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A man at the Hands Off protest against Trump in Minnesota is holding flags of Ukraine and NATO.

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Ukraine’s foreign minister: Ukraine could strengthen NATO with battle-tested military

Andrii Sybiha stated that Ukraine's potential NATO membership should not be taken off the table as the country can provide exceptional value to transatlantic security.

byVira Kravchuk

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump.

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Zelenskyy holds firm on not giving up territory, while Trump’s advisor pushes concessions

The Ukrainian president highlighted that there is still "a long way to go" to end the war, creating tension with the Trump administration's push for a quicker resolution.

byVira Kravchuk

Ukrainian (left) and Russian (right) delegations during the talks in Istanbul, Turkey on 29 March 2022.

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ISW: Peace based on Istanbul-style protocols suggested by US would be Ukraine capitulation

Istanbul protocols would require Ukraine to significantly reduce its military capabilities and abandon NATO aspirations, which aligns with Russian goals to "denazify" and "demilitarize" Ukraine.

byVira Kravchuk

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the Munich Security Conference 2025.

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Zelenskyy: We must build Armed Forces of Europe for future to depend only on Europeans

Ukrainian President revealed intelligence showing Moscow's plans to create 15 new divisions totaling 150,000 troops, while urging European nations to establish their own unified military force to reduce dependence on US security guarantees.

byVira Kravchuk

Duda: Hamas attack on Israel diverts global focus from Ukraine

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Polish President calls for NATO to extend immediate invitation to Ukraine

Duda stressed that a formal invitation could be extended now, while adding that full membership is not feasible during active combat operations.

byOrysia Hrudka

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Zelenskyy outlines security priorities ahead of Trump meeting: NATO, EU membership, and allied forces support

President Zelenskyy highlighted Ukraine's pursuit of NATO and EU membership and potential allied troop presence on Ukrainian soil as crucial elements for ensuring lasting peace.

byOrysia Hrudka

Johnson Zelenskyy in Kyiv UK ukraine weapons

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“Empire is over”: Boris Johnson tells Putin to accept end of Russian Empire in Baltics, Ukraine

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson called Putin a "f***ing idiot" for clinging to imperial ambitions and advocated for Ukraine's NATO membership, critisizing the West’s current inaction in this regard.

byVira Kravchuk

Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson

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Boris Johnson: Ukraine’s problem cannot be resolved without long-term NATO membership

"I don’t hear anyone saying that when this catastrophe ends, NATO membership should be the solution for Ukraine. I think that’s a big mistake," Johnson said.

byOrysia Hrudka

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Brussels

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Zelenskyy warns EU: Rejecting Ukraine’s victory plan is “privilege from world to Russia”

Ukrainian President also stressed the importance of a NATO invitation for Ukraine, which would send a powerful message of support that Ukraine is “not alone.”

byVira Kravchuk

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NATO won’t invite Ukraine to alliance in short term despite Zelenskyy’s “victory plan” push

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte emphasized long-term support for Ukraine while avoiding specific commitments on membership timing.

byVira Kravchuk