Andriy Sybiha

Today, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is scheduled to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The foreign ministers discussed efforts to achieve peace between Ukraine and Russia.

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.

Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga met with Radosław Sikorski in Antalya to discuss peace and thanked him for his support. They coordinated efforts to increase pressure on Russia.

Andriy Sybiha met with Mark Rutte, discussing Russia's refusal to cease fire and agreed on efforts to advance the peace process. Zelensky confirmed his visit to Turkey on May 15.

According to the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey, the parties are trying to reach an agreement without losing their positions. Ankara offers a platform for negotiations between Putin and Zelensky.

Hakan Fidan and Andriy Sybiha discussed peace initiatives and Zelenskyy's planned visit to Ankara. Turkey is ready to hold negotiations between Ukraine and Russia to achieve peace.

Andriy Sybiha called on Brazil to support a 30-day ceasefire and use its influence for a meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin. The President of Ukraine is ready for negotiations in Turkey.

Andriy Sybiha welcomes the ICAO decision, which confirms Russia's responsibility for the downing of flight MH17. This is an important step towards restoring justice and a signal that crimes cannot be hidden.

Andriy Sybiha discussed with partners Russia's ignoring of Ukraine's ceasefire proposal. He emphasized Zelensky's readiness to meet with Putin.

Zelenskyy proposed a meeting with Putin on Thursday, but there has been no response. Russia is ignoring the ceasefire since May 12, continuing attacks. Sanctions against the Russian banking sector and energy sector are being discussed.

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.

The Presidential Office emphasized that a ceasefire is the first step towards ending the war. Sybiha called for concrete steps, starting with a full 30-day ceasefire.

Donald Trump commented on Putin's statement about negotiations, emphasizing the readiness of the United States to work with both sides. He announced an important week in this context.

Putin's spokesman Peskov said that Russia "promises to think" about Ukraine's proposal for a 30-day ceasefire.

The French President announced the readiness of a new package of sanctions against the Russian Federation in case of refusal to fully cease fire. A contingent is also being prepared to support the Ukrainian army.

The French President stated that the first level of defense is the Ukrainian army, the second is the guarantees of the allies. He wants a ceasefire to begin on Monday.

President Zelenskyy announced a telephone conversation with Donald Trump, where a complete ceasefire was discussed. Ukraine and its allies are ready for a ceasefire from Monday.

Ukraine, together with its allies, demands a complete ceasefire from Russia from May 12 for 30 days. Monitoring is possible in coordination with the US for a real chance of diplomacy.

Ukraine is expelling two Hungarian diplomats within 48 hours. This is in response to Hungary's expulsion of two Ukrainians, who were accused of espionage in Budapest.

The Foreign Ministers of Ukraine and Britain discussed diplomatic efforts for a just peace. Britain had previously announced sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet.

Ukraine is ready to open the first cluster of negotiations with the EU and expects a constructive dialogue with Hungary, which previously opposed Ukraine's accession to the European Union.

Ukraine and the European Union plan to create a special court to prosecute the President of Russia and other officials for organizing the invasion. Political approval of the tribunal is expected in the near future.

The National Security and Defense Council stated that the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation is spreading false accusations of Ukraine violating the ceasefire. In fact, the Russian Federation is violating its own "truce", hitting civilians in Kharkiv region with drones, launching air strikes on Sumy region and attacking at the front.

On May 9, the constituent documents for the establishment of a special tribunal regarding the aggression of the Russian Federation will be signed in Lviv. The implementation will take place on the platform of the Council of Europe, and the tribunal may start working as early as next year.

According to the National Security and Defense Council, the "truce" announced by Russia is not in effect, attacks continue. Since midnight, 734 violations of the ceasefire regime and 63 assault operations have been recorded.

In the first half of the day, russia violated the ceasefire regime, which it had declared itself, 734 times. 63 assault operations and numerous shellings were recorded, Ukraine is responding to the attacks.

Europe intends to clearly mark its voice in the peace process regarding Ukraine. The final form of the peace agreement will determine the future of Ukraine, but will also affect the security and stability of the European continent

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine condemned the night shelling of Kyiv and other cities, emphasizing that this makes Russia's participation in the events for the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazism unacceptable. He called for increased pressure on Moscow.

EU foreign ministers will meet in Warsaw to discuss relations with the US and support for Ukraine. They will also discuss cooperation with Great Britain on defense issues.

An exhibition of domestically produced weapons and an art installation dedicated to Infantry Day opened at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. Smetanin announced the growth of the defense industry's capacity to $35 billion.