PM Shmyhal, EU leaders discuss provision of air defense systems to Ukraine
During a working meeting in Prague, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and the leaders of the European Union discussed providing Ukraine with air defense systems.
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29 May 2024
EU’s Borrell once again calls on EU countries to unblock military aid for Ukraine
EU High Representative Josep Borrell yesterday in Brussels repeated his call to national governments of the member states to unblock financial resources intended for military aid to Ukraine, which cannot be used in the absence of consensus.
28 May 2024
Zelensky: Ukraine and Portugal will cooperate for decades
The cooperation between Ukraine and Portugal is planned for decades. We are talking about the restoration of Ukraine, medicine, and demining, and the use of frozen Russian assets to restore Ukraine after the victory is a good incentive for businesses to invest in joint projects.
PM: Portugal makes every effort to involve as many countries as possible in Peace Summit
Portugal is mobilising other countries to participate in the Peace Summit to be held next month in Switzerland and is actively supporting Ukraine's move towards NATO and EU membership.
Ukraine, Portugal sign bilateral security agreement
In Lisbon, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of Portugal Luís Montenegro signed a bilateral Agreement on Security Cooperation.
Zelensky visits Melsbroek military base where Ukrainian pilots undergoing training on F-16s
During his working visit to Belgium, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky visited the Melsbroek military base where servicemen are being trained.
Shmyhal: EUR 1.6B raised for Czech-led initiative to purchase artillery shells for Ukraine
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and a group of EU leaders met in Prague to discuss the implementation of the artillery initiative, which has already raised more than EUR 1.6 billion.
NATO’s ex-commanders highlight priorities of Western support for Ukraine
On the eve of the 75th anniversary of NATO, a group of retired generals of the member countries issued a collective appeal calling to change the policy regarding military and technical support to Ukraine.
Latvia's defense minister: Ukraine has right to defend itself with all necessary means
Peace negotiations with Russia are possible only from the position of Ukrainian strength, supported by Western allies.
Zelensky: Ukraine may receive EUR 1.7 billion in profits from frozen Russian assets this year
This year, Ukraine may receive EUR 1.7 billion from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets.
Zelensky: Putin is trying to disrupt Peace Summit and create parallel platform
Russian leader Vladimir Putin is afraid of the Global Peace Summit and is trying to disrupt it and arrange a parallel platform. That is why some world leaders have not yet spoken out about the summit.
Michel and Zelensky discuss preparations for Peace Summit in Switzerland
On Tuesday, President of the European Council Charles Michel had a telephone conversation with President Volodymyr Zelensky, during which they discussed the latest developments in Ukraine and preparations for the Global Peace Summit.
Zelensky, Belgian PM sign security agreement
In Brussels, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo have signed a bilateral agreement on security and long-term support, which includes EUR 977 million in Belgian military aid to Ukraine this year and its commitment to provide Ukraine with 30 F-16 fighter jets.
Zelensky to visit Belgium today
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky will visit Belgium on Tuesday, May 28, to meet with Prime Minister Alexander De Croo and sign a security agreement.
Ukraine considers Mexico's participation in Global Peace Summit very important - MFA
Ukraine considers the participation of Mexico in the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland on June 15 -16 to be very importance.
Ukraine, Philippines foreign ministers discuss bilateral ties
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and Secretary for Foreign Affairs of the Philippines Enrique Manalo discussed strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries in a phone call on Monday.
Shmyhal meets with media representatives of Latin American and Caribbean countries
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has met with media representatives of Latin American and Caribbean countries and discussed in detail with them all points of the Ukrainian Peace Formula.
27 May 2024
Zelensky meets with Spanish parliamentarians
In Madrid, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with Speaker of the Congress of Deputies of the Cortes Generales Francina Armengol and President of the Senate of the Cortes Generales Pedro Rollán, as well as with the heads of the Spanish parliamentary factions.
Zelensky invites King of Spain to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during his audience with King Felipe VI of Spain thanked Madrid for its efforts in the field of humanitarian aid and support for Ukrainian citizens in the country.
Zelensky: 90 countries confirm participation in Peace Summit
Already 90 countries have confirmed their participation in the Global Peace Summit, and Ukraine continues to work with world leaders for wider representation.
President: Finland will do everything for Ukraine to win
During a visit to Estonia, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said that his country would do everything possible for Ukraine's victory.
Slovak government and doctors report improvement in Fico's health after assassination attempt
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's condition is improving after surviving an assassination attempt.
Lithuania cancels all weapons permits issued to citizens of Russia and Belarus
Following the Lithuanian parliament's decision a year and a half ago to ban Russian and Belarusian citizens living in Lithuania from owning weapons, all permits issued to them were cancelled.
Zelensky and Sanchez sign security agreement
In Madrid, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sanchez signed a bilateral security agreement.
Spain to announce over EUR 1.1B in military aid for Ukraine - media
On May 27, Spain is going to announce the allocation of a record military aid package for Ukraine, worth EUR 1.1 billion.
Zelensky to visit Spain on Monday
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in Madrid on Monday, the Spanish government said on Sunday.
German lawmaker calls for closing skies over Western Ukraine to protect it from Russian strikes
If the West wants to give Ukraine a chance in a war with Russia, it should give Kyiv more support, including by closing the skies over part of the territory in western Ukraine.
NATO preparing to play much larger role in supporting Ukraine's security - Stoltenberg
NATO should strengthen its support for Ukraine on a long-term basis, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said.
26 May 2024
World must help Ukraine - Steinmeier
The democratic world must help Ukraine in its fight against the aggressor.
Zelensky: World has tools to confront Russian terror
President Volodymyr Zelensky believes the world has something to confront Russian terror with, and Ukraine needs this help: more modern air defense systems and the ability to eliminate Russian terrorists so that they cannot approach the country’s borders.