Border crossings considered critical infrastructure, must not be blocked - Sikorski
Checkpoints on the Polish-Ukrainian border are part of Poland’s critical infrastructure and thus must not be blocked by protesters.
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Pentagon confirms deployment of 12,000 North Korean troops at Ukraine borders
The U.S. Department of Defense confirmed on Tuesday that at least 12,000 North Korean troops have been deployed to Russia to support the Kremlin's war against Ukraine.
Russia involving North Korean forces in war security challenge going far beyond Ukraine - Blinken
The Kremlin's involvement of North Korean troops in its war against Ukraine, as well as a serious deepening of military cooperation between Russia and the DPRK, poses a security challenge not only to Ukraine, but also to the whole of Europe, as well as the Indo-Pacific.
West should not allow Putin to intimidate them - Czech Foreign Minister
NATO's strength deters Russia from the moves they would regret, but this does not prevent Putin from trying to intimidate certain countries and politicians.
Ukraine expects first two clusters on EU accession talks to be opened during Polish presidency - Sybiha
Kyiv expects the opening of negotiations on the first two clusters on EU membership, as well as the approval of the 15th package of sanctions, during the Polish presidency of the European Union in the first half of 2025.
Guterres: UN Security Council outdated and frequently paralyzed
UN Secretary-General António Guterres criticized the work of the UN Security Council, calling it outdated and often paralyzed.
G7 condemns Russia's ‘nuclear escalation’, reiterates support for Ukraine
The G7 foreign ministers issued a statement on Tuesday in which they condemned what they described as Russia's "irresponsible and threatening nuclear rhetoric" and reiterated their unwavering support for Ukraine.
Allies not to push Ukraine into hasty negotiations with Russia – former Polish FM
International partners will not pressure Ukraine into premature negotiations with Russia that could lead to unfavorable outcomes.
Ballistic attack on Dnipro not to deter allies from supporting Ukraine – NATO statement
Following the NATO-Ukraine Council (NUC) meeting, NATO allies declared that Russia’s ballistic missile strike on Dnipro, involving an experimental medium-range missile, will neither change the nature of the conflict nor deter NATO members from continuing their military assistance to Ukraine.
Former Poland’s FM: defeating Russia on battlefield the only path to peace
The only way to force Russia to quickly end the war in Ukraine is by defeating it on the battlefield.
Victory Plan to be inviting Ukraine to NATO – French politician
Nathalie Loiseau, Member of the European Parliament and coordinator of the Renew group in the Subcommittee on Security and Defense, believes that inviting Ukraine to NATO would place the country in a strong position during peace negotiations and serve as a reliable security guarantee.
MEP Security Subcommittee: Unsustainable peace will cost more than supporting Ukraine now
The French need to explain the importance of supporting Ukraine, and the French authorities should only increase it, as an unbalanced peace, without taking into account Ukraine's position, will cost Europe much more in the long run.
Air defense, sanctions against Russia and decisive deterrence of “axis of evil” - FM of Ukraine on G7
Ukraine needs more air defense systems, ammunition, tougher sanctions against Russia and decisive steps to contain the Russia-Iran-DPRK axis.
Sybiha discussed security of Ukraine and Europe with Borrell, Barrot in Rome
On the sidelines of the G7 ministerial meeting in Rome, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha discussed European security and support for Ukraine with EU High Representative Josep Borrell and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot.
Scholz explains why Germany “has no right” to transfer long-range missiles to Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz promises to continue a “cautious course on the issue of war and peace” if re-elected as head of government.
North Korea cuts power lines at border with South Korea
North Korea has cut power lines installed by South Korea to supply electricity to the now-shuttered joint industrial complex in the North Korean border city of Kaesong.
From Kremlin's perspective, Europe not on peace terms with Russia - German general
From Moscow's view, Europe is not on peace terms with Russia, and international law in the traditional sense no longer works.
Elections not to affect Germany’s support for Ukraine - Bundeswehr general
It is important to hold a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein format before the change of the presidential administration in the U.S., in order to send a clear signal to partners that support for Ukraine will remain unwavering.
Challenge for democracy to shift economy to war footing - German general
It is more difficult for democratic countries to transition to a wartime economy if they are not at war at the moment.
NATO Parliamentary Assembly urges to accept Ukraine to Alliance as soon as possible
NATO member states should facilitate Ukraine's acquisition of full membership in the Alliance as soon as possible.
Stefanishyna says border blockade in Poland lies in domestic political domain
The blockade of checkpoints on the border with Ukraine by Polish farmers lies in the domestic political domain of Poland.
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Germany aware of security threat posed by Russia – Bundeswehr General
Germany, along with Europe as a whole, is aware that Russia poses the greatest security threat as it continues to increase its military capabilities.
Zelensky: UK sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet important step for peace
The less Russian excess oil profits, the less opportunities Russia will have to wage war.
Sybiha emphasizes India's role in promoting just, lasting peace in Ukraine
India's global role is crucial for promoting a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace in Ukraine.
Qatar to expand humanitarian role in Ukraine - Sybiha
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha during a meeting with his Qatari counterpart Mohamed Bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi in Rome agreed to deepen cooperation and expand Qatar's humanitarian role.
UK imposes sanctions on 30 ships from Russia's "shadow fleet"
The UK government has imposed sanctions on 30 ships in Russia's "shadow fleet", responsible for transporting billions of pounds worth of oil and petroleum products in the last year alone.
Explaining: International food security; new sanctions against Russia; Kerch Strait incident
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.
Discussions of deploying international troops in Ukraine intensified in Europe - Le Monde
Secret debates over the possible dispatch of Western troops and private defense companies into Ukraine have intensified against the backdrop of a possible U.S. withdrawal from the international effort to support Ukraine after Donald Trump takes office as president in January 2025.
North Korea may receive missile, submarine technology from Russia - U.S. admiral
In exchange for the participation of North Korean military service members in the war against Ukraine, Moscow could agree to transfer to Pyongyang technology for the production of missiles and submarines.