Macron to host Zelensky in Paris on March 26 ahead of security summit
The Paris summit on March 27 will bring together Germany, Poland, the U.K., and other coalition members who have pledged to support Ukraine's post-war security.
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Czechia willing to contribute troops for peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, Pavel says
"If there is a strong group of European nations willing to provide security guarantees to Ukraine, my strong conviction is that (the) Czech Republic should be among them," Czech President Petr Pavel said on March 22.
Extending NATO's Article 5 to Ukraine would test Russia’s peace intentions, Meloni says
"If Russia does not plan to invade its neighbors again, it is not clear why it should not accept security guarantees that are only defensive," Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said.
US has 'moved beyond minerals deal' to focus on lasting ceasefire in Ukraine, White House says
Washington is now focused on achieving a lasting ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on March 19 when asked about the current status of the potential minerals deal between the U.S. and Ukraine.
Russia open to civilian observers in Ukraine under possible peace deal
"A peace treaty may provide for unarmed observers in Ukraine, a civilian mission to monitor the implementation of certain aspects of the agreement, or guarantee mechanisms," Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said.
West can send troops to Ukraine without Russia's permission, Macron says
"Ukraine is sovereign – if it requests allied forces to be on its territory, it is not up to Russia to accept or reject it," French President Emmanuel Macron said in an interview with Le Parisien.
Italy does not plan to send peacekeepers to Ukraine, remains committed to 'effective security guarantees'
Italy does not plan to participate in a peacekeeping force on the ground in eastern Ukraine to guarantee a potential ceasefire, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's office said on March 15.
Ukraine, US to start discussing ceasefire details next week, Yermak says
"Next week, we have already agreed that at the technical expert level, the teams will start talking about all the details," Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak said.
Ceasefire 'has never seemed closer,' Yermak writes but stresses need for security guarantees
"As I arrive in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, a ceasefire in the three-year war the Russian Federation has waged on my country has never seemed closer," Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak wrote.
NATO could extend Article 5 protection to Ukraine without membership, Italian PM says
"We need to think about more durable solutions" than solely sending European peacekeepers to Ukraine, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on the sidelines of the EU leaders' meeting in Brussels. "It’s a different thing than entering NATO, but it implies extending the coverage that NATO countries have also to Ukraine," she added.
'Best security guarantee is the Ukrainian army' — EU leaders dodge specifics on long-term peace plan
"The best security guarantee are the Ukrainians themselves," European Council President Antonio Costa said at the end of a special EU summit in Brussels.
Canada ready to join Ukraine peacekeeping mission with US backing, defense minister says
"We've strongly indicated we're willing to be a part of that, but I still believe it is going to require security guarantees from the United States," Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair said on March 5.
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick claims US-Ukraine mineral deal to be signed
The United States and Ukraine are making progress on a key mineral agreement that could strengthen long-term economic ties and pave the way for further security assistance, U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick said on March 3.
Europe must finally take charge of its security — starting in Ukraine
It ended with a bang, not a whimper. By the close of this year’s Munich Security Conference, the old U.S.-led security order appeared to have changed unrecognizably. Now, as Russia’s full-scale war enters its fourth year and peace talks begin, without clarity on Europe’s or
Future peacekeeping force may patrol air, sea space, Ukraine's Foreign Ministry says
"If our partners and allies are ready to discuss the possible deployment of these contingents to ensure peace and security in Ukraine... then we think it is quite possible to talk about the safety of the sky," Tykhyi said.
Zelensky invited to special EU summit on defense, Ukraine next week
The summit comes amid major shifts in U.S.-European relations, with U.S. President Donald Trump sending clear signals that it expects the continent to take a larger role in the defense of Ukraine against Russia's full-scale invasion.
Ukraine war latest: Trump says he will meet Zelensky on Feb. 28 in Washington to sign agreement on minerals
Key developments on Feb. 26: * Trump says he will meet Zelensky on Feb. 28 in Washington to sign agreement on minerals * No security guarantees in US minerals deal, to be discussed later, Zelensky says * US, Russia to meet again tomorrow in Istanbul, Lavrov says * No sanctions relief for Russia pre-deal
No security guarantees in US minerals deal, to be discussed later, Zelensky says
While it does not contain any concrete security guarantees, the agreement states the U.S. government "supports Ukraine's efforts to obtain security guarantees needed to establish lasting peace."
Peace in Ukraine must look like Korea, not Vichy
Peace is an attractive, yet elusive, concept. It can mean different things to different people at different times. Ukraine is a case in point. The quest for peace could yield either of two fundamentally different outcomes: a Vichy-style capitulation, perhaps with an interim ceasefire that buys Russia more time to
US, Ukraine close to signing deal on minerals worth 'hundreds of billions of dollars,' Axios reports
According to the draft obtained by Axios, the U.S. would express its desire to keep Ukraine "free, sovereign and secure."
Lithuania's president unveils 6-point plan to support Ukraine, strengthen European security
"We must act now to support Ukraine and boost Europe's security. No more talk shops — time for action," Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda wrote on X.
Ukraine doesn't want to become 'center for extraction of raw materials,' Zelensky says
"Ukraine is ready for investment, provided that the occupied territories are liberated and natural resources are protected," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Canada wants to participate in talks on Ukraine's security guarantees, official says
"We want to be part of conversations linked to more Canadians being involved in protecting Ukraine," Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said on Feb. 18.
'Europe is ready and willing to step up' — Rutte on security guarantees for Ukraine
Europe is ready and willing to take a leadership role in providing Ukraine with security guarantees, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte wrote on Feb. 17 on X.
'Hot phase' of war in Ukraine may 'end soon' with new US leadership, Russian UN envoy says
Russia's UN Representative Vasily Nebenzya claimed that a ceasefire and freezing hostilities alone would not resolve the conflict, outlining Moscow's conditions for a settlement.
Security guarantees for Ukraine 'main issue' in talks with Trump, Zelensky says
"It is very important, otherwise it will look like a dialogue about Ukraine without Ukraine," Zelensky told Reuters. "It is still important for partners to discuss their issues first, and then have a conversation with the enemy."
NATO, EU membership, military strength are strategic security guarantees for Ukraine, Zelensky says
Continued weapons shipments, NATO accession, and EU membership are key security guarantees, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Jan. 15, noting that the country cannot engage in "games" reducing the size of its military. Ahead of potential peace negotiation, a large military was "the only security guarantee," Zelensky added.
Ukraine 'will do everything' it can to obtain security guarantees, end war in 2025, Zelensky says
"It is our dream to obtain these (security) guarantees this year and to end the war this year. We will do everything to achieve this," President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with Italian broadcaster RaiNews24 on Jan. 10.
'Trump can be decisive in ending war' — Zelensky on Ukraine's outlook for 2025
President Volodymyr Zelensky, joined alongside his wife First Lady Olena Zelenska, delivered a candid, wide-ranging interview on Ukrainian television released on Jan. 2, laying out his vision for Ukraine's prospects of a potential peace in 2025. "How many days did 2024 have? 1,000?" Zelensky joked before addressing questions about
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine prioritizing security guarantees over immediate NATO membership, senior diplomat says
Key developments on Dec. 28 - 29: * Ukraine prioritizing security guarantees over immediate NATO membership, senior diplomat says * Russia must admit guilt over downing Azerbaijani airliner, pay compensation, Azerbaijan's president says * Ukraine secures over $156 million for defense industry from European allies, defense minister says * Russia rejects Trump team's reported
Ukraine prioritizing security guarantees over immediate NATO membership, senior diplomat says
Ukraine’s accession to NATO remains on the agenda but is not a top priority for diplomatic efforts, Andrii Melnyk, Ukraine’s new permanent representative to the U.N., told Berliner Morgenpost on Dec. 27.
Zelensky, NATO chief Rutte discuss air defense, 'reliability of peace' during meeting in Brussels
President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Brussels on Dec. 18 for talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, as Ukraine seeks to secure more air defense as well effective security guarantees from its Western allies.
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