Assistance to Ukraine is support for common European values – Michel
Ukraine is the forefront in the battle for European principles and values, so it is the EU's duty to do everything possible to support Ukraine for as long as necessary.
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03 July 2023
02 July 2023
After victory, Ukraine will become donor of global security - President
After the victory in the war with Russia, Ukraine will become a donor of global security and share knowledge with other countries about strength, particularly at sea.
President enacts NSDC decision to speed up judicial reform
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree enacting the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) "On speeding up judicial reform and overcoming manifestations of corruption in the justice system."
01 July 2023
Zelensky on visit of Spain’s Sánchez: European affairs no longer considered without Ukraine
The visit of Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sánchez to Ukraine on the first day of the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union testifies to a new reality in which European affairs are no longer considered without Ukraine.
Zelensky: Diplomatic format possible only after reaching 1991 borders
President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasizes that Ukraine will be ready to join a certain diplomatic settlement format only after the Armed Forces of Ukraine reach the internationally recognized borders.
Zelensky, Sanchez discuss Ukraine's integration into EU, NATO, Peace Formula
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez have discussed Ukraine's accession to the EU, preparations for the NATO summit, security guarantees, the Ukrainian Peace Formula, and increased sanctions pressure on Russia.
Zelensky calls on EU to begin work on 12th package of sanctions against Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on the EU to begin work on the 12th package of sanctions against Russia, including against Rosatom.
Joint declaration: Spain supports creation of NATO-Ukraine Council
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez have signed a joint declaration in support of Ukraine, its European and Euro-Atlantic integration.
Ukraine's president meets with Spain's PM
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
Spain supports strengthening of Ukraine's political participation in NATO - Sanchez
Spain supports the strengthening of Ukraine's political participation in the North Atlantic Alliance through the creation of a NATO-Ukraine Council and practical cooperation in the defense sector.
President enacts NSDC decision on sanctions against 190 individuals, 291 legal entities
President Volodymyr Zelensky enacted the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine to impose sanctions on more than 190 individuals and 291 legal entities.
Zelensky: Next six months would be decisive for start of EU accession talks
Before the visit of Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sánchez to Kyiv, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky gave an interview to Spanish journalists, where he mentioned the situation at the ZNPP, the split in Russia, and Ukraine’s expectations from the NATO Summit in Vilnius.
Zelensky dismisses heads of four district administrations in Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed the heads of the Podilska, Dniprovska, Sviatoshynska and Desnianska district state administrations in Kyiv.
Spain's PM arrives in Ukraine
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez arrived in Ukraine on the first day of his country's presidency of the EU.
CIA director secretly visited Kyiv in early June - media
CIA Director William Burns paid an announced visit to Kyiv in early June and met with Ukraine's political and military leadership to discuss plans to counter Russian aggression.
International Center for Prosecution for Crime of Aggression against Ukraine to open in The Hague on July 3
The International Center for the Prosecution for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine (ICPA) will open in The Hague on Monday, July 3, 2023.
30 June 2023
Ukraine hopes for Spain's help to gain influence in Latin America – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky expects that during Spain's rotating presidency of the EC Council, Ukraine will be able to gain influence in Latin America.
EU to actively discuss security guarantees for Ukraine in coming weeks - von der Leyen
The European Union and its member states will actively discuss possible future security guarantees for Ukraine in the coming weeks to support the implementation of the Ukrainian Peace Formula, each of its 10 points being in line with the UN Charter.
EU provides Ukraine with massive support to bring it closer to European armies, NATO - Michel
The European Union does not disclose details on specific cooperation with the Ukrainian authorities in providing military assistance, but this assistance is aimed at increasing the capabilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and bringing them closer to the standards of European armies and NATO.
G7 Ambassadors on appointment of Head of ARMA: It is important to follow procedures
The ambassadors of the Group of Seven countries drew attention to the concerns of civil society regarding the appointment of the head of ARMA and emphasized the importance of building trust in this institution.
Head of Lviv regional council resigns
The interim acting head of the Lviv Regional Council, Yevhen Hirnyk, has resigned due to health problems.
Lithuania calls on Russia to repeat "goodwill gesture" and leave Ukraine on anniversary of Zmiinyi liberation
The Permanent Mission of Lithuania to the OSCE on the anniversary of the liberation of Zmiinyi Island from invaders, calling on Russia to repeat the "goodwill gesture" and withdraw its troops from the entire territory of Ukraine.
Putin “weakened” so Ukraine needs more assistance as soon as possible - Metsola
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola believes the recent mutiny attempt by the leader of Wagner Group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, has weakened Russian President Vladimir Putin, which emboldens the EU to provide more assistance to Ukraine.
European Union to further increase pressure on Russia over its aggression against Ukraine
The EU heads of state and government, who started a meeting in the format of the European Council in Brussels on Thursday, adopted a resolution on Ukraine, in which they expressed their intention to further increase pressure on Russia to weaken its ability to continue aggression against Ukraine.
Government officials brief International Working Group on Russian environmental crimes in Ukraine
The Office of the President of Ukraine has hosted a briefing for members of the International Working Group on Russian environmental crimes, dedicated to the situation in Ukraine. Government officials briefed the International Working Group on the consequences of the war.
NATO should consider simplifying procedure for Ukraine's NATO membership - Wallace
UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has said that NATO should consider overlooking the specific requirements for Ukraine's pathway to joining the alliance.
29 June 2023
Mike Pence visits Kyiv region’s Bucha, Irpin
Former Vice President of the United States, Senator Mike Pence has visited the Kyiv region’s Bucha and Irpin, which used to be under Russian occupation last year.
Zelensky, Pence discuss security cooperation, Ukraine’s NATO membership
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has met with the 48th Vice President of the United States, Mike Pence, who is paying a visit to Kyiv.
Zelensky delivers speech at European Council meeting
This is a historic time to start negotiations on Ukraine's membership in the European Union, President Volodymyr Zelensky stated this in his speech at a meeting of the European Council.
Environmental consequences of war: Zelensky meets with members of international group
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with members of the International Working Group on the Environmental Consequences of War.