European People's Party concerned about political cases against Poroshenko
The European People's Party (EPP) has expressed concern over the political persecution of former President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko.
Politics
Stoltenberg congratulates Ukraine on receiving Enhanced Opportunities Partner status
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has congratulated Ukraine on being recognised as an Enhanced Opportunities Partner and noted that this status will give Ukraine much more opportunities to participate in NATO exercises and information sharing.
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Ukraine expects Eastern Partnership summit to take place early 2021
Ukraine expects that the video conference with participation of EU and Eastern Partnership leaders, which will take place on June 18, will allow developing both cooperation between the partners and the EU and horizontal ties between the countries. At the same time, Ukraine expects non-virtual Eastern Partnership summit to be held in early 2021.
NSDC Secretary: Assistance of United States is crucial for Ukraine
Ukraine is grateful to the United States for providing military, financial and economic assistance, resolute and consistent support for its independence and territorial integrity.
Zelensky establishes Intelligence Committee
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has established the Intelligence Committee and liquidated the Joint Committee for Intelligence.
Yermak expects Normandy format meeting to take place in coming months
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak expects that the meeting of the Normandy format leaders may take place in the coming months, but all the agreements reached at the Paris summit must be fulfilled first.
Former PM Yatsenyuk wishes Canada victory in elections for non-permanent members of UN Security Council
The leader of People’s Front Party and former Ukrainian Prime Minister, Arseniy Yatsenyuk, wishes Canada victory in the elections for the non-permanent members of the UN Security Council.
Ukrainian government lifts temporary entry ban for foreigners
Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers has adopted several resolutions that change the requirements for entry into the country for foreign citizens and stateless persons.
UIA plane crash: Iran must hand over black boxes by June 26 or explain its actions to ICAO
Until the end of the session of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) on June 26, the Iranian side must either hand over the "black boxes" of the downed UIA plane for decoding or explain why this has not been done yet.
Ukraine appeals to UN Secretary-General over Russia's repressions in occupied Crimea
Ukraine has informed the UN Secretary-General about Russia's disregard for international law, the continuation of coercive passportization, and other repressions against residents of the temporarily occupied Crimea.
U.S. representative to NATO outlines when Ukraine will receive MAP
Granting Ukraine the EOP status does not indicate country's approach to the Membership Action Plan (MAP) and is not an alternative to Ukraine's membership in the Alliance.
Dmytro Kuleba, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
Diplomacy goes on the offensive to stop war in Donbas
EU High Representative Borrell urges Russia to make progress in implementing Minsk accords
EU High Representative Josep Borrell held a video conference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday, June 16. The situation in Ukraine was among the issues raised during the conversation.
Iran to send black boxes from downed UIA plane to France soon - Trudeau
Iran has said it will soon send France the black boxes of a Ukrainian passenger plane its forces mistakenly shot down in January, Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has stated.