Head of State: We have clear plan to launch NATO-Ukraine Council at all levels
A meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council will take place at the ambassadorial level on Wednesday, and the Ukrainian side has a clear plan to launch its work at all levels.
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25 July 2023
Arms export for Ukraine’s sake: Japan PM calls for speeding up internal talks
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has instructed ruling parties to speed up discussions on easing the country's strict rules on military exports, as the government seeks to strengthen the domestic defense industry and expand support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian encroachment.
Ankara may declare at NATO-Ukraine Council that country to deal with "grain deal" on its own - expert
President of the Centre for Global Studies "Strategy XXI" Mykhailo Gonchar predicts that no radical decisions will be made at the July 26 meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council regarding the transportation of Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea due to Turkey's special position in the Alliance and the Black Sea region.
EU should back Ukrainian grain exports, take into account interests of EU members - Spanish Presidency
In the situation that has arisen in connection with the Russian blockade of Ukrainian Black Sea ports, the European Union must accept its responsibility for supporting Ukraine and for continuing the export of Ukrainian grain, in particular, to the countries of Africa, Asia, and Latin America, which urgently need it.
Zelensky, Sunak talk Russian terror in Odesa, Ukraine's defense needs in call
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed with the Prime Minister of Great Britain Rishi Sunak in a phone call the Russian shelling of Ukrainian ports and the city of Odesa, as well as Ukraine's current defense needs and the issue of security guarantees.
24 July 2023
Termination of Black Sea Grain Initiative to affect global food prices - Guterres
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres says that with the termination of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, the most vulnerable population strata will suffer due to the increase in food prices.
Lithuanian Foreign Ministry sees Putin “feels emboldened to escalate" after Vilnius NATO summit
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis believes that NATO should be more active in helping Ukraine amid intensified Russian shelling of Ukrainian ports.
Russia's war against Ukraine: OSCE ready to provide platform for meaningful dialogue
The OSCE calls on Russia to return to compliance with its international obligations and end the war by fully withdrawing its troops from Ukraine. The organization is ready to provide a platform for a meaningful and genuine dialogue.
EUR 200M for Ukraine defense: Lithuania supports three-year aid plan
At a meeting of the Lithuanian State Defense Council (VGT) chaired by President Gitanas Nauseda, the long-term plan for supporting Ukraine was considered and largely approved.
OSCE Permanent Council to hold special meeting due to missile attack on Odesa
The OSCE Permanent Council will hold an extraordinary special meeting on Tuesday, July 25, to discuss Russian missile terror in general and Sunday's attack on Odesa in particular.
Russia does not want Ukrainian grain to reach those who need it – British ambassador
Russia actively does not want Ukrainian grain to reach those who need it and is making great efforts to destroy it by shelling a Ukrainian port on the Danube.
Ukraine's PM meets with Canadian ambassador
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has met with Canadian Ambassador to Ukraine Larisa Galadza who is completing her work in Ukraine.
Moldova condemns Russia's attack on Odesa region's port infrastructure
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of Moldova has condemned the attack on the port infrastructure of Odesa region by Russian army.
Ukraine, Equatorial Guinea agree to develop ties between parliaments
As part of the working visit to the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba met with President of the House of Deputies Gaudencio Mohaba Mesu and Senate President of the Parliament Teresa Efua Asangono.
FM Kuleba urges all nations to mount unified global response to Russia’s food terrorism
Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba has called on all nations, particularly those in Africa and Asia, to mount a unified global response to Russia’s food terrorism.
Czech MP condemns Russia's shelling of Odesa
The head of the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic, Markéta Pekarová Adamová, reaffirmed that the current regime in Russia is a terrorist one, as once again evidenced by the shelling of the historic center of Odesa in Ukraine.
23 July 2023
Kuleba comments on Moscow's attempts to pit Poland against Ukraine
The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba, commented on the attempts of the Russian leadership to pit Ukraine against neighboring Poland.
Poland to set up new military unit near Belarus border
A new engineer battalion will be created this year in the city of Augustów in the Podlaskie Voivodeship, close to the border with Belarus.
Russian missile terror presumably aims to turn Ukrainian people against their leaders – UK envoy
United Kingdom Ambassador to Ukraine Melinda Simmons believes that Russia’s objective of causing terror against Odesa and other cities may be to turn the people of Ukraine against their own leaders.
Italian delegation visits places affected by Russia’s overnight shelling in Odesa
A delegation of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Community Affairs of the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Italian Republic has visited the city of Odesa. The delegation members were shown the aftermath of Russia’s overnight missile attack.
UN condemns attack on Odesa with no mention of Russia’s responsibility
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Ukraine has denounced the recent missile attack on the historic center in the city of Odesa. However, the agency did not mention that Russia was responsible for that deed.
Foreign ministers of Ukraine, Equatorial Guinea discuss trade, education, food security
Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba has held negotiations with Equatorial Guinean Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Simeón Angüe regarding bilateral projects in trade, health care, education, and food security in Africa.
Kuleba starts third tour of Africa with Equatorial Guinea
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba starts his third tour of African countries with a visit to Equatorial Guinea.
EU condemns Moscow’s attack on UNESCO-protected Odesa
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell has called Russia’s recent missile attack on the city of Odesa another war crime committed by the Kremlin.
Danilov names main goal of Russian attacks on Odesa
The main goal of the Russian missile attacks on Odesa region is an attempt to completely strip Ukraine of access to the Black Sea, and through intimidation to deter and neutralize international efforts to restore the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
UK intel: Taboo against unmasked criticism of Putin regime weakens in Russia
The taboo against unmasked criticism of the Putin regime has significantly weakened in Russia.
Girkin’s arrest may point to shift in power balance between “Kremlin towers” - ISW
The arrest of former Russian officer and ardent ultranationalist Igor Girkin aka Strelkov on July 21 may be the public manifestation of a shifting balance of power among Kremlin factions.
22 July 2023
Ukraine-NATO Council to discuss situation in Black Sea, operation of ‘grain corridor’
In the coming days, a meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council will take place to discuss the overcoming of the crisis situation in the Black Sea and the sustainable operation of the ‘grain corridor’.
Sweden to provide EUR 522.6M for Ukraine’s recovery projects
The Swedish government has presented a strategy for Sweden’s recovery and reform cooperation with Ukraine for 2023–2027, which provides a total of SEK 6 billion for Ukraine’s recovery projects.
Zelensky, Stoltenberg define steps to unblock Black Sea grain corridor
In a phone call, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg defined the priority and future steps regarding the unblocking and sustainable operation of the Black Sea grain corridor.