Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Friday that it’s “absolutely necessary” for some leaders to talk directly to Russian President Vladimir Putin amid efforts to end the war in Ukraine, and he and France’s president will continue to do so.
Ukraine
The European Commission has backed Ukraine’s bid to be given candidacy status to join the EU – bringing it one step closer to joining the bloc.
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This paper examines design options for a peace settlement that resolves the geopolitical dimensions of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, agreed to by the key relevant third-party states and international organisations.
Ukraine
As part of an exchange, the bodies of 56 Russian soldiers are being repatriated to Russia by Ukraine’s government, Oleh Kotenko, Ukraine’s commissioner for Persons Missing in Special Circumstances, tells CNN.
Ukraine
Ukraine expected to win initial backing for membership path. Commission chief to discuss Ukraine reconstruction needs.
Ukraine
Ukraine said Wednesday it had exchanged with Moscow the remains of dozens of soldiers killed during Russia’s invasion, including forces who died fighting in the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol.
Ukraine
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is due to hold talks Wednesday with Turkish officials on a plan that could allow Ukraine to export its grain through the Black Sea to global markets amid an escalating food crisis.
Ukraine
Ukraine’s foreign minister reacted angrily to comments by French President Emmanuel Macron that “we must not humiliate Russia.”