Zelenskyy discussed strengthening air defense and pressure on Russia with G7 leaders. The US is ready to provide support for the implementation of all peace agreements.
The G7 is mobilizing resources and personnel to combat Ebola in Congo and Uganda. António Costa emphasized the importance of international coordination of efforts.
World leaders supported the US-Iran deal. Israel has reportedly not yet signed the agreement and maintains a military presence in so-called "security zones" in Lebanon, as well as in Gaza and Syria.
Zelenskyy announced the construction of new Russian bases near Europe. He emphasized the importance of Ukraine's experience in the context of defending against Moscow's prolonged aggression.
The President of Finland announced the possible start of a dialogue between Europe and the Russian Federation in the coming weeks. Stubb noted that Moscow is sending unofficial signals of readiness.
Péter Magyar has agreed to open a negotiation cluster for Ukraine after changes to the minority protection plan. Compliance with the conditions will be monitored by the European Commission and the European Council.
Merz proposed associate EU membership for Ukraine and reaffirmed support. He condemned the trips of AfD deputies to Moscow for champagne receptions.
Brussels and Seoul reaffirmed their commitment to the denuclearization of the peninsula and are strengthening defense cooperation. The parties also condemned the military ties between the Russian Federation and the DPRK.
Montenegro's accession to the EU by 2028 was called a realistic goal at the summit in Tivat. Brussels has already begun preparing the country's accession treaty.
The President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission called the drone explosion in the port of Constanța a consequence of Russian aggression. This is the third such security incident in Romania in recent weeks.
Ukraine expects a breakthrough in EU accession negotiations at the June summit. Hungary may lift its veto by June 16 following an agreement on minority rights.
The President of the European Council called EU expansion to the Western Balkans a realistic scenario. Leaders of the region will meet at a summit in Montenegro this Friday.
Zelenskyy called Friedrich Merz's proposal regarding Ukraine's EU membership without voting rights unfair. The President demands equal rights for the state.
Marta Kos welcomed the dialogue between Ukraine and Hungary regarding minority rights. The European Commission plans to open negotiation clusters for EU accession as early as this summer.
Péter Magyar discussed the rights of Hungarians in Zakarpattia with the President of the European Council. The parties have begun technical consultations to amend Ukrainian legislation.
Zelenskyy and António Costa discussed Europe's role in peace negotiations and the schedule for opening clusters. Europe must have a strong voice in the process.
Margus Tsahkna warned Europe against negotiations with the Russian Federation due to its vulnerable state and economic problems. The Minister calls for increased pressure and sanctions on the Kremlin.
The President of the European Council declared readiness for dialogue with the Russian Federation in the future for the sake of European security. Currently, the EU supports peace initiatives under U.S. leadership.
The European Union hopes for a rapprochement with Hungary as Péter Magyar was sworn in as the country's Prime Minister, ending the 16-year rule of Viktor Orbán.
Zelenskyy discussed Ukraine's EU accession and preparations for opening clusters with António Costa. A prisoner exchange in a 1000-for-1000 format was also announced.
Zelenskyy called Ukraine an integral part of the European family on Europe Day. The state protects the entire continent from tyranny and chooses its own future.
António Costa is preparing the EU for negotiations with the RF due to frustration with Donald Trump's actions. Zelenskyy supports coordination to increase pressure on Moscow.
Zelenskyy and Costa discussed opening six negotiation clusters with the EU. Ukraine expects the unblocking of 90 billion euros in financial aid.
Péter Magyar demands the expansion of rights for the Hungarian minority to approve Ukraine's EU accession negotiations. His demands concern education and language.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized that Ukraine's immediate accession to the EU is impossible, but called for closer integration into institutions without voting rights. He proposed interim steps for gradual rapprochement with the bloc after the summit in Nicosia.
Cyprus, presiding in the Council of the EU, plans to present a negotiating document with parameters of the new long-term EU budget at the June summit. President Christodoulides stated this after the EU leaders' meeting.
President of the European Council António Costa stated that after support and sanctions, the EU should open the first cluster of negotiations on Ukraine's accession. Brussels insists on full membership despite discussions about alternatives.
EU leaders at the summit in Cyprus did not support the idea of associate membership for Ukraine. António Costa emphasized the opening of the first cluster of negotiations for full accession.
António Costa urged EU leaders to be autonomous due to diverging interests with the US. The bloc fears an energy crisis and pressure from Washington.
Zelenskyy announced negotiations with countries in the Caucasus and the Middle East. Ukraine offers integrated defense systems against drones and maritime threats.
