“Victory Plan” to show Ukraine’s vision of peace, ways to put pressure on Putin
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine believes that, in order for Vladimir Putin to start seeking peace, he must become weaker, and Ukraine – stronger.
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Zelensky: Kursk raid shows world Putin's real motives
The ongoing operation of Ukraine’s Armed Forces in Russia’s Kursk region helped many leaders and analysts understand the true motives driving Vladimir Putin, who seeks to destroy Ukraine.
Explaining complex things in simple words: Ramstein meeting, Kursk raid, Russian elections
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.
Zelensky calls for more weapons from Ukraine Defense Contact Group
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky called on partner countries to provide Ukraine with more weapons, including expediting the delivery of already promised air defense systems.
Putin obsessed with territorial conquests, doesn’t want peace - Zelensky
Kremlin dictator Vladimir Putin does not want peace and remains obsessed with territorial conquests, so he needs to be coerced to peace that Ukraine longs for.
White House in talks with Congress to "save" $6B in aid to Ukraine - media
The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden is in urgent negotiations with Congress to obtain permission to use $6 billion in military aid to Ukraine by the September 30 deadline.
Ukraine, partners should increase arms production - Austin
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasized the importance of revitalizing the defense industry in the countries that provide aid to Ukraine, but first of all, in Ukraine itself.
Zelensky arrives at Ramstein air base
President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived at Ramstein Air Base to participate in a meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense.
Stefanchuk, Japan’s House of Representatives speaker discuss countering Russian terror
At a meeting with Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Japanese Parliament Fukushiro Nukaga, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk discussed countering Russian terror.
Zelensky, Macron discuss preparation of new military aid package from France
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has discussed the preparation of a new military aid package from France with French President Emmanuel Macron.
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Stefanchuk, Metsola discuss air defense and F-16 supply to Ukraine
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, Ruslan Stefanchuk, and President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, discussed Ukraine's defense needs, including additional air defense systems to protect civilians and more F-16 jets.
Ukraine calls on IMF not to send mission to Russia
Ukraine is concerned by reports that the International Monetary Fund is intending to resume cooperation with Russia and send a mission to Moscow.
Council of Europe Justice Ministers adopt declaration on special tribunal for Russia
The Ministers of Justice of Council of Europe member and observer states have adopted a declaration outlining a series of principles to address critical justice and accountability issues related to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.
Canada to deliver NASAMS to Ukraine early next year
Canada intends to deliver advanced surface-to-air missile systems (NASAMS) to Ukraine early next year.
Parliament appoints Smetanin as Minister for Strategic Industries
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has supported the appointment of Herman Smetanin as Minister for Strategic Industries.
Borrell thanks Kuleba for his work as Ukraine's Foreign Minister
EU High Representative Josep Borrell has thanked Dmytro Kuleba for his work as Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
Parliament appoints Koval as Minister of Agrarian Policy
The Verkhovna Rada has supported the appointment of Vitaliy Koval as Minister of Agrarian Policy of Ukraine.
NATO's Collective Defense vs. the Cluster Munitions Convention: A Call for Unified Policy
NATO’s commitment to collective defense under Article V—where an attack on one member is an attack on all—stands as a cornerstone of transatlantic security. However, this principle is increasingly at odds with the Cluster Munitions Convention (CMC), which many NATO members have signed.
Tochytskyi becomes Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications
The Verkhovna Rada supported the appointment of Mykola Tochytskyi to the post of Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications.
Matvii Bidnyi appointed Minister for Youth and Sports
The Verkhovna Rada supported the appointment of Matvii Bidnyi to the post of Minister for Youth and Sports of Ukraine.
EU hopes to have "good”, “reliable" partners in rebooted Ukrainian government
Appointments to key public positions in government are an internal matter of each sovereign country, so the EU does not comment on new appointments in Ukraine, but hopes to see good and reliable partners in the new government to continue close cooperation in foreign policy and in the process of Ukraine's European integration.
Svitlana Hrynchuk appointed Minister of Environment
The Verkhovna Rada on Thursday approved the appointment of Svitlana Hrynchuk to the post of Minister of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources.
Oleksiy Kuleba becomes Deputy Prime Minister for Reconstruction, Minister for Community Development
The Verkhovna Rada supported the appointment of Oleksiy Kuleba to the post of Deputy Prime Minister for the Reconstruction of Ukraine, Minister for Community and Territorial Development.
Stefanishyna appointed Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, Minister of Justice
The Verkhovna Rada approved the appointment of Olha Stefanishyna to the post of Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine, Minister of Justice.
Zelensky to pitch "Victory Plan" to Biden, Harris, Trump
This month, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine will present the "Victory Plan" to U.S. President Joe Biden and candidates for presidency, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
Andrii Sybiga appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs
The Verkhovna Rada supported the appointment of Andrii Sybiga to the post of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
Parliament dismisses State Property Fund Chairman, Koval
The Verkhovna Rada voted for the resignation of Vitalii Koval, Chairman of the State Property Fund of Ukraine.
Russia Today spent over $10 million to create Kremlin-friendly content in USA
An American media company linked to six conservative influencers was secretly funded by Russian state media employees to churn out English-language videos that were “often consistent” with the Kremlin’s “interest in amplifying U.S. domestic divisions in order to weaken U.S. opposition”
Parliament dismisses Vice Prime Minister Vereshchuk
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine supported the resignation of Iryna Vereshchuk, Vice Prime Minister – Minister for Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine.