EU leaders support creation of tribunal for Russia
The leaders of the European Union supported the initiative to create a legal mechanism to prosecute the Russian political leadership for the crime of aggression against Ukraine.
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23 March 2023
EU leaders demand that Russia immediately withdraw its troops from entire territory of Ukraine
The EU leaders, who are meeting today in Brussels, adopted a resolution on Ukraine, expressing their unwavering support for the people of Ukraine in the fight against Russian aggression and calling on Russia to immediately and unconditionally withdraw its troops from the entire territory of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders.
Estonian PM: Rapid ammunition delivery to Ukraine can change course of war
The EU and its partners should use all levers to force Russia to end the war, such as political pressure and sanctions against Russia, military assistance to Ukraine, etc. This will be among the key topics at the EU summit.
Iceland recognizes Holodomor as genocide against Ukrainian people
Iceland has recognized the Holodomor of 1932-1933 as genocide against the Ukrainian people.
Zelensky visits Kherson region
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky paid a working visit to Kherson region to check the course of rebuilding infrastructure facilities destroyed by Russia's full-scale aggression.
ICC Field Office to open in Ukraine
An agreement was signed at the International Criminal Court (ICC) to open an ICC field prosecutor's office in Ukraine.
Blinken says Russia’s aggression “acute threat” to U.S. interests
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Russia's autocracy and full-scale aggression against Ukraine a direct and acute threat to the national interests of the United States.
22 March 2023
Ukraine expects Denmark to join ‘aircraft coalition’ – PM Shmyhal
Ukraine hopes that Denmark will join an "aircraft coalition" that is being currently formed by Ukraine.
Brazil to comply with ICC decision, could arrest Putin should he cross in
Minister of Foreign Affairs Mauro Vieira of Brazil says Russian President Vladimir Putin will face the risk of being arrested in view of the warrant issued by the International Criminal Court, should he enter the country.
Germany urges China to start talking to Kyiv
China’s “peace plan” for Ukraine and Russia in its current form is unlikely to be acceptable to Ukrainians, so Beijing should start talking to Kyiv as soon as possible.
Global South has to understand why Russia mustn’t be supported - Morawiecki
Warsaw and Tokyo discussed the issue of finding ways to convince the countries of the Global South not to support Russia, in particular in the matter of Russian aggression against Ukraine.
Prosecutor General Kostin, EP President Metsola meet in Brussels
President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola and Prosecutor General of Ukraine Andriy Kostin discussed holding the Russian Federation to account for crimes committed.
Zelensky: Security on top agenda of talks with Japan PM Kishida
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine discussed with Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida a range of security issues and thanked him for his country’s comprehensive support.
21 March 2023
Zelensky: Sanctions should come quicker than Russia adapts
Volodymyr Zelensky is convinced that new sanctions against Russia should be introduced faster than Russia adapts to such restrictions.
Special tribunal for Russia: coalition of 33 states meeting in Strasbourg - Kuleba
On March 21-22, a coalition of 33 states working on the creation of a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine will meet in Strasbourg.
Zelensky to take part in G7 summit in May online
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky accepted the invitation to participate in the G7 summit in May in an online format.
Zelensky: Ukraine invites China to join Ukrainian peace formula
Ukraine conveyed the Ukrainian peace formula to China publicly and through diplomatic channels and waits for a dialogue.
Ukraine, Japan sign statement on special global partnership
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida signed a joint statement on the special global partnership between the countries.
Estonian Foreign Minister arrives in Kyiv to participate in Verkhovna Rada session
During his visit to Kyiv on Tuesday, Estonian Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu attended a session of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.
Zelensky meets with Prime Minister of Japan
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida in Kyiv.
Kuleba, European Parliament President discuss creation of special tribunal for Russia
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola discussed steps to establish a special tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine.
NATO-Ukraine Commission may meet in early April - Stoltenberg
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg intends to convene a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Commission, which may take place in early April as part of a NATO meeting at the level of foreign ministers.
Japan's PM visits Bucha
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has visited Bucha as part of his unannounced trip to Ukraine.
Parliament appoints Kamyshin as Minister for Strategic Industries
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine’s parliament, has appointed Oleksandr Kamyshin as Minister for Strategic Industries of Ukraine.
Lisovyi appointed Minister of Education and Science
The Verkhovna Rada appointed Oksen Lisovyi as Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine.
Japan PM Kishida arrives in Kyiv
Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida has arrived in Kyiv.
Taiwan hits out at China's attempts to play Ukraine peacemaker
Taiwan's foreign minister Joseph Wu on Tuesday criticized China's efforts to portray itself as a peacemaker in the Russo-Ukrainian war while it "threatens war" against the island.
Hungary denies report on vetoing EU statement on ICC arrest warrant for Putin
Hungary denied Bloomberg's report that Budapest had blocked a joint statement by EU member states regarding the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
ICC probe: Almost $5M in extra funding pledged at int’l conference
An international conference in London raised $4.9 million to support the International Criminal Court in its investigations into alleged war crimes in Ukraine and its work to hold Russia to account.
Hungary blocks EU statement on arrest warrant for Putin - Bloomberg
Hungary blocked the joint statement of the EU member states on the issuance of an international arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin.