Ukraine’s lawmakers on path to pass law on military police
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine passed at first reading the draft law on establishing the military police.
Politics
Russia set to suspend participation in OSCE Parliamentary Assembly
The Russian Federation Council jointly with the State Duma will draft a decision on suspending Russia's participation in the activities of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly and the relevant fee payment freeze.
Explaining complex things in simple words: Prospects for Russia's participation in peace summit, temporariness of Kerch Bridge, Russia's accountability for MH17 disaster
The Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security pursues efforts to provide a brief explanation to foreign audiences on the current topics of particular interest as regards Ukraine.
Kim expresses full support for Russia's war in Ukraine - media
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un at a meeting with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in Pyongyang expressed full support for Russia's war in Ukraine and pledged to strengthen strategic cooperation with Moscow.
Polish parliament speaker arrives in Ukraine
Marshal of the Polish Sejm Szymon Holownia has arrived in Ukraine on his first official visit.
Zelensky thanks Antigua and Barbuda for joining Peace Summit communique
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked Antigua and Barbuda for joining the communique of the Global Peace Summit.
Ukraine's parliament allows local councils to finance Ukrainian forces
The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law that allows local self-government bodies to finance units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces during martial law.
Fourth Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen to be held in Kyiv on Sept 12
The Fourth Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen, dedicated to the safety of children, will be held in Kyiv on September 12.
Anti-government protests take place in Israel, some detained
On Monday, protesters took to the streets of Jerusalem to demand new elections. They reached the house of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, where they were dispersed by the police.
Putin trying to find potential successor among own relatives
Russian leader Vladimir Putin is trying to prepare likely successors to his regime from among his children and other relatives.
18 June 2024
President: Destruction of launchers near Russian border is important for Kharkiv's security
The destruction of Russian positions and launchers near the border is important for the security of Kharkiv.
Zelensky: World's determination opens new prospects for restoring our security
The world's determination opens up new prospects for restoring our security.
Dutch PM Mark Rutte may become new NATO Secretary General
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte will become the new NATO Secretary General.
Lithuania's parliament speaker addresses Ukrainian parliament
Speaker of Lithuania's Seimas Viktorija Cmilyte-Nielsen has delivered an address to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, according to Ukrinform.
Switzerland may reconsider its position on blocking arms supplies to Ukraine
The lower house of the Swiss parliament -- the National Council -- will consider changing the law on arms exports, which may allow indirect deliveries to Ukraine.
Ukrainian president, Lithuanian parliament speaker discuss Ukraine's defense capabilities
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Speaker of Lithuania's Seimas Viktorija Cmilyte-Nielsen have discussed the needs for bolstering Ukraine's defense capabilities.
Putin's statements ahead of Peace Summit testify to Russia’s weakness - historian
Statements the Russian leader Vladimir Putin, voiced on the eve of the Peace Summit in Switzerland, that he is allegedly "ready for peace negotiations", but to this end Ukraine must withdraw its troops from all regions claimed by the Russians, are an undeniable evidence of the weakness of the aggressor state.
Ceasefire won’t mean victory for Ukraine - historian
Even if hostilities in Ukraine end soon, it will not mean the end of the war, only postponing it for a few years.
Explaining complex things in simple words: Military perspectives, Moscow-Pyongyang cooperation, international sport
The Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security pursues efforts to provide a brief explanation to foreign audiences on the current topics of particular interest as regards Ukraine.
Chair of Lithuania’s Seimas arrives in Ukraine
The head of the Seimas of Lithuania, Viktorija Čmilytė-Nielsen, arrived in Ukraine on an official visit.
Rwanda disappears from list of countries that support Peace Summit communiqué
Rwanda has become the third country - after Iraq and Jordan - to sign the joint communiqué of the Global Peace Summit and then withdraw it.
17 June 2024
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew signs communique of Peace Summit
The Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople has joined the signatories of the joint communique of the Peace Summit that was held in Switzerland last weekend.
Ukraine, Germany discuss cooperation in development of enterprises
Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk and Chairman of the Defense Committee at Germany's Bundestag Marcus Faber have discussed cooperation in the field of defense and the development of joint enterprises.
Slovakia President Pellegrini plans to visit Ukraine
In his first official interview since being elected, President of Slovakia, Peter Pellegrini, announced plans to visit all neighboring countries, including Ukraine.
FAILED BLUFF: how Putin tried to disrupt the Global Peace Summit
On June 14, on the eve of the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland, Putin delivered a long speech during a meeting with the leadership of the Russian Foreign Ministry. Formally, it was addressed to Russian diplomats, but its content indicates that it was a message to the international community, primarily to representatives of states that intended to participate in the Summit in Bürgenstock.
Putin set to go on two-day visit to North Korea
Russian President Vladimir Putin will be in North Korea on June 18-19 to hold hold talks with the country's leader, Kim Jong Un.
Ukrainian success at the G7 Summit: use of windfall proceeds from Russian sovereign assets, security pacts with the USA, Japan
The G7 summit has proved that Ukraine will remain high on the Allies’ agenda for as long as Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine drags on
EU extends sanctions for Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea for one more year
The Council of the European Union has decided to renew the sanctions introduced by the EU in response to the illegal annexation of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol by the Russian Federation, until June 23, 2025.
China not to comment on results of Peace Summit in Switzerland
China did not participate in the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland and will not comment on its results and the final communiqué, which refers to the restoration of Ukraine's territorial integrity as the basis for any peace agreement with Russia.