Ministers from China, South Korea, and Japan will meet in Seoul to discuss economic cooperation. They will also discuss a response to trade pressure from the US.
According to the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the negotiation process with international partners continues. Bloomberg reported on a meeting of Ukrainian and American teams in Riyadh.
The spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Russia's statements regarding the resumption of the Black Sea Grain Initiative and the lifting of sanctions are false. Ukraine and the United States did not agree to lift sanctions on the Russian Federation.
The President of Ukraine stated his readiness for negotiations with Russia in any format. However, he emphasized that Putin is not ready for direct negotiations.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that an agreement with the United States on the cessation of attacks on energy facilities has been in effect since March 25. At the same time, Russia violated the agreement by shelling Kherson.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that America plays an important role in stopping the war. It is necessary to work with the White House to strengthen the US position on Russia.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that he is not going to Washington, as there are no issues to discuss. He also noted that the United States is changing the terms of the agreement on mineral resources.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the US is constantly changing the terms of the mineral agreement. He emphasized the need for a detailed study of the agreement by lawyers.
At the summit in Paris, EU leaders agreed on support for Ukraine and the importance of sanctions against Russia. They also stressed the need for good relations with the United States.
Keir Starmer emphasized the importance of putting pressure on the Russian Federation for negotiations and being ready to implement a peace agreement. He noted European leadership in supporting Ukraine.
The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services plans to cut 10,000 positions due to restructuring and program cancellations. This will reduce the staff from 82,000 to 62,000 employees.
The Ukrainian defense industry is underfunded by 20 billion euros, which can be covered by the assets of the Russian Federation. Also, Russia is preparing a new offensive in the Sumy, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia regions.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy invited representatives of the countries of the "coalition of the resolute" to develop a plan for a foreign contingent. He emphasized the need for a clear plan of action for the forces of the partners.
Olaf Scholz said that lifting sanctions from Russia before peace is achieved would be a serious mistake, as Russia is not interested in peace. The US and Europe must take a common position on this.
The French President stated that Europe must be prepared for any development, even if the United States does not join in support. He emphasized the importance of Europe's ability to defend its own interests.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that sanctions are an important tool for negotiations with Russia. Lifting them would lead to a disaster for diplomacy and a loss of faith in sanctions.
Trump will introduce 25% tariffs on car imports, which will hit European manufacturers. Porsche and Mercedes may lose billions of euros in profits due to the new US duties.
The summit in Paris discussed strengthening sanctions to bring Russia to the negotiating table. Military plans to support peace in Ukraine on land, in the air and at sea were also considered.
The British Prime Minister and the NATO Secretary General discussed further support for Ukraine and recognized the role of the United States in the ceasefire. They reaffirmed Europe's readiness to support a lasting peace.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Trump's attempts to establish good relations with Russia have failed. Easing sanctions against Russia will be seen by Putin as weakness.
The Cabinet of Ministers' resolution will be challenged in court due to violations and the threat of closing pharmacies in villages. The Ministry of Health does not listen to small businesses, protecting only manufacturers, which will lead to a shortage of medicines.
Greece will agree to participate in a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine only on the condition of a ceasefire, no deployment on the territory of the Russian Federation, and the presence of a clear exit strategy.
French President Emmanuel Macron spoke with Donald Trump ahead of the summit of Ukraine's allies. The summit brought together about thirty EU and NATO countries.
Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine needs financial guarantees from Europeans, including the use of frozen Russian assets to equip the army. Kyiv also needs air defense, and if the US refuses, it will look for an alternative in Europe.
The US Secretary of the Treasury stated that the document on economic partnership has already been submitted to Ukraine for consideration. They hope to sign the agreement next week.
A meeting of leaders of the "coalition of the willing" countries is taking place in Paris to discuss support for Ukraine and strengthening the army. Negotiations on peace, ceasefire and guarantee forces are also being discussed.
The United States has offered Ukraine an agreement that allows the extraction of all minerals on its territory. The agreement will be managed by 5 people, 3 of whom are from the United States with veto power, without security guarantees.
Zelensky stated that Putin is trying to buy time and preparing for a spring offensive on Sumy and Kharkiv regions. He added that Russia wanted to start the operation eight months ago.
Former Intel chief believes that the $100 billion promised to TSMC will not restore chip production in the US without research and development. All TSMC's research and development work is carried out in Taiwan.
US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles made their Venmo accounts with contact names publicly available. This allowed anyone to view them.