FM Sybiha does not rule out future provocations from Hungary
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha believes that after the detention of Oschadbank employees and their convoy from Hungary, further provocations should be expected.
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FM Sybiha: Hungary had no grounds to confiscate Ukrainian property
Ukraine believes that Hungary had no grounds for detaining Oschadbank employees and their convoy and that its actions violated international law.
Putin's narrative that he is 'prevailing' in Ukraine war must be destroyed – Kubilius
Russian leader Vladimir Putin has managed to maintain public support for the war against Ukraine by creating the false impression that Russia is prevailing in the conflict, and dismantling this narrative could quickly change the situation.
Refusing enlargement would cost EU more than Ukraine's accession – Kubilius
European Commissioner for Defense and Space Andrius Kubilius believes that all options for Ukraine's European integration currently under discussion are viable, but Europe should think not about the price of Ukraine joining the EU, but about the price it would have to pay if such accession does not happen.
Trilateral negotiations continue, progress expected in coming weeks – Witkoff
Steve Witkoff, special envoy of Donald Trump, said that the recent prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine took place as a result of trilateral negotiations involving the United States, and noted that talks are continuing.
Kubilius says Hungary's demand to halt support for Ukraine is unfair
Ending the war by stopping military assistance to Ukraine would amount to Kyiv's capitulation, yet it is unclear why Hungary is seeking significant funds under the SAFE defense loan program to strengthen its own defense if it holds such a position.
Middle East escalation must not divert attention from Russia's war against Ukraine – Pistorius
The escalation in the Middle East must not lead to a loss of focus on supporting Ukraine, as Russia's war remains the main security challenge for Europe.
EU should prioritize building conventional defense rather than nuclear deterrence – Kubilius
The European Union should take a realistic view of threats facing the continent and focus on strengthening conventional defense, a priority also emphasized by the current U.S. administration.
Return to Russian gas can be historic mistake – head of IEA
Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), said on Friday, March 6, that turning back to Russia for gas supplies would be economically and politically wrong, given the expected influx of liquefied natural gas to global markets.
Hungary has yet to take real steps to grant consular access to seven detained Ukrainians – MFA
Hungarian authorities have so far failed to grant Ukrainian consuls access to seven Oschadbank employees being held in Hungary and have not released them.
Andrius Kubilius, European Commissioner for Defense and Space
Increasing support to Ukraine will eventually cost EU less than letting Russia prevail
Detention of Ukrainians in Hungary is part of Orban's blackmail and election campaign, says Sybiha
Ukraine will not tolerate state banditry from Hungary and assures that those involved in holding seven Ukrainians, employees of Oschadbank, hostage will be brought to justice.
Hungary says it sends Ukrainian Oschadbank collectors home
Seven Ukrainian collectors detained by Hungarian tax and customs authorities will be “expelled from Hungary.”
MFA recommends that Ukrainians refrain from traveling to Hungary
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends that Ukrainian citizens refrain from traveling to Hungary amid the kidnapping of employees and theft of property belonging to Oschadbank in Budapest.
US claims to have sunk more than 30 Iranian ships
The head of US Central Command, Admiral Brad Cooper, has stated that the US military has sunk more than 30 Iranian ships.
Chaos in Middle East begins with Russia – Kallas
The current escalation in the Middle East is a direct consequence of the destruction of international law that began with Russia.
Hungarian authorities take seven Ukrainian citizens hostage – Sybiha
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that in Budapest Hungarian authorities effectively took seven Ukrainian citizens, employees of Oschadbank, hostage and seized the money they were transporting.
Marshal of Sejm of Poland and President of Romania discuss support for Ukraine
The Speaker of the lower house of the Polish parliament, Wlodzimierz Czarzasty, discussed further support for Ukraine with the President of Romania, Nicusor Dan, during a meeting in Warsaw.
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MFA warns Hungary against using prisoner issue for political gain
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the acting chargé d'affaires of Hungary in Ukraine in connection with the inadmissibility of political publicity against the backdrop of the release of our citizens from Russian captivity.
Zelensky and Meloni discuss Iran situation and EUR 90B loan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the situation surrounding Iran and challenges in the oil market with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Zelensky: Ukraine will help countries under attack from Iran
Security support for countries under attack from Iran will allow Ukraine to expand its security cooperation.
Trump urges Zelensky to reach deal with Russia
U.S. President Donald Trump believes that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky "has to get on the ball, and he has to get a deal done" with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, whom he described as ready for such an agreement.
Ukraine receives request form US for support in defending against Shahed drones in Middle East – Zelensky
The United States has sent a request to Ukraine asking for specific assistance in defending against Shahed drones in the Middle East.
British court rejects Ukraine's extradition request for MP Dmytruk
The Westminster Magistrates' Court in London on Wednesday rejected Ukraine's request to extradite sanctioned member of parliament Artem Dmytruk.
Zelensky threatens to give phone number of 'someone' in EU to UAF
President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed hope that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban will not block EUR 90 billion in assistance from the European Union.
Ukraine has never had as many Patriot missiles as were used in three days of Iran operation – Zelensky
More than 800 missiles for the MIM-104 Patriot air defense system were used in the first three days of the conflict in the Middle East to counter Iranian strikes, while Ukraine has never had that many missiles during the entire course of the Russian-Ukrainian war.
IAEA Board recognizes direct impact of Russian attacks on nuclear safety
The Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency has adopted a resolution recognizing the direct impact on nuclear safety and security caused by Russia's systematic attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
Attack on Azerbaijan again shows Iran's regime is global threat – Sybiha
Ukraine has condemned Iran's strike on Azerbaijan, calling it a continuation of Tehran's reckless attacks against countries in the Middle East and Europe.
Ukraine proposes to postpone peace talks and change venue, Zelensky says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine has approached the United States with a proposal to possibly change the location and delay the trilateral meeting for some time due to the war in the Middle East.