Trilateral Contact Group to meet on Jan 26
The next meeting of the Trilateral Contact Group will take place on January 26, 2022, the Ukrainian delegation to the TCG has announced on Facebook.
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Poroshenko’s allies hit with searches in “Donbas coal” case
The State Bureau of Investigation conducted a series of warranted searches in the case investigating coal supplies from the occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
U.S. reiterates unwavering support for Ukraine ahead of talks with Russia
The United States has reiterated its unwavering support for Ukraine ahead of diplomatic talks with Russia on military escalation near the Ukrainian border, according to a statement released by the U.S. Department of State.
Zelensky, Blinken discuss steps to counter Russia
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine had a phone call with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
29 December 2021
Russia snubs Ukraine’s offer to hold extraordinary TCG meeting - delegate
The Russian delegation to the Trilateral Contact Group on Donbas settlement has claimed it would be "inexpedient" to hold an extraordinary meeting as proposed by Ukraine.
Stefanishyna: International partners should define next steps towards Ukraine's membership in NATO, EU
In 2022, the international partners should stay united against Russian aggression and define the next steps towards Ukraine's membership in NATO and the EU.
World's reaction to Russia's aggression may be "last warning" on Taiwan - Markarova
Ukraine considers wrong the view of some American experts that the United States should “put on pause” the situation regarding Russia's aggressive actions against Ukraine and focus on challenges posed by China.
“We’ll see” - Biden on possibility of holding summit with Putin
The American media are discussing the possibility of Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin's personal participation in the negotiations on the Strategic Stability Dialogue, scheduled for January 10.
Blinken, Rau discuss cooperation in support of Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has assured Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau that Russia would face serious consequences in the event of its further aggression against Ukraine.
President enacts Ukraine’s Information Security Strategy
Volodymyr Zelensky has enforced the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine of October 15, 2021, "On the Information Security Strategy."
Truss, Stoltenberg discuss Russia's aggression against Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss discussed Russia's aggressive actions against Ukraine in a phone call on Tuesday, December 28.
28 December 2021
Ukraine's Security Council postpones meeting until Dec 30
Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine has postponed its meeting from December 29 until December 30 due to the expansion of the meeting agenda, the council's press service has said on Facebook.
On chemical weapons and distinctive smell of Russian disinformation
Each of the latest fake stories may open a gateway to hell just for a moment.
Kuleba expresses condolences to Brazil over devastating floods
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba has expressed condolences to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil over severe floods in the east, which have already killed at least 20 people.
Markarova comments on rumors about ‘Finlandization’ of Ukraine
Ukraine has not heard a single message from the United States about any compromises with Russia.
Accepting Russia's "security guarantees" in any form would be humiliating to U.S., NATO - Kuleba
Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba believes that neither the United States nor NATO will agree with Russia's demand to halt eastward expansion, as it would be the greatest humiliation since the Alliance's inception.
Government sacks Harbaruk as Ukraine's deputy education minister - MP
The Cabinet of Ministers has dismissed Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine Ihor Harbaruk.
U.S., Russia to talk on Ukraine Jan 10 - media
The White House announced the date of the upcoming talks between the United States and Russia, where the security situation around Ukraine and NATO's activities in Europe will be discussed.
Partners know it is useless to put pressure on Ukraine - Kuleba
International partners know that it is useless to even try to put pressure on Ukraine on issues that do not meet the interests of the state, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said.
Level of threat of Russian invasion higher, but it has not crossed red mark - Kuleba
The level of threat of a large-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine has increased over the past month, but it has not crossed the red mark, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said.
Biden approves defense budget with US$300M for Ukraine - media
U.S. President Joe Biden has signed the National Defense Allocation Act (NDAA), which designates funding for major U.S. defense policies and, among other items, provides for security assistance to Ukraine.
Any scenario possible on Ukraine-Russia border, Duda says
Polish authorities do not rule out any developments on Ukraine's border with Russia and maintain close cooperation with Kyiv.
27 December 2021
Poland’s Duda to be more pro-active in relations with Ukraine next year
In 2022, Polish President Andrzej Duda will be more proactive in relations with Ukraine and Lithuania leaders.
Russia using Sea of Azov as war theater - Kuleba
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba says Russia dictates the situation in the Sea of Azov and uses the area as a war theater.
EU warns Russia of new sanctions in case of further aggression against Ukraine
In the event of further Russian aggression against Ukraine, Moscow will face new sanctions with far-reaching consequences.
25 December 2021
Ukraine ready to implement Minsk agreements, but Russia's desire needed - Yermak
The head of the President's Office, Andriy Yermak, has said that Ukraine is ready to implement the Minsk agreements, but what is needed is a clear plan for the de-occupation of part of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions and Russia's desire to fulfill its commitments.
U.S. must provide Ukraine with more weapons - Senator Portman
The U.S. administration must increase supplies of defensive weapons, including lethal weapons, to Ukraine to strengthen the defense capabilities of the Ukrainian Armed Forces amid Russian aggression.
Zelensky, U.S. senators, congressmen discuss support for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has held a video meeting with co-chairs of Ukrainian caucuses and a group of U.S. senators and congressmen.
24 December 2021
Kuleba: Ukraine should take part in U.S., EU or NATO security consultations with Russia
Euro-Atlantic security is currently at stake in Ukraine, therefore Ukraine should take part in U.S., EU or NATO security consultations on the matter.