Zelensky thanks everyone who shared his appeal blocked by FIFA
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked football players and world media who shared his appeal, which was to be shown before the World Cup final, but was blocked by FIFA.
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19 December 2022
18 December 2022
Markarova about U.S. aid to Ukraine: We welcome transparency and accountability
The Ukrainian authorities support the call of some American politicians to ensure transparency and accountability of defense aid supplies from the United States and hope for effective bipartisan support in Congress.
President Zelensky: It is important that Crimea’s recapture started in people’s minds
The recapture of Crimea has started with the desire and readiness of people.
There will be no compromises or new ‘Minsks’ in favor of Russian murderers – Podolyak
The only way to return security, stability and predictability to the world is to make Russia lose, get out of Ukraine’s territory and pay the bills.
PM Shmyhal: Ukraine needs weapons to prevent genocide against Ukrainian people
Ukraine needs weapons to protect people, infrastructure and critical facilities and to prevent genocide against the Ukrainian people.
FIFA refuses to show Zelensky's address with proposal of Global Peace Formula Summit
FIFA refused to show a video address by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky with a suggestion for Peace Formula – a set of efforts that can restore peace across the globe – ahead of the World Cup final on Sunday.
Zelensky initiates convening Global Peace Formula Summit
President Volodymyr Zelensky initiates the convening of the Global Peace Formula Summit, proposed by Ukraine, this winter.
17 December 2022
Austrian Parliament on Holodomor: "terrible crime"
The National Council of Austria adopted a resolution calling the Holodomor of 1932-1933 in Ukraine a "terrible crime" of the Stalinist regime.
Yermak discusses assistance in restoring Ukraine’s energy infrastructure with Pyatt, Brink
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak has met with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources Geoffrey R. Pyatt and U.S. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Ukraine Bridget A. Brink.
16 December 2022
Shmyhal: Invaders’ actions at ZNPP unprecedented
The actions of the Russian military in the territory of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant are unprecedented, history has never known anything like this.
Shmyhal briefs on results of Ukrainian delegation's visit to Paris
The Ukrainian authorities will continue to mobilize efforts to intensify aid provided by the coalition of allies.
EU officially adopts ninth package of sanctions against Russia
The Council of the European Union finalized the formal approval of the ninth package of sanctions against the Russian Federation over the war of aggression against Ukraine - the relevant process was completed today by written procedure.
Hungary’s Jobbik party leader notes security threat in cooperation with Rosatom, calling for sanctions on latter
Cooperation with the Russian Concern Rosatom poses a serious threat to Hungary’s security and is unacceptable from a moral standpoint. There should be EU sanctions against Rosatom, while cooperation between Hungary and Rosatom in the framework of the construction of the power unit for the Paks nuclear power plant should be stopped.
15 December 2022
EU agrees on 9th sanctions package against Russia
Permanent Representatives of the Governments of the Member States to the European Union reached an agreement on the next, ninth package of sanctions against Russia, which should be formally confirmed via written procedure tomorrow.
Estonia promises to support Ukraine till victory
Estonia will support Ukraine in its fight against Russia till the victory in the war.
Talks with Russia are the final step to peace, not the first – Yermak
Negotiations with Russia are the final step to peace. At first, nine conditions have to be met, which were presented by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as a ten-point road map in his speech to the G19 powers in Bali.
Today, UNGA to consider resolution on rights violations in occupied Crimea
The UN General Assembly will consider on Thursday, December 15, the resolution entitled "Situation of human rights in the temporarily occupied Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, Ukraine."
Poland’s Sejm recognizes Russia as state sponsor of terrorism
The lower house of the Polish parliament on Wednesday night adopted a resolution branding Russia a state sponsor of terrorism.
14 December 2022
Zelensky urges UN Secretary-General to send experts to Ukraine's energy facilities ASAP
President Volodymyr Zelensky and UN Secretary-General António Guterres discussed the Ukrainian Peace Formula and the development of the grain initiative. Zelensky urged Guterres to send UN experts to Ukraine’s energy facilities as soon as possible.
President Zelensky calls on EP to create Special Tribunal for Russia as soon as possible
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky insists that a Special Tribunal for the Russian leadership should be created as soon as possible, without waiting for the end of the war.
Ambassador Brink comments on morning drone attack: More support is on the way
U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink said after the morning drone attack on Kyiv that more American assistance to Ukraine is on the way.
PM Shmyhal, President Macron hold meeting in Paris
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and President of France Emmanuel Macron have met in Paris and discussed the additional supply of air defense systems for Ukraine, financial aid, the restoration of energy system, and the situation at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP).
13 December 2022
President Zelensky: Reforms continue in Ukraine even during war
The story of reforms in Ukraine continues even amid the war.
Yermak, Sullivan discuss security, economic, humanitarian support for Ukraine
In a phone call, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak and U.S. President’s National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan discussed the continuation of security, economic and humanitarian support for Ukraine.
Germany allocates €50 million in aid to Ukraine
Germany will provide another 50 million euros in aid to Ukraine.
PM Shmyhal calls for increased air defense systems supplies to Ukraine
Ukraine needs the help of the civilized world to withstand Russia’s terrorist attacks.
Ukraine’s Parliament liquidates court whose chief seen among U.S.-sanctioned individuals
The Verkhovna Rada adopted the law on the liquidation of the District Administrative Court of Kyiv and the formation of the Kyiv City District Administrative Court in its place.
World must help Ukraine survive this winter - Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized that France and other countries must help the Ukrainian people to endure and survive this winter.
PM Shmyhal calls on world to provide Ukraine with modern air defense systems to cover its skies
Ukraine needs modern anti-aircraft and anti-missile defense systems that will allow the Army to close the sky, protect people and objects of critical and energy infrastructure from Russian missile attacks.
Putin’s press conference cancelled to avoid unsanctioned discussion about war in Ukraine – UK intelligence
The Kremlin has decided to cancel Putin’s traditional end-of-year press conference due to increasing concerns about the prevalence of anti-war feeling in Russia.