By recognizing “LPR/DPR” Russia to withdraw from Minsk accords - Reznikov
If the State Duma of Russia votes to recognize the so-called "LPR" and "DPR" as independent states, it will equal Russia's rejection of the Minsk accords.
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25 January 2022
Dutch diplomats allowed to leave Ukraine
Employees of the Dutch Embassy in Kyiv and their relatives have the right to leave Ukraine and return home amid fears of a Russian invasion.
Ukrainian parliament addresses intl organizations over Russia's military blackmail
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has addressed the United Nations, the European Parliament, governments and parliaments of foreign states, as well as parliamentary assemblies of international organizations, regarding the unacceptability of Russia using military blackmail against Ukraine to prevent it from joining the EU and NATO.
Verkhovna Rada back from vacation: 181 deputies registered in session hall
Head of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, Ruslan Stefanchuk, has opened the plenary session, the first one after the holiday period.
Kuleba: Sanctions can already be imposed on Russia over passportization in occupied territories
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba believes that Ukraine's international partners already have grounds to impose new sanctions on Russia over the illegal issuance of Russian passports to the residents of the occupied territories.
Russia betting on Ukraine’s destabilization, NSDC secretary believes
The Russian Federation seeks internal destabilization in Ukraine, so society must not panic and remain calm.
No significant increase in Russian military buildup near Ukraine borders - Danilov
The number of Russian troops on Ukraine's borders has not changed recently.
Canada advises its citizens to leave Ukraine
The Canadian Foreign Ministry has advised its citizens to leave Ukraine if their presence is not mandatory due to the threat of military action.
Zelensky to Ukrainians: Everything under control, no reason to panic
People should not be anxious as the authorities keep the situation under control so there is no reason to panic.
24 January 2022
Georgia expresses solidarity with Ukraine amid Russia’s aggressive actions
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba had a telephone conversation with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia David Zalkaliani in the context of consolidating international support for Ukraine.
Tkachenko: Kremlin propaganda should be treated as “information infection”
Ukraine needs to limit Russia's information influence as much as possible.
Yermak, Sullivan discuss security challenges around Ukraine
Head of the Ukrainian President's Office Andriy Yermak and U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan have discussed security challenges around Ukraine.
Zelensky, Michel discuss Russia’s aggression, preparation of new sanctions
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of the European Council Charles Michel discussed political and diplomatic ways to de-escalate the security situation around Ukraine and the possibility of preparing preventive sanctions.
Council of EU condemns Russia’s aggression against Ukraine
The Council of the EU has condemned Russia’s continued aggression against Ukraine.
Ukraine disappointed about Germany's decision to support Nord Stream 2 - Klitschko
Ukraine is disappointed that the German federal government supports the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has said.
Speaker Stefanchuk: Most MPs under Russia’s sanctions
The majority of the members of the Parliament of Ukraine are on the sanctions lists of the Russian Federation.
Zelensky congratulates foreign intelligence officers on their professional holiday
Implementing an effective policy requires timely detection and neutralization of threats to Ukraine's national security, as well as prompt response to the challenges facing the state.
Canada considers sending weapons to Ukraine - media
The Canadian authorities are considering handing over weapons and military equipment to Ukraine to help the country deter Russian aggression.
Austria says disconnecting Russia from SWIFT in case of invasion not ruled out
Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg said that the European Union is working hard to develop broad economic and financial sanctions against Moscow should Russia move into Ukraine.
Blinken: Russian threat problem for whole world, not only for Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is convinced that the issue of the Russian threat should be a matter of concern for the entire world, not just Ukraine and the West.
UK withdrawing some embassy staff from Ukraine
The United Kingdom is withdrawing some embassy staff and their family members from Ukraine, according to a statement posted on the UK government's website.
EU not planning to evacuate its diplomats from Ukraine - Borrell
The European Union does not intend to organize the evacuation of its diplomats or their families from Ukraine amid fears of Russian invasion.
"We will fight to death": Ukraine's ambassador to UK on Russian threat
Russian troops have been on Ukraine’s territory for almost eight years already, so the issue of a possible invasion is not great news for Kyiv.
MFA Ukraine "particularly disappointed" with Bavaria minister-president’s stance on Russia sanctions
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine says it is "particularly disappointed" by the statements of the chief of the Bavarian government and head of the Christian Social Union, Markus Söder, who earlier spoke out against a new round of tough sanctions to deter Russia.
U.S. orders relatives of embassy staff to leave Ukraine
The U.S. Department of State on January 24 authorized the voluntary departure ("authorized departure") of U.S. government employees and ordered the departure of family members ("ordered departure") of U.S. government employees at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, effective immediately.
Hackers behind cyber attack on Ukraine gov’t sites affiliated with Russian security services – Polish envoy
The Polish government believes it was a group of hackers linked to the Russian secret services recently that recently attacked the websites of Ukrainian government agencies.
22 January 2022
Zelensky opens Ukraine's largest cable-stayed bridge in Zaporizhia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has opened the first part of the country's largest cable-stayed bridge in Zaporizhia, according to an Ukrinform correspondent.
Ukraine demands public refutation of statement by German Navy commander on Crimea
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has described the remarks by German Navy Commander Kay-Achim Schönbach that Ukraine has lost temporarily occupied Crimea as categorically unacceptable and demanded that they be publicly refuted.
Zelensky thanks Biden for unprecedented assistance to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked U.S. President Joe Biden for unprecedented diplomatic and military assistance to Ukraine.
Ukraine leaders lay flowers at monument to Hrushevsky
As Ukraine marks Unity Day on January 22, President Volodymyr Zelensky laid flowers at the monument to the outstanding statesman, President of the Ukrainian People's Republic Mykhailo Hrushevsky.