Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys has congratulated Ukraine on Vyshyvanka Day and shared a photo of himself wearing a traditional Ukrainian embroidered shirt.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has spoken about the special relationship he has developed with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated he does not believe that Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin would come to Istanbul for direct negotiations with him, although he does not completely rule out the possibility.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed concerns about communication issues with Steve Witkoff, US President's Special Envoy for the Middle East.

The EU has declared it will not import "even a single molecule" of Russian gas or oil. 

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has held his first conversation with Pope Leo XIV, discussing the ceasefire situation, negotiations with Russia and extending an invitation to the pontiff to visit Ukraine.

Poland's Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has announced his intention to withdraw consent for the operation of the Russian consulate in Kraków following evidence of the involvement of the Russian secret services in the arson attack on a shopping centre in Warsaw. 

The French President's Office has dismissed fake news spread by the Russian propaganda machine alleging that European leaders were using narcotics aboard a Ukrainian Railways train en route to Kyiv.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has had a phone conversation with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen to discuss the steps needed to increase support and unity around Ukraine, as well as further investments in the Ukrainian defence industry.

France has stated that Russia and North Korea's recognition of the involvement of Pyongyang's troops in the war against Ukraine demonstrates their disregard for international law.

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has stated that, within the framework of a peace settlement, Russia must not be granted a veto over Ukraine’s NATO membership.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has described the minerals agreement with Ukraine as a comprehensive economic partnership that will strengthen President Donald Trump's position in negotiations with Russia.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has noted the leadership of US President Donald Trump in signing an agreement with Ukraine to establish the US-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund.

UK Defence Intelligence has analysed the sentence of Russian General Ivan Popov, who was popular in the ranks of the Russian occupation forces, in their update.

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys, commenting on Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin's statement about a "three-day truce", has urged people not to not fall for Russian propaganda.