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.
Politics
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.
Poland’s Sejm Marshal says Polish peacekeepers in Ukraine not ruled out
Marshal of the lower house of the Polish Parliament, presidential candidate from the Poland 2050 party Szymon Hołownia did not rule out the participation of Polish troops in the peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, adding that the mission should be deployed only under the auspices and within the framework of NATO.
Explaining: Ukraine’s agri-sector development, new sanctions on Russia, UNESCO special monitoring
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.
Draft U.S. defense budget for 2025 includes important provisions for Ukraine – Markarova
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (NDAA 2025), passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on December 11, includes several critical measures to support Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.
11 December 2024
MEP calling on U.S., Germany to prevent Russian warships from passing into Black Sea
The United States and Germany, as the leading Western powers, need to appeal to Turkey to not allow Russian naval vessels previously stationed in Syria to get to the Black Sea.
Zelensky: Recognizing temporarily occupied areas as Russian would mean forgiving Russia
Recognizing Russian jurisdiction over temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine would imply forgiving Russia.
Ukraine, Ireland strengthening cooperation toward return of Ukrainian children from Russia
A Ukrainian delegation led by the Presidential Adviser and Commissioner for Children's Rights and Child Rehabilitation Daria Herasymchuk visited Ireland to strengthen cooperation to bring back Ukrainian children illegally deported or displaced by Russia.
NATO invitation should extend to Ukraine’s entire territory - Zelensky
If the goal is to actually end the war, Ukraine should receive a formal invitation to join NATO.