Turkey to never recognize Crimea annexation attempt by Russia, vows to continue supporting Crimean Tatars – minister
Turkey does not recognize the attempted annexation of Crimea by Russia and will support Crimean Tatars and defend their rights.
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13 September 2021
Nord Stream 2 to be used against entire Europe – PM Shmyhal
Nord Stream 2 is an element of a hybrid war, a hybrid attack on Ukraine that will sooner or later be used against Ukraine and against the whole of Europe.
U.S. should enhance its presence in Ukraine - Zelensky
Ukraine is currently a priority for the United States, so Washington should not leave the country in any way, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
Danilov: Ukraine capable of regaining east of Ukraine by force, fighting for Crimea
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, Oleksiy Danilov, says the Ukrainian Army is capable of liberating the occupied east of Ukraine by military means and go for hostilities to regain Crimea, while the Ukrainian government is not yet going to take such a step.
Zelensky tells of Biden’s stance on Ukraine's NATO membership issue
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that during a Washington meeting with his American counterpart, Joe Biden, the latter said he believes Ukraine should be in NATO, while making this happen depends on other leaders as well.
11 September 2021
Jailed Mejlis official vows to continue fighting against Crimea occupation
Nariman Dzhelyalov, First Deputy Chairman of Crimean Tatars’ Mejlis, earlier arrested in the occupied Crimea, says he intends to continue his struggle against Crimea occupation even while in prison, by all means available.
NSDC secretary names Ukraine authorities’ key task
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, Oleksiy Danilov, believes the oligarchic system built in Ukraine threatens state development and people’s existence.
Ukraine, U.S. discuss preparations for Strategic Partnership Commission
President’s Office chief Andriy Yermak on Friday had a phone call with U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, Robin Dunnigan.
Ukraine monitoring “very closely” Zapad 2021 exercise – Kuleba
The scenarios that are being worked out at the Russian-Belarusian strategic exercises Zapad 2021 carry serious risks to Ukraine, so the government is monitoring them “very closely.”
U.S. reiterates opposition to Russia’s Nord Stream 2 – State Dept
The United States continues to consider the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project the Kremlin’s influence tool undermining European energy security, and stands against allowing the pipe to launch operations.
10 September 2021
Bakanov, U.S. congressmen discuss threats facing Ukraine
Chief of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) Ivan Bakanov and U.S. congressmen have discussed threats facing Ukraine, the SBU press service has reported.
EU prolongs sanctions against Russia over Ukraine's territorial integrity
The European Council decided today to prolong the sanctions for actions undermining the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine for a further six months, until March 15, 2022.
MPs call on the world to condemn new wave of repression in occupied Crimea
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has adopted a statement calling on the international community to condemn another wave of repression against Crimean Tatars in the occupied Crimea.
Ukrainian parliament passes law banning discrimination in advertising
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted Law No. 3427 "On the Introduction of Amendments to the Law of Ukraine 'On Advertising' on Combating Discrimination on the Grounds of Sex."
MFA working on implementing agreements reached in U.S. - Kuleba
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine is actively working on the implementation of agreements reached during President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to the United States.
Zelensky: Without Ukraine, NATO will be losing and EU – weakening
President Volodymyr Zelensky believes Ukraine is ready for membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and that without Ukraine, NATO will be losing, while the European Union will be weakening.
Zelensky not ruling out full-scale war with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he does not rule out that the situation in eastern Ukraine might escalate and Russia may start a full-scale war against Ukraine.
Zelensky says Normandy Four meeting not ruled out, while noting dependence on Russia's position
Ukraine is working to set up a meeting of the Normandy Four leaders, but currently the issue depends on Russia’s position.
Shmyhal, Slovenian PM discuss Ukraine's EU integration course
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and Prime Minister of Slovenia Janez Jansa have discussed the deepening of bilateral relations and Ukraine's European integration course.
EU declares at UN: Russia's occupation of Crimea threatens international security
Russia's occupation of Crimea remains a direct challenge to international security, with grave implications for the international legal order that protects the unity and sovereignty of all States.
“Null games”: Kuleba on Russian elections in occupied Crimea, Donbas
The holding of State Duma elections in certain districts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions (ORDLO) and the temporarily occupied Crimea is illegitimate, as well as null and void, from the international law perspective.
Dzheppar outlines Ukraine’s expectations from Eastern Partnership summit
First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Emine Dzheppar has informed Director of the Estonian Center of Eastern Partnership (ECEAP) Gert Antsu about another wave of detentions in the Russian-occupied Crimea.
Ukrainian society gets special award from Economic Forum in Poland
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has received a special award dedicated to Ukrainian society at the official closing ceremony of the 30th Economic Forum in Karpacz, Poland.
Kyslytsia calls on UN member states to join Crimea Platform
Ukraine's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Sergiy Kyslytsia called on all UN Member States that were unable to take part in the inaugural summit to join the Crimea Platform declaration.
UNGA includes issue of Crimea, Donbas occupation in new session’s agenda
The UN General Assembly has voted to keep the item "Situation in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine" on the session’s agenda.
09 September 2021
Shmyhal proposes holding Lublin Triangle summit at level of prime ministers
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has proposed holding a summit of the Lublin Triangle at the level of the prime ministers of Ukraine, Poland and Lithuania in the near future.
Kuleba slams Russia for going after innocent people over Crimea Platform disruption failure
Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has called on Russia to stop taking revenge on innocent people for the failure of Moscow’s campaign to disrupt the Crimea Platform summit.
Zelensky may take part in UN General Assembly online - Kuleba
The final decision on the offline or online format of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's participation in the 76th session of the UN General Assembly has not yet been made.
Preparations underway for Normandy Four foreign ministers' meeting - Kuleba
Preparations are underway for a meeting between the foreign ministers of the Normandy Four countries, and the date for this meeting depends on whether Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov confirms his participation.
SBU recording mass issue of Russian passports to residents of occupied Donbas ahead of Duma election
The SBU is seeing a massive effort by Russia to naturalize as many as possible Ukrainian citizens residing in the temporarily occupied areas of eastern Ukraine ahead of the upcoming elections to the State Duma of the Russian Federation.