Russians must be fired from CoE positions - Estonia
On Saturday, Estonian Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu issued a statement demanding that all Russian nationals be expelled from positions they hold in the Council of Europe.
Politics
MFA: Russia has turned Crimea into military outpost, zone of oppression in past nine years
Nine years have passed since Russia held the fake "referendum on the status of Crimea". This so-called vote at gunpoint contradicted the Constitution and laws of Ukraine.
Putin arrives in occupied Crimea
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in occupied Crimea on the ninth anniversary of Russia’s illegal "referendum" in Crimea.
Zelensky enacts NSDC decision on sanctions against 300 individuals, 141 legal entities
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has put into effect a decision of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) of Ukraine to apply and amend personal special economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions).
Current EU chair Sweden assures Ukraine of support on anniversary of sham vote in Crimea
On the ninth anniversary of the illegal "referendum" in Crimea, the Swedish Foreign Ministry, which currently presides over the European Union, emphasized its commitment to the territorial integrity of Ukraine and the fact that Russia’s attempt to annex the peninsula will never be recognized.
Kremlin bans Forum of Free Peoples of Post-Russia
The Prosecutor General's Office of the Russian Federation has designated as an undesirable organization the Forum of Free Peoples of Post-Russia, whose members demand the independence of Russia’s regions, up to secession.
ICC’s war crimes case against Putin “justified” - Biden
U.S. President Joe Biden says the International Criminal Court’s case against Russian President Vladimir Putin “makes a very strong point,” as he voiced support for the investigation into Putin’s alleged war crimes.
ICC arrest warrant for Putin "historic decision" - Zelensky
The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin. This is a historic decision, from which historical responsibility will begin.
UNSC says "no" to Russia’s motion to hear "DPR representative" at meeting
The UN Security Council voted against the participation in its meeting of the so-called "representative of the DPR on human rights" Daria Morozova.
Steinmeier names conditions for success of peace initiatives on Ukraine
Any peace initiative can achieve its goal only if the mediators are ready to talk with Kyiv.
17 March 2023
ICC arrest warrant for Putin "historic decision" - Zelensky
The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin. This is a historic decision, from which historical responsibility will begin.
Russia obstructing UNSC meeting, seeking to involve "DPR rights representative"
The meeting of the UN Security Council, which was supposed to kick off on Friday at 21:00 Kyiv time, was postponed for additional consultations.
Prosecutor General Kostin explains consequences of ICC’s arrest warrant for Putin
As the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin, any trips outside Russia will be risky for the Russian dictator due to the possibility of being extradited to the ICC.
Britain says China should encourage Russia to withdraw troops from Ukraine
Chinese President Xi Jinping should use a trip to Moscow to encourage President Vladimir Putin to withdraw Russian troops from Ukraine.
Ukrainian president thanks Slovak PM for decision on fighter jets for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a phone call with Slovakia's Prime Minister Eduard Heger thanked him for a powerful air defense package for Ukraine.
Xi Jinping goes to Russia to 'urge peace and promote talks' - Chinese Foreign Ministry
Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to Russia is for "peace" and China will uphold its "objective and impartial position" on international and regional issues including the Ukraine crisis.
China not ready to arm Russia now – Ukraine's foreign minister
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said that now is not the time for China to arm Russia.
China not to become Russia’s accomplice - Ukraine NSDC secretary
Oleksiy Danilov, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, believes China will not become Russia’s accomplice in the ongoing war against Ukraine.
Those who don’t support Ukraine now set to pay cost in future - Kuleba
The way a particular country acted or treated Ukraine at the darkest moment in its history was noted and will be taken into account when building future relations.
G7 ambassadors praise progress by Selection Commission of High Qualification Commission of Judges
The ambassadors of the Group of Seven countries have commended the progress achieved by the Selection Commission for the selection of members of the High Qualification Commission of Judges, and encourage the High Council of Justice to timely appoint 16 HQCJ members through a transparent procedure.
U.S. will continue providing Ukraine with 'historic' amount of security assistance - White House
The United States is set to continue to provide large-scale assistance to Ukraine in resisting Russia's brutal aggression.
Son of Russia’s intel general must be sacked from CoE post - MEP
Member of the European Parliament’s Special Committee on Foreign Interference, Tomáš Zdechovský, has called for the immediate dismissal of the son of a senior operative with Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service from the Council of Europe body.
UN Commission recommends that Ukraine establish victim registry
The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine (UN Commission) recommends that Ukraine establish a victim registry as a preliminary step towards a comprehensive reparations program.
16 March 2023
China's foreign minister says Beijing ready to facilitate Ukraine-Russia peace talks
China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang has said in a phone call with Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba that China will continue to play a constructive role in ending the war and restoring peace in Ukraine.
Zelensky, Sunak discuss defense of Bakhmut, economic support
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has held a phone call with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Latvian PM: Talks on Ukraine's membership in EU should begin this year
Latvia calls for the beginning of negotiations on Ukraine's membership in the EU already this year and on the country's accession to NATO immediately after its victory in the war.
Türkiye does not recognize Russia's occupation of Crimea - MFA
On the anniversary of the sham referendum in Crimea, Türkiye reiterated its commitment to the territorial integrity of Ukraine and non-recognition of its annexation attempt by Russia.
Zaluzhnyi's special advisor Dan Rice believes China not to join Russia's aggression
Daniel Rice, a special advisor to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Valeriy Zaluzhnyi of Ukraine, believes that China will not supply Russia with weapons because Bejing has seen every mistake made by Vladimir Putin.
Kuleba, Blinken discuss Ukraine’s Peace Formula, ways to expedite ammo supplies
Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken have discussed Ukraine’s Peace Formula and ways to expedite artillery ammunition supplies.