Switzerland plans to gather up to 700 participants at Ukraine Reform Conference
Switzerland plans to bring together up to 700 participants in the international 5th Ukraine Reform Conference.
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29 October 2021
U.S. calls on Allies to lift restrictions on lethal aid supplies to Ukraine
The United States, which has been providing Ukraine with lethal defensive aid in the face of Russian aggression, is urging allies and partners to lift restrictions on security assistance.
Preparations for Zelensky’s visit to UK discussed at President’s Office
Deputy Head of the President’s Office Roman Mashovets discussed the preparations for President Zelensky’s visit to the United Kingdom with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Kingdom to Ukraine Melinda Simmons.
U.S.-Ukraine Strategic Partnership Commission to meet in first half of November
The U.S.-Ukraine Strategic Partnership Commission will meet in the first half of November after a long break, Deputy Head of the President's Office Andrii Sybiha has told Ukrinform.
28 October 2021
CDA Kvien raises toast to Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic integration
At The Odesa Debate international conference, Chargé d'Affaires of the United States in Ukraine Kristina Kvien raised a toast to the transatlantic unity in support of Ukraine and urged to push back on Russia's destabilizing behavior.
Switzerland expands sanctions against Russia over occupation of Crimea
The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs of Switzerland (SECO) imposed sanctions on eight more people over actions that undermine the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine.
Ukraine at TCG: Russia must formulate its vision of Minsk deal
The Ukrainian delegation in the Trilateral Contact Group for Donbas settlement believes it is difficult to count on any serious progress in talks on the political part of the Minsk agreements as the Russian side avoids expressing its vision of these documents.
Russia’s Gryzlov leaves TCG’s video conference after just five minutes – Ukraine’s delegate
Boris Gryzlov, head of the Russian delegation to the Trilateral Contact Group, left the Group’s online meeting on October 27, just five minutes after it started.
Russia seeks to have Europe tied with long-term gas deals - Naftogaz CEO
Russia plans to return to long-term gas supply contracts, thus "tying" European countries to it.
Ukraine has right to self-defense: Envoy responds to Berlin’s “concerns” over drone use
The German government’s criticism of the Ukrainian Army related to the recent first-time use of a Bayraktar TB2 strike drone in Donbas has led to diplomatic tensions between Kyiv and Berlin.
Ukraine takes over presidency of EU Strategy for Danube Region
Ukraine has become the first non-EU country to chair the EU Strategy for the Danube Region.
27 October 2021
U.S. embassy thanks Ukraine for restoring anti-corruption legislation
The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine has thanked Ukraine's government and civil society who worked tirelessly to restore anti-corruption legislation.
Too early to talk about replacement of Ukraine's defense minister – Nykyforov
Ukrainian Defense Minister Andrii Taran will be a member of the presidential delegation during its visit to the United Kingdom, and it is too early to talk about his replacement, Ukrainian presidential press secretary Serhiy Nykyforov has told Ukrinform.
Shmyhal admits possible reshuffles in Cabinet after ruling faction has its say
Reshuffles in the Cabinet of Ministers are possible, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal says, adding it would be wrong to comment on replacements before the Servant of the People parliamentary faction, together with government officials, makes a relevant decision.
Ukrainian parliament speaker, Chinese ambassador discuss inter-parliamentary cooperation
Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk and Chinese Ambassador to Ukraine Fan Xianrong have discussed the improvement of inter-parliamentary cooperation.
Zelensky replaces head of Kherson Regional State Administration
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Hennadiy Lahuta as head of the Kherson Regional State Administration to replace Serhiy Kozyr.
Ukraine, U.S. agree on date for Strategic Partnership Commission meeting in Washington - Kuleba
Ukraine and the United States will soon announce the date for a meeting of the Strategic Partnership Commission in Washington, where they will adopt an updated Charter on Strategic Partnership between the two countries, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said.
Ukraine to chair EU strategy for Danube region for 2022
On October 27, Ukraine will officially take the helm of the European Union's strategy for the Danube region for 2022.
Nuland did not discuss with Moscow issue of special status to Donbas - Kuleba
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba has refuted reports claiming U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland during her Russia visit discussed with the Kremlin the granting by Ukraine of special status to the temporarily occupied areas in Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
Ukraine-NATO Interparliamentary Council: Kornienko talks defense reforms
Ukraine's parliament and government are pursuing a series of national security and defense reforms to advance NATO standards, while officials representing the Allies have expressed support for the aspirations of most Ukrainians to join NATO.
Dzheppar calls on UNIC to promote de-occupation of Crimea
First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Emine Dzheppar called on the Ukraine–NATO Interparliamentary Council (UNIC) to promote the de-occupation of Crimea.
About 130 more Ukrainians want to return from Afghanistan - Kuleba
About 130 Ukrainians have expressed their desire to be evacuated from Afghanistan, and more than 30 citizens and their families have left the country on their own over the past month.
Ukraine has “a number of steps” prepared in case Russia terminates gas shipments - Kuleba
Ukraine intends to take a number of asymmetric measures if Russia cuts off gas supplies to the country.
26 October 2021
Poll reveals Ukrainian parties with highest support rate
If parliamentary elections were set to be held in the near future, the Servant of the People, European Solidarity, Opposition Platform - for Life, and Motherland would gain the most support.
Zelensky remains leader in presidential rating
If the presidential election in Ukraine took place in the near future, the incumbent president, Volodymyr Zelensky, would get the most votes in the first round as 17% of all respondents, or 26% of those who will take part in the election and have already decided on their choice, are ready to vote for him, according to a survey conducted by the Razumkov Center.
Swiss vice president to visit Ukraine to prepare for 2022 Reform Conference
Ignazio Cassis, Vice President of Switzerland and head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, will make a visit to Ukraine on October 27-29 as part of preparations for the Fifth Ukraine Reform Conference, the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs has reported.
Russia sending signals there will be no Normandy Four summit - expert
A meeting of Normandy Four foreign ministers will eventually take place, while the leaders’ summit remains in jeopardy.
Johnson reminds Putin of importance of Ukrainian sovereignty
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has underscored the importance of Ukraine's sovereignty in a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the UK government's press service has reported.
25 October 2021
No clear idea so far when Normandy Four top diplomats set to meet - German Ambassador
Germany and France are working hard to set up a meeting of the four foreign ministers in the Normandy format (Ukraine, Germany, France, and Russia), but there is no clear idea when it will eventually take place.
Three groups of influence pushing Russia’s interests operating in Ukraine - NSDC secretary
There are three groups of influence in Ukraine, representing the interests of the Russian Federation, all fighting for supremacy.