The Head of the Office of the President, Andriy Yermak, emphasized that the NATO summit clearly supported Ukraine as part of the pan-European security. According to him, talks about fatigue from Ukraine in the West are beneficial to Russia, and the West demonstrates its readiness for further support.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for increased economic pressure on Moscow, including through sanctions, to force Russia back to the negotiating table. The EU will approve the 18th package of sanctions tomorrow, but Merz emphasizes the need for broader US participation, although US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that Washington is not planning new sanctions yet.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared details of his meeting with Donald Trump at the NATO summit, including discussions on prisoner and casualty exchanges. Zelenskyy said that Russia handed over the bodies of its dead to Ukraine, which are currently undergoing examination in Kyiv for identification.
Zelenskyy revealed details of the meeting with Trump in The Hague, which lasted about 50 minutes. The discussion included the purchase of air defense systems, co-production of drones, as well as the exchange of prisoners and the dead.
Donald Trump stated that the US intends to provide Ukraine with Patriot air defense systems, but he emphasized that they are also needed by the US and Israel. American manufacturer Raytheon plans to double the production of Patriot missiles in Europe.
The meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump at the NATO summit was "warm and constructive," discussing Ukraine's defense and economic cooperation. Yermak thanked the United States for its support, while Zelenskyy called the meeting "meaningful," and Trump focused on "amiability."
US President Donald Trump reacted to the joking words of NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, who called him "daddy". Trump jokingly threatened to "punch him in the face", expressing sympathy.
Donald Trump said his promise to end the war in Ukraine in a day was sarcastic. He added that the war turned out to be more complicated than anyone could have imagined.
US President Donald Trump said that "it will be seen" whether the US will provide funds for Ukraine's defense this year. He also noted that Putin must stop the war, as "people are dying in large numbers."
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized that Donald Trump is a reliable partner and that their teams are in constant communication. He also stressed the importance of a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Donald Trump stated that he had not discussed a ceasefire with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but would like to talk about it with Putin. Zelenskyy confirmed his meeting with Trump, calling it substantive, and included the ceasefire among the issues discussed.
Donald Trump stated that Vladimir Putin seeks to end the war and had asked for help regarding Iran. Instead, Trump offered him to settle relations with Russia.
US President Donald Trump announced the end of the 12-day war between Israel and Iran after a pinpoint strike by US forces on an Iranian uranium enrichment plant. At the NATO summit, Trump stressed that the nuclear threat from Iran no longer exists and that peace has been achieved in the region.
US President Donald Trump called the decision of NATO countries to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP a "historic milestone". This is necessary to protect against the terrible situation between Russia and Ukraine.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated the necessity of providing Ukraine with everything it needs to prevent repeated Russian aggression. NATO will support Ukraine for a lasting peace.
The meeting between Presidents Zelensky and Trump in The Hague lasted about 50 minutes. The Ukrainian leader is satisfied with the discussion, covering all significant issues.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated that NATO's position on Ukraine remains unchanged and that members of the Alliance are determined to bring Russia to the negotiating table. At the same time, Ukraine and Great Britain are starting joint drone production, which will be financed by the British side.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed a meeting with Donald Trump at the NATO summit. Issues of ceasefire and protection of Ukrainians were discussed, and the conversation was meaningful.
Communications Advisor to the President of Ukraine Dmytro Lytvyn confirmed that the meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump has ended. He provided this information to UNN journalists.
US President Donald Trump has declared his support for Article 5 of the NATO treaty, which means mutual defense of all alliance members. This confirmation came during the summit, despite previous comments that caused some confusion among NATO members.
US President Donald Trump compared possible military strikes on Iran to the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. He emphasized the effectiveness of his actions, claiming that Iran went through "hell" and will not want to enrich again.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that the "coalition of the willing" will continue negotiations in the coming days to coordinate support for Ukraine. The statements were made following the NATO summit, where an increase in defense spending to 5% of GDP was also discussed.
Spain does not foresee negative consequences for not meeting the NATO spending target of 5% of GDP. The country's government assures that it will fulfill all obligations regarding military capabilities without reaching this level.
The meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump has begun on the sidelines of the NATO summit, Bloomberg news agency reported.
US President Donald Trump stated at a closed NATO meeting the need to resolve the situation with the war in Ukraine, which is "completely out of control. " This was seen as a positive sign of interaction, although the comment was made against the background of a lack of enthusiasm for a meeting with Zelensky.
At the summit in The Hague, NATO member states agreed to significantly increase defence spending, committing to invest 5% of GDP annually in core defence needs until 2035. The Declaration reaffirms the commitment to support Ukraine.
During the NATO summit, Mark Rutte commented on Donald Trump's statements regarding the conflict between Israel and Iran. Trump compared the countries to fighting children and stated that both sides had violated the truce.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman confirmed significant damage to the country's nuclear facilities from US airstrikes. This contradicts a US intelligence report, but is consistent with statements by Donald Trump.
NATO allies have agreed to tone down criticism of Russia in a statement to be signed by leaders, according to a leak to The Telegraph.
Ukraine's prospects of joining NATO are diminishing, but the Alliance is considering increasing investment in the arms industry. So far, the US has not committed to providing further weapons, but European countries are financing the production of Ukrainian combat drones.