Julia Davis, the US Ambassador to Cyprus, will head the diplomatic mission in Ukraine. The State Department emphasized her 30 years of experience in international diplomacy.
Trump nominated Mike Waltz as the US Ambassador to the UN. Marco Rubio, Secretary of State, will be the National Security Advisor.
The Trump administration has struck a deal with Ukraine giving the US privileged access to its natural resources, including aluminum, oil and gas. The agreement provides for an investment fund to finance military aid.
The British Prime Minister and the French President conveyed to Trump that Putin cannot be trusted. They convinced him to reduce pressure on Zelensky and direct anger at Putin.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the agreement with Kyiv on the creation of an Investment Fund for Reconstruction is a step towards ending the war. According to him, the document was adopted thanks to the leadership of Donald Trump.
Trump stated that he does not want to disclose details of military aid to Ukraine in the absence of a peace agreement, so as not to harm the negotiation process. He also expressed dissatisfaction with Putin's actions.
The US State Department warned that it would abandon diplomatic efforts if the parties did not offer concrete steps towards peace. Earlier, Trump had stated about the possibility of withdrawing from negotiations.
Donald Trump said that it is necessary to see what will happen in Ukraine during the week, because the last strokes remain. He also called it Biden's war.
Trump suggested that Putin could force him to take Ukraine's side. He hinted at the possibility of using sanctions instead of weapons.
Donald Trump believes he is "saving" Ukraine from the Russian Federation. He emphasized the importance of the "Javelins" provided to Ukraine.
US Secretary of State Rubio discussed steps in peace negotiations with Lavrov and stressed the need for an immediate end to the war in Ukraine. The conversation took place after the meeting of US envoy Witkoff with Putin.
Lavrov and Rubio had a phone conversation regarding the "Ukrainian crisis. " They emphasized the importance of negotiations to achieve long-term peace.
The US Secretary of State said that Russia and Ukraine must make concessions to achieve peace. The US wants a peaceful solution, but will not waste time.
The US Secretary of State stated that a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia is close, but not yet reached. Next week will be decisive in the matter of continuing the peace process.
Donald Trump has called for American ships to be allowed to pass through the Panama and Suez Canals free of charge, emphasizing the role of the US in their creation. He instructed Marco Rubio to resolve this issue.
Business consultant Brendan Henrahan, a former aide to Senator Marco Rubio, took office as Senior Bureau Official for the U. S. Department of State’s Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs on April 25. He previously worked as an investor and policy advisor.
The Danish Defence Intelligence Service stated that Russia spread fake news about Greenland to cause discord between the US and Denmark. The campaign was aimed at undermining Western support for Ukraine.
Ukrainian and European officials have rejected US proposals to end the war with Russia, putting forward counter-proposals on territories, sanctions and security guarantees.
The US Secretary of State has denied media reports that Ukraine is being asked to give up Crimea. He stressed that Ukraine has the right to develop its army and defense industry.
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 US has shown Ukraine and Russia the path to ending the war, but the parties must agree. Washington has assured that it will do everything possible to help.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will urge the Trump administration not to impose a peace agreement on Ukraine that would appease Putin. He will stress that this will increase the threat to Europe.
After Elon Musk's departure from DOGE, Trump's ministers will have more power over the budget and personnel. Tension in the government has been growing due to Musk's powers and criticism of his decisions.
The Biden administration is considering lifting sanctions against Nord Stream 2 and other Russian assets in Europe. This could be part of negotiations to end the war.
Peace talks have reached a dead end. Trump accused Zelensky of rejecting the US plan, which included recognizing Crimea as Russian and abandoning NATO.
Marco Rubio said that the US has a better understanding of Russia's position on Ukraine. It is important to understand Ukraine's position in order to find a compromise and end the war.
A meeting of national security advisors of the coalition countries took place in London, where peace efforts for Ukraine were discussed. The parties agreed on regular consultations for a just peace.
Great Britain assured its support for Ukraine and announced technical meetings with the USA and European partners. Ways to stop the fighting were discussed.
Peskov said that the Russian Federation continues contacts with the United States regarding the settlement of the war, but will not discuss the details publicly. A meeting of US and Ukrainian envoys in London was canceled.
The US and Europe have cancelled negotiations due to disagreements between Washington and Kyiv. Ukraine insists on a complete ceasefire, while the US demands discussion of territorial concessions.