Moscow/New Delhi, Mar 14 (UNI) Russian President Vladimir Putin has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, besides US President Donald Trump, and the Presidents of China, Brazil and South Africa, for their efforts in helping resolve the Ukraine conflict.
Ankara, Mar 14 (UNI) Ankara will assess the risks if it decides to send its soldiers to Ukraine as peacekeepers and will coordinate its steps with NATO, as it is an indispensable member of the alliance, a diplomatic source in the Turkish capital told Sputnik.
Washington, Mar 14 (UNI) The United States is set to resume supplies of long-range bombs known as Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bombs (GLSDB) to Ukraine after they were upgraded to counter Russian jamming, Reuters reported, citing sources.
Washington, Mar 14 (UNI) US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz said he has some "cautious optimism" about the Ukraine settlement.
Moscow, Mar 14 (UNI) The Ukrainian armed forces attacked an oil refinery in Tuapse, the Krasnodar Territory in Russia''s south, one of the gasoline tanks caught fire, Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said.
Kyiv, Mar 13 (UNI) The defence ministers of Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Poland welcome the idea of a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine and want it to be used to establish a permanent ceasefire, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said.
Beijing, Mar 12 (UNI) The Taiwan question is fundamentally different from the Ukraine issue, a mainland spokesperson stressed on Wednesday.
Washington, Mar 12 (UNI) US billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk on Wednesday praised the results of the talks between US and Ukrainian delegations in the Saudi city of Jeddah.
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Mar 11 (UNI) Ukraine on Tuesday signaled its readiness to accept a U.S. proposal for an "immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire" following talks with a U.S. delegation in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, according to a joint statement.
Kiev, Mar 11 (UNI) Ukraine expressed readiness to accept the U.S. proposal for an immediate interim 30-day ceasefire, according to the joint statement issued by the Ukrainian and U.S. delegations following their meeting in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.
Moscow, Mar 11 (UNI) NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Tuesday that he agreed with US President Donald Trump''s position on the Ukrainian conflict, stressing his efforts to organize peace negotiations in which both Russia and Ukraine will take part.
Kiev, Mar 11 (UNI) Ukraine denies involvement in a large-scale cyberattack on the X social network, Newsweek reported on Tuesday, citing the chair of the Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Committee, Oleksandr Merezhko.
Kiev, Mar 11 (UNI) Kiev aims to discuss the launch of a peace process during talks with the United States, the Interfax-Ukraine news agency reported Tuesday, quoting Andriy Yermak, head of Ukraine''s presidential office.
London, Mar 11 (UNI) British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump by phone ahead of the U.S.-Ukraine meeting in Saudi Arabia''s port city of Jeddah, Downing Street said in a statement.
London, Mar 10 (UNI) The United Kingdom is advising Ukraine on holding talks with the United States in Saudi Arabia to avoid a new row between the Ukrainian and US sides, British newspaper The Times reported.
Washington, Mar 9 (UNI) US billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk said on Sunday that the Starlink satellite internet system is the backbone of the Ukrainian military, warning that if he decided to disable it, Ukraine’s frontline would collapse.
Washington, Mar 8 (UNI) US President Donald Trump said on Friday that European leaders have no plan how to end the conflict in Ukraine while Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to see it settled.
Kiev, Mar 7 (UNI) Russia launched another large-scale attack on Ukraine''s energy system overnight Friday, Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko said on Facebook.
Moscow, Mar 7 (UNI) Russia would view the potential deployment of European troops to Ukraine as direct NATO involvement in the conflict, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Thursday.
Ankara, Mar 7 (UNI) Türkiye may consider contributing troops to a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine if necessary, the semi-official Anadolu Agency reported Thursday.
Moscow, Mar 6 (UNI) Russia would view the potential deployment of European troops to Ukraine as direct NATO involvement in the conflict, Moscow said on Thursday.
Moscow, Mar 6 (UNI) The administration of US President Donald Trump believes that the halt of US aid to Ukraine may not last long, The New York Times has reported.
Washington, Mar 6 (UNI) The United States suspended all military aid to Ukraine on Monday evening, a US Defense Department spokesperson told RIA Novosti.
Washington, Mar 5 (UNI) The US has paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine, CIA Director John Ratcliffe said today, a day after President Trump ordered the halting of military aid to the war-torn nation.
Kiev, Mar 5 (UNI) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday that his country plans to take the first steps towards peace in the near future.
Kiev, Mar 4 (UNI) Ukraine has enough reserves to withstand the conflict with Russia for about six months without U.S. support, the RBC-Ukraine online media outlet reported Tuesday, citing a senior parliament official.
Kyiv, Mar 4 (UNI) The administration of US President Donald Trump is contemplating the termination of intelligence sharing and military training programs for Ukraine, US media reported.
Moscow, Mar 4 (UNI) Russia and the United States are unlikely to begin negotiations on Ukraine until the diplomatic missions of the two countries resume full operation, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Sputnik.
Washington, Mar 4 (UNI) The United States is temporarily suspending all military aid to Ukraine until US President Donald Trump sees Kiev''s commitment to peace talks, Fox News reported, citing a senior White House official.
Kyiv, Mar 4 (UNI) Ukraine is working with the United States and hopes for US support on the path to peace, which is needed "as soon as possible," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday, an hour after US President Donald Trump''s post on social media.
London/Paris, March 3 (UNI) France and Britain have proposed a one-month truce in Ukraine "in the air, on the seas, and in energy infrastructure”, President Emmanuel Macron of France told Le Figaro.
London, Mar 3 (UNI) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday that he is still "ready to sign" a minerals deal with the United States.
London, Mar 3 (UNI) British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Sunday that Britain will allow Ukraine to use 1.6 billion pounds (2 billion U.S. dollars) of British export finance to purchase more than 5,000 air defence missiles.
London, March 2 (UNI) British Prime Minister Keir Starmer today outlined a four-point plan for a successful peace deal on Ukraine, and said the UK is prepared to back it “with boots on the ground and planes in the air” together with other European allies.
London, Mar 2 (UNI) British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Sunday that Britain will allow Ukraine to use 1.6 billion pounds (2 billion U.S. dollars) of British export finance to buy more than 5,000 air defense missiles.
London, March 2 (UNI) British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told European leaders gathered Sunday for a summit on Ukraine that they need to continue to support Kyiv and meet a "once in a generation moment" for the security of Europe.
London/Washington, March 1 (UNI) European leaders are set to meet on Sunday for an emergency summit on Ukraine, amid the fallout from the bust-up between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Oval Office.
Washington, Mar 1 (UNI) Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly held a conversation with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, during which she confirmed Canada''s readiness to continue to provide assistance to Ukraine.
New Delhi/Pune, Feb 28 (UNI) The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has underscored the evolving nature of modern warfare, where drones, precision missiles, and electronic warfare have become decisive factors in battle.
Kiev, Feb 27 (UNI) The Ukrainian cabinet has approved an order authorising government officials to sign a minerals partnership agreement with the United States, the news outlet Ukrayinska Pravda reported Thursday.
Ankara, Feb 27 (UNI) Turkey expects Ukraine and the United States to sign an agreement on rare earth resources and a support fund, but the way it will affect the settlement of the Ukrainian conflict remains to be seen, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Thursday.
Washington, Feb. 27 (UNI) U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday Ukraine could "forget about" joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and he would try to get Ukraine as much land as possible from Russia.
Ankara, Feb 26 (UNI) Ukraine has handed Turkey a portfolio of reconstruction projects for 2025, with tenders set to be announced in April and May, the Turkiye pro-government newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing Ukrainian officials.
Moscow, Feb 26 (UNI) The Kremlin has dismissed statements that Russia was open to European peacekeeping troops in Ukraine.
Moscow, Feb 25 (UNI) Ukraine will lose about half its arms, including "most effective" ones, if the United States stops sending military aid, Politico reported on Tuesday, citing Ben Barry, a senior fellow for land warfare at the International Institute for Strategic Studies.
Ankara, Feb 25 (UNI) A lasting peace in Ukraine can only be achieved if all sides to the conflict come to the negotiating table, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday.
Kyiv, Feb 25 (UNI) Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said that the G7 countries were still working on a joint statement on Ukraine, noting the disagreement of several countries with the US position on the conflict.
Moscow, Feb 25 (UNI) A possible agreement on natural resources between the United States and Ukraine has nothing to do with Russia, although Ukraine''s resources must be carefully assessed, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday.
Kyiv, Feb 25 (UNI) The Irish government is planning to supply aging Giraffe Mark IV air defence radar systems to Ukraine, The Irish Times newspaper reported, citing sources.
Kyiv, Feb 25 (UNI) French President Emmanuel Macron believes that a ceasefire in the Ukrainian conflict could be reached within a few weeks.
United Nations/New Delhi, Feb 25 (UNI) On the third anniversary of the Ukraine conflict, the UN General Assembly voted to approve a European-backed resolution demanding the immediate removal of Russian forces from Ukraine. India abstained along with 64 others, while significantly the US voted against it along with Russia.
Kyiv, Feb 24 (UNI) A ceasefire in Ukraine without eliminating the root causes of the conflict threatens to have grave consequences, including for Russian-US relations.
Kyiv, Feb 23 (UNI) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday offered to resign if it brought peace to his war-torn country, and suggested he could step down in exchange for NATO membership for the small European nation..
Washington, Feb 22 (UNI) U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that Washington was nearing a deal requiring Kiev to hand over 50 percent of its rare earth minerals as the payoff of U.S. aid during Ukraine''s conflict with Russia.
Johannesburg/New Delhi, Feb 21 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Russian FM Sergey Lavrov in Johannesburg on Thursday, during which the two sides discussed the recent Ukraine developments, including the peace efforts in Riyadh.
Washington, Feb. 20 (UNI) U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday traded barbs at each other over the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Minsk, Feb 20 (UNI) Minsk sees positive steps toward the Ukrainian crisis settlement and expects these changes in geopolitics to influence the situation at the border with the EU, Valery Revenko, the aide for international military cooperation to the Belarusian defense minister, said on Thursday.
Washington, Feb 20 (UNI) American entrepreneur Elon Musk has agreed that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which he heads, should conduct an audit of the funds sent to Ukraine by the United States.
Washington, Feb 20 (UNI) The United States is considering including the possibility of automatically granting Ukraine NATO membership if Russia were to break their prospective peace deal, the NBC broadcaster reported.
Madrid, Feb 19 (UNI) The Spanish far-right Vox party does not support the idea of sending Spanish troops to participate in a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, party spokesperson Pepa Millan said.
Ankara, Feb 19 (UNI) Ankara has sent a signal to the West about its readiness to support the talks on Ukraine, up to and including organizing a meeting at the level of leaders of the countries, a source told Sputnik.
Riyadh, Feb 18 (UNI) Talks between Russian and U.S. delegations led by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, respectively, concluded in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Tuesday.
Paris, Feb 18 (UNI) UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has urged the United States to provide a security backstop for any future Ukraine peace deal, warning that without American involvement, Russia could launch further aggression.
Ankara, Feb 18 (UNI) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told US Special Presidential Envoy for Russia and Ukraine Keith Kellogg and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference that Ankara was ready to host peace talks on Ukraine, the Turkiye daily reported on Tuesday.
Moscow, Feb. 18 (UNI) Russia has officially terminated an agreement with Ukraine on ensuring navigation safety in the Azov Sea and the Kerch Strait, according to an official document published Monday on the country''s legal information portal.
Warsaw, Feb 18 (UNI) The European Union wants to create a new fund for military aid to Ukraine, Polish website money.pl reported.
Moscow, Feb. 18 (UNI) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Monday that the United States could help resolve the Ukrainian conflict, citing its "central role" since the fighting began nearly three years ago.
Moscow, Feb 17 (UNI) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will take part in the European emergency summit on Ukraine in Paris on Monday, the prime minister’s office said.
Ankara, Feb 17 (UNI) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will discuss the settlement process of the Ukraine conflict with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday, Turkish presidential spokesman Fahrettin Altun said on Monday.
Washington, Feb 17 (UNI) Americans want Ukraine to return their investments in order to be comfortable with future spending, US National Security Adviser Michael Waltz has said.
London, Feb. 17 (UNI) British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Sunday that he is "ready and willing" to put British troops on the ground in Ukraine if necessary.
Moscow, Feb 17 (UNI) Russia and the United States will hold talks on Ukraine in Riyadh on Tuesday, Russian newspaper Kommersant reported.
Kyiv, Feb 17 (UNI) The presidential election in Ukraine will be held on October 26, 2025, former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said on Sunday.
Washington/New Delhi, Feb 14 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is for peace with regard to the Ukraine conflict and announced his wholehearted support for President Donald Trump’s initiative to stop the war.
Beijing, Feb 14 (UNI) Beijing welcomes all efforts directed toward peaceful negotiations to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said, as quoted by the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday.
Washington, Feb. 14 (UNI) U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that Ukraine would be involved in peace negotiations with Russia over ending the conflict between the two countries.
Washington, Feb 14 (UNI) US President Donald Trump said on Friday that China could play an important role in ending the conflict in Ukraine.
Washington, Feb 14 (UNI) US President Donald Trump has said that it is too early to say how the Ukraine peace negotiations will proceed.
Washington, Feb 13 (UNI) US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth on Wednesday said that the Ukraine-Russia conflict must end, Kyiv''s NATO membership is unrealistic, and the US will no longer prioritise European and Ukrainian security as the Trump administration focuses on securing its borders and deterring war with China, media reports said on Thursday.
Washington, Feb 13 (UNI) U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed during a phone conversation earlier in the day that Washington and Moscow will immediately engage in direct negotiations aimed at ending the Ukraine-Russia conflict.