Zelensky, Johnson walk around Kyiv, attend exhibition of destroyed Russian military equipment
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson took a walk through the center of Kyiv.
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17 June 2022
Putin says Russia ready to use nuclear weapons in case of "threat to sovereignty"
Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed that Russia does not threaten the world with nuclear weapons, but is ready to use them in the event of a "threat to sovereignty."
Russia must pay steepest price for war, compensate for all damage - Zelensky
The Russian Federation must pay the steepest price for its war against Ukraine.
Britain wants to give Ukraine “strategic endurance” - Johnson
Great Britain seeks to ensure that Ukraine gains strategic endurance in its fight against Russian aggression.
Heavy weapons, air defense, security guarantees on agenda of Zelensky’s meeting with Johnson
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, the team of his Office and the Cabinet of Ministers discussed with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Ukraine’s need for heavy weapons and air defense systems, as well as other international support for the country.
Pentagon publishes full list of security assistance to Ukraine
U.S. Department of Defense has reported on the allocation of thousands of high-tech weaponry and equipment for Ukraine, as well as hundreds of thousands of ammo and other items as part of security assistance to Ukraine, which now stands at over $6 billion.
Putin sought to seize Ukraine, sow chaos in Europe - Biden
Back in February this year, Vladimir Putin’s plans went beyond Ukraine so, had the U.S. not taken a resolute stance in supporting Ukraine’s resistance, Russia would have sown chaos across Europe.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrives in Kyiv
United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has arrived in Kyiv for the second time since the Russian invasion started.
European Commission proposes granting candidate status to Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia
The European Commission has recommended that the European Council confirm Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia's perspective to become members of the EU and grant them candidate status.
Zelensky hails European Commission opinion on EU candidate status for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has welcomed the decision by the European Commission recommending that Ukraine be granted the status of a candidate for EU membership and expressed hope for the positive results of next week's European Council meeting.
European Commission recommends granting Ukraine EU candidate status
The European Commission has recommended that Ukraine be granted the EU candidate status, which is a mandatory formal step before the issue is considered at the European Council.
European security architecture must be based on liberation from Russian shackles of dependence, says Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky is convinced that Europe's security is impossible without liberation from the chains of dependency created by Russia over the decades.
16 June 2022
Zelensky: Europe can create new history of freedom thanks to bravery of Ukrainians
Ukraine has come closest to the European Union since independence, and the "gray zone" between the EU and Russia may finally disappear thanks to the courage of the Ukrainian people.
Macron on communication with Putin: Disappointed is not strong enough word
President of France Emmanuel Macron has acknowledged that his talks with Russian president Vladimir Putin have not yielded the desired results but considers it necessary to continue these talks.
Zelensky: Negotiations on ending war not held solely because of Russia's position
Negotiations that are supposed to end the war waged by Russia are not held solely because of the position of the Russian Federation.
FM Kuleba outlines five results of today's talks between Zelensky and European leaders
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba outlined five results of President Volodymyr Zelensky's talks with the leaders of France, Romania, Germany, and Italy.
France, Germany will never be negotiators behind Ukraine's back - Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron has said that France and Germany will not demand any concessions from Ukraine for talks with Russia.
Ukraine will decide when and on what terms to end war - Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron has said that Ukraine will decide when and on what terms to end the war.
Responsibility for war against Ukraine lies solely with Putin and Russia - Stoltenberg
What NATO has been doing for many years is to support an independent, sovereign European state, Ukraine, and the only one responsible for Russia's brutal war against Ukraine is Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Italian PM: Ukraine must choose peace it wants
The will of Ukraine in terms of achieving peace is decisive, and this peace must be lasting and the one that Ukraine wants it to see.
Ukraine's EU candidate status could be key decision in early 21st century - Zelensky
Giving Ukraine the EU candidate status can historically strengthen freedom in Europe and become one of the key European decisions in the early 21st century.
Russia looking for new ways to intimidate Europe - Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Russia is looking for new ways to intimidate Europe and capture more Ukrainian land, and it does not want peace.
France, Germany, Italy, Romania support granting Ukraine EU candidate status
France, Germany, Italy, and Romania support the move to grant Ukraine status of a candidate for EU membership.
Zelensky holds meeting with European leaders at Mariinsky Palace
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi, and Romanian President Klaus Iohannis at the Mariinsky Palace in Kyiv.
Council of Europe says does not recognize illegal annexation of Crimea
In a decision adopted in the light of a report by Council of Europe Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić, the Committee of Ministers has condemned human rights violations committed by the Russian occupying authorities, against ethnic Ukrainians, Crimean Tatars and other residents of temporarily occupied Crimea.
Romanian President calls for bringing Russian war criminals to justice
While on a visit to Irpin, Kyiv region, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis has said that Russian war criminals must be held accountable.
UK sanctions top Russian Orthodox cleric
The British Government has announced a new wave of sanctions, including on the Russian Orthodox Church leader Patriarch Kirill.
European Economic and Social Committee supports granting Ukraine EU candidate status
The European Economic and Social Committee has adopted a resolution in support of Ukraine's EU candidate status, as well as recommendations for the European institutions and governments of the EU member states to assist Ukraine in post-war reconstruction.
Reznikov meets with colleagues from Norway, Germany, Netherlands
Minister of Defense of Ukraine Oleksii Reznikov held the meetings with his colleagues from Norway, Germany, and the Netherlands on Thursday, June 16.
Prime Minister of Japan pledges to continue to support Ukraine
Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida, expressing the policy of his government, again pledged to support Ukraine amid Russia's invasion.