Next steps after NATO-Russia meeting will be critical to security in Europe - Truss
What happens next after the NATO-Russia Council talks will be absolutely critical to peace and security in Europe, UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has said.
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13 January 2022
Ukraine, Georgia need 'some time' to join NATO - Sherman
Ukraine and Georgia need "some time" to meet NATO's high standards and be ready to join the military alliance, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman has said.
Moscow says no "common agenda" with NATO
After the meeting of the NATO-Russia Council in Brussels, Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said the parties had no "common positive agenda."
Politico: White House allocates $200M in security assistance to Ukraine
The Biden administration quietly authorized an additional $200 million in security assistance to Ukraine.
U.S. Senate introduces bill with new Russia sanctions
On Wednesday, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Robert Menendez, along with 25 other Democrats, presented a draft Defending Ukraine Sovereignty Act 2022, which provides for new sanctions against Russia and additional support for Ukraine.
Ukrainian, Canadian foreign ministers discuss steps to deter Russia
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and his Canadian counterpart Melanie Joly have discussed steps to deter Russia from its further aggression, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has said.
Netherlands pledges to support Ukraine in deterring Russian aggression
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba had a telephone conversation with newly appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands Wopke Hoekstra as part of consolidating international support for Ukraine and deterring Russian aggression.
Stoltenberg: Russian troops in Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova uninvited, not welcomed
Respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations is one of the key principles of European security, therefore NATO calls on Russia to withdraw its troops from Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova, where they are uninvited and not welcomed.
12 January 2022
NATO calls on Russia to immediately de-escalate situation around Ukraine - Stoltenberg
NATO has called on Russia to immediately de-escalate the situation around Ukraine, and Allies recalled that any further Russian aggression against Ukraine would have severe cost.
NATO will not compromise on its core principles - Stoltenberg
NATO is ready for dialogue with Russia on key issues of arms control and confidence-building measures but it will not compromise on its core principles of protecting allies and each country's right to choose its own path.
EU, U.S. reaffirm their readiness to punish Russia for its aggression against Ukraine
Secretary-General of the European External Action Service (EEAS) Stefano Sannino and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman at a meeting in Brussels reaffirmed the coordination of efforts to respond to Russia's new aggression against Ukraine.
Russian forces working out "new ways of tactical action," including in occupied territories
More than 10,000 servicemen with the motorized infantry units of Russia’s Southern Military District and units of the Black Sea Fleet and the Caspian Flotilla’s coastal troops deployed across training grounds in Russia, Armenia, and the occupied regions of Ukraine and Georgia.
Ukrainian MPs start friendly visit to Turkey
Official visit of representatives of the Verkhovna Rada Group on Interparliamentary Relations with the Republic of Turkey has kicked off.
U.S. demanding that Russia de-escalate near Ukraine’s borders
Negotiations between Russia and the United States can only be successful “in a climate of de-escalation” and Moscow has to take steps to this end.
Ukraine hopes no decisions to be made at U.S., NATO talks with Russia behind Kyiv’s back
Ukraine welcomes the intentions of the United States and other NATO allies to reduce tensions around Ukraine through negotiations with Russia and trusts its international partners.
Blinken briefs Kuleba on U.S.-Russia talks
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in a phone call on January 11 discussed the implementation of a comprehensive package to deter Russia from its further aggression, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has said.
Ukraine's partners coordinating on united stance against Russian provocations - Trudeau
Canada has steadfastly supported Ukraine in the face of the threat of a possible escalation of Russian aggression.
Ukraine expects Russia to implement Paris Summit decisions, participate in new meeting – Nykyforov
Ukraine is ready to seek ways of peaceful settlement in the east together with France and Germany in various formats and expects Russia to implement the Paris Summit decisions and organize a new meeting of the Normandy format leaders.
Bill to grant Ukraine NATO Plus status submitted to U.S. Congress
A group of influential Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives has initiated a bill to ensure Ukraine's independence by strengthening its defense (GUARD), which proposes to grant Ukraine NATO Plus status, as well as impose sanctions on Russia’s Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.
Moscow plans to destabilize Ukraine from within - Nuland
Moscow has prepared a plan for the internal destabilization of Ukraine, according to U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland.
U.S. ready to increase defense aid to Ukraine, Blinken assures Kuleba
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Bliknen assured his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba of the United States' readiness to strengthen defense support for Ukraine, as well as to take other resolute steps to deter Russia should the latter resort to another act of aggression against its neighbor.
Nuland says U.S., allies in Europe preparing 'very painful' sanctions against Russia
The United States has agreed with its allies in Europe to prepare a package of "very painful" sanctions against Russia should it launch its further military escalation.
Zelensky, Trudeau discuss compensation for families of PS752 victims
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau discussed the security situation in eastern Ukraine and efforts to obtain fair compensation for the families of the victims of the UIA plane downing near Tehran in 2020.
11 January 2022
Kuleba congratulates Kasoulides on his appointment as Cypriot foreign minister
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has congratulated Ioannis Kasoulides on his appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus.
Yermak says over 90% of Ukrainians will defend their country in event of Russian invasion
In the event of a full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, more than 90% of Ukrainian citizens will defend their country, according to Andriy Yermak, head of the President's Office.
Dzheppar: If Russia attacks, Ukraine will respond clearly
If Russia's attack happens, Ukraine will respond clearly, in every single way.
White House ready for Moscow’s disinformation on Geneva talks
The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden is bracing for the Russian side to spread misinformation about the Geneva talks.
European Commission consistently supports Ukraine in various formats
The European Commission is consistent in providing broad support to Ukraine, including in the context of the current escalation of the security situation in connection with Russia's military build-up along Ukraine's borders.
Kvien discusses regional challenges with governors of Ukraine’s eastern regions
U.S. Chargé d'Affaires in Ukraine Kristina Kvien discussed regional challenges with the heads of Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regional administrations.
U.S. Embassy in Ukraine stresses dangers posed by Russian propaganda
The Embassy of the United States of America in Ukraine recalled of the dangers of propaganda circulated by the Russian Federation.