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President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) Oleksandr Lytvynenko as Chairman of the Council of Energy Security Experts.
26 October 2024
The Central Election Commission (CEC) of Georgia has begun releasing preliminary results of the parliamentary elections held on Saturday, October 26, according to data covering about 70% of polling stations (2,176 out of 3,111) where electronic voting was used.
Next week, Ukraine will work actively with its partners to support its Defense Forces on the front lines and implement strategies to compel Russia to end the war.
Members of the European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Security and Defense, who will join the new Parliament, visited Kyiv to discuss countering Russian aggression and strengthening European defense through Ukraine’s integration.
Unlike Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his inner circle, political circles in Berlin support the transfer of long-range weapons to Ukraine.
The response from the US and Europe to President Volodymyr Zelensky's Victory Plan has been muted, failing to make key commitments, especially on security guarantees and strikes with Western long-range weapons, which only encourages Russia to continue its attacks.
The UN Secretary-General’s meetings with ICC wanted persons are not allowed unless under exceptional circumstances
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal emphasizes that Ukraine urgently requires more weapons, long-range capabilities, and harsher sanctions pressure on Russia.
Meetings between the UN Secretary General and individuals against whom the ICC warrants have been issued are only allowed in exceptional cases, and the UN Secretariat is required to inform the ICC about such meetings.
The United States, South Korea, and Japan are seriously concerned about the deployment of North Korean troops to Russia and their potential use in the war against Ukraine. They urge Pyongyang and Moscow to cease such military cooperation.
An early invitation for Ukraine to join NATO is reasonable and necessary for Kyiv at this particular stage, as it will contribute to enhancing the security situation.
Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Ihor Zhovkva held the first round of talks with the Bulgarian side on the conclusion of a bilateral security agreement.
The conference, dedicated to the Peace Formula’s point on the withdrawal of the Russian army from the territory of Ukraine, brought together representatives of more than 50 countries and international organizations.
The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Gabrielius Landsbergis, made a sarcastic statement addressing UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, who attended the BRICS summit chaired by Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
On Friday, Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi expressed deep concern about reports suggesting North Korean troops may be deployed to Russia to potentially participate in the war in Ukraine.
25 October 2024
President Volodymyr Zelensky has accepted the letters of credence from the ambassadors of Finland, Brazil, Ireland, Montenegro, Lithuania and Iceland, who have commenced their diplomatic missions in Ukraine.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has accepted the letters of credence from the ambassadors of Finland, Brazil, Ireland, Montenegro, Lithuania and Iceland, who have commenced their diplomatic missions in Ukraine.
Canada has expressed deep concern regarding the deployment of North Korean military personnel to fight in the war against Ukraine.
Deputy Minister of Justice Iryna Mudra submitted Ukraine’s ratification instrument for the Rome Statute to the UN Secretariat on Friday, marking the country’s full participation in the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, discussed support for the Victory Plan and preparations for the second Peace Summit with representatives of the European Parliament.
The North Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs has, for the first time, addressed reports of North Korean troop deployment to Russia, stating it has no information on the matter but adding that if true, it would align with international law.
President Volodymyr Zelensky did not confirm the visit of UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to Ukraine after the latter attended the BRICS summit in Kazan.
Self-proclaimed president of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, "strongly hinted" that Belarusian troops will not fight in Ukraine and expressed doubt over Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s plans to involve North Korean troops in the war against Ukraine.
Deputy head of the President’s Office Ihor Zhovkva and British MP and Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Andrew Mitchell discussed directions of further security assistance to Ukraine from allies.
The German chancellor sees no possibility of inviting Ukraine to NATO immediately as in his opinion, a country in a state of war "unequivocally cannot become member" of the Alliance.
At a meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Russia’s Kazan, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres reaffirmed his position that Russia's invasion of Ukraine was in violation of the UN Charter and international law.
The EU is deeply alarmed over the reports of the involvement of North Korean troops in Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, believing this undermines European and global security.
During Poland's upcoming presidency of the EU Council, which begins in January, the country will prioritize the enlargement of the European Union.
President Volodymyr Zelensky called on Ukrainian communities to start engaging with their friendly regions from other countries to implement the Victory Plan.