Zelensky's visit to Turkey: Formula for peace and cooperation
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Foreign troops could train soldiers, repair equipment in Ukraine - Zelensky
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine would be interested in the presence of foreign instructors and technical personnel from partner states on the territory of his country.
Zelensky: “Inadequate” Putin’s goal to destroy Ukraine
President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, referred to Vladimir Putin as an “inadequate” person, whose only goal is the destruction of everything in Ukraine.
Scholz reaffirms own position against Taurus supplies to Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, says he would no want to create useless expectations as regards Taurus missiles, so he clearly and concretely confirms that he stands against donating this type of weapons to Ukraine.
U.S. intelligence chiefs call on Congress to approve aid to Ukraine
U.S. National Intelligence Director Avril Haines, speaking at the Senate Intelligence Committee hearing, called on lawmakers to approve the provision of military aid to Ukraine.
European Commission to present negotiating framework for Ukraine's accession by Thursday - Vice PM
On March 12-14, the European Commission will approve a report on Ukraine's fulfillment of four additional criteria and decide whether to provide a negotiating framework for Ukraine's accession to the EU for approval by member states.
Pope’s remark: EU says Ukraine deserves just peace
The European Union seeks peace in Ukraine, but this peace must be just and take into account the interests of Ukraine, which is a victim of Russian aggression.
Biden to meet Czechia’s Fiala to discuss support for Ukraine - White House
U.S. President Joe Biden and Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala will meet at the White House on April 15 to discuss cooperation in the areas of economy, democracy, and security, as well as the issue of further support for Ukraine.
11 March 2024
Step toward peace would be Putin's decision to lay down arms - von der Leyen on Pope’s remark
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said a real step toward peace should be Vladimir Putin ordering his troops to lay down weapons and withdraw from Ukraine.
Judge seeking Putin’s arrest elected ICC head
Judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) at a plenary session elected Judge Tomoko Akane as the new President of the court.
Former Foreign Ministry spokesman Nikolenko works as Consul General in Toronto
Former spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Oleh Nikolenko has been appointed Consul General in Toronto, Canada.
Baerbock confirms talks with UK on missiles for Ukraine
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock does not rule out the possibility of a "ring exchange" with the United Kingdom regarding the supply of longer-range missiles to Ukraine.
Presence of NATO troops in Ukraine would not violate int’l norms - Czechia’s Pavel
The President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, is convinced that NATO military personnel providing support to Ukraine’s Army directly on Ukrainian soil would not breach any international norms.
Honorary Consul: Ukraine needs no white flag, only help in expelling Russian evil
The Honorary Consul of Ukraine in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Karel Burger Dirven, says Ukraine does not need a “white flag” – it needs help in expelling Russian evil.
Dutch PM, Austrian President discuss Russian war in Ukraine
The Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, received the President of Austria, Alexander Van der Bellen, in The Hague to discuss, among other things, the ongoing war in Ukraine, and also had a meeting with the President of Israel, Yitzhak Herzog, to talk about the situation in Gaza.
10 March 2024
Zelensky, Macron discuss results of Ukraine support conference
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine had a phone call with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron to discuss the results of the international conference on support for Ukraine, recently held in Paris.
French foreign minister: We must speak 'balance of power' language with Moscow
French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne has said that it is possible to talk with Russia only in the language of the "balance of power" and not to set limits on the ways of supporting Ukraine at a time when the enemy is becoming more aggressive.
Kuleba after Pope's remarks warns against repeating historical mistakes
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, commenting on remarks by Pope Francis that Ukraine should have the "courage of the white flag" and be ready for negotiations with Russia, has warned against repeating mistakes of the past and called for supporting Ukraine and its people in the struggle for their own lives.
Zelensky thanks France for supporting Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked France and President Emmanuel Macron for supporting Ukraine.
German vice chancellor hopes for positive U.S. Congress decision on Ukraine aid
German Vice Chancellor and Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Robert Habeck has said he hopes the U.S. Congress will approve military aid to Ukraine.
Ukrainian, U.S. officials discuss cooperation in fight against corruption
Ukrainian Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin, while on a working trip to Washington, has held a series of meetings during which he discussed cooperation in the fight against corruption and organized crime and holding Russia accountable for committing international crimes.
Ukrainian ambassador visits armored vehicle manufacturing plant in Canada
Ukraine's Ambassador to Canada Yuliya Kovaliv has visited a plant of GDLS, a manufacturer of military vehicles that are purchased for the Ukrainian military.
Process of appointing Zaluzhnyi as Ambassador to UK launched - Sybiha
Deputy Head of the Office of the President Andrii Sybiha said that the procedures for processing the necessary documents for the appointment of Valerii Zaluzhnyi to the post of ambassador to the United Kingdom have now begun.
09 March 2024
Biden signs law to fund part of US government
US President Joe Biden has signed a bill to fund part of the US government until the end of the fiscal year.
Biden slams Orbán’s meeting with Trump
U.S. President Joe Biden criticized former President Donald Trump's meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
UK suggests donating more Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine in exchange for German Taurus
London does not share fears expressed by the German chancellor who suggests the supply of Taurus missiles to Ukraine would contribute to escalation. In this regard, the UK offers a "ring swap" of missiles as an option.
Procedure launched to appoint ex-CinC as Ukraine’s envoy to UK - President’s Office
Deputy Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office Andriy Sybiha said the procedures have been launched to draw up the required paperwork for former Commander-in-Chief Valery Zaluzhnyi’s appointment to the post of Ukraine’s Ambassador to the UK.
Ukraine’s ombudsman calls on international media not to cover sham elections in occupied areas
Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets called on international partners and foreign journalists not to cover any events related to pseudo-elections Russia is attempting to hold in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
U.S. prepared for potential Russian nuclear strike in Ukraine in late 2022 - media
At the end of 2022, the United States began to "rigorously" prepare for a potential Russian nuclear attack on Ukraine.