Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Europe will introduce a powerful package of sanctions against Russia. The President added that new sanctions will be introduced if the war continues.
Ukraine does not plan to declare neutral status, as required by Russia. This was stated by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky during a briefing.
The President announced negotiations with the Russian Federation regarding the exchange of prisoners of war "1000 for 1000". Ukraine also insists on the return of its political prisoners and journalists.
European leaders agreed with Donald Trump to strengthen sanctions against Russia. This happened after Trump's conversation with Putin regarding a possible memorandum on peace.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine does not plan to withdraw troops from its own territory, rejecting Russia's demands. He emphasized that this is his constitutional duty.
Zelenskyy announced positive changes in relations with US Vice President Vance. The conversation in the Vatican was constructive and productive, and ways to end the war were discussed.
Ukraine may sign a memorandum with Russia on ending the war, which will include a ceasefire. Zelenskyy said he would discuss the Russian Federation's proposals after receiving them.
Ukraine is considering a meeting with the USA, Russia, Great Britain and the EU. The meeting may take place in Turkey, the Vatican or Switzerland.
Rustem Umerov announced that an agreement on prisoner exchange had been reached following negotiations in Turkey. A plan for the implementation of the exchange has already been agreed upon, and tasks for the coming days have been defined.
Putin and Trump did not discuss deadlines for a ceasefire in Ukraine, although Trump expressed interest in a quick agreement. Putin stated his readiness to discuss a peace agreement.
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin discussed the exchange of prisoners between Russia and the USA. It is about the exchange of 9 for 9 people, said Putin's assistant Yuriy Ushakov.
Before the phone conversation with Putin, Trump asked Zelenskyy what issues were worth discussing. Zelenskyy suggested discussing a ceasefire and a meeting.
Selfish interests rule the world.
The White House spokeswoman stated that Trump does not plan to set new time frames for a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia. He is working to correct the situation he inherited from Biden.
Donald Trump began a diplomatic initiative to cease fire in Ukraine with a phone call with Volodymyr Zelensky. Putin was expected to be the first call.
Putin's spokesman announced readiness to resolve the "conflict". This was a response to Trump's words, who is tired of negotiations. Also, Trump and Putin are negotiating a ceasefire.
Donald Trump is tired of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and wants a ceasefire. After talking to Putin, he plans to negotiate with Zelensky.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a telephone conversation with Donald Trump. The leaders agreed to talk again after Trump's conversation with Putin.
US Vice President Vance said that negotiations on Ukraine have reached a dead end and suggested that the US may withdraw from them. Trump plans talks with Putin and Zelensky.
Dmitry Peskov stated that a meeting between Putin and Trump is not planned. The White House confirmed that Trump will speak with Putin and then with Zelenskyy.
The White House confirmed the planned phone calls between Trump and Putin, as well as Zelenskyy. Trump will first speak with the Russian dictator, and then call the Ukrainian president.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a telephone conversation with the newly elected President of Romania, Nicușor Dan, and invited him to Ukraine. They discussed the possibility of a meeting and the importance of support.
The President of Ukraine held a meeting on diplomatic efforts to achieve peace. He instructed to form a permanent expanded national negotiating group.
Talks between Leo XIV and J. D. Vance took place in the Vatican. They discussed cooperation between the Church and the state, issues of religious freedom, and the situation in Ukraine.
Rustem Umerov reported on the details of the conversation with the Russians in Turkey. Ukraine insists on an immediate ceasefire for 30 days to save lives and negotiate.
The Russians continue to use tactics of small assault groups in the direction of Basivka and Zhuravka in the Sumy region. The most intense assaults are taking place in Vovchansk in the Kharkiv region.
Emmanuel Macron called on Vladimir Putin to accept Donald Trump's proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. The leaders of the countries discussed this issue on the eve of Trump's conversation with Putin.
Putin believes in the offensive until the end of the year and will not make concessions to Trump. Europe is trying to convince Trump not to make a deal on terms unfavorable to Ukraine.
The German Chancellor is trying to reconcile Italy and France over Meloni's exclusion from the meeting on Ukraine. Macron accused her of spreading false information.
British Prime Minister discussed the war in Ukraine with the leaders of the USA, Italy, France and Germany. The discussion focused on a ceasefire and sanctions against the Russian Federation in case of refusal to negotiate.