Ukraine's ambassador to Kenya presents credentials to Rwandan president
Ukraine's Ambassador to Kenya Andriy Pravednyk has presented his credentials to Rwandan President Paul Kagame.
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23 April 2022
Ukraine's place is in EU – Bulgarian PM
Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov has said that Ukraine's place is in the European Union.
Ukraine hopes to get status of EU candidate country within a month
Ukraine has filled in the first part of the EU membership questionnaire, is preparing answers to the second part of the questionnaire regarding the acquis communautaire (EU legal norms), and hopes to receive the status of an EU candidate country as early as next month.
Ukraine at OSCE: Despite Putin’s order, Russian troops continue to attack Azovstal
Russian troops continue to attack the Mariupol-based Azovstal plant despite Putin’s order to cease fire. Either the President of Russia has lost control over his army, or he is making another attempt to deceive everyone.
UN Secretary-General to visit Ukraine on Apr 28
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres will pay a visit to Ukraine on April 28, 2022.
Consultations with potential security guarantors may be completed over week - Podoliak
Consultations on Ukraine's security guarantees with potential guarantors could be completed within a week.
Shmyhal calls on U.S. to disconnect all Russian banks from SWIFT
During a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal of Ukraine called for the disconnection of all Russian banks from SWIFT and the recognition of Russia as a sponsor of terrorism.
Belgium to send weapons to Ukraine, including artillery, anti-tank guided missiles
The Belgian government has decided to deliver modern weapons to help Ukraine stop the Russian invasion.
22 April 2022
Kuleba, Romania’s foreign minister discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation
The Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Romania, Dmytro Kuleba and Bohdan Aurescu, discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation, Ukraine's membership in the European Union and its economic recovery.
European Council President calls on Putin to ensure immediate humanitarian access to Mariupol
In a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, President of the European Council Charles Michel urged the Russian side to ensure immediate humanitarian access to Mariupol and other besieged cities of Ukraine.
Russia's attempts to create a sham "Kherson People's Republic" bound to fail - NSDC secretary
Attempts by the Russian Federation to create yet another fake “republic,” this time in Kherson region, will end in failure.
Macron again calls on Russia to allow civilians to escape from war-torn Mariupol
French President Emmanuel Macron has once again called on the Russian Federation to allow residents to leave Mariupol.
Shmyhal thanks Freeland for Canada's support to Ukraine
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has held a meeting with Canada's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland in the United States, during which he thanked the Canadian people for their great and warm support.
Pentagon chief holds meeting with PM Shmyhal
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin held a meeting with Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal at the Pentagon.
Zelensky asks Portugal for tanks, APCs, anti-ship missiles
President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on Portugal to provide Ukraine with Leopard tanks, armored personnel carriers, and Harpoon anti-ship missiles.
21 April 2022
Authorities assure Ukraine sees qualitatively new stage in receiving defense aid
Defense aid supplies to Ukraine on the part of international partners have reached a new level.
Work on sanctions: Shmyhal meets with Nancy Pelosi and congressmen
Ukraine and the United States continue to work together on sanctions against Russia to make them as effective as possible.
Denmark allocates $90M for weapons for Ukraine
Denmark has allocated $90 million for weapons for Ukraine which is fighting full-scale Russian aggression.
Shmyhal meets with Biden to discuss aid to Ukraine, sanctions against Russia
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and U.S. President Joe Biden discussed the expansion of financial and military assistance, the strengthening of sanctions against Russia, and the consolidation of the international anti-Putin coalition.
Spain’s Prime Minister vows to support Ukraine on path towards EU membership
Spain is positive about the enlargement of the European Union and is ready to support Ukraine on the path of its transformation for the sake of EU membership.
Biden announces new $800M aid package to Ukraine
The U.S. administration has allocated an additional $800 million to help Ukraine strengthen its defense capabilities in the face of Russian armed aggression.
Medvedchuk expelled from parliamentary committee on human rights
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has decided to dismiss Viktor Medvedchuk, an MP from the Opposition Platform – For Life, from the post of a member of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Human Rights, De-occupation and Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories in Donetsk, Luhansk regions and the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, Sevastopol, national minorities and interethnic relations.
Ukraine, Ireland prime ministers meet to discuss Russian war crimes, tougher sanctions
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal discussed with the Prime Minister of Ireland, Micheál Martin, pressing issues and challenges facing Ukraine and Europe. The meeting took place on April 20 in Shannon (Republic of Ireland).
Japan says India refused to accept cargo plane for Ukraine aid - media
India has refused to allow a Japan Self-Defense Force plane meant to deliver humanitarian aid to displaced Ukrainians to land in the country.
Turkey’s MFA: Some NATO states want war in Ukraine to continue
Some NATO member states want the war in Ukraine to continue in order to weaken Russia more.
Kyslytsya reminds spokesperson Dujarric that Russia is not a founding member of UN
Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations, Sergiy Kyslytsya, has said that a statement made by Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, Stefan Dujarric, that Russia was one of the founding members of the United Nations is not true.
20 April 2022
Ukraine can develop maximum speed to join EU – President Zelensky
Now it is a historic moment, when Ukraine can develop maximum speed to join the European Union.
European Commission to publish opinion on granting Ukraine candidate status by late June
The European Commission will publish an opinion granting Ukraine the EU candidate status by the end of June, and then it will be put on the agenda of the European Council.
European Council President: Ukraine Solidarity Trust Fund to be launched on May 5
On May 5, 2022, the European Union will announce the launch of the Ukraine Solidarity Trust Fund.
Russia not ready for peaceful settlement – President of Ukraine
The Russian Federation is not ready for peaceful settlement.