Italian President Sergio Mattarella has stated that Kyiv must receive international security guarantees to ensure that any agreement to end the war leads to lasting peace.
During a call with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof, President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed coordination with partners and the preparation of a joint plan for a just peace in Ukraine.
British Secretary of State for Defense John Healey will meet with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth the plan to achieve peace in Ukraine, which is being developed by the United States, United Kingdom, France, and European allies.
In a phone call with Prime Minister Robert Golob of Slovenia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the plan of the first steps to bring about a just and lasting peace, assuring his counterpart that it would be prepared in the near future.
Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak, during a phone call with the U.S. President's National Security Advisor, Michael Waltz, aligned positions within the framework of bilateral relations and agreed on a meeting of the two teams in the near future.
The Romanian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday declared the Russian military, air and naval attaché in Bucharest, Viktor Makovsky, and his deputy, Yevgeny Ignatiev, personae non grata.
During a phone call with the Prime Minister of Portugal, Luis Montenegro, President Volodymyr Zelensky shared with his counterpart the outcome of the leaders' summit in London, which discussed the preparation of an action plan that will bring a just peace closer.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe confirmed on Wednesday that the US had paused intelligence-sharing with Ukraine. However, he also affirmed Washington's intention to work with the Ukrainian side to lift these restrictions.
Since the beginning of the day, as many as 59 combat engagements have taken place between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops. Battles continue on five fronts, including near Vovchansk, where Russian forces are attempting to breach Ukrainian defensive lines.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized that any agreement to end the war in Ukraine must include security guarantees to prevent Russia from violating it.
Ukraine's Ministry of Economy is planning to increase the capitalization of the Export Credit Agency (ECA) by UAH 5 billion to expand its operational capacity. The Ministry is currently exploring a range of options for attracting financing.
France has denied statements made by French government Spokesperson Sophie Primas regarding a planned visit to Washington by French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.