FM Kuleba invites Iraq to join efforts on Ukraine’s Peace Formula
Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba has invited the Republic of Iraq to join efforts on implementing Ukraine’s Peace Formula.
Politics
17 February 2023
Supporting Ukraine in war with Russia opens unprecedented window of opportunity for Africa - Kuleba
Russia's war in Ukraine not only created challenges and crises for African countries, but also gave them great opportunities.
Kuleba hopes for “frank conversation” with China’s top diplomat
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba of Ukraine hopes for a constructive conversation with the member of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, which oversees the foreign policy bloc, and former head of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Wang Yi.
Russia responsible for closing door to talks - Stefanchuk
Russia itself closed the negotiation window, so at the moment, there is no possibility to sit down and agree on anything.
Zelensky calls on Caribbean Community countries to expand cooperation
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the leaders of the Caribbean Community countries at the 44th summit, outlining the principles of Ukraine’s Peace Formula and calling for the expansion of cooperation.
FM Kuleba invites Pakistan to join implementation of Peace Formula
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba invited Pakistan to join the implementation of Ukraine’s Peace Formula.
Prime Minister of the Netherlands: Ukraine must win this war
Ukraine must win the war against Russia.
Zelensky appoints head of Chernihiv city military administration
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Dmytro Bryzhynskyi as head of the Chernihiv City Military Administration in Chernihiv region.
Kuleba announces over 10 meetings at MSC
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba will hold more than 10 meetings on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, including with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and China’s top diplomat Wang Yi.
Restoration of Ukraine’s territorial integrity only basis for talks with Russia - Kuleba
The only basis for starting any negotiations with Russia is the complete restoration of Ukraine’s territorial integrity.
Dutch PM arrives in Kyiv
On Friday, February 17, the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, is in Ukraine on a working visit.
US senators submit draft resolution on recognizing Russia's war against Ukraine as genocide
Only days ahead of the one-year anniversary of the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a bipartisan group of U.S. senators again submitted to the Senate a draft resolution on recognizing Russia’s war against Ukraine as genocide.
16 February 2023
Zelensky, leader of British Labour Party discuss creation of special tribunal to prosecute Russia
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met in Kyiv with Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party and the Official Opposition of Great Britain.
Zelensky invites Israel to join Peace Formula implementation
President Volodymyr Zelensky expects that the visit of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel Eli Cohen to Ukraine will facilitate bilateral cooperation.
United States, G7 may announce new package of sanctions against Russia around Feb 24 – Nuland
The United States and the Group of Seven (G7) countries may announce a big new package of sanctions against Russia around February 24, 2023.
PM Shmyhal, G7 Ambassadors coordinate efforts for Ukraine’s victory
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and the Ambassadors of the Group of Seven (G7) countries have coordinated efforts for Ukraine’s victory over Russia.
Embassy of Israel re-opens in Kyiv
On February 16, 2023, Israeli Foreign Affairs Minister Eli Cohen raised the flag of the State of Israel at the Embassy in Kyiv. Hence, the diplomatic mission of the State of Israel has fully resumed its work in Kyiv.
Slovakia Parliament brands Russia’s regime as “terrorist”
The Parliament of Slovakia on Thursday once again adopted a resolution condemning Russian aggression in Ukraine, including attacks on the civilian population, civilian targets, and energy infrastructure, and expressing support for Ukraine's independence and territorial integrity.
Ukraine, Israel’s top diplomats discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba met with his Israeli counterpart Eli Cohen met in Kyiv to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations, increase aid to Ukraine, and address common security challenges.
EP supports proposal to expel Russia from UNSC
Today, during the plenary session, the European Parliament supported an amendment to the resolution on the anniversary of the beginning of Russian aggression against Ukraine, which calls for further strengthening of Russia's international isolation, in particular its exclusion from the UN Security Council.
European Parliament calls on world countries to provide Ukraine with tanks and fighter jets to defeat Russia
Members of the European Parliament called on EU Member States and the international community to provide Ukraine with comprehensive support and military assistance, including heavy equipment and fighter jets, to achieve victory in the war unleashed by Russia.
EP’s Foreign Affairs Committee to ask to start Ukraine’s EU accession negotiations this year
The Committee on Foreign Affairs of the European Parliament considers it possible and intends to raise the issue of starting negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU already this year, provided that the country fulfills the necessary conditions.
Zelensky: Norway helps Ukraine with air defense systems, weapons, energy restoration
Norway helps Ukraine by providing air defense systems, anti-tank weapons, and artillery, restoring energy infrastructure, and creating a precedent of long-term financial support.
Economy, recovery, sanctions: PM Shmyhal meets with Canada’s foreign minister
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal discussed economic cooperation, restoration of Ukraine, and sanctions against Russia with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada Mélanie Joly at a meeting in Kyiv.
Mayor Klitschko, Canadian FM Joly meet in Kyiv
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has met with Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly in Kyiv and shown her the consequences of Russian attacks on the capital.
Israeli FM Eli Cohen visits Kyiv region’s Bucha
Israeli Foreign Affairs Minister Eli Cohen has come to the Kyiv region’s Bucha as part of his first visit to Ukraine since the Russian full-scale invasion started.
Israeli FM Eli Cohen arrives in Kyiv
Israeli Foreign Affairs Minister Eli Cohen has arrived in the city of Kyiv, for the first time since the Russian full-scale invasion started.
15 February 2023
Zelensky, Aliyev discuss cooperation between Ukraine, Azerbaijan on international platforms
In a phone call, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev discussed cooperation between the two countries on international platforms.
European Commission presents 10th package of sanctions against Russia
The European Commission has proposed further export bans worth more than EUR 11 billion to deprive the Russian economy of critical technology and industrial goods.