London conference to consider financial aid for Ukraine after 2023
The Ukraine Recovery Conference to be held in London next Wednesday, June 21, will consider the continuation of financial assistance to Ukraine after 2023.
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19 June 2023
Moment of silence observed at PACE session for victims of Russia’s war of aggression
At a session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) in Strasbourg, a moment of silence was observed for the victims of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.
UK to keep sanctions against Russia until Moscow pays compensation to Ukraine
The United Kingdom on Monday passed legislation that will allow it to maintain sanctions against Russia until Moscow pays compensation to Ukraine.
Ukraine, Bangladesh discuss global challenges posed by Russia’s war of aggression
In a phone call, Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina Wazed discussed the global challenges posed by Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.
European ministers to discuss air defense in Paris
Ten European defense ministers will meet today to discuss air defense.
Zelensky, Sunak discuss long-range weapons for Ukraine, NATO summit, sanctions against Russia
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed expanding Ukraine's capabilities on the battlefield, preparing for the NATO Summit in Vilnius, implementing the Ukrainian Peace Formula, and increasing sanctions pressure on Russia in a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Great Britain Rishi Sunak.
First Lady Zelenska starts her visit to Israel meeting with presidential couple
Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska began her visit to Israel meeting with the presidential couple – President of Israel Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal Herzog.
Ukraine's presidential adviser responds to Putin's meeting with African delegation
Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, has reacted sharply to a meeting of Kremlin chief Putin with an African delegation.
18 June 2023
Kuleba comments on Peskov's statements about ‘demilitarization’ of Ukraine
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba commented on the statement by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov about the alleged "demilitarization" of Ukraine.
Deployment of nuclear weapons in Belarus strengthens Ukraine's request for fast-track NATO membership - Stoltenberg
Peace agreements on Russia's terms, as well as freezing of the conflict in Ukraine, are unacceptable, so Ukraine must strengthen its positions on the battlefield for future talks.
Israel's Gallant to speak to Ukraine's Reznikov for first time after U.S. pressure
At the request of his U.S. counterpart, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is expected in the coming days to speak to Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov for the first since taking office more than five months ago.
Biden on transfer of Russian nuclear weapons to Belarus: 'It's totally irresponsible'
U.S. President Joe Biden has said that it is "totally irresponsible" for Russia to move nuclear weapons into another country.
Ukraine's Kostin notes contribution of Slovak experts in investigating Russian crimes
Ukraine's Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin at a meeting with his Slovak counterpart Maros Zilinka in Uzhgorod noted the contribution of Slovak prosecutors in investigating Russian crimes.
17 June 2023
Biden says he won't simplify requirements for Ukraine to join NATO
U.S. President Joe Biden has said that he is against easing the requirements for Ukraine on its way to NATO membership.
UNDP together with partners accumulates $1B for Ukraine's recovery - PM
The United Nations Development Program, together with its partners, is accumulating one billion dollars to rebuild Ukraine.
EU condemns Russia's intentions to hold ‘elections’ in temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine
The European Union strongly condemns Russia's intentions to hold "elections" in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine in September this year, stresses the illegality of such actions, and also reminds that all persons involved in this action, including the political leadership of Russia, will bear responsibility for such an attempt.
Ukraine working on clear vision of implementation of Venice Commission conclusions
The conclusions and recommendations of the Venice Commission regarding the laws on de-oligarchization and national minorities and the draft law on the procedure for selecting Constitutional Court judges were not unexpected for Ukraine.
16 June 2023
Zelensky invites African countries to join Ukraine’s peace formula
President Volodymyr Zelensky has invited African countries to join the Global Peace Summit based on Ukraine’s Peace Formula.
Zelensky meets with representatives of seven African states in Kyiv
In Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks on achieving peace in Ukraine with representatives of the Republic of South Africa, the Union of the Comoros Islands, Egypt, Senegal, Zambia, Congo and Uganda.
Russian missile strikes don’t contribute to restoring peace - South Africa president
The President of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, said that the Russian missile strikes, which he witnessed during today’s visit to Kyiv, are not working too well toward establishing peace.
Russia retains plans to conquer Ukraine: U.S. reacts to missile attack on Kyiv
Russia's missile attacks on Ukrainian cities and their residents demonstrate that Moscow has not given up on its goal of subjugating Ukraine.
Macron calls on Saudi prince to exert influence on Moscow
Today, French President Emmanuel Macron will host the Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, including to discuss Russia's war against Ukraine.
Missile attack “signal” to African leaders of Russia's true intentions - Kuleba
The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba, referred to the Russian missile attack targeting Kyiv during the visit of African leaders a signal that shows Russia's true intentions.
Russia sentences Crimea activist Osmanov to 20 years
The activist from the Crimean Solidarity NGO Ansar Osmanov was sentenced by the Rostov-on-Don court to 20 years in prison in the Hizb-ut-Tahrir organization case.
Zelensky invites Switzerland to join preparations for Global Peace Summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has invited Switzerland to join preparations for the Global Peace Summit and to show its leadership in the part of the Ukrainian Peace Formula in which its experience can be most useful for the world.
Zelensky discusses with Belize PM possibility of holding Ukraine-Latin America summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a phone call with the Prime Minister of Belize, Juan Antonio Briseño, inviting his country to join the coalition for the establishment of an international tribunal for Russia, and discussed the possibility of holding a Ukraine-Latin America summit.
Czech president believes surveillance of all Russians in West should be strengthened
The President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, believes that all Russians currently living in Western countries should be more closely monitored by security services than before the war.
15 June 2023
Ukrainian, Costa Rican presidents discuss creation of international tribunal for Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his Costa Rican counterpart Rodrigo Chaves Robles in a phone call on Thursday discussed the situation in the Kherson region after Russia's destruction of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant and the prospects for creating an international tribunal for Russia.
Moscow warns Ottawa of "collapse" of diplomatic relations due Russian plane seizure
The confiscation by the Canadian government of the Russian cargo plane, which has been at the Toronto airport since last year, may lead to the "collapse" of diplomatic relations between Russia and Canada.
Bundestag urges NATO to give Ukraine MAP, timetable for joining alliance as early as at Vilnius summit
Countries that support Ukraine should stop only expressing concern in response to the latest Russian war crimes as a more powerful response is needed. The plan for NATO membership and the timetable for joining the alliance, presented to Ukraine already at the Vilnius summit, should be such an answer.