India to participate in Peace Summit in Switzerland
India will take part in the Peace Summit in Switzerland, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said.
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20 May 2024
Ukrainian-Polish partnership basis for forming "Three Seas’ Hub" - Vice PM
During a video address on the occasion of the launch of the Baltic Business Forum "Cooperation for the Ukraine Recovery", held in Swinoujscie (Poland), Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereschuk of Ukraine emphasized that the Ukrainian-Polish partnership is an important link in enhancing cooperation in the Black, Baltic and Adriatic seas.
Enemy intensifies propaganda campaign around issue of Ukraine elections - watchdog
The enemy intensified their propaganda campaign around the issue of the elections in Ukraine and the alleged "loss of legitimacy" by Ukraine’s top officials.
Ukraine realizes war to end with talks – NSDC secretary
Ukraine is clearly aware that the war will end with negotiations, which is why it is now promoting the Peace Formula put forward by President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Sending NATO instructors to Ukraine would not lead to escalation - Estonia’s PM
NATO allies should not fear that sending instructors to Ukraine to train Ukrainian recruits could drag the Alliance into a war with Russia.
PM of Croatia to participate in Peace Summit
During a telephone conversation, President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Prime Minister of Croatia Andrej Plenkovic on his appointment as head of government and thanked him for confirming his participation in the Peace Summit in Switzerland.
19 May 2024
French parliament calls for "lifting taboo" on Kyiv's ban on strikes against Russia
The chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the French National Assembly, Jean-Louis Bourlanges, calls on his country to change its doctrine and no longer prohibit Ukraine from striking Russian territory.
Ukraine's presidential couple commemorate victims of political repression
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska have visited the Bykivnia Graves National Historical and Memorial Reserve and honored the memory of the victims of political repression.
18 May 2024
UN Security Council to discuss military aid to Ukraine at Russia's request
On Monday 20 May, the UN Security Council will discuss military assistance to Ukraine at Russia's request.
Giuliani indicted on charges of election fraud in US during his anniversary celebration
Former lawyer Rudy Giuliani, who was a confidant of former US President Donald Trump, was served with a notice of indictment on Friday evening in a case of attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Rally against law on 'foreign agents' takes place outside Georgian parliament
In the Georgian capital of Tbilisi, another rally against the law "On Transparency of Foreign Influence" is taking place near the parliament building.
17 May 2024
Zelensky: Ukraine and Slovenia are finalising security agreement
The Ukrainian and Slovenian sides are already finalising a bilateral security document within the framework of the G7 declaration.
Moldova confirms participation in Peace Summit
Moldovan Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu confirmed the country's participation in the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland.
Due to Hungary's position, CoE Committee of Ministers changed format of declaration on Zelensky Formula
The Ukrainian delegation was aware that Hungary would be against the inclusion of a clause in the general declaration of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe supporting President Zelensky's Peace Formula, so it was decided to change the format of the final document.
Russia exploits attempt on Fico to play victim - British expert
Russian propaganda and pro-Russian actors in Europe are trying to exploit the assassination attempt on Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico to portray themselves and their allies as victims while claiming that Ukraine and the West are real “villains”.
CoE top diplomats support Ukraine on way to creating Special Tribunal for Russia
The ministers of foreign affairs of 46 member states of the Council of Europe adopted a declaration under the chairmanship of Liechtenstein, confirming support for Ukraine on its way toward justice and recovery.
Ukraine, Türkiye’s defense minister discuss efforts to restore Grain Corridor
Türkiye’s efforts to restore the operations of the Black Sea Grain Initiative were discussed during the visit of Ukraine’s Defense Minister.
Germany on Peace Summit: Сritical that countries providing no active support to Ukraine take part
The success of the June Peace Summit will largely depend on the scale of the presence of states that are not active supporters of Ukraine.
Zelensky skeptical about possibility of Olympic truce
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has said he is skeptical about the possibility of a ceasefire during the Summer Olympics.
Zelensky welcomes Macron's idea to deploy foreign instructors in Ukraine
It would be more logical to train the Ukrainian military in Ukraine than sending recruits to other countries.
Vice PM on humanitarian situation in Kharkiv: If necessary, we will turn to Poland for help
If the situation in Kharkiv deteriorates, where intense fighting with Russian troops is taking place, Ukraine will be forced to ask Poland for humanitarian support for the region.
Baerbock: Situation in Kharkiv shows how important it is to cut off Russian logistics routes
Ukraine needs the help of its partners to be able to cut off the supply lines to the Russian army.
MFA commemorated victims of genocide of Crimean Tatar people
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a ceremony to commemorate the victims of the genocide of the Crimean Tatar people on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the mass deportation of Crimean Tatars.
Ukrainian MFA, PACE discuss compensation mechanism for victims of Russian aggression
Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Iryna Borovets and President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Theodoros Roussopoulos have discussed the creation of a comprehensive compensation mechanism for victims of Russian aggression.
CoE firmly supporting Ukraine - Baerbock
Europe must further strengthen its democracy, work to further support Ukraine, and not take freedom for granted, according to German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock.
New U.S. defense aid to change battlefield situation - State Dept
The U.S. administration is confident that the provision of the latest military aid packages to Ukraine will lead to real changes on the battlefield.
Zelensky discusses preparations for Peace Summit with President of Liberia
President Volodymyr Zelensky had a phone call with the President of Liberia, Joseph Nyumah Boakai.
Swiss President hopes Peace Summit will help stop war in Ukraine
President of Switzerland Viola Amherd hopes that the Peace Summit in her country will be able to outline steps to end the war in Ukraine.
16 May 2024
War against Hamas cannot be won by military means alone - Bearbock
Germany considers it its duty to prevent the disappearance of the state of Israel and its loss in the conflict with Hamas, which, however, cannot be won by military means alone.
Details of security agreement were discussed during Blinken's visit - Head of VR Committee
During the visit of US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken to Ukraine, the details of the future security agreement between Ukraine and the United States were discussed.