Edited from Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
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Coverage, context, and related reporting for diplomacy.
U.S. Congressman Jim Himes stated that threats made by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov towards foreign diplomats in Kyiv reflect Kremlin desperation.
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Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha addressed the changing dynamics of the war during an informal meeting of EU foreign ministers in Limassol, Cyprus. He highlighted the effectiveness of Ukraine's asymmetric strategy.
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Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated that the EU's strategy should focus on increasing pressure on Russia and support for Ukraine. He made these remarks in an interview with Ukrinform.
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On May 25, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky awarded four foreign nationals in recognition of their support for Ukraine and charitable activities. This announcement was reported by Ukrinform.
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Rustem Umerov, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, visited Berlin for talks with security advisers from Germany, France, and the UK. His visit occurs amidst heightened tensions due to recent Russian airstrikes on Kyiv.
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Sviatlana Tihanovskaya, the leader of the democratic forces in Belarus, is set to visit Ukraine soon. This was confirmed by Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga during an online briefing.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal about preparations for the upcoming NB8 meeting in Estonia. The conversation included discussions on the diplomatic and security situation in Ukraine.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky received credentials from the newly appointed ambassadors of Panama, Mongolia, and Peru. The meetings focused on bilateral cooperation and support against Russian aggression.
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On May 12, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga unveiled a memorial plaque in Tarnów, Poland. The plaque commemorates the building that housed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Ukrainian People's Republic since 1920.
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During a visit to Lithuania, Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine's Presidential Office, stated Ukraine is ready for talks with Russia. He emphasized that the Kremlin must genuinely wish to engage in dialogue.
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Panama, Switzerland, and Cyprus have joined the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, which now includes 46 countries. The announcement was made by Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba in Brussels.
Ukraine has rejected the candidacy of former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder as a potential EU negotiator, according to Foreign Minister Andrii Sibiga. His comments came before an EU foreign affairs council meeting on May 11, 2026.
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