Putin's win in war would pose long-term threat to Europe - Scholz
Vladimir Putin's victory in the war would jeopardize European security so Germany, together with its partners, should help Ukraine, but not allow itself to be drawn into the war.
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16 December 2024
Brussels agrees first sanctions against those responsible for hybrid attacks on EU
The Council of the EU on Monday, December 16, agreed the first sanction listings in response to destabilizing activities against the EU, its member states, and partners.
Netherlands suggests EU peacekeepers could be sent to Ukraine without unanimous decision
The Netherlands does not rule out the possibility of deploying an EU peacekeeping mission to Ukraine without the unanimous approval of all member states, should a ceasefire agreement be reached.
Dutch foreign minister: Too early to speculate on peacekeeping mission in Ukraine
It is too early to discuss the possibility of a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine.
Ukraine’s MFA reminds Slovakia that territorial concessions during WWII brought no peace
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine reminded Slovakia’s President that territorial concessions to an aggressor during World War II “did not turn out well” nor did they bring peace.
EU Foreign Affairs Council to discuss Ukraine in context of Zelensky-Trump meeting – French MFA
The EU's Foreign Affairs Council will address the issue of Ukraine in the context of the meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, under the auspices of French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris.
Stefanishyna on Zelensky's invitation to EU summit: A significant signal for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been invited to the first European Council summit on December 19 following the election of its new president, marking a strong signal of unity between Ukraine and the EU member states.
EU approves 15th package of sanctions against Russia
The European Council has adopted the 15th package of sanctions against Russia, which was previously agreed at the level of the Permanent Representatives Committee (COREPER).
Blinken, Lammy talk increased military aid to Ukraine - State Department
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke by phone with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy, discussing global challenges, including the need to increase military support for Ukraine.
Current, former defense intelligence chiefs detained in South Korea
South Korean Police on Sunday arrested the current and former chiefs of the Defense Intelligence Command in the ongoing probe into martial law declared by President Yoon Suk Yeol.
Waltz comments on Orbán’s "Christmas truce" proposals
The future national security adviser to the Donald Trump administration in the U.S., Mike Waltz, said the team could consider proposals by the Hungarian prime minister for a "Christmas truce", stopping short of any details of the matter.
SPD’s campaign program rules out Taurus missiles for Ukraine
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) in Germany has ruled out any possibility of transferring Taurus long-range missiles to Ukraine in its election program.
Sybiha: It is time to move from freezing Russian assets to seizing
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Sunday that it is necessary to move from freezing Russian assets to seizing them.
15 December 2024
Ukraine coordinating with partners on food aid for Syria – Zelensky
Ukraine is coordinating with its partners and the Syrian side regarding food assistance to Syria within the framework of the Grain from Ukraine program.
Ambassador Markarova: If Russia wants to stop war, it can do so any time
Every time Russian authorities raise the issue of a ceasefire in the war against Ukraine, they are lying.
Ukrainian Ambassador to U.S. targeted by pranksters
Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova has reported receiving numerous messages from pranksters and malicious actors pretending to be U.S. government officials.
14 December 2024
Ukraine, US agree to deepen cooperation in cybersecurity
Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with a U.S. delegation headed by Ambassador-at-Large of the State Department Nathaniel Fick, and the main topic was cybersecurity.
Zourabichvili attends protest in Tbilisi
Current president of Georgia, Salome Zourabichvili, joined the protest on Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi, where demonstrators gathered after the Electoral College declared Mikheil Kavelashvili the "president" of the country.
UK PM urges G7 leaders to ramp up economic pressure on Russia, bolster support to Ukraine
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, during a virtual meeting of G7 leaders on Friday, called for ramping up economic pressure on Russia and increasing military support to Ukraine.
Ukraine ready to help prevent food crisis in Syria – President Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that he instructed the Cabinet of Ministers to organize food supplies to Syria in cooperation with international partners.
13 December 2024
Zelensky: War, intimidation are what keep Russian “throne” under Putin
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky believes that war and intimidation are what keeps Russian dictator Vladimir Putin on the throne.
Netherlands provides Ukraine with nearly EUR 4B security assistance – ambassador
Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine has received almost EUR 4 billion security support from the Netherlands.
Zourabichvili confirms intent to remain President of Georgia after election
Salome Zourabichvili has stated that she intends to remain President of Georgia following the elections scheduled for tomorrow, December 14.
MFA, new Unity Ministry solve different tasks, face no contradictions - Sybiha
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the newly established Ministry of National Unity of Ukraine will perform different tasks, and there is no duplication or contradictions between them.
New Lithuanian government representatives set to visit Ukraine next week
Representatives from the newly-appointed Lithuanian government plan to visit Ukraine as early as next week.
Sybiha: Russia’s ultimatum for Ukraine to surrender sees no change since war-start
At the onset of the full-scale invasion, Russia put forward conditions for ending the war, which were practically an ultimatum to surrender, and nothing has changed since then.
Germany not currently considering sending peacekeepers to Ukraine
Germany and its partners will only consider deploying peacekeepers to Ukraine as part of future "security guarantees" once specific conditions, including a ceasefire, are established.
Sybiha discusses strengthening Ukraine’s, EU’s defense industries with Commissioner Kubilius
Following a massive Russian missile attack, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha met with newly appointed EU Commissioner for Defense Andrius Kubilius to discuss bolstering the EU's defense-industrial base and increasing investment in Ukraine's defense industry.
US delegation arrives in Kyiv amid massive Russian missile attack
On Friday, December 13, an American delegation arrived in Ukraine’s capital during a massive Russian missile strike.
Critical to continue supporting Ukraine to strengthen its position - Finnish PM
It is important for Ukraine that the international community continues supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.