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.
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13 September 2021
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.
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.
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.