Justice minister reveals details of plan to mobilize certain categories of convicts
Among those convicted for criminal offenses, those who committed crimes in military service and against the state will not be subject to military draft.
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05 March 2024
EU officials, Chinese envoy discuss war in Ukraine
Representatives of the key directorates of the European External Action Service (EEAS) and China's Special Envoy, Li Hui, have exchanged views on Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.
France to join Czechia's initiative to purchase ammunition for Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron has said his country is joining the Czech Republic's initiative to purchase ammunition for the Ukrainian Armed Forces and seek funding for the project.
Biden administration continues dialogue with Congressmen on Ukraine aid - Sullivan
The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden remains in active dialogue with lawmakers from both parties in order to reach the agreement on the Congressional approval of funding for Ukraine as soon as possible.
Ukraine starts negotiations with Spain on bilateral security agreement
Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Ihor Zhovkva, on the instructions of President Volodymyr Zelensky, has started negotiations with Spain on a bilateral security agreement.
04 March 2024
Biden continues national emergency in U.S. over Russia's aggression against Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden has extended for one year the national emergency in the country over the "unusual and extraordinary threat" to the national security and foreign policy of the United States because of Russia's aggression against Ukraine.
Shmyhal hopes EU agricultural screening to give Ukraine arguments in talks with Poland
Prime Minister of Ukraine, Denys Shmyhal, hopes Ukraine will be able to obtain a negotiating framework for joining the European Union as early as this March.
Macron changes paradigm of support for Ukraine - MFA Estonia
French President Emmanuel Macron's statement about the potential possibility of sending troops to Ukraine shows that the understanding of the importance of Kyiv's victory in the war has reached Western policymakers so they are ready to do more.
Germany not to allow Russian propaganda to shift focus from aid to Ukraine
The recent publication by Russian propagandists of the content of communications between Bundeswehr officers is part of a large-scale disinformation campaign run by Russia against Germany and other Western partners of Ukraine but the attempt to destabilize the situation will not make Berlin refuse from supporting Kyiv.
Ukraine's PM announces one-third reduction in number of ministries
Ukraine is planning to reduce the number of ministries by a third and decrease the number of civil servants.
Canada expanding Russia sanctions over Navalny’s death
Canada has introduced new sanctions, targeting Russian nationals believed to be responsible for the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny and rights violations in Russia.
U.S. House Speaker Johnson hints at possibility of considering Ukraine aid
The Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, shows certain signs of readiness to consider a bill on continued assistance to Ukraine.
Slovak president: Blanar-Lavrov meeting has brought us no closer to peace in Ukraine
Slovak President Zuzana Caputova has said that the fastest way to peace is the withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine.
03 March 2024
Rinkevics to Musk: Reason NATO exists is Russia and other enemies of the free world
Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics, responding to Tesla owner Elon Musk's comment about NATO, has said that the military alliance is needed in view of the existence of Russia and other enemies of the free world.
Turkey calls for starting dialogue on ceasefire in Ukraine
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan believes that in the war launched by Russia against Ukraine, the parties have reached the limit of the results that can be achieved by military means, so a dialogue on a ceasefire should be started separately from territorial issues.
02 March 2024
Rutte on his visit to Kharkiv: 'So much was destroyed'
Brave Ukrainians must win this battle and defeat the Russian aggressor in the war he started.
Rutte: We stand side by side with Ukraine with broad coalition of like-minded countries
The Netherlands stands side by side with Ukraine, together with a broad, international coalition of like-minded countries.
Biden, Meloni discuss further support for Ukraine
Continued international support for Ukraine was a major topic of the talks on Friday at the White House between U.S. President Joe Biden and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Sandu: Transnistria wants Kremlin money
The President of Moldova, Maia Sandu commented on the outcome of the Congress of Transnistrian deputies and their appeal to Russia, saying that in this way, Tiraspol hopes to receive funding from the Kremlin.
01 March 2024
Zelensky, Rutte meet in Kharkiv, sign off security cooperation deal
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands held a meeting in Kharkiv where the two leaders signed a bilateral agreement on security cooperation.
Diplomatic forum starts in Antalya, Ukraine among 147 participants
The Antalya Diplomatic Forum has begun in Turkey, with the main theme "Development of Diplomacy in Times of Crisis".
Zelensky: Security agreements expand Ukraine’s opportunities
Each security agreement brings Ukraine closer to greater opportunities, greater global interaction, and greater strength.
Scholz admits fears of Ukraine potentially firing Taurus missiles at Moscow
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has reiterated his disapproval of donating Taurus missiles to Ukraine.
Turkey, China appear to be pursuing own negotiation platforms for settlement in Ukraine – ISW
Turkey and China appear to be pursuing their own negotiation platforms for a settlement in Ukraine.
New Zealand imposes sanctions against Russia and Belarus
The New Zealand government has announced a new package of sanctions against Russia and Belarus.
29 February 2024
For terror to stop, Putin must lose - Zelensky
A world in which terror wins would please no one, which is exactly why Putin must lose.
Every word well-weighed: Macron on own statement about troop deployment to Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron emphasizes that his position on the possibility of sending Western troops into Ukraine is well-weighted and thought-through.
Ukraine remains active participant in Transnistria settlement - MFA
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine calls for a peaceful resolution of problematic issues of economic and social and humanitarian nature in relations between Chisinau and Tiraspol without any destructive external interventions.
Argentine President plans to hold Latin American summit in support of Ukraine this year
Argentine President Javier Milei said he plans to hold a summit of Latin American countries that support Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.
China's Foreign Ministry names main goal of "shuttle diplomacy" on war in Ukraine
China will continue to play a special role in the settlement of the war in Ukraine and to carry out shuttle diplomacy to find a political solution.