Sybiha hails Canada-France statement on return of Ukrainian children kidnapped by Russia
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has welcomed a joint statement by Canada and France regarding the return of Ukrainian children kidnapped by Russia.
Politics
05 October 2024
Yermak, Sullivan discuss preparations for Ramstein meeting
The preparations for the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting in the Ramstein format was the main topic of a phone conversation between Andriy Yermak, Head of the President's Office, and Jake Sullivan, U.S. National Security Advisor.
04 October 2024
Ukrainian, Swiss officials discuss reintegration of de-occupied territories
Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Iryna Vereshchuk and Head of the Peace and Human Rights Division of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland Tim Enderlin have discussed the reintegration of de-occupied territories and the issue of transitional justice.
Stoltenberg regrets Ukraine did not receive more weapons much earlier
Former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said he regrets that Ukraine should have been provided with much more weapons much earlier.
Yermak, Sullivan discuss preparations for UDCG meeting
Preparation for the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting in the Ramstein format was the main topic of the phone call between the head of the Ukrainian President’s Office, Andriy Yermak, and the White House National Security Adviser, Jake Sullivan.
Switzerland “observer”, not signatory in China-Brazil peace initiative - ambassador
Switzerland's position on the peaceful settlement of the Russian war against Ukraine has not changed as any "peace initiative" must fully respect international law and the UN Charter.
Explaining complex things in simple words: Ukraine on its way to NATO, PACE recognizes Holodomor as genocide, anniversary of Russian strike on Hroza
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.
PACE preparing new resolution on prisoner exchange - MP
The PACE Committee on Political Affairs and Democracy is preparing a new resolution on political support and facilitation of prisoner of war exchanges in an effort to establish more effective mechanisms for the work of international organizations on all humanitarian issues related to the war in Ukraine.
New Japanese PM vows to support Ukraine, promote sanctions against Russia
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has said that Japan will continue to support Ukraine and strongly promote sanctions against Russia, while its aggression is ongoing.
Boris Johnson: Trump won't allow Ukraine to be defeated if he wins the elections
Donald Trump, who is a candidate for the U.S. presidency, will not allow Ukraine to be defeated if he wins the elections in November.
Ukraine in The Hague: Tribunal should oblige Russia to dismantle Kerch bridge
The tribunal should oblige Russia to dismantle the Crimea bridge, connecting the temporarily occupied peninsula with mainland Russia, which would be the only way to restore free navigation across the Kerch Strait for all vessels flying any flags.
Majority in European Parliament to support Ukraine - Pekka Toveri
The newly elected chair of the Ukraine-EU Association Committee, MEP (Finland) and former general Pekka Toveri, representing the European People's Party, reaffirmed his firm support for Ukraine, noting that this is exactly the position that the vast majority of the new European Parliament will retain.
Poland expects further steps from Ukraine on complex historical issues
The official circles in Poland are waiting for further steps from the Ukrainian authorities to resolve complicated historical issues, including regarding the exhumation of the Polish victims of the Volyn tragedy.
03 October 2024
PM of Kosovo: Russia's victory in Ukraine will threaten peace in Balkans
Kosovo's Prime Minister Albin Kurti said on Thursday that if Russia wins in Ukraine and encourages Serbian expansion, peace in the Balkan region will be threatened.
Zelensky: Front lines must be strengthened, NATO understands Ukraine’s needs
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and the new NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, discussed the issue of ensuring Ukraine’s long-range capabilities.
Any peace plans for Ukraine must be based on territorial integrity - Ukraine at OSCE
Any initiatives and plans for achieving peace in Ukraine must be based on restoring its territorial integrity, otherwise Russia and its dictator-led allies will only be emboldened to go for more acts of aggression.
Stefanchuk, Rutte discuss Ukraine's path to NATO membership
Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte have discussed Ukraine's defense needs and the country's path to full membership in the military alliance.
Zelensky: Geopolitical certainty is part of Ukraine's victory plan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that geopolitical certainty is part of Ukraine's victory plan and that he discussed this issue with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte today.
Ukraine closer to NATO than ever before - Secretary General
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has said that Ukraine is closer to joining NATO than ever before.
Zelensky at meeting with Rutte: Ukraine is focused on receiving invitation to NATO
Ukraine is focused on receiving an invitation to join NATO, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
While in Poland, Ukraine’s top diplomat explores technical steps to resolve sensitive historical issues
Ukraine and Poland discussed technical steps to address the problem of exhumation of Volyn tragedy victims, which is "poisoning" relations between the two countries.
Putin should not expect Western support for Ukraine to wane - Scholz
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has assured that Ukraine will receive a $50 billion loan at the expense of frozen Russian assets, adding that the support for Kyiv from its allies will not weaken.
02 October 2024
Von der Leyen, Starmer reaffirm support for Ukraine’s sovereignty
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, reaffirmed the intention to deepen the bilateral strategic partnership and expressed unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty.
Zelensky, USAID’s Power talk strengthening Ukraine's energy system
President Volodymyr Zelensky and USAID Administrator Samantha Power discussed on Wednesday the restoration of infrastructure and strengthening of Ukraine’s energy system.
Ukraine preparing to get “maximum results” this fall - Zelensky after intel brief
The Ukrainian authorities in all areas and at all levels are preparing to achieve maximum results for the country before the end of this fall.
MFA Lithuania summons Russian diplomat over execution of 16 Ukrainian POWs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania summoned the representative from the Russian Embassy in Lithuania to express a strong protest against the war crimes committed by Russian forces in Ukraine.
Croatia’s president gives no consent to participation in NATO mission in support of Ukraine
The President of Croatia, Zoran Milanovic, says he will not consent to deploying military personnel of the country's Armed Forces to participate in the NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine (NSATU) mission.
Ukraine's president thanks Japan's ambassador for building strong relations between two countries
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Japanese Ambassador to Ukraine Kuninori Matsuda and thanked him for building meaningful and strong relations between Ukraine and Japan.
PACE adopts first resolution concerning Ukrainian civilian and military POWs
The PACE at its autumn session in Strasbourg on Wednesday adopted a resolution in which the Council of Europe for the first time raised the issue of the release and further rehabilitation of Ukrainian prisoners and demanded that Russia comply with the provisions of international humanitarian law.