German ambassador Martin Jaeger arrives in Lviv
German Ambassador to Ukraine Martin Jaeger has arrived in Lviv and met with Mayor Andriy Sadovyi.
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26 April 2024
Zelensky calls on world to put pressure on Russia to liberate ZNPP
The Chornobyl disaster demonstrated to the world that deadly threats can appear very quickly.
Latvia’s new foreign minister arrives in Ukraine
Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže has arrived in Ukraine on a visit.
Swiss parliamentary committee backs $5.5B aid plan for Ukraine
A Swiss parliamentary committee has voted to allocate 5 billion Swiss francs ($5.5 billion) in aid to Ukraine as part of a broader package of measures aimed at boosting the neutral country's defense capabilities.
U.S. State Department comments on situation with return of Ukrainian men from abroad
The U.S. Department of State called the suspension of consular services for Ukrainian men of conscription age a "challenging issue" that must be resolved by the nation’s own government.
China must stop siding with Russia if it seeks rapprochement with West - Stoltenberg
China must stop supporting Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine if it is to improve relations with the West.
25 April 2024
Zelensky holds phone calls with U.S. House speaker, Senate’s Republican, Democrat leaders
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky had phone conversations with Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Democratic Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
Agrarian Minister Solskyi files resignation letter
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine received a resignation letter from the Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, Mykola Solskyi.
Energy protection, air defense, frontlines: Zelensky holds Supreme CinC Staff meeting
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief Staff on Thursday.
‘Putin's election’ cannot be recognized as legitimate - European Parliament
At a meeting in Strasbourg, the European Parliament adopted a resolution "On Russia’s undemocratic presidential elections and their illegitimate extension to the occupied territories”.
No talks possible with Russia on Crimea
There can be no negotiations with Russia regarding Crimea so Ukraine continues to work within the framework of the Crimea Platform so that the problem of the temporary occupation of the peninsula remains on the radar of the international community.
ATACMS supply to Ukraine proves America’s unwavering support for Ukraine - ambassador
The provision of longer-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine shows the unwavering support to the nation from the United States.
Poland’s foreign minister to Russia: “Lviv is Ukraine”
Poland has no territorial claims to Ukraine, as Russian propaganda asserts in order to pit the two nations against each other.
24 April 2024
Not aid packages but united effort by Ukraine, partners can stop Russia - Kuleba
The resumed U.S. defense aid to Ukraine will not be enough to defeat Russia as the West must realize that the era of peace in Europe is over and unite with Ukraine in a single front.
Very important to fully implement all agreements with Biden - Zelensky
It is critical for Ukraine that all the agreements reached with U.S. President Joe Biden be implemented by 100 percent.
Zelensky calls on foreign diplomats to spread truth about Russian terror
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine called on foreigners working in Ukraine to spread to international audiences the truth about terror Russia has been committing in Ukraine.
U.S. administration announces $1B defense package for Ukraine
The U.S. Department of State says Washington is allocating a defense aid package for Ukraine worth $1 billion, which includes ammunition for air defense systems, HIMARS missiles, artillery shells, armored vehicles, and other armaments.
U.S. aid to Ukraine to start flowing in within hours - Biden
U.S. President Joe Biden announced that the new package of defense support to Ukraine will be sent within the next few hours.
Russia seeking to disrupt Peace Summit - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine says Russia has designed a concrete plan to disrupt the Global Peace Summit set to be held in Switzerland in June.
German lawmaker: Scholz to keep seeking excuses against Taurus supplies to Ukraine
Washington's decision to provide Ukraine with longer-range cruise missiles should increase pressure on German Chancellor Olaf Scholz over the approval of Taurus missile supply to Ukraine but the head of government will continue to look for excuses.
Biden signs Ukraine aid bill into law
U.S. President Joe Biden signed H.R. 815 on the national security supplemental, laying down over $60 billion in support for Ukraine.
Parliament calls on world to intensify efforts to return all captured Ukrainians
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted an appeal to international institutions, parliaments and governments of foreign countries, and international non-governmental organizations to intensify efforts to release and return all captured and illegally detained citizens of Ukraine, especially Ukrainian journalists.
Bundestag Committee chair to Scholz: Time to decide on Taurus for Ukraine after US approves aid
The head of the defense committee of the Bundestag, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, again appealed to the chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz, with a call to transfer Taurus long-range missiles to Ukraine.
War in Ukraine will forever shape Europe’s future - von der Leyen
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, believes Russia poses an existential threat not only Ukraine, but to the entire EU, so Vladimir Putin cannot be given a chance to erase the Ukrainian nation and reshape the future of Europe.
Zaluzhnyi to start working as ambassador to UK in coming weeks - Podoliak
Former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi will begin acting as Ukraine's ambassador to the UK in the coming weeks.
Zelensky, Shmyhal thank US Senate for passing aid package for Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal thanked the US Senate for passing a bill to provide Ukraine with a $61 billion aid.
US Senate passes bill on aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
On Tuesday, the upper house of the U.S. Congress passed H.R. 815, a bill providing aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, as well as a response to other challenges to US national security.
23 April 2024
MEP: EU should use countermeasures to fully confiscate Russian assets
The EU must make firm decisions regarding the aggressor country and use the countermeasures provided for by UN law to seize and use all EUR 300 billion of frozen Russian state assets, not just the interest income from them, to protect and rebuild Ukraine.
"Immortal Regiment" march on May 9 canceled in Moscow and other Russian cities
Moscow and other Russian cities have canceled the "Immortal Regiment" march on May 9, and the event will be held only online.
Zelensky discusses joint projects to restore Ukraine with Danish Minister of Enterprise
President Volodymyr Zelensky and Danish Minister of Enterprise Morten Bedskou discussed joint projects to restore Ukraine and its energy sector, which has been destroyed by Russian strikes.