“Russia will keep Crimea. And Zelensky understands that,” Donald Trump said in an interview with Time magazine published Friday, referring to the peninsula annexed by Moscow in 2014. All times are in Universal Time.
4:44 p.m.reaction
Crimea “belongs” to Ukraine, insists Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky has reiterated his belief that Crimea belongs to Ukraine despite its annexation by Russia in 2014, stressing that Kyiv’s position on the matter remains “unchanged” despite US pressure.
“Our position remains unchanged (…) all temporarily occupied territories belong to Ukraine,” Mr. Zelensky told reporters, while the recognition of Crimea as Russian is, according to media reports, included in the American plan for a cessation of hostilities.
Will Zelensky attend the Pope’s funeral?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that he is not sure he will have time to attend Pope Francis’ funeral, scheduled for Saturday in Rome, which will be attended by US leader Donald Trump.
“If I have time, I will definitely be there,” Zelensky told reporters, referring to military meetings he is scheduled to hold that day. “I don’t know how long it will take ,” he added.
Putin and US envoy Witkoff held talks for three hours
The Russian president and US envoy Steve Witkoff held a three-hour meeting in Moscow in a “constructive” encounter that focused on a possible resumption of “direct negotiations” between Moscow and Kiev, according to the Kremlin.
“A constructive and very useful discussion took place for three hours (…) in particular, the possibility of resuming direct negotiations between representatives of Russia and Ukraine was discussed,” Putin’s diplomatic adviser, Yuri Ushakov, told reporters.
US-made ‘components’ found in North Korean missile fired by Moscow at kyiv, Zelensky says
Volodymyr Zelensky claims that a Russian ballistic missile made in North Korea, which killed 12 people in a strike in kyiv the day before, also contained American-made components.
“The missile that killed civilians in Kyiv contained at least 116 components from other countries, most of which, unfortunately, were manufactured by American companies,” the Ukrainian president said in a statement on Telegram, calling for more pressure on Russia and North Korea.
Blackmail over Crimea
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte visited Washington on Thursday, with Ukraine at the forefront of concerns following new bombings that left 12 dead and dozens injured in Kyiv. According to Sergei Lavrov, these negotiations “require some specific elements that still need to be refined.” Watch the video below for full details.
4:44 p.m.reaction
Crimea “belongs” to Ukraine, insists Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky has reiterated his belief that Crimea belongs to Ukraine despite its annexation by Russia in 2014, stressing that Kyiv’s position on the matter remains “unchanged” despite US pressure.
“Our position remains unchanged (…) all temporarily occupied territories belong to Ukraine,” Mr. Zelensky told reporters, while the recognition of Crimea as Russian is, according to media reports, included in the American plan for a cessation of hostilities.
4:40 p.m.
Will Zelensky attend the Pope’s funeral?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that he is not sure he will have time to attend Pope Francis’ funeral, scheduled for Saturday in Rome, which will be attended by US leader Donald Trump.
“If I have time, I will definitely be there,” Zelensky told reporters, referring to military meetings he is scheduled to hold that day. “I don’t know how long it will take ,” he added.
4:10 p.m.diplomacy
Putin and US envoy Witkoff held talks for three hours
The Russian president and US envoy Steve Witkoff held a three-hour meeting in Moscow in a “constructive” encounter that focused on a possible resumption of “direct negotiations” between Moscow and Kiev, according to the Kremlin.
“A constructive and very useful discussion took place for three hours (…) in particular, the possibility of resuming direct negotiations between representatives of Russia and Ukraine was discussed,” Putin’s diplomatic adviser, Yuri Ushakov, told reporters.3:15 p.m.
US-made ‘components’ found in North Korean missile fired by Moscow at kyiv, Zelensky says
Volodymyr Zelensky claims that a Russian ballistic missile made in North Korea, which killed 12 people in a strike in kyiv the day before, also contained American-made components.
“The missile that killed civilians in Kyiv contained at least 116 components from other countries, most of which, unfortunately, were manufactured by American companies,” the Ukrainian president said in a statement on Telegram, calling for more pressure on Russia and North Korea.2:33 p.m.The international newspaper
Blackmail over Crimea
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte visited Washington on Thursday, with Ukraine at the forefront of concerns following new bombings that left 12 dead and dozens injured in Kyiv. According to Sergei Lavrov, these negotiations “require some specific elements that still need to be refined.” Watch the video below for full details. Lire la vidéo2:08 p.m.towards a ceasefire?
Ukraine may have to cede territory to achieve ‘temporary peace’
Ukraine may have to cede territory to Russia in order to reach a “temporary peace” with Moscow, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko argued in a BBC interview broadcast Friday.
One scenario… would be to give up territories. It’s unfair, but for peace, a temporary peace, perhaps it’s a solution, a temporary one.
4:44 p.m.reaction
Crimea “belongs” to Ukraine, insists Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky has reiterated his belief that Crimea belongs to Ukraine despite its annexation by Russia in 2014, stressing that Kyiv’s position on the matter remains “unchanged” despite US pressure.
“Our position remains unchanged (…) all temporarily occupied territories belong to Ukraine,” Mr. Zelensky told reporters, while the recognition of Crimea as Russian is, according to media reports, included in the American plan for a cessation of hostilities.
4:40 p.m.
Will Zelensky attend the Pope’s funeral?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that he is not sure he will have time to attend Pope Francis’ funeral, scheduled for Saturday in Rome, which will be attended by US leader Donald Trump.
“If I have time, I will definitely be there,” Zelensky told reporters, referring to military meetings he is scheduled to hold that day. “I don’t know how long it will take ,” he added.
4:10 p.m.diplomacy
Putin and US envoy Witkoff held talks for three hours
The Russian president and US envoy Steve Witkoff held a three-hour meeting in Moscow in a “constructive” encounter that focused on a possible resumption of “direct negotiations” between Moscow and Kiev, according to the Kremlin.
“A constructive and very useful discussion took place for three hours (…) in particular, the possibility of resuming direct negotiations between representatives of Russia and Ukraine was discussed,” Putin’s diplomatic adviser, Yuri Ushakov, told reporters.3:15 p.m.
US-made ‘components’ found in North Korean missile fired by Moscow at kyiv, Zelensky says
Volodymyr Zelensky claims that a Russian ballistic missile made in North Korea, which killed 12 people in a strike in kyiv the day before, also contained American-made components.
“The missile that killed civilians in Kyiv contained at least 116 components from other countries, most of which, unfortunately, were manufactured by American companies,” the Ukrainian president said in a statement on Telegram, calling for more pressure on Russia and North Korea.2:33 p.m.The international newspaper
Blackmail over Crimea
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte visited Washington on Thursday, with Ukraine at the forefront of concerns following new bombings that left 12 dead and dozens injured in Kyiv. According to Sergei Lavrov, these negotiations “require some specific elements that still need to be refined.” Watch the video below for full details. Lire la vidéo2:08 p.m.towards a ceasefire?
Ukraine may have to cede territory to achieve ‘temporary peace’
Ukraine may have to cede territory to Russia in order to reach a “temporary peace” with Moscow, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko argued in a BBC interview broadcast Friday.
One scenario… would be to give up territories. It’s unfair, but for peace, a temporary peace, perhaps it’s a solution, a temporary one.
Vitali Klitschko
Later Friday, the mayor of Kyiv posted a message on Telegram to “clarify matters” following the interview, which sparked protests on Ukrainian social media.
Mr. Klitschko justified himself by saying that “many politicians and international media” are talking about a territorial exchange as one of the conditions for a US-backed ceasefire to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has been ongoing since 2022.
“Unfortunately, as we can see, this scenario is entirely possible,” he said. He also denied wanting to “open the way” to the American solution, which, according to media reports, includes heavy concessions for Kyiv, including the recognition as Russian of Crimea, annexed by Moscow in 2014. This possibility is unacceptable to Kyiv and a sticking point for the negotiations initiated by US President Donald Trump.
“Russia will keep Crimea,” says Trump
“Russia will keep Crimea. And Zelensky understands that,” Donald Trump said in an interview with Time magazine published Friday, referring to the peninsula annexed by Moscow in 2014.
The American president, in the same interview, also reiterates that Ukraine is, in his opinion, responsible for the conflict triggered by the Russian invasion in February 2022: “what started the war was when they (editor’s note: the Ukrainians) started talking about joining NATO.”
Putin receives Trump’s emissary Steve Witkoff
Russian President Vladimir Putin is receiving US President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reported.
Arriving in Moscow this morning by plane, Witkoff is meeting with the Russian head of state for the fourth time since the beginning of February as part of negotiations for a Russo-Ukrainian agreement on the war.
During his meeting with Putin, Witkoff also met with presidential adviser Yuri Ushakov and the Russian president’s special representative for economic cooperation and investment, Kirill Dmitriev.
Russian general killed in car explosion near Moscow
A car explosion near Moscow on Friday killed a Russian general, the National Investigative Committee said, opening a murder investigation after the incident, which was caused by the detonation of an improvised explosive device.
In a statement, the Committee specified that the victim was General Yaroslav Moskalik, “Deputy Chief of the Main Operational Directorate of the General Staff” of the Russian Armed Forces. According to this source, the explosion took place in the town of Balashikha, located a few kilometers east of the Russian capital. The Moscow newspaper Izvestia published a video showing the car at the time of the explosion , reports the independent Russian-language online newspaper Meduza.
4:44 p.m.reaction
Crimea “belongs” to Ukraine, insists Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky has reiterated his belief that Crimea belongs to Ukraine despite its annexation by Russia in 2014, stressing that Kyiv’s position on the matter remains “unchanged” despite US pressure.
“Our position remains unchanged (…) all temporarily occupied territories belong to Ukraine,” Mr. Zelensky told reporters, while the recognition of Crimea as Russian is, according to media reports, included in the American plan for a cessation of hostilities.
4:40 p.m.
Will Zelensky attend the Pope’s funeral?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that he is not sure he will have time to attend Pope Francis’ funeral, scheduled for Saturday in Rome, which will be attended by US leader Donald Trump.
“If I have time, I will definitely be there,” Zelensky told reporters, referring to military meetings he is scheduled to hold that day. “I don’t know how long it will take ,” he added.
4:10 p.m.diplomacy
Putin and US envoy Witkoff held talks for three hours
The Russian president and US envoy Steve Witkoff held a three-hour meeting in Moscow in a “constructive” encounter that focused on a possible resumption of “direct negotiations” between Moscow and Kiev, according to the Kremlin.
“A constructive and very useful discussion took place for three hours (…) in particular, the possibility of resuming direct negotiations between representatives of Russia and Ukraine was discussed,” Putin’s diplomatic adviser, Yuri Ushakov, told reporters.3:15 p.m.
US-made ‘components’ found in North Korean missile fired by Moscow at kyiv, Zelensky says
Volodymyr Zelensky claims that a Russian ballistic missile made in North Korea, which killed 12 people in a strike in kyiv the day before, also contained American-made components.
“The missile that killed civilians in Kyiv contained at least 116 components from other countries, most of which, unfortunately, were manufactured by American companies,” the Ukrainian president said in a statement on Telegram, calling for more pressure on Russia and North Korea.2:33 p.m.The international newspaper
Blackmail over Crimea
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte visited Washington on Thursday, with Ukraine at the forefront of concerns following new bombings that left 12 dead and dozens injured in Kyiv. According to Sergei Lavrov, these negotiations “require some specific elements that still need to be refined.” Watch the video below for full details. Lire la vidéo2:08 p.m.towards a ceasefire?
Ukraine may have to cede territory to achieve ‘temporary peace’
Ukraine may have to cede territory to Russia in order to reach a “temporary peace” with Moscow, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko argued in a BBC interview broadcast Friday.
One scenario… would be to give up territories. It’s unfair, but for peace, a temporary peace, perhaps it’s a solution, a temporary one.
Vitali Klitschko
Later Friday, the mayor of Kyiv posted a message on Telegram to “clarify matters” following the interview, which sparked protests on Ukrainian social media.
Mr. Klitschko justified himself by saying that “many politicians and international media” are talking about a territorial exchange as one of the conditions for a US-backed ceasefire to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has been ongoing since 2022.Lire la vidéo
“Unfortunately, as we can see, this scenario is entirely possible,” he said. He also denied wanting to “open the way” to the American solution, which, according to media reports, includes heavy concessions for Kyiv, including the recognition as Russian of Crimea, annexed by Moscow in 2014. This possibility is unacceptable to Kyiv and a sticking point for the negotiations initiated by US President Donald Trump.1:45 p.m.statements
“Russia will keep Crimea,” says Trump
“Russia will keep Crimea. And Zelensky understands that,” Donald Trump said in an interview with Time magazine published Friday, referring to the peninsula annexed by Moscow in 2014.
The American president, in the same interview, also reiterates that Ukraine is, in his opinion, responsible for the conflict triggered by the Russian invasion in February 2022: “what started the war was when they (editor’s note: the Ukrainians) started talking about joining NATO.”11:45 a.m.Negotiations
Putin receives Trump’s emissary Steve Witkoff
Russian President Vladimir Putin is receiving US President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reported.
Arriving in Moscow this morning by plane, Witkoff is meeting with the Russian head of state for the fourth time since the beginning of February as part of negotiations for a Russo-Ukrainian agreement on the war.
During his meeting with Putin, Witkoff also met with presidential adviser Yuri Ushakov and the Russian president’s special representative for economic cooperation and investment, Kirill Dmitriev.10:15 a.m.
Russian general killed in car explosion near Moscow
A car explosion near Moscow on Friday killed a Russian general, the National Investigative Committee said, opening a murder investigation after the incident, which was caused by the detonation of an improvised explosive device.
In a statement, the Committee specified that the victim was General Yaroslav Moskalik, “Deputy Chief of the Main Operational Directorate of the General Staff” of the Russian Armed Forces. According to this source, the explosion took place in the town of Balashikha, located a few kilometers east of the Russian capital. The Moscow newspaper Izvestia published a video showing the car at the time of the explosion , reports the independent Russian-language online newspaper Meduza.9:43 a.m.Statement by the Mayor of Kyiv
Ukraine may have to temporarily cede territory to end conflict
Ukraine may have to cede territory to Russia in order to reach a “temporary peace” with Moscow, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said in a BBC interview broadcast Friday.
“One of the scenarios… would be to give up territories. It’s unfair, but for peace, a temporary peace, maybe it’s a temporary solution,” Vitali Klitschko said, speaking in English.
President Volodymyr Zelensky, whom the mayor of the Ukrainian capital has criticized in the past, may be forced to accept “a painful solution” for the country to end the fighting.
