Steinmeier arrives in Ukraine first time since Russia launched full-scale invasion
German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has arrived in Kyiv for the first time since Russia launched its full-scale ongoing invasion.
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Kuleba, Blinken discuss Russian aggression and ‘dirty bomb’ - State Department
Ukraine’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken have discussed the development of events related to the aggression of the Russian Federation, as well as Moscow's statements regarding the possible use of a "dirty bomb" on the territory of Ukraine.
24 October 2022
UN Charter should work for peace - Zelensky
The Charter of the United Nations should work to maintain peace and international legal order – in particular, this is what Ukrainians are achieving by fighting against Russia’s armed aggression.
Ukraine to Orban: Without sanctions pressure and EU help Russian tanks will reach Budapest
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine reminded the Prime Minister of Hungary, Viktor Orban, that the asisstance to Ukraine is no charity but an investment in pan-European security.
Zelensky believes that Israel will still support Ukraine in protecting its sky
President Volodymyr Zelensky regrets that Israel is sticking to its decision not to help Ukraine protect its sky but believes that such support will still be provided.
Shmyhal, Scholz discuss Russian threats, blackmail
During a working visit to Berlin, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz. The parties discussed support for Ukraine, as well as Russian threats and blackmail.
Ukraine should be EU member - Scholz
Germany supports Ukraine's full membership of the EU in the future, and the country should be rebuilt, taking into account this perspective.
Ukraine working on several options to create special tribunal for Russia - diplomat
Kyiv is working on several options for the establishment of a special tribunal to prosecute those guilty of aggression against Ukraine, but its mandate will cover the crime that began with Russia's temporary occupation of Crimea back in late February 2014.
Russia’s nuclear blackmail: Kuleba, Colonna coordinate steps within UN and IAEA
The Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and France, Dmytro Kuleba and Catherine Colonna, coordinated next steps in the work with other countries and within the United Nations and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to counter Russia’s nuclear blackmail.
Talks with Russia off table - Zelensky’s chief of staff
There will be no negotiations with Russia, and the latter will definitely end up in isolation.
U.S., France, Britain reject any Russian pretext for escalation - joint statement
The top diplomats of the USA, France, and Britain made a joint statement, condemning Russia's false attempts to accuse Ukraine of preparing to deploy a "dirty bomb" on its own territory.
U.S. rejects Russian lies about Ukraine planning “dirty bomb” provocation
Washington has dismissed as “transparently false” the claims voiced by Russian defense chief Sergei Shoigu of Ukraine allegedly plotting a “dirty bomb” attack on its own soil.
23 October 2022
MFA: Nancy Pelosi to attend Parliamentary Summit of Crimea Platform
Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi will take part in the Parliamentary Summit of Crimea Platform which will be held in Zagreb on October 24-25.
Ukraine, Estonia to urge partners to send more air defense systems to Ukraine
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia Urmas Reinsalu coordinated efforts on urging partners to send more air defense systems to Ukraine.
Kuleba on 'dirty bomb' claims: Russia often accuses others of what it plans itself
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has denied the Russian side's claims about Ukraine's alleged plans to stage a provocation using a "dirty bomb."
Italy will always stand with brave people of Ukraine - Meloni
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that Italy will always be on the side of the brave people of Ukraine amid Russia's full-scale aggression.
FM Kuleba calls on world to ban RT over genocide incitement
Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba has called on the Governments all over the world to ban Russia’s propagandist TV channel RT (Russia Today).
German MPs urge government to strengthen countermeasures against Russian hybrid threats
In recent years, the German government has underestimated the importance of countering Russian hybrid influence. Today, as hybrid threats from the Russian Federation are posing a serious challenge for Germany and other Western democracies, Germany must provide funding to counter them.
Russia must be forced out of Ukraine to prevent era of bloody conflicts - Podolyak
Russia must be forced to leave Ukraine, otherwise the 21st century will become an era of bloody conflicts.
Norway believes Russian sabotage targeting country’s energy infrastructure highly likely - media
Norwegian authorities and experts suggest that Russia could likely go for acts of sabotage on the nation’s oil and gas objects.
Biden plans to run for president again
U.S. President Joe Biden has announced his intention to run for president again in 2024, although he has not yet made a formal decision.
22 October 2022
If Russia wants talks, they have to leave our territory – President of Ukraine
In order to resume talks, Russia must leave Ukraine’s territory within the borders of 1991.
President Zelensky: World should act more actively to end Russia’s nuclear blackmail
The international community should act more actively to put an end to Russia’s nuclear blackmail, namely by liberating Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) from Russian invaders.
New Italian foreign minister holds first phone call with his Ukrainian counterpart
The newly appointed Italian foreign minister, Antonio Tajani, on October 22 held his first phone call with his Ukrainian counterpart, Dmytro Kuleba.
Bundestag considering recognizing Holodomor as genocide against Ukrainian people
Germany's Bundestag continues to study the issue of recognizing the Holodomor of 1932-1933 as genocide against the Ukrainian people.
Kuleba calls for Russia to be stripped of its seat in UN Security Council due to war crimes in Ukraine
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister, Dmytro Kuleba, has called for Russia to be stripped of its permanent seat in the UN Security Council due to numerous war crimes committed by Russian troops in Ukraine during the full-scale aggression against the country.
Zelensky congratulates Meloni on her appointment as Italy PM
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated Giorgia Meloni on becoming Italian prime minister and said he looks forward to continued fruitful cooperation.
Kuleba urges partners not to delay supply of air defense systems to Ukraine
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba in the wake of Russia's massive missile attacks on Ukrainian cities on Saturday, called on partners not to delay decision-making on air defense supplies to Ukraine.
Japan PM says nuclear attack by Russia to be “act of hostility against humanity”
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said any use of nuclear weapons by the Russian Federation against Ukraine would be seen as an "act of hostility against humanity."