Politics

Yermak meets with Brazilian ambassador who is ending his tenure

Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak met with Ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil to Ukraine Norton de Andrade Mello Rapesta, who is ending his tenure.

Zelensky has phone call with Netanyahu

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky had a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the situation in the Middle East region.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer vows to support Ukraine “as long as it takes”

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister discusses in Poland interception of Russian missiles and drones

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba, who is currently visiting Poland, met with his Polish counterpart Radosław Sikorski in Olsztyn to discuss steps to intercept Russian drones and missiles.

NATO-Ukraine Council meeting: Allies reaffirm strong support for Ukraine

The NATO-Ukraine Council met on Wednesday following recent heavy Russian airstrikes against Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure. Allies strongly condemned Russia’s indiscriminate strikes and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen Ukraine’s defences.

Czech Republic can often help Ukraine in areas where others do not dare - President

There is no more important task in the foreign and security policy of the Czech Republic today than further support for Ukraine.

White House condemns Russian attack on hotel in Kramatorsk that killed Reuters safety adviser

The White House condemned Russia's missile attack on Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, which killed a member of Reuters staff.

Ukrainian government sets up 36 working groups to negotiate Ukraine's accession to EU

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted a resolution to set up an Interagency Working Group to ensure the negotiation process on Ukraine's accession to the European Union and bringing Ukraine’s legislation in line with Acquis Communautaire.

On Moldova’s Independence Day Zelensky wishes country security, prosperity

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine congratulated his Moldovan counterpart Maia Sandu on Independence Day and wished the Moldovan people security and prosperity.

Stoltenberg to convene NATO-Ukraine Council meeting at Ukraine's request

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will convene a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council on Wednesday, August 28, at Ukraine’s request.

Stefanchuk, Italian ambassador discuss areas of cooperation

Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk and Ambassador of the Republic of Italy to Ukraine Carlo Formosa have discussed areas of cooperation, including the enhancement of parliamentary cooperation between the two countries and the provision of patronage for reconstruction projects.

Zelensky: Russia's goal is full occupation of Donbas

President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Russia's objective is the full occupation of Donbas.

President: Ukraine really needs Polish planes and downing of Russian missiles

Ukraine really needs Polish MiG aircraft and Poland's shooting down of Russian missiles over the western regions.

Zelensky on illegal border crossing: This is big problem and solution should be in two weeks

Law enforcement agencies together with the State Border Guard Service will develop solutions that will strengthen control and responsibility for illegal border crossing.

We need to return Ukrainians without coercion: Zelensky on creation of “Ministry of Unity”

The decision to create an institution that will unite Ukrainians abroad should be made in the fall. By this time, the main policies of its activities should be developed.

Zelensky plans to meet with Biden in September

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky plans to meet with U.S. President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in September.

MFA Estonia condemns Russia’s “barbaric” strikes on Ukraine

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, Margus Tsakhna, reacted to the second consecutive Russian missile and drones attack on Ukraine, saying it shows the lack of "morality and humanity."

Russia's success in war would lead to global instability - Finland’s Stubb

President Alexander Stubb of Finland says Ukraine is a priority of Finland's foreign and security policy.

Ukraine should be technically ready to join EU, NATO immediately after victory - PM

Ukraine's accession to the European Union should be a mandatory precondition for a just peace.

IAEA chief arrives at Kursk NPP

Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, arrived in Russia’s Kursk region to inspect the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant.

Biden on missile attack on Ukraine: Russia to never succeed in Ukraine

U.S. President Joe Biden condemned the massive combined missile and drone attack Russia launched at Ukraine early Monday.

EU calls for increased military support for Ukraine following massive Russian attack

The European Union has strongly condemned another massive Russian air attack on Ukraine and called for the delivery of military support to Ukraine to be stepped up.

Modi confirms to Biden that he wants peace in Ukraine

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed his commitment to restoring peace in Ukraine during a phone conversation with U.S. President Joe Biden.

Canada condemns another massive Russian attack on Ukraine

Canada strongly condemns Russia's air attack on civilian targets across Ukraine on August 26, Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly stated.

Brink: U.S. will continue to support Ukraine's ability to defend itself against Russia

Following Russia's massive attack on Ukraine, the United States called for remembering that it was Russia that started this war two and a half years ago.

Borrell again calls for lifting restrictions on use of Western weapons after Russia's attack on Ukraine

The lifting of restrictions on the use of Western weapons against the Russian military involved in the aggression against Ukraine will strengthen Ukrainian self-defense, save lives and reduce destruction in Ukraine.

Even wars have rules - UN condemns Russian strike on Ukraine

The newly-appointed UN humanitarian coordinator for Ukraine Matthias Schmale condemned today's Russian massive strike targeting Ukraine.

Head of IAEA to arrive at Kursk NPP Aug 27

Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi said he would lead the agency's mission to the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant on Tuesday.