Russian invaders have opened fire on 46 settlements in Donetsk Region and Luhansk Region over the past day, leaving at least three civilians killed and seven injured.
Sanctions against Russia must be as effective as to make the Russian side begin to seek peace, and there can be no compromise at the expense of Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.
In Slobozhansky direction, the army of the Russian Federation continues to prepare for the offensive and examines possible ways to advance and supply military equipment from the territory of Russia.
France considers it necessary to maintain a channel of communication with Russian president Vladimir Putin and is ready to be a mediator in the negotiations.
Ukraine relies on France's leadership in combating Russian aggression, helping Ukraine with weapons, supporting Ukraine's European integration, and strengthening sanctions against Russia.
Any agreement with Russia on the cessation of hostilities is impossible without Ukraine's active participation in these negotiations. No agreement with Russia is acceptable without Kyiv's voluntary consent.
French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna spoke about granting the status of an EU candidate country to Ukraine. She also said she would discuss the idea of creating a "European political space" with President Volodymyr Zelensky.
The tightness of a branch of the Togliatti–Odesa ammonia pipeline has been damaged due to the actions of the Russian aggressor in Bakhmut district of Donetsk region.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba underscores that providing Ukraine with weapons will not drag other states into the war unleashed by Russia.
An expert meeting with journalists entitled ""Island of Crimea": what is happening and is it possible to unblock Crimea, the Black and Black Sea-Azov region" will be held on May 31 at 3 p.m.
The negotiation process between Ukraine and Russia in the political and diplomatic areas has currently been suspended, but it is working in the humanitarian area.