Czech foreign minister: EU enlargement should be gradual, but Ukraine is a special case
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky has said that the European Union should accept new countries gradually, but Ukraine is a “special case”.
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Russia's rapprochement with DPRK threatens entire region - EU official
The latest boost of military ties between Russia and the DPRK, which was once again evidenced by Vladimir Putin's visit to Pyongyang, not only causes concern in the EU countries, but also poses a threat for the countries across the region, since in exchange for Korean shells to be used in the war against Ukraine, the Kremlin might transfer to North Korea its missile and nuclear technology.
22 June 2024
Bilateral security deal between Ukraine, EU "almost finalized" - EU source
EU foreign ministers who will meet next Monday in Luxembourg will consider the provisions of the security agreement between the EU and Ukraine, work on which has been "almost finalized", which paves the way toward its signing by the end of this month.
Russian nuclear threats currently only about blackmail - Ukraine’s defense intel
Currently, nuclear threats voiced by Russia should be perceived purely as blackmail.
War in Ukraine reaches stalemate, but Russia not ready for talks - Milley
From a military point of view, the war in Ukraine is now at a stalemate, but Russia has failed to achieve its goals. In addition, the Russians have already suffered significant manpower losses.
Blinken thanks South Korea for continued support of Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed in a phone call with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul the issue of military cooperation between North Korea and Russia in the context of the latter’s war against Ukraine.
21 June 2024
Shmyhal discusses weapon deliveries with U.S. Acting Under Secretary of State
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and U.S. Acting Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs John Bass discussed key areas of support for Ukraine.
US Deputy Secretary of State in Kyiv: Ukraine will see additional support steps in coming weeks
Ukraine will see new steps to support it from Europe and Washington in the coming weeks.
Security agreement and communiqué of Peace Summit: Zelensky talks to Duda
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed with President of Poland Andrzej Duda the work on joining the final communiqué of the Peace Summit with other countries.
Ukraine's accession to EU: OP talks about changing model of negotiations
Negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the European Union will be based on a new model that provides for a cluster approach.
Ukraine, Poland hold final round of talks on security agreement
The final round of negotiations between Ukraine and Poland on the signing of a bilateral security agreement has been held at the Office of the President of Ukraine.
Zelensky hails approval of negotiating framework for launch of EU accession negotiations with Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked the Council of the European Union and the Belgian Presidency of the EU for the approval of the negotiating framework necessary for the launch of EU accession negotiations with Ukraine.
EU Council approves opening of accession negotiations with Ukraine, Moldova
The European Union Council today officially approved the mandate for EU accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, which was previously agreed at the ambassadorial level, paving the way for the first intergovernmental conference to be held next Tuesday.
Second Peace Summit may take place in Global South country - Kuleba
Ukraine is determined to hold the second Peace Summit in a Global South country.
Ukraine, China will continue conversation about ending Russian war - Kuleba
China is carefully studying the results of the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland, so Ukraine's conversation with this country on ending the war unleashed by Russia will continue.
Putin warns S. Korea's potential arms supply to Ukraine would be 'very big mistake'
Russian leader Vladimir Putin has warned it would be a "very big mistake" if South Korea provides lethal weapons to Ukraine after Seoul suggested such a possibility in response to Russia's commitment to military cooperation with North Korea.
Peace Summit created prerequisites for ending Russia's language of ultimatums - Kuleba
The Global Peace Summit in Switzerland created the prerequisites for ending Russia's language of ultimatums.
20 June 2024
Borrell tells what is included in new EU sanctions package against Russia
EU High Representative Josep Borrell told which sectors of the economy will be affected by the 14th package of EU sanctions against Russia.
Two Ukrainian-Hungarian cross-border projects under consideration in EU - expert
In the context of cross-border cooperation, Ukraine and Hungary are interested in projects designed to preserve the Carpathians and develop cross-border infrastructure.
Ukrainian, Canadian officials discuss implementation of Ukrainian Peace Formula
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak and National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister of Canada Nathalie Drouin have discussed further steps in cooperation between the two countries and the implementation of the Ukrainian Peace Formula.
Ukraine's top security official, India's ambassador discuss bilateral cooperation
Secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council Oleksandr Lytvynenko and Indian Ambassador to Ukraine Harsh Kumar Jain have discussed political and economic cooperation between the two countries.
Ukraine-Hungary relations complicated, but they cannot be called destructive - expert
Hungary generally shares the position of the EU and NATO regarding the Russian-Ukrainian war, and the country's desire to take a "third" position on some issues is determined by the internal policy of its current political leadership.
EU ambassadors agree on 14th package of sanctions against Russia
The EU ambassadors have agreed on the 14th package of sanctions against Russia in response to its aggression against Ukraine.
Zambia joins Peace Summit communiqué – Zelensky
Zambia has joined the communiqué of the first Peace Summit held in Switzerland on June 15-16.
Putin's visit to North Korea a significant goodwill gesture towards Kim - ISW
Russian dictator Putin's visit to North Korea is a significant goodwill gesture towards Kim Kim Jong-Un as the visit helps legitimize Kim's pariah regime both domestically and abroad.
19 June 2024
Internal probe ongoing against Ukraine’s deputy prosecutor general over lifestyle concerns
An official internal investigation is being conducted regarding Deputy Prosecutor General Dmytro Verbytskyi following a media report into his family assets.
Idea of peace talks with Russia before its full defeat “misleading” - French expert
The president of the Center for Study and Research for Political Decisions (France), Nicolas Tenzer, believes that the very idea of inviting Russia to the negotiating table before defeating it on the battlefield is misleading so it should be ruled out.
Trump could still be undecided on Ukraine policy - Ambassador Taylor
Ex-president of the United States, Donald Trump, may still not be sure what his policy will be in relation to Ukraine should he win the U.S. election this November.
US, allies discussing what commitment to give on Ukraine joining NATO - media
The United States and several key allies, including the United Kingdom, are actively debating how strongly to commit to Ukraine's NATO membership at the alliance's upcoming 75th anniversary summit in Washington.