China to support format of peace conference recognized by Ukraine and Russia - Xi
China advocates the path of negotiations and will support a peace conference that will unite all parties and be recognized by Ukraine and Russia.
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Zelensky on peace summit: It is important that as many states as possible can show their leadership
It is important that as many states as possible who are interested in the full force of the UN Charter and international law demonstrate their leadership at the upcoming peace summit.
Zelensky, Duda talk engaging Global South in Peace Summit
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and his Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda discussed steps toward the widest possible involvement of the Global South representatives in the upcoming Peace Summit in Switzerland.
Paris denies reports of French troops already deployed in Ukraine
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of France has condemned the latest disinformation campaign that claims troops from the Foreign Legion’s infantry regiment have already been deployed in Ukraine.
Ukraine sees no legal grounds for recognizing Putin as legitimate President of Russia - MFA
The Ukrainian government sees no legal grounds for recognizing Russian dictator Vladimir Putin as a democratically elected and legitimate President of the Russian Federation, and calls on the international community to not recognize the outcome of the Russian sham election.
China always plays constructive role in promoting peaceful settlement - Xi
Chinese President Xi Jinping understands what is at stake for Europeans amid the Ukrainian crisis and declares his commitment to mutual respect and peaceful coexistence between states.
Von der Leyen expects China to persuade Russia to stop aggression against Ukraine
The European Union expects China to use its influence on Russia to force it to stop its aggression against Ukraine and stop its irresponsible nuclear rhetoric.
Poland believes it can turn Trump against Russia - Politico
The Polish government has trump cards that could persuade US presidential candidate Donald Trump to fight Russian dictator Vladimir Putin.
Polish judge to seek political asylum in Belarus
Tomasz Schmidt, a judge of the Voivodeship Administrative Court in Warsaw, will seek political asylum in Belarus. He explained his decision, in particular, by disagreeing with Warsaw's policy towards Belarus and Russia.
MoD of Italy confirms approval of aid package for Ukraine in coming weeks
Italian Defence Minister Guido Crozetto confirmed on Monday that the government will approve a new aid package for Ukraine in the coming weeks.
Belgium in talks on bilateral security agreement with Ukraine – defense minister
Belgian Defense Minister Ludivine Dedonder has said that Belgium is holding talks to sign a bilateral security agreement with Ukraine.
Shmyhal says Ukraine a step before being invited to NATO
Kyiv expects NATO countries to decide on Ukraine's application for NATO membership in July.
Russia declares another three Ukrainian ex-officials wanted
Russia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has put on its wanted list former Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Oleksiy Danilov, ex-Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman, and ex-Minister of Internal Affairs Arsen Avakov.
Switzerland invites Pope Francis to peace conference on Ukraine
Switzerland has invited Pope Francis to a conference on achieving peace in Ukraine, which will be held in mid-June at the Bürgenstock resort near Lucerne.
05 May 2024
EU set to sanction Voice of Europe outlet
The pro-Russian propaganda media platform Voice of Europe will be designated in the next 14th package of EU sanctions against Russia.
Following elections, European Parliament may not be as pro-Ukrainian - expert
Ivanna Volochii, an ethnic Ukrainian currently running for the European Parliament as part of Latvia’s liberal party, who has extensive experience of working in the EU bodies, believes that the European Parliament of the new convocation may be less pro-Ukrainian, which politicians should already take into account.
Undermining support for Ukraine main purpose of Russian sabotage across EU - Finland’s security agency
According to the Finnish Security Police, Russia is trying to influence Western democracies toward weakening support for Ukraine, and Finland is not immune to malicious activity, Finland’s Security Police, SUPO, assesses.
ISW: Putting Ukrainian leaders on wanted list part of Russia’s Maidan-3 psyop
The recent move by Russia to put President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, Commander of the Ground Forces Oleksandr Pavlyuk, and former President Petro Poroshenko on wanted list is an attempt to impose its jurisdiction on sovereign countries and part of the ongoing Maidan-3 psyop.
Poland stands in solidarity with Czechia, Germany over Russian cyberattacks
Poland has expressed solidarity with Germany and the Czech Republic following a malicious cyber campaign against their political parties and democratic institutions.
04 May 2024
Sikorski on Polish troops in Ukraine: We will not show our cards to Putin
French President Emmanuel Macron's statement that the deployment of Western troops to Ukraine cannot be ruled out is "right," and Poland "will not show its cards" when it comes to the possible sending of its troops to Ukraine.
Crimean Tatar leader’s aide detained at Chisinau airport
At the airport of Chisinau, the Moldovan law enforcers detained an aide of Ukrainian People's Deputy, Crimean Tatars’ leader Mustafa Dzhemilev.
Estonia, France have common vision of Europe’s future, assistance to Ukraine - Kallas
At a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Friday, Prime Minister of Estonia Kaja Kallas stated the countries' joint desire to shape the future of Europe, while support to Ukraine is identified as a priority.
Russia puts Zelensky on wanted list
Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, has been declared wanted in Russia.
German government provides EUR 32B in aid to Ukraine since Feb 2022
The German government has provided about 32 billion euros in aid to Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale war that Russia launched on February 24, 2022.
03 May 2024
Yermak has phone call with Szijjarto
Andriy Yermak, head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, had a phone call with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary, Peter Szijjarto.
Joint negotiating position of peace summit to be handed over to Russia – Zelensky's press secretary
Countries that will take part in a Peace Summit in Switzerland in June will work out a joint negotiating position and hand it over to Russia.
PM: Ukraine unites world to make aggressor realise that there is no alternative to Peace Formula
The G7 Leaders' Summit, the Global Peace Summit and the Conference on the Restoration of Ukraine in Berlin will be key events for the Ukrainian state in June.
FM of France supports transfer of proceeds from Russia's frozen assets to Ukraine
French Foreign Minister Stéphane Sejourne has confirmed France's intention to help channel the proceeds of Russian assets frozen in the EU to Ukraine's defence and reconstruction.
FMs of Ukraine and Czech Republic discuss progress in procurement of shells and other military aid
Foreign Ministers of Ukraine and the Czech Republic Dmytro Kuleba and Jan Lipavsky discussed the progress of the Czech initiative to purchase shells and general efforts to strengthen military assistance.