Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine

Clashes occurred between police and opponents of "KyivPride Park" in the center of Kyiv. Radically-minded individuals have been detained for verification, and the police are maintaining order.

Ukraine has conveyed to Russia its vision of a ceasefire and is awaiting the promised memorandum. This is necessary for a substantive discussion of positions at the next meeting of delegations.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will soon arrive in Ukraine after a visit to Russia. During the meeting, peace efforts and bilateral cooperation will be discussed.

The spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine stated that if the Russian Federation does not slow down the peace process, then let it show its "memorandum". Ukraine is waiting for proposals from the Russian Federation for discussion.

Ukraine strives to be part of the NATO summit in The Hague, hoping for strong decisions. Sybiha emphasized the importance of allied unity amid Russian air terror.

Andriy Sybiha opened the premiere of a film about a US tour that combined 69 cities and 260 performances. This is an expression of gratitude for the assistance to Ukraine and cultural diplomacy.

The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine announced that procedures are ongoing on the Spanish side in the case of the murder of Andriy Portnov. In Ukraine, all bodies are ready to respond.

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andriy Sybiha held negotiations with the head of the Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand. They discussed peace for Ukraine and sanctions against the Russian Federation.

The countries of the European Union have already provided Ukraine with two-thirds of the 2 million promised artillery shells. Work is currently underway to ensure the supply of the remaining ammunition.

Trilateral talks between the delegations of Ukraine, the United States of America, and Turkey are starting in Istanbul. This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine met with colleagues from Germany, Poland and France to discuss peace efforts and coordinate further steps. The parties emphasized increasing pressure on Moscow.

The Prime Minister of Ukraine held a meeting on the mechanism for confiscating frozen Russian assets. Ukraine is strengthening its defense at the expense of profits from these assets.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine doubts that putin will agree to negotiations with Zelensky in Turkey on May 15. Sybiha believes it is unlikely that the Russian Federation will have enough courage.

Former Ukrainian diplomat Serhiy Alexandrov was detained in Hungary. This happened after the exposure of the Hungarian intelligence network in Ukraine and the expulsion of diplomats.

The largest stations in Ukraine broadcasted gratitude to Europe on the boards and through announcements. The action is timed to coincide with Europe Day, which Ukraine has been celebrating with EU countries since 2023.

Ukraine called on India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and diplomacy. This happened against the background of missile strikes and reports of casualties on both sides.

Zelenskyy instructed the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to cooperate with partners to finance the production of interceptor drones. Ukraine has significantly strengthened its drone capabilities for defense.

Ukraine condemns the participation of foreign military personnel in the May 9 parade in Moscow, where the army that commits crimes in Ukraine will march. Participation in the parade will be regarded as a mockery of the memory of the victory.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has authorized the export of Ukrainian table eggs. This is the result of cooperation between Ukraine and Canada.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha honored Pope Francis at the Vatican. He also met with Cardinal Mykola Bychko, discussing support for Ukraine and Ukrainians in the world.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Ukraine will not give up territory, army and the right to alliances. They also called not to believe the "leaks" about peace plans.

Ukraine has not received official notifications from the US about its intention to withdraw from the peace process. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs believes that Secretary of State Rubio's statements are a communication strategy to stimulate negotiations.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine calls for increased sanctions against the Russian Federation and increased supplies of air defense systems due to the increase in the number of civilian casualties. In April 2025, 848 victims were recorded.

The President is cancelling part of his visit to South Africa due to the night-time Russian attack. He instructed Umerov to contact partners regarding air defense systems and will inform Ramaphosa about the situation.

Beijing called Ukraine's accusations unfounded. The Chinese ambassador was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs due to the facts of participation of Chinese citizens in the war on the side of Russia.

After the earthquake in Istanbul, which was felt as a series of tremors from 4 to 6 points, there were no appeals from Ukrainian citizens to the Consulate General. There is no information about destruction and casualties.

The President emphasized that Ukrainian technical personnel are needed for the operation of the Zaporizhzhia NPP. He also noted that he had heard rumors about joint management of the station with the Americans, but no official proposals had been received.

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin announced the necessity to «deal with» the proposal not to strike civilian targets. He cynically justified such strikes.

Foreign Minister Sybiha stated that Russia's actions after midnight will show Moscow's attitude towards peace, as Russia ignores Ukraine's call to extend the ceasefire. There is still no response from Moscow to the proposal for a 30-day ceasefire.

American channel Fox News showed the Easter service from Moscow at night, calling Kyiv a Russian city, then corrected the caption. Zelenskyy stated that the media should pressure Moscow for a ceasefire, not broadcast services from there.