Latvia approves new aid package for Ukraine
The Latvian government has approved a new aid package for Ukraine in 2024 for EUR 9.6 million.
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03 April 2024
Ukraine's PM begins visit to Estonia
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has started his visit to Estonia with a meeting with Riigikogu parliamentarians led by President Lauri Hussar.
Putin will never be able to conquer Ukraine and capture Kyiv - Blinken
Russia will never be able to conquer Ukraine and capture its capital Kyiv despite such fears two years ago.
In The Hague, 44 countries support creation of special tribunal for Russia
At the conference “Restoring Justice for Ukraine" in The Hague, 44 states approved a political declaration supporting the creation of a special tribunal for Russia's crimes.
If Trump wins, control of Ramstein could transfer from US to NATO - Politico
The US allies are considering transferring control of the Contact Group for the Defense of Ukraine (the so-called Ramstein format) to NATO to secure this instrument if Donald Trump wins.
02 April 2024
The Netherlands allocating EUR 10M to help Ukraine in probing war crimes
The Netherlands will allocate EUR 10 million to support the investigation of war crimes and the work of Ukrainian prosecutors.
Blinken: Essential for Congress to support Ukraine aid
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken believes the United States is most interested in seeing Congress support continued assistance to Ukraine as soon as possible, including to “turbocharge” America’s own defense industrial base.
Troika’s immunity stands in way of Russia tribunal launch - Kuleba
Currently, the main obstacle to the launch of a special tribunal for the crime of Russian aggression against Ukraine is the reservation retained by a number of countries that it will be impossible to prosecute the so-called Troika - the head of state, prime minister, and minister of foreign affairs.
If law cannot prosecute UNSC permanent member, this law must change - Kuleba
If modern international law does not lay down mechanisms for bringing to justice a permanent member of the UN Security Council, then it needs to be changed and adapted in order to solve the problems of humanity.
Bucha massacre a symbol of devastating effect of Russia's war of aggression – EU commissioner
The atrocities committed by Russian troops in Bucha, Kyiv region, have become a symbol of the devastating effect of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.
Kuleba in The Hague: Ukrainians need justice now, not in a distant future
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said in his speech at an international conference in The Hague that Ukrainians need justice now, rather than in a distant future.
Ukraine's government dismisses Dzhaparova as first deputy foreign minister
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine at a meeting on Tuesday dismissed Emine Dzhaparova from the post of First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
Justice stronger than Kremlin walls - Zelensky in The Hague
The international community must ensure that every potential aggressor is held to account. And everyone who comes to power in Russia after Putin should know that justice is stronger than the Kremlin walls.
Discussion around setting up tribunal for Russia “extremely difficult” - Kuleba
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba notes that the discussion regarding the creation of a special tribunal for the crime of Russian aggression against Ukraine is extremely difficult.
Mudra on being appointed to President’s Office: work on setting up tribunal for Russia will continue
Iryna Mudra, who was recently appointed to the position of Deputy Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office, said that in her new position, she would do everything necessary to help the country recover, bring it closer to European standards, and hold the Russian Federation accountable.
Kuleba arrives in The Hague, meets with Dutch counterpart
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba, arrived in The Hague where he discussed with the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, Hanke Bruins Slot, steps to ensure just accountability for Russian crimes.
U.S. warns China against any attempts to help Russia in its war against Ukraine
The United States remains concerned about the strengthening of cooperation between Moscow and Beijing and is against any steps by China that could help support Russia's aggression in Ukraine.
01 April 2024
Kuleba to visit The Hague to attend conference on Russian war crimes in Ukraine
On April 2, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba will pay a working visit to The Hague to take part in the ministerial conference "Restoring Justice for Ukraine”.
Ukrainian ambassador: No one in Brazil wants to talk about war
Ukrainian Ambassador to Brazil Andrii Melnyk has said that high-ranking Brazilian officials and politicians avoid talking about the war because of the so-called neutral position.
High Qualification Commission of Judges postpones chair election
The High Qualification Commission of Judges of Ukraine has postponed consideration of the issue of electing its new chair after its former head, Roman Ihnatov, resigned.
Sweden allocates $3.7M for humanitarian aid to Ukraine
The Swedish government has allocated about SEK 40 million ($3.7 million) for humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
Johnson says Ukraine aid will include some 'innovations'
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson has said that he expects to move a package that includes aid for Ukraine when the House returns from recess and expects the package to include "some important innovations."
Russian church spreading neo-Nazi narratives - Ukraine’s envoy to UN
Ukraine’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Sergiy Kyslytsya, appealed to the President of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) with a proposal to deprive the World Russian People's Council of its special consultative status for spreading xenophobic, neo-Nazi, and neo-colonial narratives.
Ukraine should receive all help to defend itself - Dutch politician
Dutch politician, member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands (2012-2023) Sjoerd Sjoerdsma emphasized that Ukraine deserves material, financial, and moral support - everything that can be done to help it defend against Russian aggression.
U.S. House Speaker exploring options to proceed with Ukraine aid issue – media
The Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, intends to submit a Ukraine aid bill to a vote while looking for the best options for himself to resolve the issue.
31 March 2024
Every F-16 not flying over Ukrainian skies means more chances for Russia - Dutch politician
Every F-16 fighter jet not flying over the Ukrainian skies means more chances for Russian helicopters, planes, and missiles to land on Ukrainian citizens.
SBU helped expose pro-Russian network of influence on MEPs in Prague - sources
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) helped Czech counter-intelligence expose a pro-Russian network of influence on MEPs in Prague, sources have told Ukrinform.
U.S. Ambassador responds to Russian missile attack
U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink has responded to another Russian missile attack.
30 March 2024
Macron, Trudeau discuss support for Ukraine
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and French President Emmanuel Macron have discussed further support for Ukraine in fighting off Russian aggression.
French National Assembly president examines work of 'grain corridor' in Odesa
The President of the French National Assembly, Yael Braun-Pivet, has examined the functioning of the "grain corridor" in Odesa.