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Volodymyr Zelenskyy Held a Phone Call With Cyril Ramaphosa

8 August 2025 - 20:38

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine’s position is absolutely clear: 

1. the path to peace must begin with a ceasefire. 
2. Ukraine is ready for this, as well as for meetings at the highest level in various formats.

President of Ukraine and Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Coordinated Steps to Achieve Peace

8 August 2025 - 20:28

The Head of State informed about all recent contacts and efforts aimed at securing an end to the killings and establishing a real peace. 

1. The President noted that there have been many contacts at various levels. 
2. All are united in the understanding that the war must be brought to an end and that 
3. A common European position must be developed on every important security aspect.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Edgars Rinkēvičs Discussed Diplomatic Efforts to Achieve Peace and Support for Ukraine on Its Path to EU Membership

8 August 2025 - 16:13

The two Presidents share the view that peace can be achieved through U.S. support and European unity. They agreed to coordinate their efforts. 

Ukraine and the Philippines Agreed to Step Up Cooperation in Food Security

8 August 2025 - 14:38

At the instruction of the President of Ukraine and the Head of the Office of the President, Deputy Head of the Office of the President Ihor Zhovkva held an online meeting with Deputy Director General of the National Security Council of the Republic of the Philippines Nestor Herico.

Diplomatic Efforts for Peace and Support for Ukraine on Its Path to EU Membership: Volodymyr Zelenskyy Held a Phone Call With Donald Tusk

8 August 2025 - 13:38

The key topics discussed included diplomatic steps to bring about 

1. a just and lasting peace, 
2. joint defense production, 
3. support for Ukrainians, and 
4. the negotiation process regarding Ukraine’s accession to the European Union.

 

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Giorgia Meloni Coordinated the Next Diplomatic Steps Toward Peace

7 August 2025 - 23:36

The leaders discussed the importance of participation of European representatives, together with the United States, in the process of achieving a real and just peace.

 

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Kristalina Georgieva Discussed Continued Financial Support for Ukraine

7 August 2025 - 20:09

The President thanked the IMF for its financial support and noted that Ukraine looks forward to continued cooperation. Kristalina Georgieva emphasized that, despite the war, Ukraine is fulfilling its obligations to the IMF and implementing necessary reforms.

All Partners Understand Who Must Take Steps to End This War

 – Address by the President

7 August 2025 - 20:01

Every decision that will be made to end this war and guarantee security truly concerns all of Europe, not just one country. 

1. That's why Europe's voice must carry weight in the processes.  
2. And we are coordinating with our European leaders both regarding our conversations and our meetings to align all positions.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy Had a Phone Call with Ursula von der Leyen

7 August 2025 - 19:29

The Head of State informed her about his recent conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders, as well as the current diplomatic opportunities.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy Holds Call with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macon

Published: 7 Aug / 2025   15:22

Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Photo: President's Office

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy Holds a Call with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

“Ukraine and Germany share the view that the war must be brought to an end as soon as possible — with a just peace. 

The terms under which this war ends will define Europe’s security for decades to come,”

--- the president said, sharing details of the conversation.

Zelenskyy added that security advisors from Ukraine, across Europe, and the United States will hold an online meeting today to coordinate shared positions.

 

The president also noted that yesterday, various potential formats for upcoming peace-focused meetings at the leadership level were discussed: 

• two bilateral formats and 
• one trilateral

 

 

Cartoon Carousel The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.

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