Greek PM to take part in Peace Summit
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis confirmed his participation in the inaugural Peace Summit in a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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Ukraine, Latvia to continue developing joint security projects
Ukraine and Latvia will continue developing joint projects in the field of security.
China imposes sanctions on 12 US arms manufacturers
The Chinese government has imposed sanctions on 12 US arms companies and their top executives in response to the sale of their products to Taiwan.
22nd Ramstein Format meeting were deliberating on lifting a ban on Ukraine’s use of Western-supplied arms against targets inside Russia
The war is evolving into a new phase. By the end of the year, a mechanism will likely be identified, and restrictions will be lifted on Ukraine using the weapons supplied by partners against military targets inside Russia
22 May 2024
Peace Summit can restore full effectiveness of UN Charter, protection for every nation – Zelensky
The Peace Summit and the participation of global leaders can restore the full effectiveness of the UN Charter and protection for every nation.
Poland discusses possibility of shooting down Russian missiles, no decisions yet - FM
From a technical and legal point of view, Poland is considering the possible involvement of its air defence systems in shooting down Russian missiles near the country's borders, but no decisions have been made in this regard.
President of Chile confirms his participation in Peace Summit
During a telephone conversation with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, Chilean President Gabriel Boric confirmed his participation in the Peace Summit.
Albania will be represented at Peace Summit - Zelensky
During a telephone conversation, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama confirmed to President Volodymyr Zelensky that Albania would be represented at the Peace Summit.
Yermak, Sullivan discuss Ukraine's air defenses, preparations for Peace Summit
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak and U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan have discussed the bolstering of Ukraine's air defenses with modern Western systems and preparations for the Global Peace Summit.
Sweden to provide $7B in military aid to Ukraine for 2024-2026
The Swedish government will provide Ukraine with military support worth $2.3 billion annually ($7 billion in total) in the 2024-2026 period under a new three-year framework announced on Wednesday.
21 May 2024
Blinken to Senate on support for Ukraine: U.S. needs to keep up momentum
In recent years, the United States has strengthened alliances, enhanced cooperation with partners, rallied the world in support of Ukraine and with the goal of jointly resisting Russian aggression. This momentum must be maintained in the future.
Putin no longer independent actor - Zelensky
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, noted that Russian leader Volodymyr Putin has ceased to be an independent political figure and is now primarily driven by money.
For Russia, disrupting Peace Summit second goal after offensive on Kharkiv region - Kuleba
Russia is making huge efforts to undermine the Global Peace Summit initiated by Ukraine.
Peace Summit’s agenda to include nuclear, food security, return of children, all-for-all POW swap - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine says the inaugural Global Peace Summit will focus on the three points: nuclear and food security, the return of abducted children to Ukraine, and the exchange of prisoners of war in the “all for all” format.
U.S., eight Northern European nations discuss further support for Ukraine
The United States, as well as Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia held the Enhanced Partnership Dialogue in Northern Europe, discussing common security priorities, including further support for Ukraine.
Zelensky says his presidential tenure not over due to martial law
Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that due to martial law that is in place in Ukraine, his term of office as President of Ukraine goes on.
Potential Peace Deal with Russia: Current Status and Prospects
Numerous statements regaring potential peace talks between Russia and Ukraine can be found in the information space in Ukraine and elsewhere across the world, and their numbers have been increasing during May. Is that real politics or just information noise?
Kuleba: There is no argument against shooting down Russian missiles over Ukraine by partners
There is no legal, security or moral argument against our partners shooting down Russian missiles over Ukraine from their territory.
Romania confirms participation in Peace Summit in Switzerland – Zelensky
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone call with President of Romania Klaus Iohannis. During the call, the Romanian head of state confirmed his participation in the upcoming Peace Summit.
Ukraine’s NSDC secretary, Japan’s ambassador discuss strengthening defense cooperation
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) of Ukraine Oleksandr Lytvynenko met with Ambassador of Japan to Ukraine Kuninori Matsuda to discuss strengthening security and defense cooperation between the two countries.
Zelensky invites Angola’s president to Peace Summit in Switzerland
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky in a phone call with President of Angola João Lourenço invited him to participate in the Peace Summit.
At Peace Summit Austria to be represented by Chancellor
Federal Chancellor Karl Nehammer will represent Austria at the Peace Summit in Switzerland.
Japan’s ambassador, Ukraine’s interior minister discuss situation of Kharkiv, security challenges
Japanese Ambassador Kuninori Matsuda discussed the latest developments around Kharkiv and security challenges facing Ukraine with the Minister of Internal Affairs, Ihor Klymenko, assuring the latter of continued support.
Heads of Austria, UK governments talk support for Ukraine
Austria and the United Kingdom discussed ways to strengthen support for Ukraine, including assistance to its economy.
Ukraine’s top prosecutor: Peace formula offers answers to some global challenges
The Peace formula put forward by President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine contains answers not only to the protection of the Ukrainian state, but also addresses a number of global challenges.
Zelensky and Iohannis discuss support for Ukraine, NATO summit priorities, and security in Black Sea
During a telephone conversation on Tuesday, Presidents of Ukraine and Romania Volodymyr Zelensky and Klaus Iohannis discussed support for our country, the priorities of the upcoming NATO summit, and security in the Black Sea.
20 May 2024
U.S. at UN: Russia could not sustain its war without support from North Korea, Iran and China
The Russian Federation could not sustain its war in Ukraine without external support from the DPRK, Iran and China.
India to participate in Peace Summit in Switzerland
India will take part in the Peace Summit in Switzerland, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said.
Ukrainian-Polish partnership basis for forming "Three Seas’ Hub" - Vice PM
During a video address on the occasion of the launch of the Baltic Business Forum "Cooperation for the Ukraine Recovery", held in Swinoujscie (Poland), Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereschuk of Ukraine emphasized that the Ukrainian-Polish partnership is an important link in enhancing cooperation in the Black, Baltic and Adriatic seas.