Shmyhal: Ukraine should be ready to join EU no later than end of 2025
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has stated that Ukraine's goal is to be ready to join the European Union no later than the end of 2025.
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Shmyhal names government's near-term priorities
Three key tasks remain a priority for the Ukrainian government, including providing Ukrainian forces with what they need, ensuring economic stability and financial resilience, and implementing reforms on the country's path to the EU.
Sybiha, Kamikawa discuss support for Ukraine
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has held the first phone call with his Japanese counterpart Yoko Kamikawa.
Council of Europe condemns Russian "elections" in temporarily occupied Crimea
The President of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe, Marc Cools, has condemned the conduct of so-called "elections" by Russia in the temporarily occupied Ukrainian Crimea and the city of Sevastopol.
Norway condemns Russian ‘elections’ in Crimea
Norway strongly condemns the so-called “elections” in the illegally annexed Autonomous Republic of Crimea.
Sybiha discusses further cooperation with Belgium, Norway counterparts
The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andrii Sybiha, held the first phone call with the Belgian Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib, and Norway’s top diplomat Espen Barth Eide.
Kyiv disappointed by Fico's statement regarding Ukrainian soldiers – MFA
Kyiv is disappointed by Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico's statement regarding Ukrainian soldiers, which contradicts the current level of trust and cooperation between Ukraine and Slovakia.
Blinken to discuss support for Ukraine in London – State Department
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is expected to discuss the issue of support for Ukraine during his visit to London.
China, Russia to hold joint Northern/Interaction-2024 exercise
China and Russia will hold joint naval and air forces exercise in the Sea of Japan and the Sea of Okhotsk in September.
As Iran comes on verge of creating nukes, U.S. can't just voice "concern" again - Ukraine’s ex-FM
In the absence of a resolute U.S. response to the reports of Iran’s handover of ballistic missiles to Russia, Tehran’s next step may be to complete the nuclear arms production cycle.
"Elections" in Crimea dragging for three days amid low turnout - Crimean Tatars' senior official
In temporarily occupied Crimea, the sham elections organized by Russian invaders were held for three days in order to get people somehow to the polling stations.
09 September 2024
Ukrainian Ombudsman urges international community to condemn illegitimate elections in Crimea
Dmytro Lubinets, Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, called on the international community not to recognize the results of the illegitimate elections in occupied Crimea.
Ukraine’s MFA summons Iranian Chargé d'Affaires
On September 9, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine summoned the Chargé d'Affaires of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Ukraine Shahriar Amuzegar to express deep concern of the Ukrainian side in connection with the possible transfer of ballistic missiles by Iran to the Russian Federation.
U.S., Slovakia discuss humanitarian aid for Ukraine – State Department
US Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma met yesterday in Bratislava with Slovak Deputy Prime Minister Peter Kmec to discuss the need to continue providing humanitarian aid for Ukraine.
Latvia voices categorical protest to Russia over drone found in Rēzekne municipality
On September 9, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia summoned the Chargé d'Affaires of the Russian Embassy to express to him a categorical protest from Latvia in relation to a Shahed unmanned aerial vehicle of military importance of the Russian Federation found in the Rēzekne Municipality on 7 September, which entered the Latvian airspace from Belarus.
Romania calls Russian drones entering its airspace a provocation
Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu said on Monday, regarding the Russian drones that entered the national airspace, that Romania had a real-time reaction and monitored the situation with F16 planes, noting that these drones have had no targets on the territory of our country.
Ukrainian Ombudsman, UWC President discuss return of deported children
Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, Dmytro Lubinets, held a meeting with President of the Ukrainian World Congress (UWC), Paul Grod, to discuss, among others, the return of Ukrainian children deported by Russia.
Ambassador outlines plans for further cooperation with Turkey after appointment of Sybiha
Sybiha as the new Minister of Foreign Affairs has been well received by the Turkish media. In particular, they anticipate that this appointment will further strengthen the strategic partnership between Ukraine and Turkey.
China supports India's "peace efforts" to resolve "Ukraine crisis"
China supports the efforts of all countries willing to contribute to ending the Russo-Ukrainian “conflict”, including those by the Government of India.
Romanian opposition slams gov’t over response to Russian drone incursion
The leader of Romania's main opposition party, Elena Lasconi, called on President Klaus Iohannis and Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu to provide explanations as regards the incursions into Romanian airspace by Russian military drones.
Sybiha urges partners to expand investment in Ukrainian arms producers
Minister for Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha of Ukraine has called on international partners to increase investments in Ukrainian arms manufacturers.
EU condemns Russian ‘elections’ in Crimea
The European Union has condemned the holding of the so-called Russian “elections” in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, particularly Crimea and Sevastopol, and does not recognize their results, which are null and void in legal terms.
Zelensky: Ukraine's victory plan will be presented to Biden and both presidential candidates
All steps of Ukraine's victory plan will be presented to U.S. President Joe Biden and both presidential candidates.
Biden, Starmer to discuss support for Ukraine in Washington
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will discuss a number of global issues with President Joe Biden as part of his visit to the United States, including support for Ukraine in fending off Russian aggression.
08 September 2024
Sybiha announces new structure within MFA, recalls chargé d'affaires in Georgia
At a meeting with ambassadors and consuls general of Ukraine, Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha emphasized on the priorities of domestic diplomacy, which are weapons and other needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Work is underway towards new agreements with partners regarding ammunition and funding – Zelensky
This week brought new agreements with partners regarding ammunition, as well as funding for the production of weapons, drones, and missiles in Ukraine.
Scholz urges step up efforts to achieve peace in Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called on all parties to ramp up efforts to reach a peaceful solution to the war in Ukraine.
Borrell invites Sybiha to participate in EU foreign affairs council
EU High Representative Josep Borrell invited Minister for Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha of Ukraine to take part in the work of the EU foreign affairs council.
India sending envoy to Moscow to discuss "peace efforts" amid Russia’s war on Ukraine
National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister of India, Ajit Doval, will visit Moscow to discuss "peace efforts" aimed at resolving Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine.