Von der Leyen arrives in Kyiv
European Commission Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen has arrived in the Ukrainian capital.
Politics
Blinken, Macron discuss support for Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and French President Emmanuel Macron at a meeting in Paris discussed a number of issues, including support for Ukraine.
UK tells OSCE transfer of Iranian ballistic missiles to Russia poses threat to European security
The United Kingdom condemns the transfer of Iranian ballistic missiles to Russia, which poses a direct threat not only to Ukraine, but also to the entire European security.
Zelensky imposes sanctions on Russian, Iranian, Chinese individuals, companies
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has approved the decision of the National Security and Defense Council to impose sanctions against six individuals and more than 40 legal entities from Russia, Iran and China.
Stoltenberg: There can be no lasting security for Ukraine without NATO membership
There can be no lasting security for Ukraine without NATO membership.
MFA - on status of Crimea: It is not subject for discussion or compromise
Crimea is Ukraine, and the territorial integrity of our country has never been and cannot be a subject for discussion or compromise.
19 September 2024
Ukraine's presidential office says Zelensky will meet with Biden, Harris, Trump next week
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit the United States next week to address the UN General Assembly and hold a series of meetings, including with U.S. President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and 45th U.S. President Donald Trump.
Finland says support for Ukraine will be priority during its OSCE presidency
Support for Ukraine, which is fighting off Russian aggression, will be a priority during Finland's chairmanship of the OSCE next year.
Explaining complex things in simple words: NATO air defense, Russia’s “red lines”, Russia in UNSC
The Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security pursues efforts to provide a brief explanation to foreign audiences on the current topics of particular interest as regards Ukraine.
Ukraine has high hopes for Poland's presidency of EU Council - Sybiha
Ukraine has high hopes for the Polish presidency of the Council of the European Union and is counting on the support from European partners in opening all clusters in the EU accession talks.
Proposal on UN mandate over Crimea creates serious obstacles to restoring justice - envoy
The proposal of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland, Radoslaw Sikorski, to transfer Crimea under the UN mandate, expressed during a discussion at the 20th annual meeting of YES in Kyiv, creates serious obstacles to the restoration of justice and protection of the rights of the residents of the temporarily occupied Crimea.
Supporting Ukraine to be CoE’s top priority - new Secretary General
The newly-elected Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset, said the main priority of his work will be to support Ukraine.
EU Ambassador hopes practice of buying ammo from Ukrainian defense industry for AFU to proceed
The Ambassador of the European Union to Ukraine, Katarina Mathernova, praised the practice of using frozen Russian assets to buy ammunition for Ukraine’s Armed Forces from the nation’s defense producers.
Ukraine, India’s foreign ministers coordinate next steps in political dialogue
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andrii Sybiha, coordinated with his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar the next steps in the political dialogue.
EU should promote Ukraine’s NATO membership - Ambassador
For the European Union, it is important to have the same security guarantees as Ukraine so promoting Ukraine’s future membership of the Alliance corresponds with EU interests.
Harris, Zelensky to meet in Washington next week - CNN
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington next week.
Ukraine abstains as UNGA demands that Israel leave occupied territories
The UN General Assembly at an emergency special session on Wednesday adopted a resolution demanding that Israel leave Gaza and the occupied West Bank.
Trump says “probably” to meet Zelensky next week - media
Ex-President of the United States and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said he would probably meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who will visit the United States next week to participate in high-level events at the UN Headquarters in New York.
Stoltenberg: Authoritarian powers more aligned amid war in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine clearly demonstrated how the authoritarian regimes in Russia, China, Iran and North Korea are aligning more and more, which requires the ability to consolidate from the democratic world.
18 September 2024
Nine Ukrainian regions in talks on cooperation with U.S. states – Presidential Office
Deputy Head of Ukraine's Presidential Office Viktor Mykyta has held a meeting on strengthening cooperation between Ukrainian regions and U.S. states.
Stoltenberg does not believe in Putin's 'red lines' regarding Ukraine's long-range strikes against Russia
Claims that the decision by NATO allies to allow Ukraine to strike legitimate targets on Russian territory will mean NATO's involvement in this war are false.
Ukraine interested in immediate implementation of three joint projects with Slovakia - Sybiha
Ukraine is interested in the immediate implementation of three joint infrastructure and energy projects with Slovakia and is preparing to discuss them during the second round of joint government consultations in early October.
Sybiha proposes Slovakia sign bilateral security agreement with Ukraine
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has proposed that Slovakia sign a bilateral security agreement with Ukraine.
EU says Russia's attack on civilian ship "unprecedented escalation"
Russia's attack on a civilian bulker carrying grain in the Black Sea on September 12 is an unprecedented escalation and yet another serious violation of international law by Russia.
Armenian authorities thwart Russia-backed coup attempt
The National Security Service of Armenia came out with the statement on Wednesday, saying it has foiled a coup plot.
Ukraine's foreign minister meets with Romania's prime minister in Bucharest
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has met with Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu in Bucharest to discuss joint border control, defense cooperation and freedom of navigation in the Black Sea.
Mexico president-elect rejects Zelensky's invitation to visit Ukraine
Mexican President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum says she intends to pursue a policy of non-intervention in foreign affairs, continuing the course of her predecessor Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.
Foreign Minister Sybiha kicks off first international tour, arriving in Romania
Minister for Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha started talks with his Romanian counterpart Luminița Odobescu in Bucharest on Wednesday.
As long as Beijing talks about "Ukraine crisis", no reason to take note of China’s "peace plans" - expert
As long as the rhetoric of the Chinese side contains definitions such as the "Ukraine crisis" instead of Russia's war against Ukraine, it is not worth paying attention to any "peace plans" offered by Beijing.