Ambassador Markarova: If Russia wants to stop war, it can do so any time
Every time Russian authorities raise the issue of a ceasefire in the war against Ukraine, they are lying.
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Ukrainian Ambassador to U.S. targeted by pranksters
Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova has reported receiving numerous messages from pranksters and malicious actors pretending to be U.S. government officials.
14 December 2024
Ukraine, US agree to deepen cooperation in cybersecurity
Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with a U.S. delegation headed by Ambassador-at-Large of the State Department Nathaniel Fick, and the main topic was cybersecurity.
Zourabichvili attends protest in Tbilisi
Current president of Georgia, Salome Zourabichvili, joined the protest on Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi, where demonstrators gathered after the Electoral College declared Mikheil Kavelashvili the "president" of the country.
UK PM urges G7 leaders to ramp up economic pressure on Russia, bolster support to Ukraine
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, during a virtual meeting of G7 leaders on Friday, called for ramping up economic pressure on Russia and increasing military support to Ukraine.
Ukraine ready to help prevent food crisis in Syria – President Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that he instructed the Cabinet of Ministers to organize food supplies to Syria in cooperation with international partners.
13 December 2024
Zelensky: War, intimidation are what keep Russian “throne” under Putin
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky believes that war and intimidation are what keeps Russian dictator Vladimir Putin on the throne.
Netherlands provides Ukraine with nearly EUR 4B security assistance – ambassador
Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine has received almost EUR 4 billion security support from the Netherlands.
Zourabichvili confirms intent to remain President of Georgia after election
Salome Zourabichvili has stated that she intends to remain President of Georgia following the elections scheduled for tomorrow, December 14.
MFA, new Unity Ministry solve different tasks, face no contradictions - Sybiha
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the newly established Ministry of National Unity of Ukraine will perform different tasks, and there is no duplication or contradictions between them.
New Lithuanian government representatives set to visit Ukraine next week
Representatives from the newly-appointed Lithuanian government plan to visit Ukraine as early as next week.
Sybiha: Russia’s ultimatum for Ukraine to surrender sees no change since war-start
At the onset of the full-scale invasion, Russia put forward conditions for ending the war, which were practically an ultimatum to surrender, and nothing has changed since then.
Germany not currently considering sending peacekeepers to Ukraine
Germany and its partners will only consider deploying peacekeepers to Ukraine as part of future "security guarantees" once specific conditions, including a ceasefire, are established.
Sybiha discusses strengthening Ukraine’s, EU’s defense industries with Commissioner Kubilius
Following a massive Russian missile attack, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha met with newly appointed EU Commissioner for Defense Andrius Kubilius to discuss bolstering the EU's defense-industrial base and increasing investment in Ukraine's defense industry.
US delegation arrives in Kyiv amid massive Russian missile attack
On Friday, December 13, an American delegation arrived in Ukraine’s capital during a massive Russian missile strike.
Critical to continue supporting Ukraine to strengthen its position - Finnish PM
It is important for Ukraine that the international community continues supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.
12 December 2024
To prevent war, NATO must embrace wartime mindset – Rutte
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasized the need for the Alliance and its member states to transition from peacetime thinking to a wartime mindset to prevent future conflicts on NATO territory.
Trump suggests deploying European peacekeepers in Ukraine – media
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has suggested deploying European troops to Ukraine to monitor a ceasefire agreement. However, a concrete plan for this initiative has yet to be developed.
Biden to discuss Ukraine with G7 leaders
U.S. President Joe Biden plans to hold a virtual meeting with G7 leaders on Friday to discuss the situation in Ukraine and ongoing efforts to support the country.
Ukraine must win: Sybiha, six European FMs sign Berlin Declaration
The foreign ministers of the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Germany, Poland, France, Ukraine, and the EU High Representative signed the Berlin Declaration following their meeting.
Montenegro’s President supports Ukraine’s NATO membership
President of Montenegro Jakov Milatović believes that every nation has the right to choose its future, and that Ukraine will eventually become a member of NATO.
Russian troops engage in looting while awaiting evacuation from Syrian bases - Ukraine’s defense intel
The remaining part of the Russian military contingent in Syria is pulling to the naval and air bases in Tartus and Khmeimim, where they largely binge-drink and engage in looting while waiting for evacuation.
China’s Xi at meeting with Russia’s Medvedev makes statement on war in Ukraine
Chinese President Xi Jinping, during a meeting with Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev in Beijing, said that China will continue to work to create "favorable conditions for a political solution" of the crisis (war - ed.) in Ukraine.
Scholz ready to talk to Putin again despite "disappointment" from previous call
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed readiness to have another phone call with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin despite the lack of a positive outcome from the previous conversation.
Important for Putin to pursue aggression, so Ukraine must be strong to launch any talks – President’s Office
It is important for Vladimir Putin to continue aggression on Ukraine’s territory. Therefore, Ukraine must be strong to start negotiations to be able to talk to Russia on an equal footing.
Macron: Ukrainians must be given strong security guarantees
A lasting peace in Ukraine can only be achieved with the consent and participation of Ukrainians in peace negotiations, and the West must provide Ukraine with appropriate security guarantees in the future.
Trump slams Ukraine's use of U.S. missiles in strikes on Russia
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has criticized Kyiv for using U.S.-supplied missiles to strike Russian territory last month.
German minister brings "winter aid" to Kyiv
Svenja Schulze, Germany’s Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, has arrived in Kyiv to deliver a "winter aid package."
Ukraine’s Sybiha to take part in foreign ministers’ meeting in Berlin
On December 12, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha will visit Germany at the invitation of German counterpart Annalena Baerbock.