The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has warned Kyiv that undermining anti-corruption agencies will negatively affect defence investments in Ukraine and the financing of its reconstruction. The OECD has also explained what steps Kyiv must take to resolve the crisis.

Olha Stefanishyna, who served as Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration until 17 July, has stated that the Ukrainian government’s objective of preparing the country for EU membership by the end of 2027 remains unchanged.

Olha Stefanishyna has explained that one of her main tasks in her role as the president's envoy for cooperation with the United States will be the implementation of the minerals deal, as well as organising a mechanism for the purchase of US-made weapons.

EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos believes that practical accession talks with Ukraine on all negotiating clusters will begin by the end of the year despite Hungary’s veto.

Keith Kellogg, US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine, has spoken on behalf of the US administration about the expectations for Ukraine's post-war recovery.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced the continuation of EU support for Ukraine and the disbursement of new financial assistance tranches.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes that the latest large-scale Russian attack on Kyiv is connected to the start of the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC-2025) in Rome.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Rome on Wednesday 9 July, where he is scheduled to meet Pope Leo XIV and a US delegation.

The European Union believes that Slovakia, which has publicly opposed the adoption of the 18th package of EU sanctions against Russia, will change its position in the near future.

Ukraine insists that even in times of fierce war, when Ukraine needs weapons, the issue of justice cannot be put on the back burner.

A meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his American counterpart Donald Trump has concluded on the sidelines of the NATO summit in The Hague.

A meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy began on the sidelines of the NATO summit in The Hague on 25 June 2025.

NATO member states have agreed that their commitment to allocate 5% of GDP to defence will comprise two categories of defence investment.

NATO member states, including the United States and Hungary, have agreed that assistance to Ukraine in the war against Russia will be considered part of their contribution to Euro-Atlantic security.

The NATO summit in The Hague, with US President Donald Trump’s support, confirmed Russia as a long-term threat to the entire North Atlantic Alliance.