Zelensky thanks Japan for decision to support Ukraine with $4.5B
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked the Japanese government for its support for Ukraine.
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07 December 2023
Russia-Iran cooperation threatens Ukraine, Middle East - Kirby
The strengthening of military cooperation between Moscow and Tehran, which exchange sophisticated military capabilities, not only fuels Russia's aggression against Ukraine but also increases the armed threat from Iran in the Middle East.
Zelensky expects crucial votes from parliament this week
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expects the Verkhovna Rada to hold crucial votes this week, particularly those related to preparations for the launch of membership negotiations with the EU.
Ukraine's president, Spain's PM discuss implementation of EU Commission's recommendations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez have discussed Ukraine's progress in completing the implementation of the recommendations of the European Commission.
UK foreign secretary supports using money from frozen Russian assets to rebuild Ukraine
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron has said there is a strong argument for seizing frozen Russian assets and spending them on rebuilding Ukraine.
Ukraine at OSCE: Putin needs some gains before presidential campaign
Russia’s obsession with the war has become the only raison d'être for the Kremlin and, regardless of the price, the Russian dictator needs to show some gains in the war against Ukraine before his presidential campaign.
EU urges China to support Ukrainian Peace Formula, not to supply weapons to Russia
During the 24th EU-China summit in Beijing, the European Union strongly encouraged China to engage on the Ukrainian Peace Formula and insisted that China should refrain from supplying lethal weapons to Russia.
Zelensky enforces sanctions against 185 individuals, 181 entities
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has put into force the decision of the National Security and Defense Council to apply or amend personal sanctions against 185 individuals and 181 legal entities.
Yermak, Nuland discuss strengthening strategic partnership between Ukraine, U.S.
The chief of the Ukrainian President’s Office, Andriy Yermak and the United States Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland discussed strengthening the strategic partnership between Ukraine and the United States.
Ukraine at OSCE: Lavrov threatened Moldova in Skopje as he did to us in Stockholm
Russia's latest statements voiced at the meeting of the Council of Ministers of the OSCE threatening Moldova and the continuation of its aggressive war against Ukraine testify to the urgency of isolating the Russian Federation within the OSCE framework.
Lithuania calls on U.S. Congress to approve aid for Ukraine
Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte and Minister for National Defense Arvydas Anusauskas have expressed hope that the U.S. Congress will approve an aid package for Ukraine as soon as possible.
Zelensky dismisses Venislavskyi as president's representative in Verkhovna Rada
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Fedir Venislavskyi as his representative in the Verkhovna Rada.
Yermak, Stefanchuk, Umerov meet with Secretary Blinken
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak, Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov have met with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken as part of their visit to the United States.
Yermak discusses in Washington possibility of U.S. defense companies working in Ukraine
Head of the Presidential Office (PO) Andriy Yermak and U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine's Economic Recovery Penny Pritzker discussed the possibility of American defense companies working in Ukraine.
Yermak, Stefanchuk, Umerov meet with adviser Sullivan
Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office Andriy Yermak, Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk, and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with the U.S. President's National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan.
Republicans in U.S. Senate block Ukraine, Israel aid bill
The Republican minority in the U.S. Senate blocked a procedural vote on a bill that would lay down supplemental funding that includes, among other things, assistance to Ukraine and Israel, citing the lack of provisions on border policy changes.
Ukraine initiates debate on Russia's presence in UNSC
Ukraine’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Sergiy Kyslytsya, emphasizes the need to hold a debate on depriving the Russian Federation of its seat on the UN Security Council.
06 December 2023
Zelensky’s Office chief, Hungarian foreign minister discuss Ukraine’s progress on path to EU
The head of the Ukrainian President's Office, Andriy Yermak, had a phone call with Hungary’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Péter Szijártó, to discuss Ukraine’s progress on its European integration path.
Biden to Congress: Aid to Ukraine cannot wait
U.S. President Joe Biden called on Republicans in Congress to abandon political squabbles and pass a large-scale request for supplemental funding for national security, including assistance to Ukraine.
Ukraine can become donor of security in Europe - Zelensky
Ukraine can become a donor of security for neighboring countries as soon as it can guarantee its own security and reliable defense in the face of Russian aggression.
Resolution against EU accession talks with Ukraine tabled in Hungarian parliament
Hungary's ruling party Fidesz, led by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, submitted to parliament on Wednesday a resolution calling on lawmakers not to support the launch of accession negotiations with Ukraine.
Rada chief discusses with U.S. officials needs of Ukraine’s Armed Forces
The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, discussed the situation at the front lines and defense needs of Ukraine’s Armed Forces with the heads of U.S. House committees, Mike McCall, Mike Turner, and Mike Rogers.
Biden: Abandoning Ukraine would be “madness”
U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday, after a classified briefing with the White House administration officials, called the prospect of stopping the aid flow to Ukraine "madness".
Yermak, Stefanchuk meet with chairs of U.S. House committees
As part of their visit to the United States, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak, Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov have met with the chairs of the committees of the House of Representatives and members of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus.
Britain to sanction suppliers of equipment to Russia - Cameron
The United Kingdom will introduce a series of sanctions against foreign suppliers exporting military equipment and parts to Russia.
Zelensky to join online G7 summit
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will host an online summit of the Group of Seven industrialized nations later Wednesday as the Asian nation wraps up its role as this year's rotating chair, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky set to join them.
UK not to reduce military support for Ukraine in 2024 – Cameron
In 2024, there will be no reduction in military support for Ukraine from the United Kingdom.
05 December 2023
Implementation of Ukrainian Peace Formula will protect world from tyranny - Yermak
Andriy Yermak, head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, has said he believes that the implementation of the Ukrainian Peace Formula will become the foundation that will make it possible to stop tyranny in the world in the future.
State Department sure Congress will vote for aid to Ukraine
U.S. State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller has said he is sure that there is overwhelming support in Congress for further assistance to Ukraine, and this issue will be decided during the vote.
Netherlands allocates EUR 9M for Ukraine's judicial system
The Netherlands has allocated EUR 9 million for capacity building for the Ukrainian Prosecutor General's Office and the country's judicial system.