Ukrainian authorities to strengthen cyber defense through OSCE project
Ukrainian public institutions will be strengthening defenses against cyber threats through an OSCE-run cyber hygiene project for public servants.
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01 October 2021
Ukraine brings to OSCE's attention neo-Nazism, xenophobia spreading in Russia
Russia is experiencing an unprecedented rise in radicalism, hatred, aggressive nationalism, neo-Nazism, and xenophobia.
Ukraine vs Russia: Arbitration in The Hague to hold hearing of UNCLOS case in October
The International Court of Arbitration, established in accordance with the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, will hold a hearing in The Hague on October 11-16 of the Ukraine v. Russia case on the seizure of Ukrainian Navy boats and capture of crews near the Kerch Strait in November 2018.
30 September 2021
Venediktova meets with head of EU Advisory Mission in Ukraine
Ukraine's Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova has met with Antti Juhani Hartikainen, Head of the European Union Advisory Mission (EUAM) in Ukraine, the press service of the Prosecutor General's Office has reported.
Kuleba, Maas discuss development of Ukraine–Germany relations
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba had a telephone conversation with Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany Heiko Maas.
Razumkov says he had no conflicts with Servant of the People faction
Verkhovna Rada Chairman Dmytro Razumkov has said that he had no conflict situations with the Servant of the People faction.
Ukraine evacuated over 700 people from Afghanistan – MP Umerov
Ukraine has helped more than 700 people leave Afghanistan, according to Ukrainian MP Rustem Umerov, a member of the Ukrainian delegation to the PACE.
Russia blackmailing Europe with gas prices to gain monopoly for Nord Stream 2 – Stefanishyna
In an interview with EU Observer, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine, Olga Stefanishyna, noted Russia's attempts to blackmail European partners with high gas prices to force them to drop EU energy legislation requirements to Nord Stream 2, thus allowing Gazprom to gain monopoly rights to operate the pipe.
Ukrainian delegation to TCG continues to insist on release of detainees, adherence to ceasefire
The Ukrainian delegation to the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) continues to insist on the prompt release of all detainees and strict adherence to the ceasefire regime.
Ukraine, Turkey’s top diplomats to meet in Lviv in October
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba will meet with his Turkish counterpart Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu in October, with the talks set to be held in Lviv, instead of Kyiv, to present the Ukrainian city to Turkish investors.
Razumkov says did not discuss with Zelensky own stepdown prospects
Parliament Speaker Dmytro Razumkov did not discuss with President Volodymyr Zelensky the issue of his possible resignation from the post of Parliament Speaker.
Markarova elaborates on preparation of Ukraine-U.S. Strategic Partnership Commission meeting
Preparations for the meeting of the Ukraine-U.S. Strategic Partnership Commission (SPC) in an updated format are in full swing as documents are already being drafted and intensive discussions are underway on issues on the agenda.
North Macedonia recognizes Ukrainian COVID certificates
North Macedonia has recognized Ukrainian COVID-19 vaccination certificates.
29 September 2021
President of Israel to visit Ukraine next week
President of Israel Isaac Herzog will make his first state visit to Ukraine on October 5-7 to mark the 80th anniversary of the Babyn Yar tragedy.
No signals from European Commission on threat of visa-free travel - MFA
The Ukrainian side has received no official signals from the European Commission about the threat of visa-free travel with the European Union being abolished.
Razumkov signs law on preventing anti-Semitism in Ukraine
Verkhovna Rada Chairman Dmytro Razumkov has signed Law No. 5109 "On Preventing and Combating Anti-Semitism in Ukraine" and sent it to President Volodymyr Zelensky for signature, according to the parliament's website.
Ukrainian parties spent over UAH 3B over past five years - CVU
Ukrainian political parties have spent more than UAH 3 billion over the past five years, using most of the funds for advertising, according to Oleksii Koshel, chairman of the Committee of Voters of Ukraine.
Ukraine at UN: Russia's actions in Crimea jeopardize nuclear non-proliferation regime
Ukraine has expressed concern over Russia's build-up of nuclear capacities in occupied Crimea.
Stefanishyna meets with EC vice president for values and transparency
As part of an official visit to Brussels, Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olga Stefanishyna met with Vera Jourova, Vice President of the European Commission for Values and Transparency.
Crimea deoccupation strategy: Cabinet approves action plan
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved an action plan to implement the Strategy for Deoccupation and Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Crimea.
Government dismisses two deputy ministers, head of State Migration Service
The Cabinet of Ministers has dismissed Vasyl Bodnar as Ukraine's deputy foreign minister and Oleksiy Kurakov as Ukraine's deputy energy Minister.
Ukrainian Foreign Ministry calls on partners to honor Babyn Yar victims
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has called on international partners to participate in commemorative events to remember those killed in the Babyn Yar massacre and to join efforts to restore and establish historical truth and justice.
Russia blocks human rights conference - Blinken
U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has expressed deep regret about Russia’s move to block the premier human rights conference of the Europe-Eurasia region that was set to open in Warsaw.
Stefanishyna: Ukraine outpaces ‘anti-corruption’ recommendations of EU auditors
Ukraine has slightly outpaced the conclusions of the European Court of Auditors, which criticized in its special report the effectiveness of the EU's efforts to support Ukraine in the fight against corruption, and began to follow the recommendations of European auditors before the document was published.
Ukraine wants EU to extend energy legislation to Nord Stream 2
For Ukraine, which complies with all the requirements of the EU’s Third Energy Package in terms of energy and energy security, it is essential that these common rules be followed by all EU gas market participants, including the Nord Stream 2 operators.
28 September 2021
Kuleba: Normandy format's decisions adopted with Merkel to be relevant for her successor
The decisions made at the Normandy format summit with the participation of incumbent German Chancellor Angela Merkel will be relevant for the new Government of Germany.
Common Aviation Area Agreement with EU to take effect immediately after conclusion – Zhovkva
The Common Aviation Area Agreement between Ukraine and the European Union will be signed. Currently, the level of EU representation at the signing ceremony is being determined.
UWC, Ukrainian president’s representative discuss issues of human rights in Crimea
Head of the Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) Human Rights Commission, Borys Wrzesnewskyj, together with representatives of the UWC Offices in Toronto, Kyiv, and Brussels, met with Permanent Representative of the President of Ukraine in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and Head of the Crimea Platform Office Anton Korynevych.
Ukraine, Hungary summon ambassadors over Budapest's gas contract with Gazprom
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has summoned Hungarian Ambassador Istvan Ijgyarto over the signing by Hungary of a new gas supply contract with Russia's Gazprom, Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesman Oleg Nikolenko has told Ukrinform.
Ukrainian president's speech at UN General Assembly had powerful effect - Yermak
The speech by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the 76th session of the UN General Assembly was one of the most anticipated and had a powerful effect, Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak has said.