PM Shmyhal expects Ukraine to be ready for accession to the EU in two years
Ukraine is expected to be ready for accession to the European Union in two years.
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09 May 2023
President Zelensky leads Summit of Special Tribunal’s Core Group
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has led the Summit of the Special Tribunal’s Core Group, involving 37 participants.
Blinken discusses Ukrainian issue with Israeli Foreign Minister
U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken had a telephone conversation with Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen. Officials discussed, in particular, the issue of Russian aggression against Ukraine.
Ukrainian flag raised next to EU flags in European Commission
On Europe Day, the flag of Ukraine was raised near the European Commission building in Brussels next to the EU flags.
Ursula von der Leyen outlines three features of next round of EU sanctions
The 11th round of EU sanctions against Russia will consist of adding imported products and strengthening the fight against the circumvention of restrictions against Russia through imports to third countries or shadow entities.
Ukraine counts on EU's 11th Russia sanctions package to include restrictions on nuclear industry - Zelensky
Ukraine expects that the European Union will soon adopt the 11th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation, which will contain restrictions against the nuclear industry of the territorial state.
Scholz on Moscow parade: Show of force “won’t intimidate us”
Despite Russia's revisionist efforts and attempts to turn history back, they will not succeed. They will not be able to intimidate Europe or destroy the continent’s largest peace project.
Time to launch talks on Ukraine's EU membership - Zelensky
The time has come for a positive decision regarding the opening of negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the European Union.
Historic visit: Ukraine’s top diplomat on his way to Guatemala
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba is heading to Guatemala, where he will participate in the Council of Ministers of the Association of Caribbean States and make the first bilateral visit to this country as head of Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry.
Yermak calls for Russians to be banned from entering EU
Andriy Yermak, the head of President Volodymyr Zelensky's office, has said that Russian citizens must be banned from visiting the EU countries.
PM Shmyhal: Ukraine getting closer to EU membership every day
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said that Ukraine is getting closer to its goal of joining the European Union every day.
European Commission president arrives in Kyiv
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has arrived in Kyiv to celebrate Europe Day together with Ukrainians and stated that Ukraine is part of a single European family.
08 May 2023
Trudeau, Sunak discuss support for Ukraine
Canada and Great Britain are ready to continue providing comprehensive support to Ukraine to repel Russia’s aggression.
Borrell calls on Iran to stop supporting Moscow in war against Ukraine
The High Representative of the European Union, Josep Borrell, had a phone call with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran, Hossein Amir Abdollahian.
Ursula von der Leyen visits Kyiv on Europe Day
The European Commission welcomed Ukraine's statement on the celebration of Europe Day on May 9 and confirmed that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit Kyiv tomorrow.
Unrecognized Transnistria asks Russia to increase number of "peacekeepers"
The envoy of unrecognized Transnistria to Moscow has called on Russia to increase the number of so-called "peacekeepers" due to “heightened security risks” in the region.
Coalition of countries to support Ukraine's NATO integration being formed – Korniyenko
Currently, a coalition of countries, which will actively support Ukraine on its path towards integration into the North Atlantic Alliance, is being formed.
Zelensky proposes that Ukraine mark Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in WW2 on May 8
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is submitting a bill to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, proposing that May 8 be Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in the Second World War of 1939-1945.
07 May 2023
President Zelensky announces upcoming international meetings in Kyiv
The Ukrainian side is making preparations for the upcoming events scheduled for May and June 2023, namely international meetings of various levels in Kyiv.
Ukraine’s Vice PM Stefanishyna to attend Weimar Triangle ministerial in Poland
Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olha Stefanishyna will take part in the meeting of ministers for European affairs of the Weimar Triangle nations (Poland, France, and Germany), which will be held at Kórnik Castle in Poland on May 12.
Yermak, Sullivan discuss Ukraine Army needs, peace formula
Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office Andriy Yermak had a phone call with Jake Sullivan, National Security Advisor to the President of the United States.
Kuleba calls on Asian countries to support Ukraine, abandon neutrality
Russian aggression against Ukraine is affecting Asia and the whole world therefore it is in the interests of the countries in the region to take a clear position in support of Ukraine and the UN charter.
Czech Republic’s MFA: Liberation of Crimea will be serious blow to Russian imperialism
Allies should support Ukraine until its victory and restoration of territorial integrity within the borders of 1991, including Crimea.
06 May 2023
Rada’s EU Integration Committee, EUAM Ukraine make Ukraine-Poland border assessment visit
On May 5-6, the Committee of the Verkhovna Rada on the Integration of Ukraine into the European Union and the European Union Advisory Mission (EUAM) Ukraine made a joint visit to the Volyn and Lviv regions to assess the needs of the Ukrainian-Polish border crossing points.
Zelenska, Shmyhal at Westminster Abbey at Charles III coronation ceremony
First Lady Olena Zelenska and Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal of Ukraine are attending the coronation ceremony of Charles III at Westminster Abbey in London.
Europeans accuse Russia of ecocide during invasion of Ukraine
Russian aggression bears the signs of ecocide, which threatens not only Ukraine but the biological diversity and healthy environment of the whole of Europe, for which the aggressor must be held accountable at the international level.
Hungary’s Szijártó accuses U.S. ambassador of war propaganda
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Hungary, Péter Szijártó, accused the U.S. Ambassador to Hungary, David Pressman, of efforts to promote war.
West entering era of strategic competition with autocracies - Czech president
The West is entering an era of strategic competition between democratic nations on the one hand and autocratic rulers on the other.
Von der Leyen, Shmyhal meet in London to discuss Ukraine’s restoration
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, who is in London on the occasion of the coronation of King Charles III, held a meeting with the Prime Minister of Ukraine, Denys Shmyhal, to discuss further EU support for the embattled nation.
05 May 2023
President meets with representatives of Venice Commission
President Volodymyr Zelensky had a meeting with representatives of the Venice Commission.