Donald Trump, heading to the funeral of Pope Francis, announced the possibility of a meeting with Vladimir Zelensky. They will sit separately due to the French alphabetical order of seating delegations.
According to police, about 200,000 people will attend Pope Francis' funeral. About a million people will try to see the procession in Rome.
Meetings will take place in the coming days to bring silence closer to Ukraine. A ceasefire and real pressure on Russia are needed to achieve peace.
There have been 116 combat engagements on the Russian-Ukrainian front. The greatest enemy activity is observed in the Pokrovsk and Kursk directions, where fighting is ongoing.
President Zelenskyy, together with diplomats, honored the memory of the victims of the ballistic strike on Kyiv, where 12 people died. The diplomats saw the consequences of the attack and where Russia gets its weapons from.
Donald Trump said that Ukraine has not signed an agreement with the United States on rare earth elements. He expressed hope that the agreement would be signed in the near future.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated Ukraine's readiness to purchase the necessary number of Patriot systems. Specific deal options have been proposed to protect the population from Russian attacks.
President Zelensky stated that Ukrainians are fighting against Russians not because of their nationality, but because of the crimes they are committing on Ukrainian land. He also emphasized the important role of the Church and the institution of the family.
Zelenskyy stated that Putin's actions are reminiscent of the Nazi regime, especially considering the atrocities committed by the Russians at the beginning of the invasion. He emphasized that Putin's crimes have been recognized by the International Criminal Court.
The President of Ukraine stated that Ukraine will not legally recognize any occupied territories, including Crimea. Most countries in the world, even those that balance between Ukraine and Russia, recognize its sovereignty.
Zelenskyy stated his agreement with Trump that Ukraine lacks the weapons to reclaim Crimea militarily. He emphasized the possibilities of sanctions and diplomatic pressure.
Ukraine may be represented at the funeral of the Pope by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the First Lady, if Zelenskyy does not have time. The President noted the importance of his presence in Kyiv.
The newly formed 8th Airborne Assault Corps includes six combat brigades that have been fighting since the ATO/JFO. The corps is headed by Hero of Ukraine Colonel Dmytro Voloshyn.
Donald Trump and his wife have flown to Rome for the Pope's funeral. Biden, the British Prime Minister, Prince William, and other world leaders will be present at the service.
116 components from other countries were found in the deadly missile that Russia used to attack Kyiv. Most of them are manufactured by American companies.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine reacted to the statement of the British Prime Minister regarding peace. Ukraine is interested in the fastest possible ceasefire, but the timing depends on many factors.
The Ukrainian defense industry provides more than 40% of the front's needs, and production is planned to increase to $35 billion by 2025. The government is developing support programs for manufacturers.
Ukrainian and European officials have rejected US proposals to end the war with Russia, putting forward counter-proposals on territories, sanctions and security guarantees.
Donald Trump said that Ukraine will never become a member of NATO. He believes that it was the talks about Ukraine's accession to the Alliance that caused Russian aggression.
Donald Trump stated that Crimea will remain under Russian control, citing that Zelensky understands this. He added that the peninsula passed to the Russians during the Obama era.
Ukraine actively supports dialogue with the United States at various levels for peaceful settlement. Intense diplomatic work is ongoing, most of which is happening non-publicly.
Today, Rome is hosting delegations from all over the world for the funeral of Pope Francis. More than 130 high-ranking officials are expected, including heads of state, members of royal families and government officials.
U. S. allies are alarmed by the framework being promoted by the Trump administration to end the war. Ukraine is being offered to cede Crimea and large swathes of territory to Russia.
The British Prime Minister stated that Ukraine should dictate the terms of peace with the Russian Federation. He also emphasized that Zelenskyy showed courage by staying in the country.
Russians carried out almost 150 attacks and more than 4,500 shellings in a day, including from heavy weapons. The most difficult situation is in the Pokrovsk direction, where the enemy tried to develop assault operations.
According to Zelensky, the meeting with Trump was necessary, but turned out to be unsuccessful for both countries. He hopes for further partnership with the United States after the end of the war.
President Zelenskyy stated that mobilization will continue as long as the war continues, and emphasized that there are currently hundreds of thousands of volunteers in the Ukrainian army. Each case of mobilization is checked individually.
President Zelenskyy stated that in the Ukrainian army, there are ten wounded soldiers for every one killed. In the Russian army, this figure is worse – five killed for every ten losses.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre emphasized the critical role of the United States in organizing negotiations between Ukraine and Russia to end the war. He stressed the importance of achieving peace.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that American and European instructors are monitoring aid to Ukraine. Of the $105 billion in aid from the US, most went to weapons.