Sergiy Kyslytsya
A high-ranking security official for the President of Ukraine denied accepting Donald Trump's peace plan. This plan, developed without consultations with Ukraine and European allies, envisages Russian control over part of Ukrainian territories.
The new US plan to end the Russian-Ukrainian war surprised the European diplomatic community. It envisages actual Russian control over part of the territories, which is unacceptable for Ukraine and causes concern among European countries.
European countries have expressed their position on a possible US peace plan for Ukraine and Russia, developed in secret. Most emphasize the need to involve Ukraine and Europe in any peace agreements.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said that any plan to end the war needs the participation of Ukraine and European countries. She emphasized that the EU supports a lasting, strong, and just peace, and welcomes any efforts to achieve it.
US President Donald Trump's peace plan envisages territorial concessions from Ukraine and Russia paying rent for Donbas. The plan also provides for Ukraine's legal control over the occupied territories, but without disclosing the amount of rent from Russia.
Sergiy Kyslytsya, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, called Donald Trump's plan for peace between Russia and Ukraine an information-psychological special operation.
The Russian delegation at the Istanbul talks in the spring and summer of 2025 ignored steps towards ending hostilities. Instead, the Russians tried to manipulate and deceive the Americans by denying Ukrainian identity.
Sergiy Kyslytsya noted that a possible meeting between the leaders of the US and Russia on October 23 in Budapest would coincide with the 69th anniversary of the suppression of the revolution in Hungary by Soviet troops. The Ukrainian diplomat emphasized the negligence in choosing the date and place of the meeting.
The Ukrainian delegation, led by Andriy Yermak, met with Trump's special envoy, Keith Kellogg, to coordinate priorities before the meeting of the presidents of Ukraine and the United States. Issues of military cooperation, sanctions against the Russian Federation, and the return of deported children were discussed.
Yermak reported on a working call with the President of Ukraine, where they discussed deepening cooperation in the areas of air defense, long-range weapons, and aviation. The delegation is preparing the groundwork for a future conversation between the leaders of Ukraine and the United States, scheduled for Friday.
Russia has modified its missiles to bypass Ukrainian air defense, as evidenced by months of devastating airstrikes. Ukrainian forces intercepted 37% of ballistic missiles in July, but this figure dropped to 6% in September.
European officials fear that US President Donald Trump's new rhetoric on Ukraine is aimed at shifting blame to Europe. Trump is calling on the EU for tougher sanctions against Russia and tariffs on China and India, which Europeans consider unfeasible.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in the US to participate in the UN General Assembly and meet with Donald Trump. Kyiv does not expect a miracle, but is preparing for a new stage of the war, relying more on its own forces.
Serhiy Kyslytsia, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, reported the absence of signs of the Kremlin's readiness for a trilateral meeting. He emphasized the importance of such a format for resolving the conflict.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin said that US envoy Steve Witkoff accurately conveyed the Kremlin's position to Donald Trump. He considers their communication effective, despite criticism.
Andriy Yermak met with Steve Witkoff to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine. He demonstrated the consequences of Russian shelling, emphasizing Russia's unwillingness to end the war.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the leader of the Dutch parties, Frans Timmermans. Defense support, diplomacy, security guarantees, and Ukraine's future in the EU were discussed.
Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak and Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the UN Sergiy Kyslytsya met with Steve Witkoff. He is a special representative of US President Donald Trump.
Andriy Yermak, Head of the Office of the President, will meet with Steve Witkoff, special envoy of President Donald Trump, in the USA on August 29. The meeting will concern agreements reached between Presidents Zelenskyy and Trump.
First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Serhiy Kyslytsia stated that there are no signs of Putin's readiness for negotiations. Russia is manipulating the US, while Zelenskyy is ready to discuss territorial issues, starting from the line of contact.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov announced a humanitarian exchange of over 1,200 people between Russia and Ukraine. Ukraine insists on the return of civilians and children, as well as an unconditional ceasefire.
Negotiations between the Ukrainian and Russian delegations, which began on July 23, have concluded in Istanbul. The Ukrainian delegation was led by Rustem Umerov, and the Russian one by Vladimir Medinsky.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov stated that Ukraine continues negotiations with Russia in Istanbul for the sake of lasting peace, expressing readiness for a ceasefire and a meeting of leaders. The Ukrainian delegation seeks to return all deported persons, including children, and insists on a complete ceasefire.
Negotiations between the Ukrainian and Russian delegations have started in Istanbul. The Ukrainian side intends to discuss the return of prisoners, children, a meeting of leaders, and a complete ceasefire.
A short preparatory meeting took place in Istanbul with the participation of Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov, Putin's aide Vladimir Medinsky, and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. The Ukrainian delegation aims to discuss the return of prisoners, children, and a complete ceasefire.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, by decree No. 539/2025, established a delegation for peace negotiations with international partners and Russia. The negotiations will take place on July 23, 2025, in Istanbul, Turkey, under the leadership of Rustem Umerov.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has created a department for unfriendly countries to counter those who help Russia in the war. It will deal with diplomatic, sanction, and political measures against regimes such as Belarus and North Korea.
First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Serhiy Kyslytsya believes that Putin is manipulating Americans, and to gain their support, it is necessary to explain that without a free Ukraine, America will not be able to be great.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized a visit of foreign diplomats to the site of the Russian strike on a building in Kyiv. Representatives of more than 60 missions saw the consequences of Russian terror in Ukraine.
The second round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia took place in Istanbul, where the exchange of prisoners, the return of the bodies of the dead, as well as the return of Ukrainian children were discussed.