Ukraine-Russia border ‘demilitarised zone’ floated for peace deal covering the Russian regions of Belgorod, Bryansk, Kursk and Rostov

A demilitarised zone between 100 and 120 kilometres wide (62 to 75 miles) should be established in Russian border territory with Ukraine as part of any post-war settlement, an adviser to Ukraine’s presidential office has said.

US Treasury extends debt default deadline to June 5

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Friday extended the earliest date of default on governmental obligations from June 1 to June 5, leaving more time for the White House and congressional Republicans to hammer out a deal.

Madrid unable to help Kiev with F-16s, pilot training — official

The Spanish government cannot help Kiev by providing it with F-16 fighter jets or by training Ukrainian pilots to fly them, Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles said on Tuesday.

US, Allies Mulling Use Of Israeli Security Model In Ukraine

The United States and its allies are considering the possibility of using a security model similar to the Israeli one to ensure Ukraine's security, that is they intend to keep supplying Kiev with weapons, but stop short of coming into direct conflict with Russia, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.

Zelensky’s participation in G7 summit turned it into propaganda show

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky’s participation in the meeting of the Group of Seven in Hiroshima has made a propaganda show of it and its results demonstrate that the key reason of its existence is waging a hybrid war against Russia, the Russian foreign ministry said on Sunday.

Zelensky Acknowledges Loss of Bakhmut

 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky admitted on Sunday that Ukrainian forces had lost control over the city of Artemovsk (Bakhmut).

G7 pledges more military, financial aid to Ukraine to defeat Russia

The G7 pledged more measures, including long-term military, financial, humanitarian and diplomatic assistance to Ukraine, to defeat Russia in the conflict, the leaders said in a statement on Ukraine at the Hiroshima summit on Friday.

Belgium to support Ukraine using taxes on frozen Russian assets - En attendant Godot

Belgium will use 92 million euros ($101 million) it has received in taxes on frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, its government said on Friday.

France asks China to tell Russia it is in an ‘impasse’ in its war against Ukraine - En attendant Godot

France on Wednesday asked China to make clear to Russia that Moscow is in an “impasse” in its war with Ukraine, as Beijing seeks to mediate in the conflict.

France calls on EU to list Wagner as ‘terrorists’

The French parliament has adopted a resolution calling on the European Union to formally label Russia’s mercenary Wagner force a “terror group” as reports emerged that the United Kingdom also appears poised to designate the group a “terror organisation”.

Zelensky’s speech in Swiss parliament violates country’s neutrality — lawmaker

Thomas Aeschi, the head of the Swiss People's Party’s faction in the country’s National Council legislature, on Friday that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky's planned address to the council would violate the country’s neutrality and represent an attempt to influence its policy on providing weapons to Kiev.

Russia "very unlikely" to use nuclear weapons, US "intelligence"

Russia is very unlikely to use its nuclear weapons, the top US intelligence official said on Thursday, suggesting restraint by Moscow even as it takes heavy casualties in the war in Ukraine.

Press freedom 'under attack' in every corner of the globe, UN says

 Press freedom is under attack in every corner of the globe, with journalists continually harassed, jailed and killed, UN officials and media outlets warned Tuesday.

Baltics look to NATO for air defence support in new defence plans

Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia are asking fellow NATO members to ramp up the air defense support to secure the Baltic part of the military alliance’ Eastern Flank in case of an attack ahead of revamping defence plans for the NATO territory.

God’s will: Ukraine finalizing preparations for counteroffensive against Russian forces

Kyiv is wrapping up preparations for a counteroffensive against Russian forces waging war in Ukraine and broadly speaking is ready for it to go ahead, Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov said Friday.

France’s foreign minister in Azerbaijan for talks on easing tensions with Armenia

France’s Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna began a visit to Azerbaijan on Wednesday to hold talks with longtime leader Ilham Aliyev on easing tensions with Baku and Caucasus neighbor Armenia.

Orban was surprised by the words of Stoltenberg that the entire Alliance is waiting for Kyiv in NATO

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban was surprised at the statement by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg that all members of the Alliance agree to make Ukraine part of a military bloc.

Biden, Macron discuss French leader's recent trip to China to ease tensions

 US President Joe Biden and President Emmanuel Macron signaled efforts Thursday to ease tensions in the wake of the French leader's recent remarks on Taiwan and the European security relationship with Washington.

EU Says Its "Fleet" Should Be In Taiwan Strait Due To Its Crucial Location For Trade

The fleet of the European Union needs to be present in the Taiwan Strait, as its location is "crucial" for trade, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Tuesday.

Ukraine FM says it’s time to turn Black Sea into ‘sea of NATO’

NATO should play a bigger role in security in the Black Sea, and integrate Ukrainian air and missile defenses with those of its allies, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitro Kuleba said on Thursday.