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Zelensky
Zelensky Meets With Leaders of Canada, Switzerland in Rome
Zelensky met with the leaders of Switzerland and Canada, which now holds the G7 Presidency. Canada’s Prime Minister confirmed the invitation for Zelensky to take part in the G7 Summit in June.
May 18, 2025
G7
Euroclear to Pay Out $3.4B to Western Investors Hit by Russian Asset Seizures
Critics of the decision told Reuters the move means that more compensation for Ukraine will have to come from European treasuries rather than from Russia.
May 2, 2025
Zelensky
‘Strong Sanctions Against the Aggressor’ – Zelensky Talks Defenses With New Canadian, G7 Leader
“We also discussed air defense for Ukraine, diplomacy, and communication with key partners,” said President Zelensky on his call to congratulate Mark Carney on his unexpected victory.
May 1, 2025
War in Ukraine
White House Halts G7 Condemnation of Russian Missile Strike to ‘Keep Negotiations With Moscow on Track’
The statement was intended to condemn the strike and present it as further evidence of Moscow’s intent to continue its war against Ukraine.
April 16, 2025
Ukraine
Zelensky’s Office Chief Updates G7 Security Advisors on Trump Team Talks
Yermak updated the security advisors on the results of a recent meeting with the Trump team in Riyadh, which was a follow-up to the dialogue initiated in Jeddah.
March 29, 2025
G7
Canada Rallies Against Russian ‘Aggression’ as New US Tone Splits G7
Rubio has called for the G7 to avoid “antagonistic” language toward Russia, saying it would hinder US diplomacy that could end the war that has killed tens of thousands of people.
March 14, 2025
Zelensky
US Blocks ‘Russian Aggression’ Label in G7 Statement as Trump Ramps Up Anti-Ukraine Rhetoric
Instead, US officials favor terms such as “Ukrainian conflict,” reflecting what sources say is a broader shift in US policy.
Feb. 20, 2025
G7
Trump Says He Would ‘Love’ to Have Russia Back in G7
Russia was suspended from what was then the G8 after it illegally “annexed” Ukraine’s Crimea peninsula.
Feb. 14, 2025
G7
Ukraine Receives First Tranche of EU Loan Backed by Frozen Russian Assets
The EU has allocated the first tranche of lending backed by frozen Russian assets, marking a historical first step in Russia paying for its invasion of Ukraine.
Jan. 11, 2025
US
Ukraine’s Finance Minister: Kyiv Can Hold Out Until Mid-2025 Without US Aid
Serhii Marchenko said Ukraine has enough resources to last until mid-2025, while stressing the importance of building trust and negotiating with the new US administration.
Dec. 12, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘Arrogance of the Invader Prevails Over Dialogue’ – Ukraine at War Update for Nov. 26
G7 to meet Tuesday with Ukraine Foreign Minister as NATO discusses Russia’s new “hazel tree” missiles; Two more German air defense systems on the way; Pope slams “invaders” in Ukraine and Palestine.
Nov. 26, 2024
Ukraine
No Blackouts Anticipated for Ukraine for Now, Says Energy Director
The acting chairman of Ukraine’s energy transmission operator said winter will be challenging, but the company expects no blackouts at present if there are no further attacks on energy facilities.
Nov. 9, 2024
Ukraine
Ukraine, Bulgaria Start Negotiations on Bilateral Security Agreement
Ukraine’s Presidential Office said Kyiv and Sofia have agreed on the “key provisions” of the agreement.
Oct. 26, 2024
G7
EU Parliament Approves €35 Billion for Ukraine Recouped from Russian Assets – Unclear if Available for Defense
Windfall profits from frozen Russian state assets will be used to repay the loan, but it remains unclear how much the EU will actually disburse and allow Ukraine to spend on defense.
Oct. 24, 2024
G7
Britain to Provide $3 Billion Loan to Ukraine from Profits of $280 Billion Frozen Russian Assets
The UK will fulfill its contribution to the $50 billion loan announced at the G7 Leaders’ Summit in June, money which can be spent for military purposes.
Oct. 24, 2024
Ukraine
‘Waiting Out Our Coalition Is a Losing Strategy’ – Ukraine at War Update for Oct. 24
Zelensky meets with leaders of “civil society” to discuss internal Victory Plan; Former White House chief of staff used political F-word to describe Trump; G7 agreed to $50 billion loans for Kyiv.
Oct. 24, 2024