Ukraine’s goal is to start EU membership talks this year – Head of State
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky insists that negotiations on Ukraine’s membership in the EU should start as soon as this year.
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23 June 2023
Accession to EU: Stefanishyna predicts that Ukraine completes remaining tasks of European Commission by fall
Ukraine was expecting a higher interim assessment from the European Commission on the implementation of seven recommendations in preparation for EU accession, while the recognition of progress in their implementation is unprecedented.
Maasikas recommends Ukraine to restore asset declarations by autumn
Head of the EU Delegation to Ukraine Matti Maasikas suggests that Ukraine, after an interim assessment of the implementation of the European Commission’s seven recommendations, should complete several important political reforms by autumn, in particular, restore asset declarations for officials.
EU unveils content of 11th package of sanctions against Russia
The European Union released details of the 11th package of sanctions which was officially adopted by the Council of the EU today.
Ukraine calls on world to take urgent measures to prevent disaster at Zaporizhzhia NPP
Mining and other forms of militarization of the Zaporizhzhia NPP by Russia pose an immediate threat of a nuclear incident at Europe's largest nuclear power plant. The world must take urgent measures to prevent a nuclear disaster and recognize Russia as a terrorist state.
Zelensky dismisses ambassador of Ukraine to Belarus
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree to dismiss Ihor Kyzym from the post of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the Republic of Belarus.
22 June 2023
Yermak, Sullivan discuss situation at front, AFU’s needs
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak informed National Security Advisor to the President of the United States Jake Sullivan about the situation at the front and passed on information from Ukrainian intelligence about the Russians’ plans.
Reznikov discusses ‘grain agreement’, humanitarian aid with Türkiye's minister of defense
Minister of Defense of Ukraine Oleksii Reznikov had a phone call with Minister of National Defence of Türkiye Yaşar Güler and thanked him for the humanitarian aid and leadership in the grain initiative.
Kakhovka HPP and new security doctrine: President meets with minister of internal affairs
President Volodymyr Zelensky has discussed with Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko the ways to tackle the consequences of the Kakhovka HPP destruction and the issue of developing a new doctrine of Ukraine.
Shmyhal, Japan’s foreign minister discuss Ukraine’s recovery, nuclear safety
Ukraine expects that Japan will strengthen sanctions against the nuclear industry of the Russian Federation after the Russians blew up the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant.
Kuleba, Stoltenberg discuss content of NATO's decision on Ukraine's membership perspective
Minister for Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba has discussed with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg the possible content of the Alliance's decision at the upcoming summit in Vilnius regarding Ukraine's membership perspective.
Ukraine must win, "not losing" no option - Yermak
Ukraine must win the war unleashed by Russia as “not losing” is not considered an option.
Int’l partners support confiscation of Russian assets for Ukraine - PM Shmyhal
International partners support the idea of utilizing frozen Russian assets to rebuild Ukraine.
Chaly believes that President should attend the Vilnius summit
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine Valeriy Chaly believes that President Volodymyr Zelensky must attend the Vilnius NATO Summit, no matter what decision is made on Ukraine.
Shmyhal and Blinken discuss cooperation in five directions of Ukraine's rapid reconstruction
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken in London, during which the parties discussed cooperation in five key directions for the rapid reconstruction of Ukraine.
Zelensky invites Organization of American States to join Ukrainian Peace Formula
President Volodymyr Zelensky has invited members of the Organization of American States to join the implementation of the Ukrainian Peace Formula, as well as preparations for the Global Peace Summit.
G7 confirms unity, readiness to support Ukraine - U.S. State Department
The Group of Seven nations have confirmed their unity and readiness to back Ukraine, and also agreed to coordinate policies in relations with China.
Concrete path for Ukraine's accession to NATO should be laid at Vilnius summit - British MP
NATO member states should agree and declare a clear path for Ukraine to obtain full membership in the alliance.
21 June 2023
Britain would be very supportive of plan that could simplify Ukraine's path to NATO – Cleverly
The United Kingdom would be “very supportive” if Ukraine was able to go through a simplified process for joining NATO.
Romania supports Ukraine's NATO membership – Kuleba
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba has said that Romania supports Ukraine's membership in NATO.
EU Ambassadors agree on 11th package of sanctions against Russia
On Wednesday, June 21, the EU Ambassadors agreed on the 11th package of sanctions against Russia.
Blinken: US has already provided Ukraine with about $2.1B in humanitarian aid
Since the start of the Russian full-scale invasion, the U.S. has provided Ukraine with about $2.1 billion in humanitarian aid.
Germany to provide additional EUR 381M in humanitarian aid to Ukraine
The German government will provide Ukraine with an extra €381 million in humanitarian aid in 2023.
Shmyhal meets with Sunak in London
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on the sidelines of the Ukraine Recovery Conference in London.
Ukraine to walk "own path" toward NATO membership - Pentagon
Encouraged with Sweden’s steps toward acceding into NATO, the U.S. believes Ukraine will have its own path of gaining membership in the Alliance.
20 June 2023
Kuleba, Blinken discuss next steps to bolster Ukraine’s counteroffensive capabilities
Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken have met in London and discussed further steps to bolster Ukraine’s counteroffensive capabilities.
EU Special Envoy: We are close to adoption of 11th package of sanctions
EU Sanctions Envoy David O’Sullivan expects EU member states will adopt the 11th package of sanctions against Russia in the coming weeks.
Budanov, Dzhaparova meet with Japanese ambassador
First Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Emine Dzhaparova and Chief of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense Kyrylo Budanov met with Japanese Ambassador to Ukraine Matsuda Kuninori.
First oral assessment of Ukraine as EU candidate by European Commission important for next steps - Stefanishyna
The European Commission's oral assessment of Ukraine's progress in political reforms will be an important step in structuring the unfinished steps.
19 June 2023
Ukraine's progress on path towards EU: Zelensky expects interim assessment this week
Volodymyr Zelensky expects the announcement of an interim verbal assessment of Ukraine's progress in implementing the recommendations of the European Commission regarding European integration this week.