Russian assets seized in Ireland could be used to rebuild Ukraine - Minister
Over EUR 1 billion in frozen Russian assets could be seized to pay for the reconstruction of Ukraine, Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said.
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29 April 2022
After Ramstein meeting, all partners better understand what weapons Ukraine needs - Markarova
The meeting of the defense agencies and chiefs of staff of several dozen nations in Ramstein, Germany, united the efforts of individual partners in support of Ukraine and created a stronger mechanism for cooperation in defense issues.
UN Secretary General "shocked" by missile strikes on Kyiv - journalist
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is shocked by Russia’s missile strikes that hit Kyiv during his visit to the city.
Guterres says he has no illusions about reforming UN Security Council immediately
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has no illusions about the possibility to reform the UN Security Council immediately.
Office of the President expects sixth sanctions package to be most painful to Russia
The Office of the President of Ukraine expects the sixth sanctions package, which the European Union is planning to endorse, to be the most painful to Russia.
28 April 2022
Zelensky calls on UN to make efforts to stop deportation of Ukrainians to Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on the UN to make efforts to stop the deportation of Ukrainian citizens -- adults and children -- to Russia.
Zelensky: We need fundamental document on security guarantees for Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Ukraine seeks to develop a document on security guarantees that will provide maximum and real protection for the country.
Biden sends new request to Congress for $33B in additional aid for Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden has sent a new request to the U.S. Congress to provide Ukraine with another $33 billion in funding to assist its fight against Russian aggression.
PACE calls for setting up int’l tribunal to investigate, prosecute Russian crimes of aggression
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has adopted a resolution proposing that an ad hoc international tribunal investigate and prosecute the crimes of Russia's military aggression in Ukraine.
Time journalists spent two weeks with Zelensky at onset of war
The U.S.-based Time magazine dedicated the cover of their latest issue and the article to President Volodymyr Zelensky’s leadership in the face of Russian aggression.
NATO Allies provided at least $8B in military support to Ukraine – Stoltenberg
NATO Allies have pledged and provided at least $8 billion in military support to Ukraine, and continue to step up.
UN Coordinator leaves for Zaporizhzhia to make preparations for possible evacuation from Mariupol
At the request of UN Secretary-General António Guterres, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine Osnat Lubrani has left for Zaporizhzhia to prepare for hopeful evacuation from the besieged city of Mariupol.
UN Secretary-General Guterres visits Borodianka
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has visited the urban-type settlement of Borodianka in Kyiv Region, which was liberated from Russian invaders.
White House considering including Russia in list of state sponsors of terrorism - Yermak
Ukraine is approaching the goal of including Russia in the list of state sponsors of terrorism.
Transnistria has always borne risks to Ukraine - Podoliak
The Ukrainian authorities have always viewed the unrecognized "Transnistrian Moldavian Republic" as a springboard for potential risks to Ukraine, so everything is well thought out in terms of defending the territory adjacent to the region.
U.S. House passes legislation to seize Russian assets to help rebuild Ukraine
That’s according to a statement by the Act’s co-author Abigail Spanberger, Ukrinform reports.
Italian president confirms country's readiness to impose new Russia sanctions
Italy will unreservedly support additional EU sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
PACE to support inquiries into Russian crimes, violations of international law
The Parliamentarian Assembly of the Council of Europe will support all efforts to investigate crimes and violations of international law by the Russian Federation.
27 April 2022
President Zelensky: Russia considers not only gas but any trade as weapon
Russia considers not only gas but any trade as a weapon. The sooner Europe admits that it is inadmissible to depend on Russia in trade, the sooner it will be possible to guarantee stability in European markets.
Zelensky, von der Leyen discuss macro-financial assistance to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen have discussed further support for Ukraine, including macro-financial assistance.
UN Secretary-General arrives in Ukraine
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has arrived in Ukraine after visiting Moscow where he met with president Putin.
Canada imposes sanctions on 203 representatives of ‘DPR’, ‘LPR’
Canada has announced a new round of sanctions against supporters of Vladimir Putin's regime responsible for the attempted annexation of parts of eastern Ukraine.
Zelensky discusses food security with Indonesia’s president
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has discussed food security with Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo and thanked him for inviting him to attend some events at the G20 summit.
Austrian diplomats return to Kyiv
Employees of the Austrian embassy have returned to Kyiv last week in solidarity with Ukraine.
Time, context of Zelensky's meeting with Putin not yet determined - adviser
Neither the time nor the context of the meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin has been determined yet.
Ukraine has right to defend itself, says British PM Boris Johnson
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that Britain does not object to Ukraine using the weapons provided to it against targets in Russia.
26 April 2022
Yermak: Russia starts gas blackmail of Europe over rouble payment spat
The Russian Federation is blackmailing Europe over the latter’s refusal to pay for gas supplied in Russian roubles, arguing that Moscow uses energy as its weapon.
Free world understands Russia aims to tear Europe apart - Zelensky
The nations of the free world understand that the invasion of Ukraine is only the beginning, while the ultimate goal is to tear Europe apart.
Kuleba: We will see new dynamics in Russia sanctions, weapons for Ukraine
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba believes that a completely new dynamic regarding sanctions on and isolation of Russia, as well as weapons for Ukraine, will be observed.
Zelensky, Romanian PM hold talks in Kyiv
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi met with the Prime Minister of Romania Nicolae Ciucă, who was on a Kyiv visit April 26.