NASA urges investigation into Musk-Putin communications
Head of the American space agency NASA, Bill Nelson, has called for an investigation into possible contacts between SpaceX founder Elon Musk and Vladimir Putin.
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27 October 2024
Head of PO : Russia must withdraw to positions by February 24 to start negotiations
The head of the Presidential Office, Andriy Yermak, said that in order to start negotiations with Russia, its troops must withdraw to their positions by February 24, 2022.
Presidential elections in Ukraine will be held immediately after end of war - head of PO
The head of the Presidential Office, Andriy Yermak, said that the presidential elections in Ukraine will take place immediately after the end of the war.
Sybiha arrives in RSA
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has arrived in the Republic of South Africa for an official visit.
Finland urges EU invest more in defense to deter Russia
The Finnish Foreign Minister, Elina Valtonen, has called on European countries to invest more in defense to counter the threat posed by Russia.
Pro-Russian Georgian Dream party secures over half of votes – CEC counts 99% of ballots
The Central Election Commission (CEC) of Georgia has published preliminary results of the parliamentary elections, indicating that the ruling party, Georgian Dream – Democratic Georgia, has received 54.273% of the vote.
Ukraine blocks Russia’s participation in Bureau of Water Convention – Ministry of Environment
During the 10th Meeting of the Parties to the Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes (Water Convention), Ukraine blocked Russia's participation in the Bureau of the Water Convention.
Zelensky appoints NSDC secretary as head of Council of Energy Security Experts
President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) Oleksandr Lytvynenko as Chairman of the Council of Energy Security Experts.
26 October 2024
Ruling party Georgian Dream leads with over 50% – preliminary CEC results
The Central Election Commission (CEC) of Georgia has begun releasing preliminary results of the parliamentary elections held on Saturday, October 26, according to data covering about 70% of polling stations (2,176 out of 3,111) where electronic voting was used.
Zelensky announces cooperation with partners to implement Victory Plan
Next week, Ukraine will work actively with its partners to support its Defense Forces on the front lines and implement strategies to compel Russia to end the war.
European Parliament delegation holds meetings with officials, veterans, defense industry in Kyiv
Members of the European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Security and Defense, who will join the new Parliament, visited Kyiv to discuss countering Russian aggression and strengthening European defense through Ukraine’s integration.
‘Political Berlin’ supports transfer of long-range weapons to Ukraine – MEP
Unlike Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his inner circle, political circles in Berlin support the transfer of long-range weapons to Ukraine.
Muted response from Ukraine's partners on Victory Plan only encourages Russia to continue aggression – Austrian colonel
The response from the US and Europe to President Volodymyr Zelensky's Victory Plan has been muted, failing to make key commitments, especially on security guarantees and strikes with Western long-range weapons, which only encourages Russia to continue its attacks.
More weapons, long-range capabilities, harsh sanctions against Russia needed urgently – PM
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal emphasizes that Ukraine urgently requires more weapons, long-range capabilities, and harsher sanctions pressure on Russia.
Guterres' interaction with ICC-wanted individuals permitted only in exceptional cases – Kyslytsia
Meetings between the UN Secretary General and individuals against whom the ICC warrants have been issued are only allowed in exceptional cases, and the UN Secretariat is required to inform the ICC about such meetings.
U.S., South Korea, Japan express grave concern over deployment of North Korean troops to Russia
The United States, South Korea, and Japan are seriously concerned about the deployment of North Korean troops to Russia and their potential use in the war against Ukraine. They urge Pyongyang and Moscow to cease such military cooperation.
Invitation for Ukraine to join NATO reasonable and necessary at this stage – Zhovkva
An early invitation for Ukraine to join NATO is reasonable and necessary for Kyiv at this particular stage, as it will contribute to enhancing the security situation.
Ukraine, Bulgaria start negotiations on security agreement
Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Ihor Zhovkva held the first round of talks with the Bulgarian side on the conclusion of a bilateral security agreement.
Peace Formula: Int’l conference on withdrawal of Russian army from Ukraine brings together more than 50 participants
The conference, dedicated to the Peace Formula’s point on the withdrawal of the Russian army from the territory of Ukraine, brought together representatives of more than 50 countries and international organizations.
If Guterres decides to resign, Lithuania not to talk him out of it - Landsbergis
The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Gabrielius Landsbergis, made a sarcastic statement addressing UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, who attended the BRICS summit chaired by Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Japan airs serious concern over possible involvement of North Korean troops in war in Ukraine
On Friday, Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi expressed deep concern about reports suggesting North Korean troops may be deployed to Russia to potentially participate in the war in Ukraine.
25 October 2024
Zelensky receives letters of credence from ambassadors of six countries
President Volodymyr Zelensky has accepted the letters of credence from the ambassadors of Finland, Brazil, Ireland, Montenegro, Lithuania and Iceland, who have commenced their diplomatic missions in Ukraine.
Canada condemns military cooperation between N. Korea, Russia
Canada has expressed deep concern regarding the deployment of North Korean military personnel to fight in the war against Ukraine.
Ukraine hands over document on joining ICC to UN depository
Deputy Minister of Justice Iryna Mudra submitted Ukraine’s ratification instrument for the Rome Statute to the UN Secretariat on Friday, marking the country’s full participation in the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Yermak discusses support for Victory Plan with European Parliament delegation
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, discussed support for the Victory Plan and preparations for the second Peace Summit with representatives of the European Parliament.
N. Korea’s Foreign Ministry on troop deployment to Russia: if true, it aligns with international law
The North Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs has, for the first time, addressed reports of North Korean troop deployment to Russia, stating it has no information on the matter but adding that if true, it would align with international law.
Zelensky “does not confirm” Guterres’s visit to Ukraine – source in President’s Office
President Volodymyr Zelensky did not confirm the visit of UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to Ukraine after the latter attended the BRICS summit in Kazan.
Lukashenko doubts Putin’s intentions to involve North Korean troops in war against Ukraine – ISW
Self-proclaimed president of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, "strongly hinted" that Belarusian troops will not fight in Ukraine and expressed doubt over Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s plans to involve North Korean troops in the war against Ukraine.
Deputy chief of Zelensky’s Office meets with British MP to discuss security aid
Deputy head of the President’s Office Ihor Zhovkva and British MP and Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Andrew Mitchell discussed directions of further security assistance to Ukraine from allies.
Scholz on prospects of Ukraine's accession to NATO: country at war cannot join
The German chancellor sees no possibility of inviting Ukraine to NATO immediately as in his opinion, a country in a state of war "unequivocally cannot become member" of the Alliance.