President Zelensky meeting with world leaders in Paris
President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, has arrived in Paris, where he will hold a number of bilateral meetings throughout the day.
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07 December 2024
Around 50 people detained during protest crackdown in Tbilisi
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia reported the detention of 48 people during the dispersal of a protest in Tbilisi on the night from Friday to Saturday.
Zelensky arrives in Paris
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Paris, where he will hold a series of meetings with several heads of state, including a scheduled meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace.
Scholz confident he can negotiate joint Ukraine strategy with Trump – media
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, after a phone conversation with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, expressed confidence in reaching an agreement on a joint strategy for Ukraine.
Trump's new team able to ensure success of peace initiative for Ukraine - Herbst
Members of the new team whom Donald Trump picked for national security offices in the future administration are capable of generating specific political ideas, which could allow the peace initiative for Ukraine to see successful developments.
President Zelensky expected to attend Notre Dame opening in Paris - media
In Paris, President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to attend the opening ceremony of the restored Notre Dame Cathedral on December 7, which is also expected to be attended by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and about 40 other heads of state and government.
UK can demonstrate leadership in strengthening Ukraine – Yermak
The United Kingdom can demonstrate leadership in strengthening Ukraine, which will enable the creation of a new sustainable system of European security.
06 December 2024
White House: Biden administration set to deliver full Ukraine support by end of term
The outgoing U.S. administration is working to ensure that all remaining funds allocated for Ukraine's support are used before the end of its term on January 20.
Zelensky, Meloni discuss accelerating delivery of tenth aid package
President Volodymyr Zelensky during a phone call with the President of the Council of Ministers of Italy Giorgia Meloni discussed accelerating the delivery of the next, 10th aid package.
Romania's Constitutional Court annuls first-round presidential election results over meddling
Romania's Constitutional Court on Friday canceled the results of the country's first-round presidential election, days after allegations that Russia ran a coordinated online campaign to promote the far-right candidate who won the vote.
NATO admiral congratulates Ukrainian military on Armed Forces Day
NATO Military Committee Chairman Rob Bauer congratulated Ukrainian military service members on their professional holiday and expressed his respect for their courage and resilience.
Türkiye’s Sinirlioğlu appointed OSCE Secretary General
The 31st OSCE Ministerial Council in Malta concluded with key decisions on the appointment of four senior officials to lead the OSCE’s Secretariat and institutions.
Meloni assures Zelensky of “360-degree support” for Ukraine
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Friday, during a phone call with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, reaffirmed her “360-degree support” for the country.
EU demands TikTok explain Romanian intelligence data suggesting Moscow’s election meddling
The European Union said on Friday it had sent TikTok an urgent enquiry for more information about Romanian intelligence data suggesting that Moscow coordinated accounts on the platform to promote the candidate who emerged as the frontrunner in the presidential election’s first round.
Dutch Defense Minister: “Bad deal” for Ukraine to lead to “different Europe”
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans says that, if Russian aggression prevails now, it will inevitably return to Ukraine and NATO borders.
Ukrainians advised to leave Syria amid security concerns
On Friday, the Ukrainian Embassy in Lebanon urged citizens to avoid all travel to Syria until the security situation stabilizes.
China calls on international community to help Ukraine, Russia launch talks
China continues to insist on negotiations to resolve the "Ukraine crisis" and believes that the international community should help create conditions for the resumption of direct talks between Kyiv and Moscow.
Blinken condemns Lavrov's “tsunami of misinformation” at OSCE event
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov spread a “tsunami of misinformation” at the OSCE Ministerial Council, primarily regarding Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, and at the same time did not show the courtesy to listen to other ministers.
Russian military threat “will not disappear”: MEP calls on EU to arm itself
The European Defense Union needs to be strengthened immediately, realizing that the Russian military threat will not disappear even once peace talks start.
Sybiha and Vatican diplomat discuss release of Ukrainian prisoners
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha met with Vatican Secretary for Relations with States Paul Richard Gallagher.
Kubilius: America should not consider Russia's war against Ukraine only European problem
If the United States considers Russia's war against Ukraine to be only a problem for the European Union, it could lead to increased aggressiveness of dictatorial regimes in other regions of the world.
05 December 2024
EU drawing up White Paper on Defense - one of chapters to be dedicated to Ukraine
One of the main thematic components of the future EU White Paper on Defense, which the new European Commission has pledged to publish within the first 100 days of its mandate, will be dedicated to supporting Ukraine.
Step forward to be taken in establishing tribunal for Russia in April 2025 - CoE chief
Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset predicts that practical steps will be taken in April next year to establish a special tribunal for the crime of Russian aggression against Ukraine.
Rada Speaker, CoE chief discuss return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk, during a meeting in Kyiv with the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset, called on the latter to increase pressure on Russia to ensure the return of abducted Ukrainian children.
Zelensky: Selling Georgia's interests to Putin will not lead to anything good for Ivanishvili
President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that the sale of Georgia's interests to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin will not lead to anything good for the founder of the Georgian Dream party, Bidzin Ivanishvili.
Zelensky: Ukraine needs effective security guarantees, signature of any state is not enough
Just the signature of any state, some assurances or promises are not enough for security - we need effective guarantees.
Trump and his team already changing tone on Ukraine - General Hodges
After his inauguration, US President-elect Donald Trump is likely to adjust the position on Ukraine voiced by him and his entourage during the election campaign.
Zelensky, Rutte discuss NATO invitation, reinforcing Ukrainian brigades
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke by phone with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Thursday to discuss the importance of Ukraine receiving an invitation to join NATO and the need to reinforce combat brigades with more ammunition.
Ukraine alone should determine timing and terms of possible talks - OSCE PA president
Ukraine alone should determine the timing and the terms of potential peace negotiations.
OSCE chair urges Russia to end aggression, withdraw troops from Ukraine
Russia must withdraw troops from Ukraine's internationally recognized territory and end its aggression against Ukraine.