“We do not trust empty pledges anymore” – Ukraine’s foreign minister on Budapest Memorandum
31 years ago, Ukraine traded its nuclear arsenal for a promise. Russia broke it. Now Kyiv wants real guarantees.
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Andrii Sybiha
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Ukraine promises justice as $100 million corruption scandal comes under G7 allies spotlight in Canada
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha assures G7 partners that those embezzling from Energoatom will face justice.
Ukraine’s FM calls Russia “worse than Hamas” as 465 drones strike energy grid on attack anniversary
Sybiha: Even Hamas agreed to ceasefire talks, Moscow rejects all diplomacy
Australia slashes Russian oil price cap 21% while sanctioning 95 shadow fleet tankers
The coordinated Western assault on Putin's energy revenues intensifies as Australia joins allies in targeting the maritime network.
Claims of Ukrainian provocation over drone attacks echo Russian propaganda – Polish FM Sikorski
Calling the drone intrusion “a moment of truth,” Sikorski insisted Poland is certain the attack was a Russian operation, not an accident.
Russian strike hits EU and UK diplomatic buildings in Kyiv night attack
Belgium's FM confirmed damage to EU and British Council buildings in Kyiv, saying Russia "chooses terror, destruction and lies instead of dialogue" after the overnight attack killed 13 people in the Ukrainian capital.
Ukraine cuts off Putin’s pipeline profits—Europe’s Druzba oil deliveries halted after yesterday’s drone assault
A key pumping station burned after Kyiv’s forces hit deep inside Russia, ending oil flows to Russia's ally, Hungary.
Czech shell initiative changes Russian artillery advantage from 10-to-1 to 2-to-1, Lipavsky says
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky declared his country opposes any "false goals" in Ukraine's EU accession process and expects rapid opening of membership negotiations during his meetings with Ukrainian officials in Kyiv.
Trump promises new sanctions on Russia, Witkoff heads to Moscow as Senate readies a massive bill
The envoy will return to Moscow while senators prepare a sweeping package.
Only 40% of Russian capacity under sanctions, EU must step up, Lithuania says
The Lithuanian foreign minister says the EU has more work to do on sanctioning Russia's economy.
Ukraine’s FM Sybiha meets Rubio, Graham in Antalya ahead of Kyiv-Moscow talks
Sybiha reportedly presented Ukraine’s peace plan to US officials, emphasizing the need for Russian reciprocity.
Ukraine hopes for visit from newly elected Pope Leo XIV
Ukraine's FM welcomed Pope Leo XIV’s election, emphasizing Ukraine’s hope for moral leadership to end Russia’s war and restore justice.
“Not just for Victory Day parade”: Ukraine proposes immediate 30-day ceasefire to Russia
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha questioned the sincerity of Moscow's three-day ceasefire proposal on Victory Day commemoration, rather than committing to a full ceasefire.
Seoul, Kyiv discuss transfer of North Korean POWs to South Korea
Under South Korean law, Seoul considers two Pyongyang soldiers captured in January as South Korean citizens, in line with its recognition of all North Korean residents.
UN monitors report “alarming rise” in Russian executions of Ukrainian POWs
The UN says 79 cases of summary executions by Russians have been recorded since August 2023. Ukrainian authorities investigate dozens of such cases.
Ukraine’s ban on direct talks with Putin remains in force as peace format discussions continue
Ukraine's FM Sybiha also said that President Zelenskyy's office has established direct contacts with the incoming Trump administration.
US, Germany “not ready” to invite Ukraine to NATO, alliance source says
Meanwhile, Hungary and Slovakia, under pro-Russian leadership, oppose extending a NATO invitation to Ukraine, the source says.
NATO chief Rutte stresses more weapons for Ukraine, less talk on peace process
The NATO Secretary General suggested the West should focus on strengthening Kyiv’s position before Ukraine considers peace talks with Russia.