U.S. authorizes additional security aid to Ukraine worth $200M - CNN
Over the past month, the U.S. administration has quietly gone through a process of approving and authorizing an additional $200 million in defense support for Ukraine.
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11 January 2022
Zelensky receives advisors to French, German leaders
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said at a meeting with Jens Plotner, foreign and security policy advisor to the German Chancellor, and Emmanuel Bonne, diplomatic advisor to the French President, that Ukraine is ready to make the necessary decisions at a new Normandy Four summit in an attempt to end the conflict in eastern Ukraine, the President's Office has said.
U.S. names possible consequences for Russia should Kremlin invade Ukraine
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said that during the latest talks in Geneva, the Russian delegation assured there were no plans in the works to invade Ukraine, while the movement of troops was only about the exercises.
Russia does not confirm readiness to withdraw troops from Ukraine borders – U.S. State Dep’t
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said that after meeting with Russian counterparts in Geneva, she could not say whether Russia was ready to de-escalate tensions near Ukraine's borders.
Russia wants NATO to change enlargement formula at Madrid summit
The head of the Russian delegation at a Geneva meeting with the United States, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, said Russia sought "concrete guarantees" that Ukraine and Georgia would never become NATO Allies to be enshrined in the decision of the Madrid summit.
Zhovkva, NATO leadership discuss preparations for Madrid Summit
Igor Zhovkva, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, discussed the preparations for NATO’s forthcoming Madrid Summit with the Allies and Alliance’s leadership.
Geneva talks: Russia reproaches U.S. for intransigence over "security guarantees"
The head of the Russian delegation at the talks with the United States, Sergei Ryabkov, says t Russia "has no intention of attacking Ukraine," while the risk of military confrontation remains high.
U.S. in Russia talks reaffirms "nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine" principle
During the latest talks in Geneva, the United States reiterated to Russia that any discussions on European security issues will take place only with the involvement of European officials, which also applies to Ukraine.
10 January 2022
Stefanishyna: Russia's blackmail will not affect NATO's support for Crimea Platform
Allies at the NATO-Ukraine Commission meeting were unanimous that Russia's threats to unleash a new armed conflict in Europe should not deflect attention away from the formats of de-occupation of Donbas and Crimea, including the Crimea Platform.
German government says provides multilateral support to Ukraine, including in military field
In response to the latest call by Ukrainian Ambassador Andrij Melnyk to provide Kyiv with defensive weapons, the German government said that the country was already helping Ukraine in the military sphere and that it would not change its policy.
Kazakhstan protests: Ukraine issues statement on deployment of CSTO troops
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has taken note of the deployment in Kazakhstan of foreign military forces, dominated by the Russian contingent.
Zelensky, Cassis discuss security situation and fight against COVID-19
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the security situation around Ukraine and the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic with President of the Swiss Confederation Ignazio Cassis.
Ukraine ambassador demands that Germany stop blocking arms supplies to Kyiv
Germany must abandon its policy of blocking defensive arms supplies to Kyiv and help Ukraine fend off Russian aggression.
Ukraine poised to shorten validity of COVID vaccination certificates
Ukraine is poised to shorten the validity of COVID vaccination certificates, following the EU’s lead.
This week’s diplomatic efforts could prevent new armed conflict in Europe - Stoltenberg
A series of diplomatic events in Europe this week, including Russia-U.S. talks in Geneva, the NATO-Russia Council, and the OSCE European Security Discussion, is unlikely to address all existing issues but will help start the negotiation process to prevent a new armed conflict in Europe.
Stoltenberg: NATO, Ukraine coordinate ahead of meeting with Russia
NATO-Ukraine Commission is a timely opportunity to exchange assessments on the situation and to coordinate ahead of diplomatic engagements with Russia.
Canadian Foreign Minister: Ukraine's security is world security
Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly says the possibility of supplying weapons to Ukraine amid the build-up of Russian troops near the Ukrainian border cannot be ruled out.
Dialogue on Ukraine must be accompanied by tough measures to deter Russia - Borrell
The European Union sees the main goal of all diplomatic efforts in reducing tensions around Ukraine and making Russia de-escalate, but in this context any dialogue with Russia must be accompanied by tough deterrence and a clear stance on the high cost of its further military aggression.
G7 Ambassadors to continue supporting independent institutions in Ukraine
In 2022, G7 Ambassadors’ Support Group in Ukraine will continue to support independent institutions and a significant reduction in corruption.
Washington warns Russia about debilitating sanctions in case of further invasion of Ukraine
Ahead of talks with Moscow, U.S. officials raised the possibility of incremental shifts in decisions about its future strategic posture in Europe, while saying Russia would be hit with debilitating sanctions should it intervene in Ukraine.
Blinken vows no concessions on Ukraine in talks with Russia
The United States rules out any concessions on Ukraine's territorial integrity in negotiations with the Russian Federation.
United States mulls over supplying Stinger missiles to Ukraine
The United States has prepared an additional package of military assistance to Ukraine and mulls over the supply of Stinger surface-to-air missiles.
Kuleba: Putin's demands harmful to international peace, security
The demands Russian President Vladimir Putin put forward to the United States, NATO, and the European Union to recognize Russia's neighbors as the Kremlin’s sphere of influence are illegitimate.
Moscow party to armed conflict in eastern Ukraine, EU’s Borrell acknowledges
Russia is a party to the armed conflict in eastern Ukraine, while any talks concerning Ukraine must include the country’s officials.
Blinken, Borrell discuss build-up of Russian troops near Ukraine's borders
High Representative of the European Union for Foreign and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission Josep Borrell and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed on Saturday night the security situation in connection with ongoing Russia's military build-up near Ukraine's borders and in its temporarily occupied territories.
08 January 2022
Biden may propose Putin scaling back troop deployment in Eastern Europe - media
The Biden administration is ready to propose discussions on scaling back U.S. and Russian troop deployments and military exercises in Eastern Europe.
Stoltenberg reaffirms decisions of NATO Bucharest Summit on Ukraine, Georgia
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg reaffirmed the decisions of the Bucharest Summit on the future membership of Ukraine and Georgia in the Alliance, despite aggressive rhetoric and blackmail coming from Russia.
Blinken: What is happening in Ukraine "not only about Ukraine"
Russia's aggressive actions against Ukraine are not limited to Ukraine, according to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Ukraine to take part in next week's meeting of NATO defense chiefs
On January 12-13, the Chiefs of Staff of the NATO Armed Forces will hold a virtual meeting with the participation of Ukraine and Georgia representatives.
All NATO members united in support of Ukraine - Canada’s Foreign Minister
All NATO allies are unanimous in their strong support for Ukraine in the face of the Russian threat.