Macron visits Ukrainian soldiers undergoing training in France
French President Emmanuel Macron has visited Ukrainian soldiers from the 155th Infantry Brigade who are undergoing training in the Grand Est region in eastern France.
Politics
First point of victory plan concerns geopolitical certainty in Europe - Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the first point of a Victory Plan concerns geopolitical certainty in Europe and the strengthening of NATO, particularly with Ukraine's membership in the military alliance.
Ukraine must receive support that will force Russia into negotiations - Plenkovic
Ukraine must receive support from its partners in order to establish a new balance of power, which will force Russia to stop its aggression.
Ukraine – Southeast Europe summit starts in Dubrovnik
The third Ukraine – Southeast Europe summit chaired by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković has commenced in Dubrovnik, Croatia.
Ukraine, Croatia to strengthen defense cooperation – Presidential Office
A new agreement signed between Ukraine and Croatia establishes a long-term cooperation framework that includes defense industry collaboration, joint defense production initiatives, and localization of projects within Ukraine.
Pope Francis to meet Ukraine’s President
Pope Francis will receive Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday morning, October 11, in the Vatican.
Zelensky, Plenković sign agreement on long-term support, cooperation
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of Croatia Andrej Plenkovic held talks and signed an agreement on long-term support and cooperation between the two countries.
Zelensky, Plenković sign agreement on long-term support, cooperation
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of Croatia Andrej Plenkovic held talks and signed an agreement on long-term support and cooperation between the two countries.
UDCG meeting at Ramstein postponed – German government
The Ramstein-format meeting, along with the planned gathering of leaders from the UK, USA, France, and Germany set for October 12, will not take place.
Duda cancels trip to Germany for UDCG meeting
Polish President Andrzej Duda will not attend the meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group on October 12 in the wake of the news that U.S. President Joe Biden will also skip the event over hurricane preparations and due to the change of the meeting’s format.
ICC spokesman: judges yet to publish results of probe into Mongolia's failure to arrest Putin
International Criminal Court (ICC) spokesman Fadi el-Abdallah said the International Criminal Court judges have not yet released the results of the case into Mongolia's refusal to arrest Russian leader Vladimir Putin under an ICC warrant.
Czech, Polish prime ministers talk aid to Ukraine
Czech-Polish intergovernmental consultations led by the prime ministers of both countries, Peter Fiala and Donald Tusk, continue in Prague on Wednesday.
Zelensky arrives in Croatia for Ukraine – South East Europe summit
President Volodymyr Zelensky landed in Dubrovnik, where the Ukraine – South East Europe summit is held on Wednesday, October 9.
Explaining complex things in simple words: Ramstein meeting, Second Peace Summit preparations, Russia using chemical weapons
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 interested in continuing high-level dialogue with UAE – foreign minister
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha in a phone call with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan emphasized the need to continue a high-level bilateral dialogue.
Turkey advocates for return of occupied territories to Ukraine – Erdoğan’s Advisor
Turkey supports Ukraine's territorial integrity, sovereignty, and independence, emphasizing on all platforms that the return of occupied territories, including Crimea, is a requirement of international law.
Orbán backs Trump’s claims of peace in Ukraine ‘before inauguration’
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán expressed support for Donald Trump, stating that if the latter wins the U.S. presidential election, he would achieve peace in Ukraine even before his inauguration.
U.S. intel: Russia interested in Trump's election victory, Iran in Harris's
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) said that Russia, Iran and China continue to be responsible for most of the influence efforts targeting U.S. voters ahead of voting day in the November 5 presidential election.
08 October 2024
NATO should, will do more to help Ukraine - Secretary General
The Allies must do more to help Ukraine counter Russian aggression, and the upcoming meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at the Ramstein base in Germany will serve as a good opportunity to coordinate support.
Zelensky’s Office comments on timeline for second Peace Summit
The issue of scheduling a second Global Summit on Peace in Ukraine will be decided after all thematic conferences on the points of the Peace Formula being held throughout October are completed.
Ukraine plans to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 - Rada passes framework law
The Verkhovna Rada adopted the framework climate law, laying down a strategy for Ukraine to achieve climate neutrality.
Biden postpones Germany visit as U.S. braces for massive Hurricane Milton
U.S. President Joe Biden is postponing his visit to Germany this week, where he was scheduled to participate in a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (Ramstein format), due to the threat of a new powerful hurricane set to hit the southern part of the U.S.
Ukraine could be invited to NATO even at current war stage - think tank
In order to invite new members to join NATO, there is no need to wait for another Summit of the Alliance as the issue can also be decided in the "inter-summit" period, in particular, before the end of Joe Biden’s presidential term in the U.S., as part of his forming his presidential legacy as regards Ukraine.
Horbulin names prerequisite for security guarantees before Ukraine gains NATO membership
Ukraine should rely on military and technical cooperation with NATO countries to ensure a technological advantage over Russia in the future.
Biden, Macron, Starmer, Scholz to meet in Berlin before Ramstein meeting
U.S. President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet in Berlin before a leader-level meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group.
Russia's hybrid actions will not prevent EU support for Ukraine - Borrell
The European Union will continue to support Ukraine despite Russia's hybrid actions against EU countries and its partners, which is yet another manifestation of Russia's disrespect for the international order and international law.
Horbulin: Officials should gradually pass through frontline
First Vice President of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Ukrainian Security Studies Institute Volodymyr Horbulin supported the impossibility of holding public office without military experience and opposed the law on economic reservation.
Ukraine should continue dialogue with China - scholar
First Vice-President of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Ukrainian Institute for Security Studies Volodymyr Horbulin believes Ukraine should continue dialogue with China in view of the Beijing’s stance on the non-use of nuclear weapons.
Harris says she would not hold talks with Putin without Ukraine's participation
U.S. Vice President and Democratic Party presidential candidate Kamala Harris has said she would not meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin for talks on Ukraine without its participation.