Blinken: US has already provided Ukraine with about $2.1B in humanitarian aid
Since the start of the Russian full-scale invasion, the U.S. has provided Ukraine with about $2.1 billion in humanitarian aid.
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Germany to provide additional EUR 381M in humanitarian aid to Ukraine
The German government will provide Ukraine with an extra €381 million in humanitarian aid in 2023.
Shmyhal meets with Sunak in London
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on the sidelines of the Ukraine Recovery Conference in London.
Shmyhal meets with Sunak in London
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on the sidelines of the Ukraine Recovery Conference in London.
Ukraine to walk "own path" toward NATO membership - Pentagon
Encouraged with Sweden’s steps toward acceding into NATO, the U.S. believes Ukraine will have its own path of gaining membership in the Alliance.
20 June 2023
Kuleba, Blinken discuss next steps to bolster Ukraine’s counteroffensive capabilities
Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken have met in London and discussed further steps to bolster Ukraine’s counteroffensive capabilities.
Zaluzhnyi sends greetings to Moscow: propaganda digest for June 19, 2023
Shoigu continues chemical and biological analysis of his defeats in Ukraine.
EU Special Envoy: We are close to adoption of 11th package of sanctions
EU Sanctions Envoy David O’Sullivan expects EU member states will adopt the 11th package of sanctions against Russia in the coming weeks.
David O’Sullivan, EU Sanctions Envoy
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Budanov, Dzhaparova meet with Japanese ambassador
First Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Emine Dzhaparova and Chief of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense Kyrylo Budanov met with Japanese Ambassador to Ukraine Matsuda Kuninori.
First oral assessment of Ukraine as EU candidate by European Commission important for next steps - Stefanishyna
The European Commission's oral assessment of Ukraine's progress in political reforms will be an important step in structuring the unfinished steps.
19 June 2023
Ukraine's progress on path towards EU: Zelensky expects interim assessment this week
Volodymyr Zelensky expects the announcement of an interim verbal assessment of Ukraine's progress in implementing the recommendations of the European Commission regarding European integration this week.
Zelensky tells Dutch, Danish PMs about situation on battlefield
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky had a phone call with the Prime Ministers of the Netherlands and Denmark, Mark Rutte and Mette Frederiksen.
London conference to consider financial aid for Ukraine after 2023
The Ukraine Recovery Conference to be held in London next Wednesday, June 21, will consider the continuation of financial assistance to Ukraine after 2023.
Moment of silence observed at PACE session for victims of Russia’s war of aggression
At a session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) in Strasbourg, a moment of silence was observed for the victims of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.
UK to keep sanctions against Russia until Moscow pays compensation to Ukraine
The United Kingdom on Monday passed legislation that will allow it to maintain sanctions against Russia until Moscow pays compensation to Ukraine.
Ukraine, Bangladesh discuss global challenges posed by Russia’s war of aggression
In a phone call, Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina Wazed discussed the global challenges posed by Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.
European ministers to discuss air defense in Paris
Ten European defense ministers will meet today to discuss air defense.
Zelensky, Sunak discuss long-range weapons for Ukraine, NATO summit, sanctions against Russia
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed expanding Ukraine's capabilities on the battlefield, preparing for the NATO Summit in Vilnius, implementing the Ukrainian Peace Formula, and increasing sanctions pressure on Russia in a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Great Britain Rishi Sunak.
First Lady Zelenska starts her visit to Israel meeting with presidential couple
Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska began her visit to Israel meeting with the presidential couple – President of Israel Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal Herzog.
Ukraine's presidential adviser responds to Putin's meeting with African delegation
Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, has reacted sharply to a meeting of Kremlin chief Putin with an African delegation.
18 June 2023
Kuleba comments on Peskov's statements about ‘demilitarization’ of Ukraine
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba commented on the statement by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov about the alleged "demilitarization" of Ukraine.
Deployment of nuclear weapons in Belarus strengthens Ukraine's request for fast-track NATO membership - Stoltenberg
Peace agreements on Russia's terms, as well as freezing of the conflict in Ukraine, are unacceptable, so Ukraine must strengthen its positions on the battlefield for future talks.
Israel's Gallant to speak to Ukraine's Reznikov for first time after U.S. pressure
At the request of his U.S. counterpart, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is expected in the coming days to speak to Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov for the first since taking office more than five months ago.
Biden on transfer of Russian nuclear weapons to Belarus: 'It's totally irresponsible'
U.S. President Joe Biden has said that it is "totally irresponsible" for Russia to move nuclear weapons into another country.
Ukraine's Kostin notes contribution of Slovak experts in investigating Russian crimes
Ukraine's Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin at a meeting with his Slovak counterpart Maros Zilinka in Uzhgorod noted the contribution of Slovak prosecutors in investigating Russian crimes.
17 June 2023
Biden says he won't simplify requirements for Ukraine to join NATO
U.S. President Joe Biden has said that he is against easing the requirements for Ukraine on its way to NATO membership.
UNDP together with partners accumulates $1B for Ukraine's recovery - PM
The United Nations Development Program, together with its partners, is accumulating one billion dollars to rebuild Ukraine.
EU condemns Russia's intentions to hold ‘elections’ in temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine
The European Union strongly condemns Russia's intentions to hold "elections" in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine in September this year, stresses the illegality of such actions, and also reminds that all persons involved in this action, including the political leadership of Russia, will bear responsibility for such an attempt.