Volodymyr Zelenskyy
The Defense Ministers of Ukraine and Latvia discussed the development of the Drone Coalition and the purchase of long-range UAVs. Latvia plans to allocate 0.25% of GDP (120 million euros) to help Ukraine and will host a summit of the coalition early next year.
After the NATO-Ukraine meeting, President Zelenskyy called for decisive action against Putin's rise. He emphasized the importance of unity, arms supplies, and strengthening Ukraine's defense industry.
OCU Primate Epifaniy met with the Ukrainian Foreign Minister. They discussed spiritual independence, support for believers abroad, and countering Russia's attempts to destabilize the religious situation in Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy said Ukraine was ready to consider real peace proposals from other countries. He called on Western officials to openly discuss the idea of exchanging territory for NATO membership.
President Zelenskyy said the outcome of the US election would be critical for Ukraine. He outlined three possible scenarios, depending on the winner of the presidential race.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed support for Ukraine's Victory Plan within the competence of the EC. The plan has been endorsed by 18 EU members and several NATO defense ministers.
The President of Ukraine compared the discussion of the Victory Plan to discussions about the delivery of Patriots and F-16s. Zelenskyy emphasized the need to implement the plan and the importance of partner support.
Ukraine's president believes that an invitation to join the Alliance will strengthen diplomatic ways to end the war. Zelenskyy noted that this would boost the morale of Ukrainians and isolate Putin.
Kirill Budanov said that 11,000 North Korean infantrymen are being trained in eastern Russia for the war in Ukraine. The first detachment of 2,600 soldiers will deploy to the Kursk region on November 1.
The US President will discuss the war in Ukraine with European leaders. The Middle East conflict is also on the agenda. Biden's trip follows Zelenskiy's tour of Western capitals.
A senior U. S. administration official says there is no consensus among NATO members on inviting Ukraine. Biden wants Ukraine to win and calls for a meeting of the leaders of the Defense Contact Group.
Donald Trump said that Zelenskyy was to blame for the start of Russia's war against Ukraine. The former US president also accused Biden of provoking the conflict and claims that there would have been no war under his presidency.
A conference on nuclear safety was held in Paris as part of the Peace Formula. Participants called on Russia to stop attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure because of the risks to nuclear power plant safety.
The Ukrainian president said that the invitation to NATO would strengthen the country diplomatically. Zelenskyy thanked NATO members for their help and expects financial support of €40 billion.
NATO Secretary General Rutte says there is no evidence of North Korean soldiers participating in the fighting in Ukraine.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the Alliance is ready to provide Ukraine with everything it needs to fight Russia. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of partner unity and support for the Victory Plan.
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry denied information about plans to develop weapons of mass destruction. Ukraine remains a committed party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and calls for increased pressure on Russia.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy spoke with Slovak Prime Minister Fico on the sidelines of a European Council meeting. Zelensky called on Fico to support Ukraine, warning of the danger from Putin.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Ukrainian soldiers undergoing treatment at a military hospital in Brussels. He spoke with the wounded defenders of Donetsk region and presented them with state awards.
President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine has never spoken of intentions to build nuclear weapons. He recalled the Budapest Memorandum and the security guarantees that Ukraine was supposed to receive in exchange for giving up nuclear weapons.
President Zelenskyy announces preparations to receive aircraft from France. France plans to deliver Mirage 2000 fighter jets to Ukraine in the first quarter of 2025, but the exact number has not been announced.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the President of the European Parliament and leaders of political groups. The parties discussed financial assistance, support for the Peace Formula and Ukraine's future membership in the EU.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived at NATO Headquarters in Brussels. He will meet with the Alliance's Secretary General and participate in a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council to discuss the situation and needs of Ukraine.
Hungarian Prime Minister Orban called Ukraine's Victory Plan “frightening”. He called on the leaders of Germany and France to start negotiations with Russia on behalf of the EU to find a way out of the situation.
Andriy Kovalenko, the head of the Center for Political Analysis, denied information about Ukraine's plans to restore its nuclear arsenal. He called such reports “fantasies of Western journalists” and fiction.
Kyiv is seriously considering restoring its own nuclear weapons stockpile. Zelenskyy said that Ukraine's security could be ensured either by NATO membership or nuclear weapons.
Minister Sibiga said that the DPRK is not training mercenaries, but regular troops for the war in Ukraine. This threatens to escalate the conflict, so Ukraine calls on its partners to strengthen sanctions and military assistance.
Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga said that negotiations are underway with countries to hold the second Peace Summit. The success of the summit requires broad participation of like-minded countries and the Global South.
Norway's Foreign Minister announces a new package of energy aid to Ukraine worth 250 million euros. During his visit to Kyiv, he discussed military and energy cooperation.
President Zelenskyy said that the German Chancellor could provide Ukraine with long-range weapons without authorizing strikes against russia. He reminded that Ukraine has already effectively used long-range weapons in Crimea.