President of European Council: Ceasefire agreement will not necessarily mean peace
Any signing of a ceasefire agreement in the Russian Federation's aggressive war against Ukraine will not necessarily mean peace.
Politics
European Council President Antonio Costa
Only Ukraine has the capacity to define what just peace is to make it last
Scholz arrives in Kyiv
On Monday, December 2, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit.
01 December 2024
Georgian authorities must stop violence against their own citizens – EU statement
The European Union condemns the acts of violence against peaceful protesters in Georgia and calls on the country's government to adhere to democratic values and return to the path of EU accession.
Baerbock warns China its position on Ukraine war affecting bilateral relations
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock plans to emphasize during her visit to Beijing on Monday that China's position on Russia's war against Ukraine affects Chinese relations with Europe and Germany.
Sybiha, Kallas discuss Ukraine's, EU priorities in Kyiv
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas held detailed talks in Kyiv on the priorities of Ukraine and the European Union.
Zelensky, Kallas discuss Ukraine's European integration, defense support
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas held discussions on bolstering defense support for Ukraine and advancing the country's European integration.
EU sees Ukraine as part of European family – Costa
Ukraine is part of a large European family, and with its commitment to reforms, it is setting an example of resilience and impressive achievements for other countries, even in the face of war and the ongoing fight against Russian aggression.
President on partner troops in Ukraine: half of allies could cease support if Kyiv raises issue
Half of Ukraine's allies could put to a halt their support if the issue of having international troops deployed in Ukrainian territory is raised by Kyiv.
Zelensky: Russia trying to defeat Europe not only in Ukraine, but also in Georgia and Moldova
President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia is trying to defeat Europe not only in Ukraine, but also in Georgia and Moldova, applying various methods to this end.
Ukraine not to accept NATO invitation for only part of its territory, Zelensky says
The best security guarantees for Ukraine are membership in the EU and NATO. However, Ukraine will not agree to having only part of its territory invited to join NATO.
EU to open two negotiation clusters with Ukraine in first half of 2025 - EU Council President
The European Union will open two clusters in Ukraine’s accession talks in the first half of 2025.
Nearly EUR 1B in revenues off frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine’s defense industry
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine says about a billion euros taken from extraordinary proceeds off frozen Russian assets will be allocated to support the Ukrainian defense industry.
Zelensky meets with EU Council President
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine held a meeting in Kyiv with the President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, who came on an unannounced visit on Sunday.
EU wants Ukraine to win war against Russia - Kallas
The European Union wants Ukraine to prevail in its fight against Russian aggression and will do whatever it takes for that.
EU officials arrive in Kyiv on unannounced visit
On Sunday, December 1, European Council President Antonio Costa, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, and EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit.
Stefanchuk on Conference of Ukraine, Latin America Parliamentarians: “historic event”
Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk says the holding of the first-ever Conference of Parliamentarians from Ukraine, Latin America and the Caribbean Parliamentarians in Kyiv a unique event.
Zelensky dismisses Ukraine's ambassador to Netherlands
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Oleksandr Karasevych as Ukraine's Ambassador to the Netherlands and Permanent Representative to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.
30 November 2024
U.S. suspends strategic partnership with Georgia
The U.S. Department of State has announced the suspension of its strategic partnership with Georgia following the Georgian government's decision to abandon negotiations on EU accession until 2028.
Poland confirms construction of “Shield East” also on border with Ukraine
Elements of the “Shield East” project, in addition to the border with Russia and Belarus, will also appear on the border with Ukraine.
Tusk visits first completed section of Shield East on border with Russia
On Saturday, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk visited the border with Russia, where he inspected the first completed section of the Shield East project.
Stubb, Macron, Meloni discuss support for Ukraine
During a telephone conversation with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Finnish President Alexander Stubb discussed, in particular, support for Ukraine.
Head of OP urged partners to strengthen export controls and sanctions against Russia and its allies
Against the backdrop of North Korea's transfer of 100 ballistic missiles to Moscow, Head of the Presidential Office Andrii Yermak called on partners to strengthen export controls and sanctions.
Italian ambassador outlines G7's key reform areas for Ukraine
The G7 Ambassadors will concentrate on critical reforms, resilience, and the reconstruction of Ukraine as part of the country's European integration process.
MEP on Putin's nuclear threats: Assessments must be approached with caution
Russia's nuclear threats demand careful evaluation, and deterrence remains an effective strategy under current conditions.
G7 upholding 'peace through strength' concept amid Russian aggression - Italian ambassador
The G7 countries have steadfastly upheld the principle of "peace through strength" since the onset of Russia's aggression against Ukraine.
Carlo Formosa, Ambassador of Italy to Ukraine
G7 defending 'peace through strength' concept since onset of aggression
Vasyl Bodnar, Ambassador of Ukraine to Turkey
Turkey is firm in its political position that the war should end peacefully, on the basis of territorial integrity of Ukraine
Zelensky: Ukraine wants every nation to be able to choose its own future
Ukraine wants state borders to be respected in the world, and each nation to be able to choose its own future without coercion.