Leaders of the Bucharest Nine meet in Bratislava
Today, the leaders of the Bucharest Nine (B9) are meeting in Bratislava, Slovakia.
Politics
Zelensky holds security council meeting to respond to Russia's destruction of Nova Kakhovka dam
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has held an emergency meeting of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) to agree on a set of international and security measures following the destruction of the dam of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant by Russian forces.
EU's Michel says destruction of Kakhovka HPP qualifies as a war crime
European Council President Charles Michel has said he is shocked by an unprecedented attack on the dam of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP), adding that the destruction of civilian infrastructure by the Russian invaders qualifies as a war crime.
Zelensky becomes first world leader to give online speech to Switzerland's parliament
On Thursday, 15 June, President Volodymyr Zelensky will speak to the Switzerland's Parliament via video call.
05 June 2023
UK's Cleverly sees withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine as shortest path to peace
UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has said that the fastest and shortest path to peace is the withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukrainian territory.
Ukraine's PM, UK's foreign secretary discuss support for Ukraine, integration into NATO
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly at a meeting in Kyiv discussed military support for Ukraine and the country's integration into NATO.
U.S. to provide Ukraine with $37M in cyber assistance – Ukrainian Foreign Ministry
The United States is working with Congress to provide an additional $37 million in cyber assistance to Ukraine.
President of Ukraine meets with British Foreign Secretary
President Volodymyr Zelensky and Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and Development of the United Kingdom James Cleverly discussed preparations for the NATO Summit, the implementation of the peace formula and the restoration of Ukraine.
President of Ukraine meets with British Foreign Secretary
President Volodymyr Zelensky and Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and Development of the United Kingdom James Cleverly discussed preparations for the NATO Summit, the implementation of the peace formula and the restoration of Ukraine.
Public hearings in Ukraine v. Russia case to be held at ICJ in The Hague
On June 6-14, the UN International Court of Justice (ICJ) will hold public hearings regarding Russia's violation of its obligations under two conventions.
Ukraine ready to accept China as mediator if Beijing forces Russia to withdraw troops - Reznikov
Ukraine is ready to accept China as a mediator in the negotiation process only if Beijing can force Moscow to withdraw its troops from all the Ukrainian territories that it has seized.
Together with partners, Ukraine must prevent circumvention of sanctions against Russia – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has held a special meeting on sanctions against Russia, involving the Main Intelligence Directorate, the Foreign Intelligence Service, the President’s Office and Government.
04 June 2023
Reznikov meets with defense ministers of New Zealand, Fiji in Singapore
In Singapore, Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov has met with his colleagues from New Zealand and Fiji, Andrew Little and Pio Tikoduadua.
“It is time” to talk about specifics of Ukraine's NATO membership - Ambassador Markarova
Now is the time to start discussing the right steps regarding Ukraine's membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
Ukraine wants to hear action plan of swift accession to NATO - deputy defense chief
The Ukrainian authorities want to hear about concrete steps that both sides — NATO and Ukraine — must take to achieve membership of the Alliance in the shortest period of time.
Reznikov discusses cooperation with Japan’s colleague, invites him to Ukraine
Minister of Defense of Ukraine Oleksii Reznikov discussed bilateral cooperation with Minister of Defense of Japan Yasukazu Hamada at a meeting in Singapore.
Reznikov meets with Cambodian defense minister in Singapore
Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov has held a meeting with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and National Defense Minister Tea Banh in Singapore.
Defense Minister Reznikov brushes off Indonesia’s “peace plan”
Ukraine’s Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov has dismissed a peace initiative recently proposed by his Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto at the Shangri-La Dialogue security forum in Singapore.
NATO threatens Russia’s imperialism, not Russia’s security - Estonian PM
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas refuted the Russian narrative as regards NATO expansion, noting that the Alliance threatens Russia's imperial ambitions rather than Russia’s national security.
EU’s Borrell, Ukraine’s Reznikov meet on sidelines of Singapore forum
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell met with Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue security forum in Singapore.
Scholz goes harsh on pro-Russian protesters booing him at event
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz sharply responded to a group of pro-Russian protesters who tried to accuse him of "inciting war" due to Berlin's ongoing defense assistance to Ukraine.
Prosecutor General Kostin: UK systematically supports Ukraine in legal sphere
Ukrainian Prosecutor General Andrii Kostin has held a meeting with United Kingdom Ambassador to Ukraine Melinda Simmons.
Speeches in foreign parliaments allow for telling truth about Russian war in Ukraine - Zelensky
Ukraine appealed to the majority of Latin American countries to allow the Ukrainian head of state to speak before the parliaments of these countries in order to tell the truth about what is happening in Ukraine.
Canada, Poland to jointly support Ukraine’s defense
Canada and Poland will closely cooperate in matters of providing necessary defense and other assistance to Ukraine.
03 June 2023
Estonia first to launch reconstruction projects in Ukraine - PM Shmyhal
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal of Ukraine met in Kyiv with the President of Estonia, Alar Karis.
Lithuanian Seimas’ Speaker: Parliaments of NATO member states see Ukraine as part of Alliance
During their visit to Lithuania, representatives of NATO parliaments expressed the opinion that their countries should increase defense spending and accept Ukraine into the Alliance.
Deputy PM Vereshchuk, heads of Donetsk and Luhansk regions discuss preparations for de-occupation
Deputy Prime Minister – Minister for Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories Iryna Vereshchuk and the heads of the Donetsk and Luhansk regional military administrations discussed preparations for the de-occupation of the regions.
Hungary has to stop provocations: MFA responds to video with map of Ukraine without Crimea
Ukraine's Charge d'Affaires in Hungary made an official demarche to the Hungarian side over a video with a map of Ukraine that does not show Crimea as Ukrainian territory.
People in Latin America to support sanctions if they understand situation of Ukraine - Zelensky
Sanctions against Russia are only part of the pressure that the world should exert on the aggressor state, and people across the world, including in Latin America, will support them if they understand what is really happening in Ukraine.