Sybiha, several other ministers leave OSCE session hall ahead of Lavrov's speech
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha left the OSCE plenary meeting hall before Russian Minister Sergei Lavrov started delivering his address.
Politics
Ukraine calls on partners to review legality of Russia's membership in UN
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted an appeal to parliaments, governments, and international organizations on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Budapest Memorandum, in which it called for considering the issue of the legal grounds for Russia's membership in the UN.
Ukrainian delegation meets with Trump's team – Reuters
A Ukrainian delegation met on Wednesday with senior representatives of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, a source familiar with the meeting said, as Ukraine seeks support from the incoming team in its war to repel Russian invaders.
Danish minister, delegation of MEPs visit Kyiv region
As part of an official visit to Ukraine, Danish Minister for European Affairs Marie Bjerre, Vice-President of the European Parliament Christel Schaldemose and Danish MEPs visited the Kyiv region.
04 December 2024
Orban met with Meloni - they talked about Ukraine
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with her Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orban in Rome on Wednesday to discuss support for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East.
UNICEF chief calls on UN Security Council to take action to protect children in Ukraine
The Executive Director of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Catherine Russell, has called for immediate action to protect children enduring the hardships of wartime in Ukraine.
Ukrainian president, CoE secretary general discuss special tribunal for Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Secretary General of the Council of Europe Alain Berset in Kyiv to discuss the need to establish a special tribunal on the crime of Russia's aggression against Ukraine.
Bipartisan delegation of U.S. senators arrives in Ukraine
A bipartisan delegation of senior officials from the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee has arrived in Kyiv.
State Department ensuring strong positions for incoming administration on Ukraine – Blinken
The current U.S. administration is working diligently during the transition of power to provide the incoming administration with the strongest possible positions on Ukraine and other key foreign policy issues.
Stefanchuk meets with delegation of U.S. Republican think tanks
Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk and representatives from U.S. Republican think tanks and conservative organizations discussed Ukraine's defense needs and increased sanctions pressure on Russia.
NATO to ensure reliable deterrence rather than respond to Russia's nuclear rhetoric - Rutte
NATO takes the Kremlin's nuclear threats seriously, but instead of responding, it is focusing its efforts on ensuring the reliability of its own deterrents.
NATO ministers agree on “proactive measures” against Russia’s shadow fleet - Rutte
At a meeting in Brussels, Allied foreign ministers agreed on active measures to counter hybrid attacks and hostile operations against NATO countries.
Ukraine Army successes to pave way for Crimea return – Mejlis official
To liberate Crimea through diplomacy, Ukraine needs battlefield successes of its Armed Forces, and this battlefield does not necessarily have to be on the peninsula.
Without bases in Syria Putin loses positions in Mediterranean - U.S. general
The loss of military bases in Syria in the event of the overthrow of the Bashar Assad regime would deprive Vladimir Putin of the ability to influence the situation in the Mediterranean.
Discussion on sending troops to Ukraine gaining momentum - Dutch defense chief
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans says the discussion among European countries on deploying troops in Ukraine has begun, but it would be premature to dwell on it yet.
Alliance must help Ukraine change war trajectory “once and for all” - Rutte
This winter could be the most difficult for Ukraine since 2022, and NATO allies should increase security assistance to change the trajectory of the conflict in Ukraine's favor once and for all.
Explaining: German support, demining in Ukraine, collapse of Kremlin’s “alternative Olympics”
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.
Ukraine convenes extraordinary meeting of IAEA Board of Governors due to Russia's attacks
Ukraine is convening an extraordinary meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors on December 12 in response to Russia's attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
Ukraine's appeal to Budapest Memorandum could sway U.S. - expert
Ukraine's appeal to the Budapest Memorandum for real security guarantees could influence U.S. diplomacy, given the "Budapest syndrome" affecting older American diplomats and President Joe Biden's desire to conclude his political career with distinction.
NATO to consider providing Ukraine with additional air defense systems – Rutte
NATO Allies have supported Ukraine since the onset of Russia's full-scale, unprovoked aggression and will continue to bolster Ukraine's air defense capabilities to protect critical infrastructure this winter.
Canada should be more active in handing Ukraine arms from stocks - MP
Canada should transfer to Ukraine military equipment from its existing stocks in order to reduce the delivery time for military aid.
03 December 2024
South Korean President set to lift martial law
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared that he would lift martial law in the country just hours after implementing it.
Russia seeks to make Afghanistan ally against West – former Estonian ambassador
Russia has significant political interests in Afghanistan, aiming to establish an ally to counter the West. Economically, the Kremlin plans to use Afghan territory for transiting its gas to Pakistan and India, while also targeting Afghanistan's strategically important lithium deposits.
Rutte outlines three key areas of NATO support for Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasized the need for increased support from allied nations to Ukraine, identifying three critical areas of focus: restoring energy infrastructure, strengthening air defense, and boosting military assistance.
Ukraine's PM outlines key task for Ministry of National Unity
The Ministry of National Unity will focus on developing programs and incentives to encourage Ukrainians living abroad to return home.
Government appoints ex-MP Shkrum as First Deputy Minister for Communities and Territories Development
The Cabinet of Ministers has appointed former MP Aliona Shkrum as Ukraine's First Deputy Minister for Communities and Territories Development.
Baerbock avoids comment on Scholz's stance on Ukraine's NATO membership
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock avoided commenting on Chancellor Olaf Scholz's hesitation to discuss Ukraine's potential NATO membership.
Stefanchuk, Bjerre discuss Ukraine's EU integration
Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk met with Danish Minister for European Affairs Marie Bjerre to discuss Ukraine's integration into the European Union.
Blinken: We will not allow Putin to use winter as weapon against Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that the United States and NATO are determined to continue supporting Ukraine in its fight on the battlefield and in confronting Russian attacks against its energy infrastructure.