Zelensky invites African countries to join Ukraine’s peace formula
President Volodymyr Zelensky has invited African countries to join the Global Peace Summit based on Ukraine’s Peace Formula.
Politics
16 June 2023
Zelensky meets with representatives of seven African states in Kyiv
In Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks on achieving peace in Ukraine with representatives of the Republic of South Africa, the Union of the Comoros Islands, Egypt, Senegal, Zambia, Congo and Uganda.
Russian missile strikes don’t contribute to restoring peace - South Africa president
The President of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, said that the Russian missile strikes, which he witnessed during today’s visit to Kyiv, are not working too well toward establishing peace.
Russia retains plans to conquer Ukraine: U.S. reacts to missile attack on Kyiv
Russia's missile attacks on Ukrainian cities and their residents demonstrate that Moscow has not given up on its goal of subjugating Ukraine.
Macron calls on Saudi prince to exert influence on Moscow
Today, French President Emmanuel Macron will host the Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, including to discuss Russia's war against Ukraine.
Government, experts, civil society join forces to counter Russian cartographic propaganda
On Wednesday, June 14, a roundtable was held in Ukrinform on the topic “Territorial Integrity vs Cartographic Propaganda,” organized by the Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security together with the Ukrainian Geographical Society.
Sergiy Kyslytsya, Permanent Representative of Ukraine to UN
The root of evil is Russia, and this root must be extracted
Missile attack “signal” to African leaders of Russia's true intentions - Kuleba
The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba, referred to the Russian missile attack targeting Kyiv during the visit of African leaders a signal that shows Russia's true intentions.
Russia sentences Crimea activist Osmanov to 20 years
The activist from the Crimean Solidarity NGO Ansar Osmanov was sentenced by the Rostov-on-Don court to 20 years in prison in the Hizb-ut-Tahrir organization case.
Zelensky invites Switzerland to join preparations for Global Peace Summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has invited Switzerland to join preparations for the Global Peace Summit and to show its leadership in the part of the Ukrainian Peace Formula in which its experience can be most useful for the world.
Zelensky discusses with Belize PM possibility of holding Ukraine-Latin America summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a phone call with the Prime Minister of Belize, Juan Antonio Briseño, inviting his country to join the coalition for the establishment of an international tribunal for Russia, and discussed the possibility of holding a Ukraine-Latin America summit.
Czech president believes surveillance of all Russians in West should be strengthened
The President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, believes that all Russians currently living in Western countries should be more closely monitored by security services than before the war.
15 June 2023
Ukrainian, Costa Rican presidents discuss creation of international tribunal for Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his Costa Rican counterpart Rodrigo Chaves Robles in a phone call on Thursday discussed the situation in the Kherson region after Russia's destruction of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant and the prospects for creating an international tribunal for Russia.
Moscow warns Ottawa of "collapse" of diplomatic relations due Russian plane seizure
The confiscation by the Canadian government of the Russian cargo plane, which has been at the Toronto airport since last year, may lead to the "collapse" of diplomatic relations between Russia and Canada.
Bundestag urges NATO to give Ukraine MAP, timetable for joining alliance as early as at Vilnius summit
Countries that support Ukraine should stop only expressing concern in response to the latest Russian war crimes as a more powerful response is needed. The plan for NATO membership and the timetable for joining the alliance, presented to Ukraine already at the Vilnius summit, should be such an answer.
Anton Korynevych, Ambassador at Large of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
The Russian Federation is seen as the world’s biggest violator of international law
European Parliament condemns destruction of Kakhovka HPP dam by Russian army
The European Parliament has condemned in the strongest possible terms Russia's actions that led to the destruction of the Kakhovka HPP dam and the dire consequences for the population of Ukraine and the environment.
"Ukraine v. Russia" case in ICJ regarding Russia's violation of two conventions first one to be heard on merits - diplomat
The "Ukraine v. Russia" case being heard by the UN International Court of Justice regarding Russia's violation of the two conventions - on the suppression of the financing of terrorism and on the elimination of all forms of racial discrimination - is the first case that is being considered on the merits.
Russia major violator of international law in modern world - ambassador
The Russian Federation is seen as the world’s biggest violator of international law.
British diplomat in OSCE reminds Russians of responsibility for lies
Russia's despicable attacks on civilians in Ukraine are inexcusable, and Russian diplomats in the OSCE bear full responsibility for the lies they spread and the justification of aggression against Ukraine.
Bundestag members condemn Kakhovka HPP attack
Deputies of the German parliament condemned the blowing up of the Kakhovka HPP dam, for which the vast majority of Bundestag members blame Russia, demanding that those responsible be held accountable.
Yermak, chief advisor to Brazil president discuss peace formula
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak had a phone call with Chief Advisor to the President of the Federal Republic of Brazil Celso Amorim.
Scholz calls Russia biggest threat to peace and security
Russia poses the greatest threat to peace and security in the entire Euro-Atlantic area in the foreseeable future, and Germany and its partners will continue to support Ukraine.
14 June 2023
Blinken to discuss Russian war in Ukraine on China visit - State Dept
During his visit to China, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will discuss issues related to Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, including Beijing's so-called peace proposals, as well as the prevention of military support for Russian forces.
PM Shmyhal briefs German Vice-Chancellor on Kakhovka HPP blast
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal of Ukraine told the Vice Chancellor of Germany, Minister of Economy and Climate Protection Robert Habeck about the Russians blowing up the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant’s dam.
Stoltenberg on Ukraine's NATO bid: principled decisions already made by allies but discussions continue
The NATO member states have already adopted principled decisions regarding Ukraine's future membership in the Alliance, but are continuing consultations on the ways for their practical implementation.
Kuleba discusses with Baerbock importance of decisive step toward Ukraine's membership in NATO
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba in a phone call with his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock stressed the importance of taking a decisive step toward Ukraine's membership in NATO.
France condemns new wave of Russian missile strikes on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine
France condemns in the strongest terms the new wave of Russian missile strikes that recently targeted the Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv regions.
Lithuania’s envoy to UN: Russian nukes in Belarus breach SMART, Budapest Memo
By deploying nuclear weapons in Belarus, Russia and Belarus violate the International Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. Moreover, such actions are also considered a violation by Russia of the provisions of the Budapest Memorandum in relation to Belarus itself. The UN Security Council must remain focused on the issue.