Ukraine seeks to enhance political, trade and cultural relations with Spain – Kuleba
Kyiv seeks to enhance political, trade and cultural relations between Ukraine and Spain.
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09 February 2022
Kuleba says there's chance to resolve crisis through diplomacy
Now there is every chance of resolving the crisis on the Ukrainian border through diplomatic means, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said.
Ukraine seeks to establish international parliamentary assembly of Crimea Platform
Ukraine's strategic goal is to establish the international parliamentary assembly of the Crimea Platform.
Spain will support sanctions against Russia in event of new attack on Ukraine - FM
Spain, along with the European Union, is ready to impose sanctions on Russia should it launch a new attack on Ukraine, but it believes that diplomatic efforts should be focused on resolving the Kremlin-created crisis.
Dmytro Kuleba: Diplomacy works, restrains Russia's aggressive intentions
Diplomacy continues to work and reduce the risks of military escalation, while a broad global coalition of partners is already implementing all three levels of the comprehensive Russia deterrence package, proposed by Ukraine in November 2021.
U.S. Embassy: Russia pushes distorted interpretation of Minsk agreements
The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine underscores that Russia pushes a distorted interpretation of the Minsk agreements, in particular insisting on the “autonomy” for Russia-controlled Donbas.
Zelensky comments on Lukashenko's threats to cut off fuel, power supplies to Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky has addressed the recent statement by self-proclaimed President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko on his intention to sever supply of energy resources to Ukraine, noting that such a policy would be a return to the "Stone Age" and that it’s the people who would suffer from such steps in the first place.
Russia trying to take revenge for Soviet Union's loss in Cold War - Kuleba
Russia is trying to take revenge for the Soviet Union's loss in the Cold War, so the issue of protecting the entire security architecture of Europe is being discussed today, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said.
Zelensky: Ukraine, France share common vision of threats
President Volodymyr Zelensky sees as extremely important Ukraine's partnership with France in the security sphere.
President appoints new AMCU state commissioner
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Serhiy Shershun as state commissioner of the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine (AMCU).
Duda: Our task is to defend Ukraine
The West must preserve peace and defend Ukraine – an ally that is not a member of NATO and the EU – from the aggressive actions of Russia.
U.S. foreign policy strategy should be aimed at deterring Russia - Atlantic Council
In the short term, the United States should thwart and deter the Kremlin's revisionist foreign policy, which seeks to weaken NATO and the EU and restore Russian hegemony in Eurasia, the Atlantic Council has said in a report "Global Strategy 2022: Thwarting Kremlin aggression today for constructive relations tomorrow."
Zelensky meets with foreign ministers of Austria, Slovak Republic, Czech Republic
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the security situation with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Jan Lipavský, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Austria Alexander Schallenberg, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Slovak Republic Ivan Korčok on February 8.
Ukrainian, French foreign ministers hold talks in Kyiv
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba held talks with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian in Kyiv on February 8 to discuss steps to encourage Russia to de-escalate and to intensify the work of the Normandy format, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has said.
08 February 2022
Ukraine, France sign bilateral documents
Ukraine and France have signed five bilateral documents following a meeting between Presidents Volodymyr Zelensky and Emmanuel Macron, the Ukrainian president's press service has said.
Macron calls on all parties to move towards implementation of Minsk agreements
French President Emmanuel Macron has said he thinks the implementation of the Minsk agreements is the only way to achieve lasting peace in eastern Ukraine and calls on all parties to move towards their full implementation.
Zelensky awaits Normandy format summit soon
President Volodymyr Zelensky says that the peaceful settlement of the situation in the east was one of the key issues at talks with President of France Emmanuel Macron and hopes the Normandy format summit will take place in the near future.
Shmyhal, Slovak Deputy PM discuss cooperation in digitalization
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and Veronika Rémišová, Slovak Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Investments, Regional development and Informatization, discussed cooperation in the area of digitalization.
Czech foreign minister: Russia's ultimatums are not a way to hold negotiations
The Slavkov format member states – Austria, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia – stand firmly on Ukraine's side.
Ukraine, France will continue cooperation on return of occupied territories - Zelensky
Ukraine and France will continue cooperation on the return of temporarily occupied territories to Ukraine's control, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
Zelensky appoints Zvarych as Ukraine's ambassador to Poland
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Vasyl Zvarych as Ukraine's ambassador to Poland.
Parliament plans to update legislation on personal data protection – Stefanchuk
The Ukrainian parliament plans to update legislation on personal data protection and electronic trust services.
PM Shmyhal discusses support for Ukraine with foreign ministers of Austria, Slovakia, Czech Republic
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal discussed European prospects and the consolidation of efforts to support Ukraine with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Austria Alexander Schallenberg, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Slovakia Ivan Korčok, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Jan Lipavský.
Media spotlight on Russian proxies undermines efforts to hold Russia accountable – MFA Ukraine
Media attention to Russian proxy forces in eastern Ukraine creates a false reality and undermines efforts to bring Russia to responsibility for its crimes.
Zelensky, Macron meet at Mariinsky Palace
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with French President Emmanuel Macron.
Ukraine sees no efforts by Russia to de-escalate situation - Kuleba
Ukraine now does not see any withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine's borders and no efforts by Russia to de-escalate the situation.
Any further aggression will have severe consequences for Russia - Estonian parliament speaker
Russia must end the war in eastern Ukraine immediately, and any attempt to increase aggression will have severe consequences for the Kremlin.
Russia has been trying to push Normandy format out of negotiation process, Ukraine official says
Russia has been working to completely discredit and knock the Normandy format out of the negotiation process over the past year, so the current return to its active phase sends a good signal.
Japan lower house approves resolution in support of Ukraine
The House of Representatives of Japan has approved a resolution in support of Ukraine, Ukrinform reports referring to Kyodo News.
Ukraine to work with Hungary to unblock membership in CyberNATO - Kuleba
Ukraine will be working with Hungary to unblock the country’s accession to the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defense Center of Excellence, while not intending to do so at the expense of its own interests.