Latvian delegation headed by Saeima Speaker Smiltēns visits Lviv region
A delegation from the Republic of Latvia, headed by Speaker of the Saeima Edvards Smiltēns, is paying a visit to the Lviv region.
Politics
Latvia’s Saeima Speaker visits de-occupied settlements in Chernihiv region
Together with Deputy Chairperson of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Olena Kondratiuk, Speaker of the Saeima of the Republic of Latvia Edvards Smiltēns visited the Chernihiv region’s de-occupied settlements.
Latvia’s Saeima Speaker visits de-occupied settlements in Chernihiv region
Together with Deputy Chairperson of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Olena Kondratiuk, Speaker of the Saeima of the Republic of Latvia Edvards Smiltēns visited the Chernihiv region’s de-occupied settlements.
14 January 2023
Kuleba calls on G7, EU to strengthen sanctions against Russia over new missile attack
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba has called on the G7 countries and the European Union to introduce tough sanctions against Russia in order to "kill" its ability to produce missiles.
Sunak confirms UK's decision to provide Ukraine with Challenger 2 tanks
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in a phone call with President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed the UK government's decision to provide Ukraine with Challenger 2 tanks.
Vasyl Bodnar, Ambassador of Ukraine to Türkiye
Türkiye's stance on searching for peace has changed to "achieving peace with the restoration of Ukraine’s territorial integrity"
Dzhaparova at UN Security Council meeting: We invite all responsible nations to support Peace Formula
Ukrainian First Deputy Foreign Minister Emine Dzhaparova has called on the UN member states to support Ukraine’s Peace Formula Plan, which was initiated by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
13 January 2023
US determined to continue robust assistance to Ukraine - State Department
The United States intends to continue its robust security and economic assistance to Ukraine at a time when the Ukrainian nation has been resisting large-scale brutal Russian aggression for almost a year.
EU welcomes Ukraine's efforts to strengthen rule of law
The European Union has supported the reform of Ukraine's High Council of Justice (HCJ) and hopes this positive trend will continue.
Ukrainian president, Albanian PM discuss Ukraine's peace formula
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama have discussed Albania's support for Ukraine's peace formula.
Ukraine expects to complete talks on accession to EU in less than two years - Shmyhal
Ukraine has to go through negotiations on accession to the European Union in less than two years.
Ukraine, Ireland foreign ministers discuss peace formula, coordinate steps within intl organizations
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba and Irish Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence Micheál Martin have discussed the implementation of the peace formula and coordinated steps within international organizations.
Ukraine, Slovakia presidents discuss defense cooperation
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has discussed with his Slovak counterpart Zuzana Caputova defense cooperation.
Parliament terminates powers of Medvedchuk, Kozak, Derkach and Kuzmin
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has prematurely terminated the powers of MPs Viktor Medvedchuk, Andriy Derkach, Taras Kozak and Renat Kuzmin
Zelensky addresses solemn session of Lithuania’s Seimas
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has addressed the solemn session of the Seimas of Lithuania on the occasion of the Freedom Defenders Day and the ceremony of awarding the Freedom Prize of the Republic of Lithuania.
Kuleba meets with Italian minister of enterprise
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba and Minister of Enterprise and Made of Italy Adolfo Urso have discussed defense assistance, the restoration of energy infrastructure of Ukraine, and participation of Italian industry in post-war recovery.
Croatian PM: We will continue military support for Ukraine
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković has said Croatia will continue to provide military assistance to Ukraine.
Johnson plans to visit Ukraine again - The Guardian
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson intends to visit Ukraine again in the next few months.
U.S. Department of State coordinator: Announcement of new sanctions expected in coming weeks
New sanctions are expected to be announced in the coming weeks to affect Russia's capabilities on the battlefield and financially, U.S. Department of State Sanctions Coordinator, Ambassador James O'Brien said.
Yermak discusses possibilities for new cooperation projects with Italian delegation
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak met with the Italian delegation headed by Minister of Enterprises and of the Made in Italy Adolfo Urso on Thursday evening. The parties discussed the possibilities of developing new cooperation projects in various areas.
U.S. Department of State: Any incremental Russian gain will never be able to change tide of war
The fact that certain Russian elements are claiming they have made some incremental progress speaks to the lack of Russian ability to make such claims.
Tsymbaliuk: Release of SMM members from Russian captivity is matter of authority and trust in OSCE
The release of three Ukrainian members of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission, who have been illegally detained by Russia for more than 10 months, is a matter of the authority of the OSCE and trust in this Organization.
12 January 2023
Ukraine to initiate adoption of UN resolutions on peace formula, Russia’s accountability – Dzheppar
This year Ukraine will pursue the adoption of two resolutions of the UN General Assembly – on the implementation of the peace formula and on holding Russia accountable for waging its war against Ukraine.
President of Ukraine, PM of Luxembourg consider steps to counter Russian aggression
In a phone call, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of Luxembourg Xavier Bettel discussed joint steps to counter Russian aggression.
Shmyhal, Smiltēns discuss Latvia’s financial, humanitarian assistance to Ukraine
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has met with the newly elected Speaker of the Saeima of the Republic of Latvia, Edvards Smiltēns, and Latvian parliamentarians in Kyiv.
President of Ukraine, Latvia’s Saeima Speaker hold meeting in Kyiv
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Speaker of the Saeima of the Republic of Latvia Edvards Smiltēns have held a meeting in Kyiv to discuss political, humanitarian and defense support for Ukraine.
Peace summit could be held at UN headquarters in Feb – Ukraine's ambassador
The peace summit, due to be held under the mediation of UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, may take place at the UN headquarters in New York on February 24.
MFA denies reports of Kyiv's request not to include Belarus in latest EU sanctions packages
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has said that reports by some media outlets about Ukraine's alleged request not to include Belarus in the latest packages of EU sanctions are not true.
Zelensky discusses security challenges with president of Cyprus
President Volodymyr Zelensky has discussed security challenges with President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades and thanked for humanitarian aid and willingness to increase sanctions against Russia.