Zelenskyy requires direct talks with Putin on ending Ukraine warfare
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded to Putin’s feedback, repeating that Ukraine is prepared for talks on the leaders’ degree “at any time.”
“Now we have heard the statements popping out of Russia.
If these are indicators of a real willingness to finish the warfare with dignity and set up a really lasting peace – and never merely an try to purchase extra time for warfare or delay sanctions – then Ukraine as soon as once more reaffirms its readiness to satisfy on the degree of leaders at any time.”
He continued by explaining why a direct assembly is required to conduct talks.
“We perceive who makes the selections in Russia and who should finish this warfare. The entire world understands this too,” he stated.
“Ukraine proposes to transfer from exchanges of statements and technical-level conferences to talks between leaders.
The USA has proposed this.
Ukraine had supported it.
What is required is Russia’s readiness.”
Zelenskyy additionally pointedly thanked US president Donald Trump for his work on ending the battle, seemingly acknowledging how a lot will depend on his response to Putin’s newest assaults.
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Zelenskyy speaks with UK’s Starmer on Russia, drones, and push for leaders’ talks
In the meantime, Zelenskyy has simply disclosed that he spoke with UK prime minister Keir Starmer, discussing the necessity to scale up drone manufacturing and related monetary wants, and to maneuver on sanctions.
The dialog began with Starmer’s condolences for the Russian assault on Kyiv, which killed 32, and their dialogue on “learn how to cease the killings, present larger safety for our folks, and power Russia to finish this warfare.”
The Ukrainian president stated that, regardless of bullish rhethoric coming from Moscow, “Russia genuinely fears” sanctions, “irrespective of how laborious it pretends that it couldn’t care much less.”
“Sanctions are undoubtedly working – and there might be extra. We’re working with everybody on coordinated restrictive measures.”
Zelenskyy additionally stated he spoke with Starmer about “coordination of actions” with US below Trump and “doable codecs for peace negotiations on the degree of leaders.”
He ended:
“We’re additionally getting ready for energetic diplomatic engagement with our companions in Europe and america. We aligned our positions forward of upcoming worldwide occasions.”
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‘Get particular,’ senior aide Yermak tells Russia as he backs Zelenskyy’s for leaders’ summit
Following Zelenskyy’s feedback, his most senior aide Andriy Yermak stated in his trademark blunt model that “it’s gone time for Russians to maneuver from empty talks and residing in a fantasy world to going through actuality.”
He stated that “a gathering of leaders is feasible – it’s Russia that doesn’t need it.”
“Too many statements about ‘wanting peace’ whereas missile strikes proceed — and not a single actual step towards peace from Moscow.
The place is the ceasefire america proposed again in March – the one we agreed to?
President [Trump] is doing an important deal to attain peace.
President Zelenskyy shares the precept of peace via energy.
It’s time for Russia to cease mendacity on the bench and begin getting particular.”
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Zelenskyy requires direct talks with Putin on ending Ukraine warfare
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded to Putin’s feedback, repeating that Ukraine is prepared for talks on the leaders’ degree “at any time.”
“Now we have heard the statements popping out of Russia.
If these are indicators of a real willingness to finish the warfare with dignity and set up a really lasting peace – and never merely an try to purchase extra time for warfare or delay sanctions – then Ukraine as soon as once more reaffirms its readiness to satisfy on the degree of leaders at any time.”
He continued by explaining why a direct assembly is required to conduct talks.
“We perceive who makes the selections in Russia and who should finish this warfare. The entire world understands this too,” he stated.
“Ukraine proposes to transfer from exchanges of statements and technical-level conferences to talks between leaders.
The USA has proposed this.
Ukraine had supported it.
What is required is Russia’s readiness.”
Zelenskyy additionally pointedly thanked US president Donald Trump for his work on ending the battle, seemingly acknowledging how a lot will depend on his response to Putin’s newest assaults.
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In additional strains from Putin, he additionally stated that if anybody was disillusioned within the final result of peace talks up to now, that was a consequence of inflated expectations.
As a substitute, he insisted, additional conversations ought to be carried out “with out cameras and in a relaxed environment.“
Putin additionally repeated a declare that Russia captured the Ukrainian city of Chasiv Yar, which is denied by Ukraine.
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Russian targets unchanged, with troops advancing, Putin says, however backs additional talks with Ukraine
Russian president Vladimir Putin has stated that Moscow’s targets in Ukraine remained unchanged and claimed that Russian troops are advancing “alongside complete frontline” in Ukraine.
In feedback reported by Reuters, Putin additionally stated that the brand new lethal Oreshnik missile system is now being mass produced, with first deliveries already made to the military.
On the similar time, he stated he hoped peace talks between Russia and Ukraine would proceed, however warned towards inflated expectations as to what may be realistically achieved.
He additionally insisted that the difficulty of the warfare would should be addressed “within the context of European safety as a complete,” which up to now was linked to his expansive safety calls for referring to massive elements of central and japanese Europe.
Putin has been speaking to the media alongside Belarussian autocratic president Alexander Lukashenko.
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German supply ‘mixed … with attraction to companions to offer’ extra Patriot methods, ministry says
We’re getting a bit extra element on the Patriot deliveries from Germany, from the defence ministry’s press observe.
Defence minister Boris Pistorius stated Friday’s announcement “exhibits as soon as once more that Germany is by far Ukraine’s strongest supporter in the case of air defence”.
“Germany is doing the groundwork to rapidly meet Ukraine’s pressing present wants,” he stated.
The observe added that Germany additionally needed to “mix this supply with an attraction to our companions to promptly present further methods.”
AFP famous that apart from Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Denmark and Sweden have stated they’re keen to finance the methods below the deal.
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Germany to ship two Patriot methods to Ukraine with first parts in ‘coming days,’ defence minister says
Ukrainian defence minister Denis Shmyhal stated in an announcement that Germany will ship two Patriot methods to Ukraine, beginning with further launchers “within the coming days.”
“In a second section, over the subsequent two to 3 months, additional system elements might be handed over,” he stated.
Shmyhal, former prime minister, stated that the transfer was “the results of joint efforts of the US, Germany and different Nato nations,” as he thanked his German and US counterparts, Boris Pistorius and Pete Hegseth.
“Extra air defence capabilities for Ukraine means extra harmless lives saved!” he stated.
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Aftermath of Russian strikes on Kyiv – in photos
An area resident appears out of a damaged window as Ukrainian rescuers work among the many rubble of a destroyed residential constructing following an air assault in Kyiv. {Photograph}: Oleksii Filippov/AFP/Getty PicturesRescue employees seek for household within the destruction of residential buildings after a large missile assault that struck Kyiv. {Photograph}: Svet Jacqueline/ZUMA Press Wire/ShutterstockRescuers work on the web site of an condo constructing which was hit a day earlier than, by a Russian missile strike, amid Russia’s assault on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine. {Photograph}: State Emergency Service Of Ukraine/ReutersShare
Ukraine talks with senior safety officers from UK, Germany, France, Italy on Russian assaults, subsequent steps with US
In the meantime, Andriy Yermak, Zelenskyy’s prime aide, stated he spoke with senior safety officers from the UK, France, Germany and Italy this morning, discussing the aftermath of the Russian assault on Kyiv and subsequent steps in relations with the US.
“I’m grateful to my colleagues for his or her honest phrases of sympathy to our nation in reference to the newest barbaric shelling of Kyiv. There are already 31 useless, together with 5 youngsters. Russia continues its terror towards civilians. We should strengthen our joint response,” he stated.
The officers confirmed “optimistic indicators” from the White Home relating to its deliberate response to Russia, together with “sanctions on Russian oil and secondary tariffs.”
In addition they mentioned “the preparation of a historic bilateral settlement between Ukraine and the US” on safety, which might be co-financed by European allies.
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31 confirmed useless in Kyiv assaults, Zelenskyy says, as he requires strengthened sanctions on Russia
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has simply issued one other replace, saying that 31 folks had been confirmed useless, together with 5 youngsters, because the search and rescue operations had been concluded this morning.
He stated:
“As soon as once more, this vile strike by Russia demonstrates the necessity for elevated stress on Moscow and extra sanctions. Regardless of how a lot the Kremlin denies their effectiveness, sanctions do work – they usually should be strengthened.
They need to goal every part that allows such assaults to proceed. Additionally it is essential that the world doesn’t stay silent about them.
I thank everybody who has supported our folks. We worth the truth that President Trump, European leaders, and different companions clearly see what is occurring and condemn Russia.”
Zelenskyy added that in July alone, Russia used over 3,800 dones and 260 missiles, together with 128 ballistic, towards Ukraine.
“This will solely be stopped via joint efforts – by America, Europe, and different world actors. Each engagement issues. Day by day issues,” he stated.
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28 useless in Kyiv strikes after two extra our bodies retrieved, prime minister says
Ukrainian prime minister Yulia Svyrydenko confirmed that the loss of life doll has risen to twenty-eight this morning, after two extra our bodies, together with of a two-year-old baby, had been retrieved from the rubbles.
She stated:
“Complete households murdered of their properties, together with youngsters.
The world possesses each instrument required to make sure Russia is dropped at justice. What’s missing isn’t energy — however will.”
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Morning opening: Loss of life toll in Kyiv rises to 26 as Ukraine requires UN safety council assembly
Jakub Krupa
The loss of life toll from Thursday’s Russian assault on Kyiv has risen to 26 with over 150 injured, making it one of many deadliest assaults on the capital for the reason that begin of the full-scale warfare in 2022.
Individuals tread on the rubble exterior an condo block within the Holosiivskyi district broken by the Russian missile and drone assault, Kyiv, Ukraine. {Photograph}: Ukrinform/Shutterstock
Responding to the assault, Ukraine referred to as for an emergency assembly of the UN safety council this afternoon because it seeks to unite its allies and ramp up stress on Russia to finish the warfare.
Ukrainian international minister Andrii Sybiha stated the assembly, scheduled for afternoon European time, might be a platform for nations to make it clear the place they stand.
“Putin rejects peace efforts and needs to lengthen his warfare. And the world has the required energy to cease him – by united stress and principled place in favor of a full, rapid, and unconditional ceasefire,” he stated.
Andriy Yermak, probably the most senior aide to president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, didn’t mince his phrases reacting to the information this morning as he spoke of “Russian murderers.”
US president Donald Trump, who lately set a brand new deadline for Russia to finish the invasion till 8 August, instructed journalists that it was “disgusting what they’re doing.”
“We’re going to place sanctions. I don’t know that sanctions trouble him,” the US president stated, referring to Putin.
US particular envoy Steve Witkoff, who at the moment is in Israel, might be instructed to go to Russia subsequent, he added.
Elsewhere, I might be keeping track of the newest on the EU-US commerce, after Trump signed his government order, however delayed the results of sanctions by every week, till 7 August. You possibly can observe market reactions on our enterprise weblog, too.
I’ll deliver you all key updates from throughout Europe right here.
It’s Friday, 1 August 2025, it’s Jakub Krupa right here, and that is Europe Stay.
Good morning.
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