Russia must be held to account for aggression against Ukraine, war crimes – PACE
On Wednesday in Strasbourg, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe adopted a resolution on Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.
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Germany's new coalition supports Ukraine's NATO membership prospects
The future German government promises to continue and increase assistance to Ukraine and support its NATO membership goals.
09 April 2025
Zelensky criticizes Bessent's approach: Fossil fuel deal must benefit all parties
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the future Fossil Fuel Agreement should be beneficial to both Ukraine and the United States. He stressed that no one would be able to put pressure on him on this issue.
PM Shmyhal: Ukraine has clear "red lines" in fossil fuel negotiations with U.S.
The agreement between the United States and Ukraine on joint development of mineral resources should be a partnership and not cross Ukraine's “red lines.”
Future German government vows support for Ukraine, with no Taurus mention
The members of the future German government have assured of continued support for Ukraine, while the coalition agreement lays down no decisions on certain weapons systems to be delivered.
Ukraine expects clusters of EU accession talks to open this year - Shmyhal
During the 10th meeting of the Ukraine-EU Association Council, ambassadors of the member states unanimously noted Ukraine's progress in European integration processes and the positive dynamics of reform implementation, so Ukraine expects to open negotiation clusters as early as year.
Withdrawal from PACE won’t relieve Georgia of further responsibility – Soboliev
Despite the voluntary withdrawal of Georgian MPs from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), Georgia remains subject to monitoring of its political and legal environment. The new resolution will uphold all existing restrictions and reservations, ensuring continued oversight.
In Kryvyi Rih, 32 foreign diplomats honor memory of victims in Russian strike
In Kryvyi Rih, 32 heads and representatives of diplomatic missions in Ukraine honored the memory of those killed in Russia’s attack on the city.
Zelensky on Russia's strikes: War does not abate from talks and statements, Ukraine needs partner support
Ukraine requires support from its partners to safeguard lives from ongoing Russian attacks, as the war does not abate from talks and statements.
Ukrainian, Belgian foreign ministers talk increased military, humanitarian aid
The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Belgium, Andrii Sybiha and Maxime Prevot, discussed further efforts to develop bilateral cooperation, increase military and humanitarian support to Ukraine, and hold Russia accountable.
Yermak discusses achieving a just peace for Ukraine with UK prime minister’s adviser
The Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, and the National Security Adviser to the UK Prime Minister, Jonathan Powell, discussed efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace for Ukraine.
08 April 2025
“Disturbing”: U.S. on participation of Chinese nationals in Russia’s war effort in Ukraine
The Donald Trump administration sees as disturbing the fact that Russia, along with soldiers from North Korea, is enrolling Chinese citizens in its army ranks for the war against Ukraine.
Shmyhal, De Wever meet in Kyiv
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with his Belgian counterpart Bart De Wever, who is on a visit to Kyiv.
EU ready to support all efforts to establish peace in Ukraine - envoy to UN
The European Union calls on Russia to agree to the proposed terms of a ceasefire in Ukraine and is ready to provide any assistance toward achieving peace.
Important to remind U.S. who aggressor is in war – Belgium’s Prévot
Europe is not at the peace negotiations table yet, but this may change in the coming weeks or months, while it is important for the American side in the talks to remember who the aggressor is and who is the victim of aggression.
Chinese military could not have acted in Ukraine without permission from their authorities - Merezhko
The participation of Chinese citizens in the armed aggression against Ukraine on the side of Russia indicates a potential deepening of China's cooperation with the aggressor country. The Chinese military could not have acted in Ukraine without either direct or indirect permission from their authorities.
Ukraine submits amendments to PACE resolution on threats to democracy - on pseudo-journalists, ‘anti-war movements’
The Ukrainian delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has submitted several amendments to strengthen the resolution on foreign interference as a threat to democratic security in Europe. The resolution is expected to be adopted later on Tuesday, April 8.
Ukraine already developed position on minerals agreement – Sybiha
Ukraine has established its stance on the mineral resources deal with the United States and has outlined its vision for the agreement's text.
Military contingent to arrive in Ukraine after full ceasefire – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that a foreign military contingent could be deployed in Ukraine only after a full ceasefire.
Three defense agreements signed during Belgian PM's visit – Zelensky
During the visit of Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever to Ukraine, three defense agreements were signed between Ukrainian and Belgian partners.
Zelensky outlines key topics for upcoming Ramstein meeting
The delivery of additional Patriot air defense systems, new defense aid packages, and discussions on uniting countries willing to establish arms production facilities in Ukraine will be among the key issues at the upcoming meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein format.
US repositions troops from key Ukraine aid hub in Poland
United States Army Europe and Africa has announced the planned repositioning of U.S. military equipment and personnel from Jasionka, Poland, to other sites in the country.
Belgian PM announces EUR 1B aid package for Ukraine
The Belgian government will provide Ukraine with a EUR 1 billion aid package this year and plans to allocate at least EUR 1 billion in annual military support throughout its current term.
Zelensky and Belgian PM honor memory of Ukrainian defenders in Kyiv
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of Belgium Bart De Wever honored the memory of Ukrainian defenders in Kyiv.
China seeks to challenge NATO in the Black Sea - Kovalenko
China is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in Georgia's infrastructure, promoting projects in Armenia and controlling the logistics of Abkhazia. The main goal of the PRC is to oust NATO from the eastern part of the Black Sea, to create an alternative route to Europe without the participation of Russia and Türkiyeiye.
Belgium gives Ukraine EUR 2.2B in aid since war-start
The Kingdom of Belgium is among the 20 largest donors to Ukraine per capita, and since the beginning of Russian aggression has provided Ukraine with military, humanitarian, and reconstruction assistance worth over EUR 2.2 billion.
Belgian Prime Minister, Foreign Minister and Defense Minister arrive in Kyiv
On Tuesday, April 8, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever, Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot and Defense Minister Theo Francken arrived in Kyiv by train.
Zelensky appoints Melnyk as Ukraine's Permanent Representative to UN
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree appointing Andrii Melnyk as Ukraine's Permanent Representative to the United Nations.
'Bombing like crazy': Trump slams escalation of hostilities between Russia and Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump has said he is dissatisfied with intensified bombing in Russia's war against Ukraine.