Putin only afraid of Trump, possibly China - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine says Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin is only afraid of the newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump and, possibly, China.
Politics
09 December 2024
Stefanishyna, Sikorski discuss Ukraine's EU integration during Poland's EU presidency
Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, Minister of Justice Olha Stefanishyna met with Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski in Warsaw on Monday to discuss Ukraine's European integration prospects during Poland's upcoming EU presidency.
Ukrainian speaker, Estonian PM discuss countering Russian propaganda
Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk and Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal held a meeting in the Ukrainian parliament to discuss joint efforts in cybersecurity and combating Russian propaganda.
Shmyhal, Merz discuss development of joint defense production
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany’s CDU/CSU faction, have discussed the development of joint defense production.
Zelensky, Estonian PM discuss strengthening Ukraine’s position both on battlefield and diplomatically
President Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of Estonia Kristen Michal discussed the strengthening of Ukraine's positions both on the battlefield and in the diplomatic sphere
Assad's regime fell because Russia moved all its troops to Ukraine – Zelensky
The regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has fallen because almost 800,000 Russian troops are now on the territory of Ukraine.
Ukrainian speaker, Merz discuss creation of international compensation mechanism
During a meeting in Kyiv, Ukrainian Parliament Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk and Friedrich Merz, the leader of the German democratic opposition and chancellor candidate from the conservative CDU/CSU bloc, discussed the creation of an international compensation mechanism.
Zelensky thanks Germany for tangible support
President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked Germany for its support, which is saving lives in Ukraine.
Explaining: Cost of independence, Zelensky–Trump meeting, fall of Assad regime
The Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security pursues efforts to provide a brief explanation to foreign audiences on the current topics of particular interest as regards Ukraine.
Zelensky to PM of Estonia: Permanent status in Joint Expeditionary Force is important for Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky will discuss Ukraine's participation in the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) as a permanent member with Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal.
Oreshnik missiles in Belarus yet another “boogeyman story” - disinfo watchdog
Head of the Center for Countering Disinformation under the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, Andriy Kovalenko, commented on the recent reports of the alleged deployment of Russia’s Oreshnik ballistic missiles in Belarus, calling it a spectacle and yet another horror story.
Kremlin says asylum to Assad Putin’s decision
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the decision to grant ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his family asylum in Russia was made personally by Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
German opposition’s Merz believes idea of Ukrainian Ministry of Unity “good idea”
The leader of the German opposition, the candidate for the Chancellor’s post from the conservative CDU/CSU bloc, Friedrich Merz, considers the creation of the Ministry of National Unity in Ukraine a good idea.
Estonian PM calls for continued sanctions pressure on Russia
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal has emphasized the importance of maintaining sanctions pressure on Russia, particularly through the introduction of secondary sanctions.
Ukraine, Estonia prime ministers call for imposing sanctions against Rosatom, Gazprom
Prime Ministers of Ukraine and Estonia Denys Shmyhal and Kristen Michal signed a joint statement calling for increased sanctions pressure on Russia and a full trade embargo.
German expert: It will be challenging for Merz to oppose Scholz's stance on Ukraine
It will be challenging for Friedrich Merz, the leader of the Christian Democratic Union and a German chancellor candidate, to oppose Olaf Scholz's stance, who has chosen to position himself as the "chancellor of peace" in the election campaign.
Zelensky, Merz back creation of Contact Group to formulate European stance on ending war
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz, a chancellor candidate from the conservative CDU/CSU bloc, has proposed the creation of a Contact Group of four countries to develop a unified European stance on ending the war against Ukraine.
Zelensky at meeting with Merz: Ukraine expects strengthening of its long-range capabilities
Ukraine is counting on stronger and more decisive actions from Germany, particularly regarding the enhancement of its long-range capabilities.
Merz in Kyiv calls for supplying Ukraine with long-range weapons
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz, a candidate for chancellor from the conservative CDU/CSU bloc, has expressed support for providing Ukraine with long-range weapons capable of targeting military sites within Russian territory.
Zelensky plans to call Biden to discuss Ukraine's NATO invitation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he is going to call U.S. President Joe Biden to discuss the issue of inviting Ukraine to join NATO.
Trump says “formulating concept” to end Russia's war against Ukraine
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump says he is currently formulating a concept to end the war unleashed by Russia against Ukraine.
Estonian prime minister arrives in Kyiv
On Monday, December 9, Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal arrived in Kyiv for a visit.
German opposition leader Merz arrives in Kyiv
The leader of the German democratic opposition, candidate for the Chancellor’s post from the conservative CDU/CSU bloc, Friedrich Merz, arrived in Ukraine Monday morning.
08 December 2024
Russia fails to protect Assad regime due to heavy losses in Ukraine war - Biden
The Russians have failed to protect the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria due to the huge losses inflicted on them by the Ukrainian military.
Assad, family arrive in Moscow - media
Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, whose regime was overthrown on Sunday, December 8, is reportedly in the Russian capital Moscow along with his family.
EU Commissioner wants around EUR 100B for defense in EU budget
EU Commissioner for Defense and Space, Andrius Kubilius, stated that he wants to see around EUR 100 billion allocated for defense in the new European Union seven-year budget.
Ukraine's MFA urges new Syrian government to reconsider ties with Putin's regime
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has called on Syria's next government to reevaluate its relationship with Putin's regime following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s Moscow-backed administration.
Russia possibly stages plane crash to cover Assad evacuation – Ukraine intelligence
Russia may have orchestrated a staged plane crash as a cover for an operation to evacuate ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his close associates.
Three parties negotiating Austria’s new government support Ukraine – MP
All three parties currently in negotiations to form Austria’s coalition government are known for their pro-Ukraine stance.