Zelensky thanks Norway for five-year aid package to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked Norway and personally Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre for announcing NOK 75 billion as a new five-year aid package for Ukraine.
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06 February 2023
Ukraine's parliament designates Wagner Group as international criminal organization
The Verkhovna Rada has designated Russia's Wagner private military company as an international criminal organization.
Parliament will not consider staff replacements in defense sector this week - Arakhamia
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine’s parliament, will not consider staff replacements in the defense sector this week.
05 February 2023
Arakhamia says Budanov will replace Reznikov as defense minister
Davyd Arakhamia, head of the Servant of the People parliamentary faction, has said that Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov will head the Ministry of Defense, while current Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov will be transferred to the position of minister for strategic industries.
Ukraine introduces sanctions against Russia's nuclear industry – Zelensky
On Sunday, February 5, the National Security and Defense Council’s decision on sanctions against Russia's nuclear industry came into force.
Reznikov will resign if President approves such decision
Ukrainian Minister of Defense Oleksii Reznikov has said that he will resign if President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky approves such a decision.
Cleverly: Giving Ukraine weapons is the only path to peace
British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has said that the swiftest and the only path to peace in Europe is to provide Ukraine with weapons it needs to defeat Russia.
Assets of Yanukovych regime ex-officials to be confiscated for benefit of state
Davyd Arakhamiya, Head of the Servant of the People Party faction in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, said that the property of several ex-officials of the Yanukovych regime will be confiscated for the benefit of the state.
04 February 2023
Ukraine should be ready to join EU before war ends - Stefanishyna
Ukraine seeks to start negotiations on joining the European Union in order to be ready to join the EU before the end of the war.
Sunak assures Zelensky that British equipment will arrive at front as soon as possible
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak assured President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky of his intention to ensure the arrival of British military equipment at the front line as quickly as possible.
NATO PA President visits Borodianka destroyed by Russians
Deputy Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Olena Kondratiuk and President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly Joëlle Garriaud-Maylam visited Borodianka, Kyiv region, on February 4.
Violations at nuclear facility: West criticizes Iran following IAEA report
The change by Iran of centrifuge configurations and the enrichment of uranium at a facility in Fordow without informing the IAEA is a violation of Tehran’s commitments under the nuclear non-proliferation treaty.
Stefanishyna: Ukraine has fulfilled more than 70% of its Association Agreement obligations
Ukraine has fulfilled more than 70% of its obligations under the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement.
Netanyahu tells Macron Israel ready to send 'military things' to Ukraine - media
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has said at a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace that Israel is ready to send "military things" to Kyiv.
03 February 2023
European Parliament backed Zensky's initiative on security guarantees for Ukraine - Yermak
The European Parliament has supported President Volodymyr Zelensky's initiative on security guarantees for Ukraine.
Talks on Ukraine's EU membership can be launched this year - Zelensky
There is an understanding that it is possible to start negotiations on Ukraine's membership in the European Union in 2023.
Italian PM to visit Kyiv by Feb 24
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will visit the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, by February 24, the first anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Zelensky: European integration days in Kyiv yield powerful results
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that two European integration days in Kyiv yielded powerful results.
Ukraine - EU: Summit in conditions of war
Today, February 3, the EU-Ukraine Summit took place in Kyiv with the participation of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, President of the European Council Charles Michel and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.
EU is ready to work on implementation of 10-point peace formula – European Council president
The European Union supports Ukraine’s Peace Formula initiative and will actively work with Ukraine on the 10-point peace plan.
Russia must allow all deported children to return to Ukraine - EU
The European Union has urged Russia to stop the illegal practice of deporting Ukrainian nationals, especially children, and allow those already deported to safely return to Ukraine.
European Commission assesses Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia’s on path to EU membership
The European Commission has published an analytical report on the adaptation of Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia to EU legislation.
Finland joins core group intending to hold Russian leaders accountable for invasion
Finland has joined the core group, which is working on the creation of a special tribunal for Russia’s crime of aggression against Ukraine.
Germany on Putin's Volgograd statement: Invasion on Ukraine “war of aggression”
Berlin listened carefully to what Russian President Vladimir Putin said in Volgograd while commemorating the anniversary of the Battle of Stalingrad and considered his arguments unjustified.
Ukraine calls for Russian propagandists to be denied entry to EU, US
Andriy Yermak, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, has said that Russian propagandists who supported the killing of people must be deprived of any opportunity to travel freely to the EU countries and the United States.
Decision on severance of diplomatic relations with Iran will depend on its behavior - Kuleba
The decision to sever diplomatic relations with Iran can be made at any time, depending on Tehran's further behavior.
Germany will not play key role in transfer of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine - Kuleba
Germany will not play a decisive role in the transfer of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, since this is American technology.
European Council president arrives in Kyiv for Ukraine-EU summit
European Council President Charles Michel arrived in Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Friday, February 3, for the Ukraine-EU summit.
Zelensky reacts to petition to revoke parliamentary mandates of pro-Russian MPs
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has instructed Parliament Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk to address a petition to revoke the mandates of all people's deputies with the banned Opposition Platform - For Life party.
02 February 2023
European Commission President: Written report on seven recommendations to be released in autumn
In the spring, the European Commission will provide an oral update on Ukraine's implementation of the seven recommendations, and a written report on the enlargement will follow in the autumn.