Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on the Russian attack with 117 drones, despite ceasefire agreements. Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, Cherkasy and other regions were under attack.

Brokered by the US and Saudi Arabia, a ceasefire agreement has been reached. Russia will benefit significantly more than Ukraine, The Times writes.

Putin rejects a ceasefire proposed by Trump and Zelensky. ISW analysts point to the Kremlin's vague demands.

CIA Director John Ratcliffe said that Ukrainians will fight with their bare hands if the terms of the peace are unacceptable. He also added that there is a risk of Russia using nuclear weapons due to failures on the front.

The US, Ukraine and Russia have reached some agreements on a ceasefire in energy infrastructure and the Black Sea. Details are still unknown, and an assessment of the specifics of the agreements is complex.

Great Britain called on Russia to accept Ukraine's proposal for an immediate ceasefire. The department expressed gratitude to the United States for their efforts in the issue of peace.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that negotiations with Russia are possible only on Ukraine's terms. He emphasized that territorial issues are not discussed, and the strategy is a ceasefire.

Ukraine is ready to accept a military contingent, but there are disagreements with partners regarding the number. Zelenskyy sees the alliance of Europe and the USA in security guarantees.

António Costa stated that joining the European Union is the best security guarantee for Ukraine. He added that Ukraine is making progress towards EU membership.

Zelenskyy stated that the agreement with the US does not contain specific mechanisms in case of a ceasefire violation. Ukraine should appeal to the US in case of violations.

The Kremlin claims that the date of the ceasefire is March 18, trying to reduce the term and avoid responsibility for violations. Ukraine agreed to a ceasefire, but Russia refuses.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation stated that the Zaporizhzhia NPP is a Russian nuclear facility and its transfer to Ukraine is impossible. All employees of the station are citizens of Russia, and "their lives cannot be played with".

The President of Ukraine stated that the Russian Federation is distorting agreements on silence in the Black Sea and a ceasefire on energy. He emphasized the importance of releasing Ukrainian prisoners.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the Russians do not want to end the war, therefore the most difficult issues in the negotiations will be the ceasefire and territories. Ukraine is concerned about the discussion of these issues without its participation.

Zelensky said that the military activity of the Russian Federation in the Black Sea and air alerts will require new measures against Moscow. Ukraine is doing everything for diplomacy, waiting for results from Russia.

Moscow has shown a list of objects in the Russian Federation and Ukraine that are subject to a temporary moratorium on strikes, which will last 30 days from March 18, 2025.

Austrian Raiffeisen Bank transferred 9 billion euros to Russia in January-February 2022. The funds were provided in the form of euros, dollars and Swiss francs, probably to support the Russian economy.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the ZNPP belongs to Ukraine. Its restoration may take up to 2.5 years. Trump offered US assistance in managing the plant.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on the report of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, regarding the situation at the front. According to the President, Ukrainian troops have achieved important results.

Head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council, Andriy Kovalenko, announced a new launch of Shaheds by Russia. This happened despite recent negotiations on safe navigation in the Black Sea.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted to Witcoff's statement regarding the pseudo-referendums of the Russian Federation, noting that his messages coincide with Kremlin narratives. The President also noted positive aspects in Witcoff's statements.

Ukraine expects more specifics on security guarantees from the "Coalition of the Willing" summit, in particular regarding the dispatch of a peacekeeping contingent. Zelensky hopes to get the first results.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the upcoming negotiations between Ukraine and the USA. Prior to this, delegations from the countries held a meeting in Saudi Arabia, where they discussed security issues.

The President of Ukraine expects a ceasefire on energy facilities and silence at sea after statements from the United States. It should be noted that the White House has already published statements about negotiations with Ukraine and Russia.

The US has offered Ukraine a new version of the mineral agreement, which provides for ratification by the Verkhovna Rada. Zelensky said that he had asked to understand the details of the agreement.

Ukraine and Russia have agreed not to strike energy infrastructure. Safe navigation in the Black Sea and prisoner exchanges are also being discussed.

Zelenskyy stated that the US will facilitate the return of Ukrainian children, prisoners of war and civilians. The Russians raised the issue of ports and agricultural exports.

Ukraine and the USA held negotiations in Riyadh regarding safe navigation in the Black Sea and protection of energy infrastructure. Agreements were reached on a ceasefire and exchange of prisoners.

The US and Ukraine have agreed on measures for safe navigation, prisoner exchange, and a ban on strikes against energy facilities. The negotiations took place in Riyadh, mediated by Saudi Arabia.

US intelligence believes that Russia and Ukraine consider an unsatisfactory ceasefire worse than continuing the war. The US intelligence community also continues to see a risk regarding nuclear weapons.