Two-day EU summit begins in Brussels today
A two-day summit of EU heads of state and government will start in Brussels today, with the key topics being Russian aggression and granting Ukraine and Moldova the status of candidates for EU membership.
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23 June 2022
Bulgarian PM blames Russia, mafia after his gov’t loses no-confidence vote
Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov put the blame on Russia and the powerful mafia after his government lost a no-confidence vote on Wednesday.
Ukraine has proven it deserves EU membership candidacy - von der Leyen
Ukraine and its people have gone through hell and high water on their path to the European Union and proven that they are worth a membership candidate status.
To liberate our land and achieve victory is our national goal - Zelensky
To liberate our land and achieve victory is Ukraine’s national goal, which the nation must work on every day.
22 June 2022
Zelensky thanks Belgium for support for granting Ukraine EU candidate status
President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Prime Minister of Belgium Alexander De Croo for the support for granting Ukraine the status of a candidate for European Union membership.
US Department of State: Russia’s disinformation cannot hide its responsibility for global food crisis
The United States condemns the Kremlin's widespread disinformation campaign aiming to blame the United States, the West, and Ukraine for the growing famine in Africa, the Middle East, and other regions.
Ukraine set to implement European Commission’s recommendations by year-end
Ukraine expects to implement the European Commission’s recommendations on the status of a candidate for EU membership by the end of the year.
Zelensky thanks Czech Republic for supporting Ukraine's EU bid
President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Petr Fiala for his consistent support for granting Ukraine the status of a candidate for EU membership.
Deputy PM Stefanishyna: Ukraine may get EU candidate status tomorrow evening
Ukraine expects that a decision to grant the EU candidate status will be approved at the European Council summit on the morning of 24 June, supposing it will be made on the evening of June 23.
Sweden to support Ukraine's European perspective at EU summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he received confirmation from Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson that her country will support Ukraine's European perspective at the June 23-24 summit.
Court extends Medvedchuk's arrest until Aug 9
Lychakivskyi District Court of Lviv has extended the arrest of Ukrainian MP Viktor Medvedchuk until August 9.
United Europe definitely stronger than any tyranny - Zelensky
Ukrainian democratic institutions have remained in place despite the hard pressure of the ongoing war unleashed by Russia, while Ukraine’s victory over Russia will come fast if the international community joins efforts to this end.
Morawiecki calls on Polish diplomats to form support for Ukraine around globe
The Russian authorities are afraid of the prospect of close cooperation between Poland and Ukraine and other countries in the region, which are united by the desire to counter the aggressor.
Support for Ukraine to be priority of Czech Presidency of Council of EU
The Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU will focus on five foreign affairs priorities: Ukraine, energy, defense, economy, and democracy.
Zelensky thanks PM of Croatia for supporting Ukraine on its path to EU
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky had a phone call with Prime Minister of Croatia Andrej Plenković and thanked him for support for granting Ukraine EU candidate status.
21 June 2022
Delegation of PACE deputies to visit Ukraine next week
A delegation of members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) will visit Ukraine next week.
Kuleba, Borrell speak ahead of EU summit
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has talked to EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell ahead of the European Council summit, which is due to consider granting Ukraine candidate status.
Zelensky invites Ireland PM to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked Ireland's Prime Minister Micheal Martin for supporting the EU candidate status for Ukraine and invited him to visit the country.
Ukraine's prosecutor general meets with U.S. counterpart
Ukraine's Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova and U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland have discussed joint efforts in the legal sphere and the format of cooperation between the American side and a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) on alleged core international crimes committed in Ukraine.
Ukrainian president, Spanish PM discuss upcoming NATO summit in Madrid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez have discussed the possible outcome of the upcoming NATO summit in Madrid and food security.
Luxembourg PM assures Ukraine of support
Luxembourg will stand with Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression and when Ukraine will be rebuilt.
Ukraine constantly working on POW release, counts on partners to fulfil commitments - Zelensky
The Ukrainian authorities are doing everything possible at the political level to speed up the release of Ukrainian prisoners of war, but this is a complex process that is being professionally handled by the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense.
Ukraine fighting war “none of us can afford to lose” - Danish PM
Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has assured Ukrainians that her country would further strengthen Russia sanctions, provide Ukraine with the necessary support, and back the nation’s candidacy for EU membership.
Luxembourg commits 15% of defense budget to support Ukraine Army - Zelensky
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg has allocated 15% of its defense budget to support the Ukrainian Army.
‘Nothing can convey horror of what happened here’: PM of Luxembourg visits Borodianka
Prime Minister of Luxembourg Xavier Bettel has visited Borodianka in Kyiv region, destroyed by Russian invaders.
Zelensky, PM of Slovakia coordinate positions ahead of European Council session
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of Slovakia Eduard Heger coordinated their positions on the eve of the European Council session.
Kuleba discusses accountability for war crimes with EU Special Representative for Human Rights
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba and EU Special Representative for Human Rights Eamon Gilmore discussed the accountability for war crimes committed during the Russian aggression.
Luxembourg PM arrives in Kyiv
Luxembourg's Prime Minister Xavier Bettel has arrived in Kyiv to show his country's solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
Zelensky says will do everything so that attention to Ukraine doesn’t fade
President Volodymyr Zelensky said he would do everything in his power to make sure Ukraine remains in global focus.
UNSC to consider role of Russian propaganda in fueling war
On Tuesday, June 21, the UN Security Council will consider the issue of incitement to violence as one of the causes of Russia's aggression against Ukraine.