immigration and the conflict.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on Tuesday emphasised that Russia is focused on achieving a sustainable, long-term peace rather than a temporary truce.
US and Ukrainian leaders are expressing mixed signals on peace efforts. Trump and his son questioned Ukraine's corruption and commitment, while Zelensky said talks were "constructive" but difficult. Meetings continue in London, with two major issues, Donbas and the Zaporzhzhia nuclear pla