Negotiations on a ceasefire took place in Paris with the participation of delegations from Ukraine, France, Germany, Great Britain, and the United States. The details were revealed by the Head of the US State Department, Marco Rubio.
Negotiations between delegations from Ukraine, the USA and coalition countries took place in Paris. They discussed a ceasefire, security guarantees and the return of Ukrainian children.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Emmanuel Macron coordinated further diplomatic contacts and meetings regarding the establishment of peace. Zelenskyy thanked Macron for his leadership.
US Special Representative Keith Kellogg announced the productivity of the meetings in Paris regarding the end of the war in Ukraine. He met with Yermak and Umerov at the Élysée Palace.
In Ukraine, the collection of applications to the Register of Damages Caused by the Aggression of the Russian Federation continues. They can be submitted through the "Diia" portal in 9 categories, and all 45 are planned to be opened by the end of the year.
A briefing for diplomats on sanctions against Russia was held in the OP. The impact of restrictions, foreign components in weapons and the confiscation of Russian assets were discussed.
Andriy Yermak called on the G7 countries to increase pressure on Russia due to the recent strikes on Sumy and Kryvyi Rih. He stressed the need to strengthen sanctions and defense assistance to Ukraine.
The President of France condemned Russia's missile strike on Sumy, stressing that only it is to blame for the continuation of the war. Dozens of people were injured in the attack, including children.
Andriy Yermak emphasized that the attack on Sumy was a deliberate shelling of civilians. As a result of the ballistic attack, 32 people died, including 2 children, and 84 were injured.
Andriy Yermak discussed the situation on the front and steps within the "Coalition of the Decisive" with advisors from France and Britain. The parties also emphasized the importance of monitoring the ceasefire.
A 17-year-old girl was subjected to violence in the Russian Federation because of her Ukrainian origin, and an 18-year-old boy was hiding from mobilization. Now they are safe and preparing for studies.
Andriy Yermak called the information about preparations for elections in Ukraine in the summer nonsense. According to him, first we need to end the war, and only then hold the vote.
The leadership of the Ministry of Finance met with a delegation from Great Britain to discuss financial support, reforms and cooperation with the IMF. Great Britain has provided Ukraine with $3 billion in budget assistance.
As part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative, six more children were returned from the occupied territories. Among them is a boy whose father died at the hands of the occupiers, and girls who were threatened by the Russian military.
Head of the Presidential Office Yermak discussed security and peaceful settlement in Ukraine with British Prime Minister's Advisor Powell. They discussed the implementation of the agreements between Zelenskyy and Starmer.
As part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative, a four-year-old girl was returned from the temporarily occupied territory. The child has already been reunited with her father and is safe.
On the night of April 5, Russia attacked Ukraine with 92 Shahed-type UAVs and imitators. Air defense forces shot down 51 drones. As a result of the attack, Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk, Kyiv and Zhytomyr regions were affected.
As part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative, two Ukrainians were rescued: a 19-year-old girl and a 23-year-old boy with hearing impairments. Their families were unable to leave the occupation on their own.
Ukraine plans to use artificial intelligence to process data, determine damages and search for criminals. AI will help identify the perpetrators and establish justice.
Thanks to the Bring Kids Back UA initiative, the wife and daughter of a Ukrainian soldier were returned from the temporarily occupied territory. The family had been trying to leave for a long time.
Anna Netrebko will perform in London again after supporting Putin and “Novorossiya”. Yermak called for her to be replaced by Ukrainian singer Lyudmila Monastyrska.
As part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative, another 11 Ukrainian children were returned. Among those rescued are brothers whose father died because of his pro-Ukrainian position, and a pregnant woman with a child.
Spiritual advisor to Trump, Mark Burns, stated that Ukrainian soldiers on the front lines need tanks, aircraft, and air defense weapons. He emphasized that it was Trump who provided Ukraine with Javelins.
Andriy Yermak held a meeting with Pastor Mark Burns, discussing the crimes of the Russians and the search for ways to a just peace. Burns promised to inform Trump about the situation.
The return took place within the framework of the Bring Kids Back UA plan. Among those rescued are children from Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia, who will be provided with the necessary assistance.
Negotiations in Paris have ended, as evidenced by the departure of the first leaders. Participants published updates on social networks, and Macron plans to address the media.
Andriy Yermak stated that the negotiations in Saudi Arabia showed Ukraine's readiness to cooperate with Trump on the issue of ending the war. Unlike Russia, which, according to him, is simply playing games.
Andriy Yermak stated that Russia's demand to ease sanctions is an unacceptable condition for negotiations. He emphasized the need for an unconditional ceasefire.
According to a study by the Razumkov Center, Ukrainians mostly do not trust politicians and officials. Volodymyr Zelenskyy retains the most trust (60%), and Oleksiy Arestovych has the least (88%).
Russian and Ukrainian negotiators will meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss a ceasefire, but there will be no face-to-face meeting. They will discuss a ceasefire at sea and protection of infrastructure.