Ukrainian PM, EBRD managing director discuss support for reforms
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and EBRD Managing Director for Eastern Europe and the Caucasus Matteo Patrone have discussed support for reforms in Ukraine.
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06 September 2021
Ukrainian defense minister meets with U.S. Congress delegation
Ukrainian Defense Minister Andrii Taran has met with a delegation of the U.S. Congress to discuss the importance of assisting Ukraine in building its air defense and missile defense capabilities, as well as further joint decisions of the U.S. administration and Congress that will help restore Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's press service has reported.
Parliament planning to consider bill on industrial parks this plenary week - Razumkov
This plenary week, September 7-10, Ukrainian MPs are planning to consider at second reading the bill on industrial parks aimed at attracting investment in the industrial sector of the economy by introducing incentives in industrial parks.
Razumkov sees no reason to dissolve parliament
Verkhovna Rada Chairman Dmytro Razumkov has said that he sees no grounds for dissolving the parliament.
Turkey following developments regarding detention of Crimean Tatars, expects their release
Turkey is monitoring the recent developments regarding the detention of First Deputy Speaker of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people Nariman Celal and four other Crimean Tatars, and expects their release as soon as possible.
Biden to visit Ukraine, but not this year – Kuleba
U.S. President Joseph Biden will visit Ukraine, although this won’t happen this year as an exchange of top visits within 12 months is not in line with diplomatic practices.
U.S. calls on Russia to immediately release detained Crimean Tatars
The U.S. State Department has condemned persecution of the Crimean Tatars by the Russian occupation authorities and demanded that the detainees be released.
Stefanchuk hopes parliament to consider bill on local referendum in autumn
First Deputy Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk hopes that the parliament will consider in the first reading the draft law "On Local Referendum" in autumn.
Minsk agreements anniversary: U.S. demands that Kremlin fulfill its commitments
On the 7th anniversary of the signing of the Minsk Agreements, the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv called on Russia to fully fulfill its commitments toward a peaceful settlement in eastern Ukraine.
Kondratiuk to represent Ukraine at World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Vienna
Verkhovna Rada Deputy Speaker Olena Kondratiuk will represent Ukraine at the Fifth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament, the Ukrainian parliament's press service has reported on Facebook.
President’s Office on Zelensky’s U.S. visit: We managed to accomplish more than planned
The results of the United States visit of the Ukrainian delegation headed by President Volodymyr Zelensky have exceeded expectations.
Occupiers torturing Crimean Tatars detained on trumped-up “sabotage” charges – deputy foreign minister
Crimean Tatars’ Mejlis Deputy Chairman Nariman Dzhelyalov and the Akhtemov cousins, earlier detained by the FSB in the occupied Crimea, were subjected to torture and denied access to lawyers.
Key U.S. ministers to visit Kyiv by year-end – Deputy PM Stefanishyna
The heads of key U.S. ministries will visit Ukraine by the end of the year to implement agreements in the fields of energy, climate, and economy.
04 September 2021
President’s Office: Number of important documents signed as part of Zelensky’s visit to U.S.
As part of the official visit of President Volodymyr Zelensky to the United States, a number of important documents were signed, including a Memorandum of Understanding between the governments of Ukraine and the United States on commercial cooperation.
03 September 2021
Zelensky visits Moffett Field in California
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has got acquainted with the activities of the California Air National Guard, with which the National Guard of Ukraine and the Armed Forces of Ukraine actively cooperate, the presidential press service has reported.
“Lame job”: Ukraine minister ridicules Russia’s latest propaganda stunt on “WW2 Ukrainian hit squads”
Minister of Culture and Information Policy Oleksandr Tkachenko says yet another disinformation spin by the Russian FSB security service, this time – about World War 2-era "Ukrainian hit squads” is a hasty response to the recent discovery of a mass shooting site near Odesa where NKVD victims are buried.
Сivil society so strong no “dragon” can emerge there – Zelensky
An authoritarian regime would be impossible in Ukraine as the country’s strong civil society would not let that happen, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said while speaking with the faculty and experts at Stanford University.
U.S. vows to help Ukraine if Russia escalates – Ukrainian President’s Office
The United States is said to be ready to take serious steps to prevent escalation on the part of the Russian Federation with regard to Ukraine and promises assistance.
Ukrainian president meets with Apple CEO
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with Apple chief executive Tim Cook.
02 September 2021
Ukraine opens honorary consulate in Amsterdam
Ukraine has opened its honorary consulate in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
White House elaborates on U.S. position on Ukraine's accession to NATO
The United States supports Ukraine's aspirations to join NATO, but the country needs reforms.
Blinken thanks Ukraine for its assistance in evacuating people from Afghanistan
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who joined the meeting of the Presidents of Ukraine and the United States, thanked Ukraine for its assistance helping evacuate people out of Afghanistan.
President’s Office: Zelensky arrives in California
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in California as part of his working visit to the United States.
Zelensky comments on atmosphere of Biden summit
President Volodymyr Zelensky says the summit with U.S. leader Joe Biden took place in a productive atmosphere, although it wasn’t always "sunny", and showed that both parties are interested in the dialogue and its outcome.
U.S. guarantees sanctions on Nord Stream 2: President names conditions
The United States could impose sanctions on Russia’s Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project if it is launched and a threatening energy situation arises for Ukraine.
Biden personally supports Ukraine's membership in NATO - Zelensky
U.S. President Joe Biden supports Ukraine's accession to NATO, but the parties have not discussed how or when this will happen, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
Ukraine, U.S. call on Russia to recommit to ceasefire in eastern Ukraine - statement
The United States has been a steadfast supporter of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity and will continue to work to hold Russia accountable for its aggression, according to a joint statement on the U.S.-Ukraine strategic partnership published on the website of the Ukrainian president.
Zelensky-Biden summit lasted nearly two hours
President Volodymyr Zelensky spent about two hours in the White House, where he met with U.S. President Joe Biden.
U.S. intends to invest in Ukraine reforms over $460M this year alone
The United States has invested about $2 billion in reforms pursued by Ukraine, planning to provide another $463 million before year-end.
U.S.-Ukraine Strategic Partnership Commission to meet this fall
Ukraine and the United States are reinvigorating the Strategic Partnership Commission, which is scheduled to meet this autumn in Washington, according to a joint statement on the U.S.-Ukraine strategic partnership published on the website of the Ukrainian president.