Sybiha, Popsoi discuss energy security, EU accession, countering Russia
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and his Moldovan counterpart Mihai Popsoi discussed energy security, EU accession, and efforts to counter threats posed by Russia.
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18 January 2025
EU’s largest party promotes increasing defense spending to 3% of GDP in two years
The EU should strengthen its defense capabilities, the common arms market, and spend at least 2% of GDP on defense in 2025 and 3% by 2027.
Merz: Ukrainians should talk discuss peace, Europeans should participate
It is the Ukrainians who should first and foremost decide on achieving peace in Ukraine, but Europeans should also be involved in the process.
Wrong to assume Trump to immediately call Putin - political expert
It would be a mistake to assume tha Donald Trump will immediately call Russian leader Vladimir Putin or make any quick decisions regarding the Russo-Ukrainian war once he takes office.
Political expert: US military assistance to Ukraine will continue, but its format is likely to change
The idea of providing military assistance to Ukraine in the format of a landmark bill is popular among Republicans in the United States.
Former FM of Ukraine: Trump can force Putin to crawl to talks where he will be handed surrender
US President-elect Donald Trump can force Russian leader Vladimir Putin to crawl on his knees to negotiations where he will be handed a surrender. There are enough mechanisms for this.
FM of Ukraine - about Russian ballistic attack: Another proof that Putin does not want peace
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said that today's Russian ballistic missile attack is another proof that Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin does not want peace.
Peace must come on Ukraine's terms - Starmer
Peace in Ukraine must be achieved on Kyiv's terms, therefore it is necessary to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities.
Zelensky comments on Fico's statement on possibility of meeting in Davos
Volodymyr Zelensky jokingly responded to the latest statement by the Slovak Prime Minister, Robert Fico, about a possible meeting at the World Economic Forum in Davos, noting that he allegedly constantly misses his destinations whenever he travels somewhere.
Blinken shares vision of achieving peace in Ukraine
Outgoing U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken believes peace in Ukraine must be achieved from a position of strength – initially by an agreement on a ceasefire with a credible deterrent to Vladimir Putin, and later – by resolving the status of the occupied territories.
Government appoints deputy minister of culture and strategic communications
The Cabinet of Ministers has appointed Serhii Bieliaiev as Deputy Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications.
Zelensky awards another 453 Ukrainian defenders, 202 of them posthumously
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has honored another 453 defenders of Ukraine with state awards, including 202 of them posthumously.
Zelensky awards Italian defense chief Order of Yaroslav the Wise
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine conferred the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, III degree, on Italian Minister of Defense Guido Crosetto.
17 January 2025
Ukraine insists on just peace based on UN Charter – Stefanchuk
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk has stressed that Ukraine insists on a just peace based on the UN Charter and territorial integrity.
Shmyhal meets with foreign ministers of Southeast European countries
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with the heads and representatives of the foreign ministries of Southeast European countries to discuss the strengthening of sanctions against Russia, the confiscation of frozen assets, and Ukraine's integration into the EU and NATO.
Sybiha announces opening of Albanian Embassy in Ukraine
Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Albania Andrii Sybiha and Igli Hasani held an official ceremony of exchanging the instruments of ratification of the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between Ukraine and the Republic of Albania.
Ukraine’s StratCom exposes Russia’s lies at UN
The Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security of Ukraine issued a report refuting the falsehoods voiced at the United Nations by Russia’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Vassily Nebenzia.
Slovak opposition leader: Many Slovaks want to see Ukraine in Europe, in peace
The head of the opposition party "Progressive Slovakia", Michal Šimečka, said many Slovaks stand in solidarity with Ukraine in its struggle for freedom and security, and also support Ukraine's accession to the EU.
Foreign Ministers of Ukraine, Southeast Europe call on world to cease any support for Russia - communiqué
Participants in the first ministerial meeting involving Ukraine and the countries of Southeast Europe reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine and called on the world to stop any support for Russia.
Zelensky discusses energy security with Slovak opposition leader
Ukraine is ready to discuss energy security and help Slovakia achieve stability in this field.
Ukraine, Southeast Europe countries no competitors in European integration - Sybiha
Ukraine and countries in Southeast Europe are committed to mutual assistance in the context of European integration.
Ukraine extends helping hand to Moldova while Kremlin leaves it to freeze - top diplomat
Moldova has not forgotten the fact that Ukraine supports its neighbors in difficult times while the Kremlin leaves them to freeze and tries to plant a pro-Russian government.
Slovenian foreign minister arrives in Kyiv
Slovenian Minister for Foreign Affairs Tanja Fajon has arrived in Kyiv to participate in the Ukraine-Southeast Europe ministerial meeting.
Ukraine calls on UN to block Putin's petro-money flow
Ukraine's Permanent Ambassador to the UN Serhii Kyslytsya stressed the need to deprive Putin's Russia of revenues from energy trade in order to stop financing the war against Ukraine.
Admiral Bauer: NATO taking over from U.S. military aid coordination for Ukraine
The Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer, says the Alliance is taking over part of the responsibility for coordinating military assistance to Ukraine, which was previously championed by the U.S.
Ukraine’s envoy explains UNSC what kind of “peace” Russia seeks
Ukraine seeks peace not at any price, but "through strength", since this is the only effective way to stop the aggressor and end the war.
16 January 2025
Zelensky, Dutch FM discuss investments in Ukrainian arms production
Volodymyr Zelensky and Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp discussed defense cooperation between the two countries and investments in Ukrainian arms production.
After Trump's inauguration, Ukraine expects new dynamics in achieving peace through strength - FM
After the inauguration of Donald Trump, Ukraine expects to intensify cooperation with the United States to achieve a just peace through the concept of “peace through strength.”
Incoming Trump administration understands Europe's role in peace talks and post-war processes – expert
It is unlikely that Russia's remarks, indicating that it will only negotiate with the United States on the issue of Ukraine, will result in the exclusion of Ukraine and its European partners from the negotiation process, as the incoming Trump administration will not be interested in this.
Peacekeeping contingent can only be segment of security guarantees - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the deployment of a peacekeeping contingent in Ukraine can only be a segment of real security guarantees.