Russia known for harmful influences and 'poisoning' ideas – U.S. politician
Russian propagandists have a rich toolkit of influence on the societies of other countries, seeking to impose their worldview on them.
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14 May 2024
Pentagon: Russian offensive on Kharkiv region was not unexpected
The Russian offensive on Ukraine's eastern Kharkiv region was not unexpected.
Blinken in Kyiv: U.S. determined to ensure Ukraine’s battlefield success
A strong, successful, prosperous, free Ukraine is the best possible rebuke to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, and the United States, along with many other partners, is determined to ensure Ukraine's battlefield success.
Zelensky, Blinken to discuss security guarantees, Peace Summit
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky will discuss with United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken the security agreement and opportunities to engage as many countries as possible in the upcoming Peace Summit in Switzerland.
Ukraine comments on Russian defense ministry reshuffle
Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to the head of the Ukrainian President’s Office, said the Kremlin's choice to appoint an economist as their new defense minister shows how far Moscow is prepared to go to overhaul its economy to sustain their war effort.
Kuleba: If Russia wanted peace, it shouldn’t have attacked Ukraine in the first place
Russian propaganda promotes a false narrative that Ukraine and Russia were supposedly close to a peace agreement in the spring of 2022, but the Ukrainian side rejected it to divert attention from a full-scale invasion in February.
State Department discloses details of Blinken's visit to Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken during his visit to Ukraine will discuss with Ukrainian high-ranking officials a number of issues, including long-term security commitments.
Olena Zelenska meets with President and First Lady of Serbia
First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska met with President Aleksandar Vučić and First Lady Tamara Vučić during her visit to Serbia to participate in the Mental Health Conference.
Ukraine, New Zealand discuss preparations for Global Peace Summit
Ukraine's First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha discussed preparations for the Global Peace Summit in June with his New Zealand counterpart Tahamoana Macpherson.
13 May 2024
U.S. preparing another defense aid package for Ukraine - Sullivan
Jake Sullivan, the White House national security adviser, says Washington is preparing a new defense assistance package for Ukraine, which will be announced in the coming days.
State Department on Shoigu's sacking: Putin desperately want to sustain war
Despite serious problems in Russia’s economy, as well as a combat death toll and a massive loss of weapons and equipment, Putin desperately seeks to continue aggression against Ukraine.
Serbia reaffirms support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity - Prime Minister
Serbia recognizes the inviolability of the territorial integrity of Ukraine and is ready for a friendly dialogue.
China's support allows Russia to wage war against Ukraine - Stoltenberg
China is the main country that provides Russia with the capabilities to wage war against Ukraine as it supplies electronics and technology for the production of missiles, drones, and other armaments.
Zelensky announces new negotiations with partners regarding support for Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced new rounds of negotiations with partners regarding continued assistance to Ukraine.
Senior Director for Europe at US National Security Council arrives in Kyiv
Michael Carpenter, Senior Director for Europe at the U.S. National Security Council, has arrived in Kyiv.
German ambassador on Ukraine's victory: There will be no 'Minsk-3'
Germany supports the Ukrainian Peace Formula and will stand by Ukraine if there are peace talks.
Kuleba, Serbian foreign minister discuss both countries' EU integration
Foreign Ministers of Ukraine and Serbia, Dmytro Kuleba and Marko Đurić, discussed in Belgrade ways to develop bilateral cooperation and the integration of both countries into the EU.
Zelensky signs law to ensure transparency of local self-government
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has approved amendments to the Law "On Local Self-Government in Ukraine," which provide for the broadcasting of meetings of local councils after the war.
Luxembourg's PM confirms participation in Peace Summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has held a phone call with Luxembourg's Prime Minister Luc Frieden.
Zelensky holds phone call with Sweden’s Kristersson
President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, had a phone call with the Prime Minister of Sweden, Ulf Kristersson.
“Smoke screen” - Linkevičius on Russian defense ministry reshuffle
Lithuania’s former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Linas Linkevičius, called the nomination of Andrei Belousov for the position of Russia’s Minister of Defense a "smoke screen", and wished Russia a “quick collapse”.
Olena Zelenska on visit to Serbia
The wife of the President of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, and Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba are visiting Serbia.
President of Georgia proposes to postpone entry into force of law on "foreign agents"
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili has called on the ruling party to withdraw the law on "foreign agents" or postpone its entry into force until 1 November, after the parliamentary elections on 26 October.
12 May 2024
FMs of Portugal and Ukraine discuss implementation of Peace Formula
In a telephone conversation with his Portuguese counterpart Paulo Rangel, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba discussed the implementation of the Ukrainian Peace Formula.
Voting in Lithuania's presidential election ends
Voting in the presidential election and in a referendum on the legalisation of multiple citizenship has ended in Lithuania.
Nuland convinced of Ukraine's success in countering Russian aggression
Former U.S. undersecretary of State for Political Affairs Vitoria Nuland is confident in Ukraine's success in repelling Russian aggression and its ability to regain the lands occupied by Russia.
Trudeau announces his intention to attend Peace Summit
Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau has announced that he will participate in the Peace Summit in Switzerland in June this year.
11 May 2024
Latvia helps Ukraine with equipment to restore energy infrastructure - diplomat
Latvia is helping Ukraine to support the energy sector affected by Russian shelling: the search for equipment needed to repair the restored energy infrastructure is underway, and ways to decentralise heat and power supply to Ukrainian communities are being sought.
Protection of information: Zelensky authorises SBU First Deputy Head to sign agreement with Canada
President Volodymyr Zelensky has authorised First Deputy Head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) Serhiy Andrushchenko to sign an agreement with Canada on mutual protection of classified information.
Ukraine's ambassador sees no threat to Kyiv's support in Poland
There are no threatening trends in Poland to reduce support for Kyiv in countering the Russian aggressor.