Hungary blocks Poland's initiative to hold Foreign Affairs Council in Lviv
Poland offered to hold a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Lviv late August, but the Hungarian Presidency of the EU rejected the proposal.
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EU sanctions Russian official over crimes against civilians in Kherson region
The European Union today added four individuals and two institutions involved in torture and gender-based violence to the list of individuals subject to the EU's Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime. The listing includes one of the invaders who took part in harassing the residents of Ukraine’s Kherson and Kherson region while the city remained occupied by the Russian forces.
Johnson speaks with Trump on own initiative – Ukraine’s Vice PM
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was acting solely on his own initiative as he discussed Ukraine with the U.S. presidential nominee, Donald Trump. He can afford to do so because he knows the position of Ukrainian people and President Volodymyr Zelensky.
EU renews economic sanctions against Russia for another six months
On Monday, July 22, the Council of the European Union renewed restrictive measures in view of the Russian Federation's continuing actions destabilizing the situation in Ukraine for a further six months, until January 31, 2025.
Explaining complex things in simple words: Peace plans and agreements; Biden's withdrawal from presidential race; Iryna Farion murder
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.
Kamala Harris entering presidential race after endorsement from Biden
U.S Vice President Kamala Harris says she will seek the Democratic nomination to replace Joe Biden after the latter abruptly ended his campaign, endorsing his vice president.
21 July 2024
Biden announces his withdrawal from presidential race
The current head of the White House, Joe Biden, has announced his intention to withdraw from the presidential election.
Zelensky comments on Trump's plan to end Russian-Ukrainian war "in day"
President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that there is no one in the world who can force Ukraine to give up its territories to Russia to end the war quickly.
Zelensky: Ukraine can try to end hot stage of war before year-end
President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that, provided international unity and following the track of the Peace Summit, it is possible to try to end the hot stage of the Russo-Ukrainian war by the end of this year.
Zelensky about Putin: He is not very smart and ruthless, which makes him dangerous
Putin is very fond of power, and he is also ruthless, which makes him dangerous.
Trump has no idea how to end war in Ukraine - former adviser
Former US President Donald Trump's national security adviser John Bolton has said that the former US president has no idea how to end the war in Ukraine.
Instead of Zadorozhnyi: Rada wants to replace head of TSC on building fortifications
The Verkhovna Rada is proposing to appoint Oleksandr Bakumov as the head of the Temporary Special Commission (TSC) on the construction of fortifications and the purchase of drones instead of Mykola Zadorozhnyi, who was recently suspected by the NABU.
20 July 2024
Vatican Secretary of State arrives in Ukraine
Cardinal Parolin, Secretary of State of the Holy See, is on a visit to Ukraine to grant the Ukrainian shrine, the All-Ukrainian Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Berdychiv, the status of a minor basilica and to express the attention that Pope Francis pays to the situation in Ukraine.
Zelensky on Farion's murder: All versions are being investigated, including one leading to Russia
In the morning, President Volodymyr Zelensky heard reports from Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko and SSU Chief Vasyl Malyuk on the investigation into the murder of public figure and MP of the VII convocation Iryna Farion.
Trump urged Zelensky not to believe that his victory could benefit Russia - Nikiforov
During a telephone conversation, US presidential candidate Donald Trump urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky not to believe in fakes that his victory could be beneficial to Russia.
Trump promises to end Russian-Ukrainian war after conversation with Zelensky
US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump promised to bring peace and end the war after a telephone conversation with President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday.
J.D. Vance is unlikely to have influence on foreign policy in Trump's cabinet - Herbst
If the Republicans win the US presidential election, Senator J.D. Vance, Trump's choice for vice president, will likely have no influence in foreign policy, including in supporting Ukraine.
19 July 2024
Ukrainian, Indian foreign ministers discuss development of bilateral relations
Foreign Ministers Dmytro Kuleba of Ukraine and Subrahmanyam Jaishankar of India have discussed the further development of bilateral relations.
Zelensky at UK Cabinet meeting: We must deprive Putin of money and opportunity to produce weapons
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated at a UK government meeting that Russia is weaker in many aspects.
Expert: Ukraine can explain to US vice-presidential candidate Vance how to end war
The position of Senator J.D. Vance is not so categorical, so Ukraine can find an approach to a possible candidate for vice president of the United States.
Zelensky meets with British PM
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky is meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Stoltenberg: Change of power in US will not mean 'end of NATO'
The North Atlantic Alliance will continue to exist if former US President Donald Trump is elected for a second term.
World must put pressure on Russia to bring it to negotiating table - Zelensky
The whole world must put pressure on Russia to bring it to the negotiating table and end the war against Ukraine.
Trump vows to end all international crises if elected president
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has promised that he will end all international crises, including the war between Russia and Ukraine and the war in the Middle East, if voters support his candidacy in the U.S. presidential election.
Ukraine has one of most experienced armies in Europe – U.S. at OSCE
Militarily, Ukraine currently has one of the largest and most experienced armies in Europe.
EU calls on Russia to admit responsibility for downing of Flight MH17 over Ukraine
The European Union has called on Russia to admit its responsibility for the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over Ukraine in 2014 and to cooperate fully in serving justice.
Zelensky to attend UK Cabinet meeting
During his visit to London, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will join a meeting of the British government.
Lithuania pulls from convention banning cluster munitions
Lithuania has withdrawn from the Convention on Cluster Munitions after the country’s parliament passed the relevant vote on Thursday.
18 July 2024
Italian court orders journalist to pay EUR 5,000 in compensation to Meloni for harassment
A Milan court has ordered journalist Giulia Cortese to pay Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni EUR 5,000 for making fun of her height on social media three years ago.