MFA: Ukraine to keep ‘putting friendly pressure’ on partners over Nord Stream 2
Ukraine will continue to "put friendly pressure" on its partners over the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.
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16 September 2021
Sinkevicius, Abramovsky discuss sponsorship of two protected areas in Antarctica
EU Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and the Fisheries Virginijus Sinkevicius and Ukraine's Minister for Environmental Protection and Natural Resources Roman Abramovsky have discussed possibilities for the joint sponsorship of the EU proposal to create two marine protected areas in Antarctica.
Ukraine to confront UN leadership for ignoring Crimea Platform summit – Kuleba
Ukraine will be talking to the UN leadership about the latter ignoring the Crimea Platform inaugural summit that took place on August 23.
EU commissioner arrives in Ukraine to discuss European Green Deal
EU Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and the Fisheries Virginijus Sinkevicius has arrived in Ukraine to discuss the country's "green transition."
Russia removes OSCE observers from border to set up “election carousels” – Kuleba
Russia has refused to extend the mandate of the OSCE mission at certain checkpoints on the border with Ukraine to facilitate an ‘election carousel’ by bringing residents of the occupied territories to the polls in the Russian State Duma elections.
Ambassador of Poland offers Ukraine new diplomatic format
Ukraine should launch a format of consultations with the ambassadors of CE8 countries – Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, and Romania.
“Three to four ministers” could be sacked this fall, parl’t speaker suggests
Verkhovna Rada Chairman Dmytro Razumkov has predicted that three to four ministers will be dismissed late September or early October 2021.
Ukraine contributes to security of Europe by protecting eastern border - MFA
Ukraine contributes to the security of the whole of Europe by defending itself against Russian aggression, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Vasyl Bodnar has said.
15 September 2021
Government appoints deputy minister of health for digitalization
The Cabinet of Ministers has appointed Mariia Karchevych as Ukraine's deputy minister of health for digital development, digital transformation and digitalization, Minister of Health Viktor Liashko has written on Facebook.
Ukrainian Central European Forum kicks off its work
Ukrainian Central European Forum, a brand-new discussion platform, has opened its work on Wednesday, September 15, set to last for two days.
Bill on transition period in Donbas, Crimea requires additional discussions – Rada speaker
Government Bill No. 5844 “On the Principles of State Policy on the Transition Period” requires additional discussions, taking into account the ongoing negotiations in Minsk and Normandy formats, in order to maintain EU and U.S. support for Ukraine.
“Modernization budget”: PM on draft state budget 2022
The Cabinet of Ministers will approve at its meeting on September 15 a draft state budget for 2022, which is the "budget for the country’s modernization," before tabling it in the Verkhovna Rada.
U.S. considering sending Iron Dome to Ukraine - Politico
A U.S. House of Representatives bill envisages increased military assistance to Ukraine through the transfer of new missile defense systems, including potentially sending an Iron Dome battery currently being operated by the U.S. Army.
Lithuania opens honorary consulate in Mykolaiv
Lithuania opened its honorary consulate in Mykolaiv on Wednesday, September 15, according to an Ukrinform correspondent.
Kuleba outlines Ukraine's three priorities for new session of UN General Assembly
In a telephone conversation with President of the 76th session of the UN General Assembly, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives Abdulla Shahid, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba outlined Ukraine's three priorities for this session.
European Commission disburses EUR 600M as second tranche to Ukraine
The European Commission has approved the disbursement of EUR 600 million as the second tranche of macro-financial assistance to Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
14 September 2021
Shmyhal: Dual citizenship should be introduced, it’s a sign of civilized countries
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal believes that the introduction of dual citizenship in Ukraine will strengthen the state.
Shmyhal on possible reshuffles: I have no complaints against Cabinet yet
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal says he has no complaints against the ministries that would require personnel reshuffles and the Government continues to work.
Herbst ready to help provide Ukraine with clear security guarantees due to Nord Stream 2
John Herbst, president of the Atlantic Council think tank and former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, says he is ready to help raise the issue of the need to provide Ukraine with clear security guarantees and increase sanctions pressure on Russia, including due to the construction of Nord Stream 2.
Ukraine, Latvia to continue to develop friendly relations
First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Emine Dzheppar and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Vasyl Bodnar met with Ambassador of the Republic of Latvia to Ukraine Juris Poikāns on the occasion of the end of his term in Ukraine.
NSDC Staff experts partaking in joint NATO-Ukraine Tabletop Exercise “Coherent Resilience”
Experts with the Staff of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine are set to participate in the joint NATO-Ukraine Tabletop Exercise “Coherent Resilience” on countering hybrid threats to critical infrastructure in the Black Sea region, which will be running in Odesa this week.
U.S. to stand by all commitments to support Ukraine – Blinken
The U.S. administration intends to fulfill all undertaken commitments to support Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression.
13 September 2021
European Solidarity nominates Roman Sushchenko for MP
The European Solidarity Party has nominated Roman Sushchenko, the incumbent first deputy chairman at Cherkasy Regional Council and a former Kremlin political prisoner, as a candidate at district No. 197 in Cherkasy region in the by-elections to the Verkhovna Rada.
Zelensky vows not to allow blocking of judicial reform in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has promised to prevent judicial reform in Ukraine from being blocked and to immediately assess and repulse any illegal actions in this matter, according to a statement published on the website of the head of state.
Head of Ukraine's Mission to NATO kicks off her work with Stoltenberg meeting
The newly-appointed head of Ukraine's Mission to NATO, Natalia Galibarenko, launched her work at the new post by meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
U.S. government will continue to support strengthening of democracy in Ukraine - CEC
A delegation of Ukraine's Central Election Commission (CEC) has briefed U.S. State Department and USAID representatives on future challenges, a five-year strategic plan, and the opportunity for Ukraine to set an example for countries seeking democratic governance.
Zelensky says inaccurate to compare Ukraine with Afghanistan
President Volodymyr Zelensky considers it incorrect to compare Ukraine with Afghanistan in terms of dependence on U.S. aid.
Russia, Belarus "unification" not to complete quickly – Ukraine minister
The process of creating a "Union State" of Russia and Belarus will not be a fast one, said Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine, Oleksiy Reznikov.
Ukrainian president forms Council for Youth Affairs
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree establishing the Council for Youth Affairs, the presidential press service has reported.
High time to pass resolution on Donbas – Reznikov on upcoming UNGA session
Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories Oleksiy Reznikov believes that a resolution on Donbas should be adopted following the 76th session of the UN General Assembly.