The French president is calling European leaders for an emergency summit in Paris on Monday. The meeting is to discuss the problems associated with Donald Trump's statements.
President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine's position should be the main one in the peace talks. The US and the EU are important partners, but Ukraine must take the lead in this process.
Saudi National Security Advisor Musaed al-Aiban will hold talks between representatives of the United States and Russia to prepare for Trump's meeting with the dictator.
Radoslaw Sikorski called Trump's call to Putin a mistake that supports the aggressor and lowers Ukraine's morale. The minister emphasized that European troops should be involved in any peace talks.
Trump's special representative Keith Kellogg stated plans for quick negotiations to end the war in Ukraine without broad involvement of European countries. He emphasized that Trump seeks a final peace and sovereignty of Ukraine.
Lindsey Graham proposed Ukraine's automatic accession to NATO in the event of a new Russian invasion. The senator also called for arming Ukraine with F-16s and expressed support for Trump's position on Putin.
Senator Lindsey Graham said that Ukraine's $3 trillion in mineral resources is a strong argument for US support. He emphasized the importance of a deal on resources for countering Putin.
Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna said that Trump should take responsibility for ending the war, but not for the entire peace in Europe.
US Special Representative Keith Kellogg has announced a plan to engage all sides in negotiations on the war within 180 days. Next week, he will visit Ukraine to promote the goal of ending the war and “peace by force.
President Zelenskiy emphasized the importance of meeting with Trump before his possible talks with Putin. Ukraine is preparing its vision of security guarantees for discussion with the United States.
At the Munich conference, the President of Ukraine presented a plan to achieve peace in 2025. The plan envisages cooperation with the United States and partners to provide security guarantees and pressure on Russia.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that NATO membership is the best defense for Ukraine.
President Zelenskiy said Putin would try to invite Trump to a parade in Moscow as a “prop. ” He emphasized the importance of Europe's participation in future negotiations on Ukraine.
Russia has withdrawn troops from Syria, Africa, the Caucasus, and parts of Moldova due to a lack of forces for the war in Ukraine. Putin is facing a military shortage, Zelenskiy said at the Munich conference.
Zelenskyy announced the preparation of a Ukrainian vision of security guarantees for discussion with the United States. The President emphasized the importance of developing a joint plan with American partners over the coming months.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated the need for all stakeholders to participate in peace talks to end the war in Ukraine. China supports any peace initiatives and emphasizes the special role of Europe in resolving the conflict.
The German chancellor said that Putin could compromise only with the united support of the USA and Europe for Ukraine. Post-war Ukraine must have a strong army to prevent new aggression.
A Russian Shahed drone with 50 kg of explosives attacked the sarcophagus of the 4th reactor of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. Zelenskyy said at the Munich conference that the attack demonstrates Russia's unwillingness to engage in dialogue.
Zelenskyy said that Putin is not seeking negotiations for peace, but for the regrouping of troops and the lifting of sanctions.
The Trump administration offered Ukraine to transfer 50% of its ownership of rare earth minerals to the United States in exchange for military aid. Zelenskyy refused to sign the document, saying he needed to study it.
The Hungarian prime minister said that the war in Ukraine could become an “Afghanistan” for the EU. According to him, the difficulty is how to convince Russia to end the war.
Donald Trump has signed an executive order banning the requirement of COVID-19 vaccination in federally funded schools and colleges. The White House explains this by the need to ensure equal access to education.
Macron said that if Trump is able to stop putin's aggression, it will be good, but peace should be discussed by Ukrainians. He also called for a review of the EU's budgetary constraints to strengthen defense.
The President of Ukraine emphasized the critical importance of U. S. military assistance in countering russian aggression. He also warned of russia's intentions to use a potential ceasefire to regroup.
U. S. Vice President J.D. Vance denied the WSJ's information about the possibility of sending U.S. troops to Ukraine. He emphasized that the war is a conflict between Ukraine and russia, where the United States should not risk its military.
The Presidents of Ukraine and France had a conversation on security guarantees and a strategy for establishing a just peace. They discussed the principle of “nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine” and the position on negotiations.
Ukraine's president is ready to meet with putin only under clear security guarantees and after preparing a joint plan with Trump. The Ukrainian side does not plan any contacts with russia at international events.
US President Donald Trump had a telephone conversation with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The parties agreed to meet in person in the United States in the next two weeks.
The President of Ukraine had a phone conversation with the Prime Minister of Italy on international support and security guarantees. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of NATO membership and the need to strengthen the Ukrainian army.
The official White House account posted an unusual Valentine's Day greeting with a threat to deport illegal immigrants. The post was accompanied by a photo of Trump and the head of the US Border Patrol.