Zelensky thanks King of Norway for Ukraine support program
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with King Harald V of Norway in Oslo.
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13 December 2023
Michel calls on EU leaders to live up to their commitments on Ukraine
European Council President Charles Michel, ahead of the December 14-15 summit in Brussels, has called on the EU leaders to live up to their commitments on Ukraine.
Zelensky, Niinisto discuss Ukraine's Peace Formula
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with his Finnish counterpart Sauli Niinisto.
European Parliament calls on EU countries to open accession talks with Ukraine
Members of the European Parliament have called on the heads of state and government of the EU countries to make a positive decision on Ukraine and start EU membership negotiations with the country.
Zelensky asks Orban to name "one reason" for blocking Ukraine’s accession to EU
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine revealed details of his recent encounter with the Prime Minister of Hungary, Viktor Orbán, saying he asked the latter to name at least one reason why he has been blocking progress of Ukraine's accession to the EU.
Zelensky speaks of “positive signal” on support from U.S.
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine says he received a “positive signal” from the U.S. regarding continued support for Ukraine.
Denmark set to send Ukraine EUR 1B aid package
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced on Wednesday her government would present before the country’s parliament on Thursday a new package of assistance for Ukraine in the amount of almost EUR 1 billion.
Nordic leaders: Putin needs to know he cannot win this war
Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Finland, and Sweden will now and in the long term provide Ukraine with military, economic, humanitarian, and political support to repel Russian aggression.
Zelensky thanks countries of Northern Europe for rallying around Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky stresses that the Ukrainian people stand strong against Russia, including thanks to the unification of European countries and the whole world around Ukraine.
Zelensky: If EU takes no decision on Ukraine, this would mean “Putin has vetoed it”
If no positive decision on the start of negotiations with Ukraine regarding EU accession is adopted at the upcoming EU summit, it will mean that Russian President Vladimir Putin has effectively vetoed it.
Norway’s government elaborates on five-year aid package to Ukraine
Norway's long-term aid package for Ukraine will be distributed in such areas as budget support for the government to pay for services, donations in the form of air defense equipment, co-financing of industry for the production of ammunition, and support for the winter response plan.
Scholz to lobby for Ukraine’s accession to EU at European Council summit
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will lobby in Brussels during a meeting with EU heads of state and government on December 14-15 for the continued financial support for Ukraine and the start of negotiations on the country's accession to the European Union.
Some U.S. lawmakers urge Congress not to go on Christmas vacation without passing Ukraine aid
Some American lawmakers believe Congress should not adjourn for Christmas holidays, but should remain in Washington after December 14 to continue discussions on supplemental funding for Ukraine and U.S. border security.
Norwegian PM announces $1.8B in aid to Ukraine
Norway will provide $1.8 billion in aid to Ukraine by the end of the current year and will continue to support the country from the first months of 2024.
Zelensky, Norwegian PM discuss defense of Ukraine, freedom of navigation in Black Sea
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere discussed issues of support for Ukraine, protection of Ukrainian cities from Russian terror and ensuring free navigation.
Ukraine almost fully implemented recommendations on its path to EU – von der Leyen
Ukraine has showed its determination to implement reforms and has fulfilled almost all of the European Commission's recommendations regarding transformations on the path to EU membership.
Zelensky says he arrived in Norway for Ukraine-Northern Europe summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Norway to participate in the second Ukraine-Northern Europe Summit.
EU should open accession negotiations with Ukraine – Estonian, Finnish PMs
The leaders of the EU member states are set to gather for an EU summit in Brussels this week to approve financial and military support for Ukraine and allow the start of negotiations with Ukraine on its accession to the bloc.
Zelensky makes surprise visit to Norway
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Norway on Wednesday for a previously unannounced visit to discuss support for his country's defense against the Russian invasion.
U.S. politicians to able to agree on supplemental funding for Ukraine - Biden
The U.S. Congress will eventually approve a bill on the allocation of multibillion-dollar aid package to support Ukraine's defense capabilities.
Ukraine rejects idea of territorial concessions to Russia - Zelensky
Ukraine does not intend to cede any of its territory to Russia because it must protect its people from Russian abuse.
Biden says American people “won’t walk away” from Ukraine
The Joe Biden administration in the United States and the entire American people support Ukraine in its struggle for freedom.
Zelensky in U.S.: Ukraine destroys Wagner’s core, “won’t stop there”
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said during a visit to Washington said Ukraine had achieved serious battlefield successes, including destroying the core of Russia’s notorious Wagner Group, sealed “winning positions” in the Black Sea, and will not stop there.
Zelensky hears assurances of bipartisan support in U.S. Congress
President Volodymyr Zelensky says representatives of both the Democratic and Republican parties in the United States Congress assured him of firm support for Ukraine.
Council of EU commends Ukraine’s substantial progress towards EU membership
The Council of the European Union has presented the Conclusions on the EU Enlargement Policy, in particular noting Ukraine’s progress on its path towards EU membership.
12 December 2023
Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine shows enlargement as strategic priority – Council of EU
The Council of the European Union has endorsed the Conclusions on the EU Enlargement Policy, reflecting the official position of EU Member States in this regard on the basis of the European Commission’s reports on the progress made by Candidate Countries towards EU membership.
Ukraine’s dependence on external aid gradually reducing – Zelensky
Ukraine’s dependence on external assistance is gradually reducing, and this process needs to be accelerated.
U.S. President announces additional $200M in drawdown funds for Ukraine
United States President Joseph Biden has announced a new security and defense assistance package for Ukraine, totaling $200 million.
Head of State meets with Speaker of U.S. House of Representatives
As part of the working visit to the United States, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met for the first time with Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson.
FM Kuleba urges EU not to wait on United States to make decisions
Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba has called on the European Union not to wait until a decision on military and humanitarian aid comes from the United States but become more self confident.