EU monitoring Russia's actions near Ukraine border
The European Union is concerned about the deteriorating security situation in eastern Ukraine and Russia's actions near Ukraine's borders and in the Crimean peninsula.
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12 November 2021
New charter with U.S. strengthening Ukraine's security in three areas - Kuleba
The updated U.S.-Ukraine Charter on Strategic Partnership is strengthening Ukraine's security in three main areas on which Ukrainian diplomats are working to counter Russian aggression - sanctions, allies, and weapons, according to Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.
Zelensky asks Georgian PM to allow Ukrainian doctors to visit Saakashvili
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili to consider allowing Ukrainian doctors to visit Mikheil Saakashvili, the former president of Georgia and chairman of the executive committee of Ukraine's National Reform Council.
Ukraine awaiting ICC’s probe into Russia's crimes
Ukraine expects the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court to apply for permission from the ICC to launch an investigation into crimes committed by the Russian Federation in the occupied Crimea, Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
U.S. warns Europe that Russia may plan Ukraine invasion - Bloomberg
The United States has warned its allies in the European Union that Russia may consider a potential invasion of Ukraine, given rising tensions over migrants on the Belarusian-Polish border and energy supplies, according to Bloomberg.
11 November 2021
Yermak, Kuleba discuss situation on Ukraine border with Sullivan
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak have discussed the situation on Ukraine's border with U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, the President's Office has reported.
Ukraine's culture minister tenders resignation
Oleksandr Tkachenko has submitted a letter of resignation from the post of Ukraine's minister for culture and information policy.
Ukrainian, Lithuanian presidents discuss situation on EU's border with Belarus
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his Lithuanian counterpart Gitanas Nauseda have discussed the situation on the EU's border with Belarus and the travel of citizens in times of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ukrainian, Slovak PMs to meet on Nov 12
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal will visit Zakarpattia region on November 12 and meet with Slovak Prime Minister Eduard Heger, according to the website of the Ukrainian government.
Kuleba, Yermak discuss security situation in Donbas with Nuland
Ukraine’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba and Head of the President’s Office Andriy Yermak met with U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland in Washington.
Ukraine will strengthen protection of border with Belarus - president
Ukraine will strengthen security on its border with Belarus due to migration challenges, but this will not affect the border crossing procedure for Belarusian citizens, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
Law enforcers have plan to keep illegal migrants coming from Belarus out of Ukraine - SBU
Ukrainian law enforcers and security officials are set to act jointly to not allow illegal migrants to penetrate the country’s border from neighboring Belarus if such attempts arise.
Zelensky congratulates Poland on Independence Day
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated President of Poland Andrzej Duda and the Polish people on the country’s Independence Day.
U.S. closely monitoring Russian activity near Ukraine - Blinken
The United States is monitoring unusual Russian military activity near the Ukrainian border and the possibility of provocations from Moscow, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said.
Kuleba: Nord Stream 2 security issue of Euro-Atlantic scale
Russia's Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline is not only Ukraine’s problem, it is also a threat of pan-European scale and a security challenge for the entire Euro-Atlantic community.
10 November 2021
Ukraine, U.S. sign updated Charter on Strategic Partnership
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken have signed the U.S.-Ukraine Charter on Strategic Partnership, which sets out the main directions of bilateral relations in key areas for decades to come.
Ukraine imposes sanctions on new owners of planes flying to Russia - NSDC
Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council has imposed sanctions against the new owners of planes that were previously associated with Moldova's JET4U S.R.L. and performed flights to Russia.
Kremlin will constantly test Ukraine's strength - NSDC
Ukraine's potential today is much greater than it was in early 2014, according to First Deputy Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Ruslan Demchenko.
Government appoints head of Ukraine’s National Health Service - MP
Deputy Head of the Chernivtsi Regional State Administration Natalia Husak has been appointed to the post of head of the National Health Service of Ukraine.
New wave of destabilization coming to Ukraine from Russia - NSDC
A new wave of destabilization is coming to Ukraine from Russia, according to Ruslan Demchenko, First Deputy Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
Government sacks head of State Emergency Service
The Cabinet of Ministers has dismissed Mykola Chechotkin as head of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, appointing Serhiy Kruk as acting head of the service.
Yermak, Taylor discuss security situation in Europe in context of Nord Stream 2
Head of the Ukrainian President's Office Andriy Yermak and Vice President of the U.S. Institute of Peace's Office of Strategic Stability and Security, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor have discussed the issue of energy security in Europe, in particular in the context of the Nord Stream 2 project.
U.S. remains in touch with Europe on situation on Ukraine border - Pentagon
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is concerned about Russia's military buildup on the border with Ukraine and remains in touch with his colleagues in Europe.
Ukraine expects int'l reaction to Kremlin's use of gas as weapon - Kuleba
The Ukrainian side isn’t shy about telling American and German partners that Russia is deliberately manufacturing a crisis in the EU energy market, using energy resources as a weapon, which requires an appropriate response.
Estonia not closing its borders to fully vaccinated Ukrainians
Estonia has retained entry for Ukrainians who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said on Twitter.
Kuleba: Kyiv, Washington have no differences in assessing situation on Ukraine-Russia border
Ukraine and the United States share the way they assess the developments around the amassing of Russian armed forces near the Ukrainian border, the only difference being the terminology applied in comments.
Russian intelligence operating at EU border same way as they were in Ukraine in 2014 - Polish expert
Russia’s secret services are managing the migration crisis at the European Union's borders, using a strategy similar to the one they applied in Crimea and eastern Ukraine in 2014.
Establishment of Ethics Council crucial for judicial reform in Ukraine - G7 ambassadors
G7 ambassadors have said that the establishment of the Ethics Council at the High Council of Justice is crucial for judicial reform in Ukraine.
Kuleba speaks of new points in Ukraine-U.S. Strategic Partnership Charter
The updated Ukraine-U.S. Strategic Partnership Charter will see a few fundamentally new aspects compared to the previous document, related to countering Russian aggression.
09 November 2021
Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council to meet on Nov 10
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has instructed National Security and Defense Council Secretary Oleksiy Danilov to organize a meeting of the council on November 10, the NSDC's press service has said on Facebook.