The Netherlands seeks accountability for those responsible for MH17 downing - PM
The Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Dick Schoof, says the Netherlands seeks justice and prosecution of those responsible for the MH17 downing.
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18 July 2024
King of United Kingdom announces priorities of new government, including Ukraine
In his speech, King Charles III of Great Britain announced the priorities of the new Labour government for the months to come after the party's victory in the general election in early July.
17 July 2024
On Monday, EU foreign ministers to once again discuss Ukraine
On Monday, July 22, the Council of EU Ministers on Foreign Affairs will convene in Brussels with continued aid to Ukraine being on top agenda.
Strong decisions by partners needed to put war on path to just end - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine says strong decisions by Ukraine's partners are required to put the ongoing war unleashed by Russia on course toward its just conclusion.
Zelensky enforces new Maritime Security Strategy
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine signed a decree putting into effect the decision of the National Security and Defense Council regarding the nation’s new Maritime Security Strategy.
European Parliament passes resolution on continued support for Ukraine
During the inaugural plenary session in Strasbourg, the new composition of the European Parliament adopted by a majority of votes the resolution on continuing support to Ukraine.
Stoltenberg announces new head of NATO Representation in Ukraine
On Wednesday, July 17, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced the appointment of Patrick Turner as a Senior Representative to lead the NATO Representation in Ukraine (NRU).
Construction of medical facilities under agreement with Austria signed two years ago has not yet begun
The Framework Agreement between the governments of Ukraine and Austria signed in September 2022 on the establishment of the National Rehabilitation Centre in Lviv and the construction and equipment of the National Rehabilitation Hospital "Okhmatdyt" and a modern university clinic in Kyiv has not yet been implemented, and negotiations on the projects are ongoing between the parties.
Zelensky on MH17 crash: Russian responsibility for it is inevitable
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia's responsibility for the downing of the Malaysia Airlines passenger plane over Donbas is inevitable.
Russia murdered MH17 victims twice - Kuleba
Russia keeps abusing the grief of the relatives of those killed in the MH17 plane crash, refusing to admit the truth, take responsibility, and apologize.
Leader of French far-right in EP stands against condemning Orbán’s "peace initiatives"
It is impossible to condemn Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for his "diplomatic" maneuvers, while supporting Ukraine on the way to NATO will allegedly contribute to the escalation of the war.
Trump: I told Putin to never go into Ukraine
U.S. presidential nominee Donald Trump said that under his presidency "we would never be threatened with war" and he would not allow the head of the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin, to start a war against Ukraine.
French MEP urges not to give in to Putin's minions
French MEP Valerie Hayer, head of the parliamentary group "Renew Europe", assured that the support for Ukraine by the new composition of the European Parliament will remain unwavering until Ukraine prevails in the war with Russia, stressing that Europe will not give in to "Putin's minions" who threaten European security.
SBI approves suspicion notice for ex-interior minister Zakharchenko
Ukraine's State Bureau of Investigation has approved a suspicion notice for former Ukrainian Interior Minister Vitaliy Zakharchenko, who tried in 2022 to induce certain Ukrainian officials to commit treason.
Kyslytsya ridiculed Lavrov for quoting Orwell: Tovarishch lavrov, what animal are you?
Ukraine's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Sergiy Kyslytsya, has sharply criticised Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov for trying to support his speech at the Security Council with images from the work of English writer George Orwell.
Media learn about escape of high-ranking diplomat from DPRK to South Korea
A high-ranking diplomat who worked at the DPRK embassy in Cuba fled to South Korea with his family last year. This became known only now, after he spoke to the media.
16 July 2024
Ukraine, Czechia sign agreement on cooperation in fight against crime
The governments of Ukraine and the Czech Republic have signed an agreement on cooperation in the fight against crime and ensuring public order and security.
Americans continue to support Ukraine despite pre-election differences - State Department
Despite the dubious statements about Ukraine that come from some Republicans, the people of the United States and Congress maintain strong support for Ukrainians.
Zelensky meets with UN High Commissioner for Refugees
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday had a meeting with UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi.
Hungary only EU country not to sign statement condemning Russia at UNSC
Hungary is the only EU country that did not sign a joint statement of over 50 countries condemning Russian activity in the UN Security Council and supporting Ukraine.
Monitoring int’l aid: lawmakers find no violations
The results of the probe by the Ukrainian parliament’s ad hoc investigative commission on monitoring the receipt and use of international material and technical assistance.
Over 50 countries back Ukraine at UNSC meeting convened by Russia
Russia convened the UN Security Council’s signature event on multilateral cooperation on Tuesday to divert the attention of the international community from Moscow's flagrant violations of the UN Charter and its abuses in the Security Council.
Russia seeks to divide, kill Ukrainians - Zelensky’s Office chief
The head of the President's Office, Andriy Yermak, says achieving victory and preserving the state in a war can only be done by standing together. Meanwhile, the Russians seek to sow splits among Ukrainians to eventually kill them.
Prime ministers of Ukraine, Czech Republic discuss economic, defense cooperation
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has held a meeting with Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala. The parties discussed economic and defense cooperation between the two countries.
Zelensky congratulates Metsola on re-election as President of European Parliament
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated Roberta Metsola on her re-election as President of the European Parliament.
EU once again calls on Russia to accept its responsibility for MH17 tragedy
On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, the European Union condemned the actions of Russia and its accomplices and once again called on the Russian Federation to accept its responsibility for this tragedy.
Shmyhal in Prague to discuss ammo supplies, Ukraine's integration into EU, NATO
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and the government team have arrived on a working visit to the Czech Republic to hold intergovernmental consultations.
India summons Ukraine's ambassador over Zelensky's criticism of Modi's visit to Moscow
India has summoned Ukraine's ambassador to discuss President Volodymyr Zelensky's recent criticism of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Ukraine, Moldova coordinate moves within negotiation process on joining EU
Ukraine and Moldova exchanged expectations and plans in the context of the next stage of the EU accession negotiation process.
Permission to strike military targets inside Russia would significantly weaken Russian air terror - Kuleba
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba of Ukraine emphasized the need to support Ukraine's use of Western weapons against legitimate military targets on the territory of the Russian Federation.