Eastern European countries are concerned about Ukraine being pushed into peace talks with Russia, as they believe international partners should focus on supporting Ukraine to achieve a decisive victory.
Ukraine's former defense minister warns that negotiations with Russia won't bring peace as Putin aims to destroy Ukraine and assimilate its citizens into the Russian Federation, emphasizing the need for international support to prevent world war III.
Former U.S. President George W. Bush believes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is tough like a Texan and warns that if Russia's President Vladimir Putin is not stopped in Ukraine, the U.S. will have to be involved in supporting neighboring countries like Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia.
Ukrainian President Zelensky criticizes Russian leadership and rejects the idea of negotiating peace, citing the death of a rebel leader as a warning against dealing with Vladimir Putin.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has called for renewed efforts to impose further punitive measures on Russia due to the easing of sanctions by Ukraine's allies and Russia's attempts to evade sanctions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky refuses to compromise with Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling him a liar and stating that he is only willing to negotiate with those who are ready to compromise.
Russia is sticking to its conditions for a return to the Black Sea grain deal, including the reconnection of its state agricultural bank to the international SWIFT bank payments system, while Ukraine refuses to alter its stand and be hostage to "Russian blackmail."
Officials at the G20 summit expressed a desire for "just and durable peace" in Ukraine, but Russia successfully watered down a statement on the war, avoiding any mention of its military action "against Ukraine."
Summary: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expresses frustration over Russian air superiority and slow Western support, while Elon Musk reveals he refused a Ukrainian request to activate Starlink in Crimea for an attack on Russia's fleet.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva plans to bring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin together for peace negotiations at the UN General Assembly, focusing on avoiding war.
Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelensky, believes that the West must continue its support for the country in order to counter Russia's attempts to exhaust Ukraine and wear out its partners' resolve, as a long war would weaken both Russia and its leader, Vladimir Putin.
Ukraine's President Zelensky is preparing for a long war and fears that some of his country's Western allies are losing faith, as Russia aims to exhaust Ukraine and wear out its partners resolve to continue funding and supplying it with arms.
Russian President Vladimir Putin suggests that Ukraine is likely to initiate peace talks only when it runs out of resources and would use any ceasefire to rearm with Western assistance again.
Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated that he is preparing for a prolonged war in Ukraine, stating that Kyiv could potentially use any ceasefire to rearm and that the US will continue to view Russia as an enemy regardless of the outcome of the 2024 US election.
Ukraine's new defense minister has dismissed seven key officials and plans to sue Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia for refusing to lift a temporary export ban on Ukrainian agricultural products, while the Russian government claims to have no information on the health of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov and China's top diplomat is set to discuss the war in Ukraine with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns that the world must decide whether to stop Russian dictator Vladimir Putin or risk the start of a third world war, expressing gratitude for the United States' support and urging the international community to take action.
Ukraine's special services are likely responsible for drone strikes on Wagner-backed forces in Sudan, raising concerns about the escalation of Russia-Ukraine conflict beyond the frontlines; Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell defends Ukraine's request for more aid ahead of Ukrainian President Zelensky's visit to the US Capitol; President Zelensky warns the UN General Assembly that Russia's invasion of Ukraine is not only about Ukraine but also about weaponizing food and energy and turning other countries' power plants into "dirty bombs"; Zelensky calls for global unity to defeat Russia's aggression and accuses Russia of kidnapping Ukrainian children and weaponizing the food supply; Russian President Putin is seeking support from North Korea and Iran while Ukraine continues to gain support from numerous countries.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy demanded support for his country's war effort against Russia in a somber address to the U.N. General Assembly, accusing Russia of endangering the sovereignty of its neighbors and the international rules-based order.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky calls on Donald Trump to provide concrete details and take action on his promise to end the Russian invasion of Ukraine, stating that simply giving up Ukrainian land is not a peace formula.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged for the removal of Russia's veto power at the U.N. Security Council as a consequence for its invasion of Ukraine, while Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov defended the use of the veto.
Ukraine needs to shift its focus from post-war recovery to preparing for a long war, as a ceasefire or peace talks with Russia are unlikely, and instead should aim to ensure it has the staying power to thrive despite the ongoing conflict, according to The Economist.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has stated that while Russia is open to negotiations regarding Ukraine, it will not consider any proposals for a cease-fire as it believes it has been deceived before, and suggests that the issue will ultimately be resolved on the battlefield; Lavrov also criticizes the West for allegedly disregarding the seriousness of the conflict and accuses them of failing to fulfill obligations and negotiate in good faith.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov criticized Ukraine's 10-point peace plan at the UN, stating that the war would have to be resolved "on the battlefield" if more realistic terms were not offered.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly given his Defense Minister until October to halt the Ukrainian counteroffensive and regain the initiative, according to an insider source cited by the Institute for the Study of War.
Poland sees Ukraine's decision to temporarily suspend its complaint to the World Trade Organisation as inadequate and emphasizes the need for a withdrawal of the complaint rather than a pause.
