Zelensky leaves for United States
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has left on a visit to the United States.
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US media say Zelensky expected to visit Washington
U.S. media outlets report that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Joe Biden may meet in Washington on Wednesday, December 21.
20 December 2022
U.S. sees results of American security assistance on battlefield - Brink
The United States sees the results of its security assistance to Ukraine, now standing at over $20 billion, on the battlefield.
Borrell urges Iran to stop military assistance to Russia
EU High Representative Josep Borrell at a meeting with Iran’s top diplomat demanded that Tehran immediately cease military assistance to Russia and stressed the need to return to talks on Iran’s nuclear program.
Whatever Putin, Lukashenko agree on, Ukraine is ready for it - Kuleba
No critical decisions were made at yesterday's meeting between the Russian and Belarusian leaders, Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko, but whatever they agree on, Ukraine is ready for it.
300 days of war as seen by foreign friends
What were these ten months like for the ambassadors of Lithuania, Poland, the United States, Germany, Sweden, Estonia and Japan?
UN Secretariat examining information about Iran's transfers of drones to Russia
The UN leadership received letters from Ukraine, France, Germany, the UK, and the US concerning alleged transfers of unmanned aerial vehicles from Iran to the Russian Federation in a manner inconsistent with the UN Security Council resolution.
19 December 2022
Netherlands to continue political, military and humanitarian support for Ukraine
The Netherlands will continue to provide political, military and humanitarian support for Ukraine, for as long as it takes.
Sunak urges leaders to ignore Russia's calls for ceasefire until withdrawal of troops from Ukraine
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has urged fellow leaders at a Baltic summit to ignore any calls by Moscow for a ceasefire until it withdraws from conquered territory in Ukraine.
Korynevych: All options for creating special tribunal to prosecute Russia imply participation of UN
There are several ways to create a special international tribunal to prosecute Russian for the crime of aggression against Ukraine but the participation of the UN is required in any case.
Joint Expeditionary Force to meet in Latvia, hear Zelensky’s address
The Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) will meet in Latvia with the participation of 10 nations today, December 19. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky will address the participants.
Zelensky thanks everyone who shared his appeal blocked by FIFA
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked football players and world media who shared his appeal, which was to be shown before the World Cup final, but was blocked by FIFA.
18 December 2022
Markarova about U.S. aid to Ukraine: We welcome transparency and accountability
The Ukrainian authorities support the call of some American politicians to ensure transparency and accountability of defense aid supplies from the United States and hope for effective bipartisan support in Congress.
President Zelensky: It is important that Crimea’s recapture started in people’s minds
The recapture of Crimea has started with the desire and readiness of people.
There will be no compromises or new ‘Minsks’ in favor of Russian murderers – Podolyak
The only way to return security, stability and predictability to the world is to make Russia lose, get out of Ukraine’s territory and pay the bills.
PM Shmyhal: Ukraine needs weapons to prevent genocide against Ukrainian people
Ukraine needs weapons to protect people, infrastructure and critical facilities and to prevent genocide against the Ukrainian people.
FIFA refuses to show Zelensky's address with proposal of Global Peace Formula Summit
FIFA refused to show a video address by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky with a suggestion for Peace Formula – a set of efforts that can restore peace across the globe – ahead of the World Cup final on Sunday.
Zelensky initiates convening Global Peace Formula Summit
President Volodymyr Zelensky initiates the convening of the Global Peace Formula Summit, proposed by Ukraine, this winter.
17 December 2022
Austrian Parliament on Holodomor: "terrible crime"
The National Council of Austria adopted a resolution calling the Holodomor of 1932-1933 in Ukraine a "terrible crime" of the Stalinist regime.
Yermak discusses assistance in restoring Ukraine’s energy infrastructure with Pyatt, Brink
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak has met with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources Geoffrey R. Pyatt and U.S. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Ukraine Bridget A. Brink.
16 December 2022
Shmyhal: Invaders’ actions at ZNPP unprecedented
The actions of the Russian military in the territory of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant are unprecedented, history has never known anything like this.
Shmyhal briefs on results of Ukrainian delegation's visit to Paris
The Ukrainian authorities will continue to mobilize efforts to intensify aid provided by the coalition of allies.
EU officially adopts ninth package of sanctions against Russia
The Council of the European Union finalized the formal approval of the ninth package of sanctions against the Russian Federation over the war of aggression against Ukraine - the relevant process was completed today by written procedure.
Hungary’s Jobbik party leader notes security threat in cooperation with Rosatom, calling for sanctions on latter
Cooperation with the Russian Concern Rosatom poses a serious threat to Hungary’s security and is unacceptable from a moral standpoint. There should be EU sanctions against Rosatom, while cooperation between Hungary and Rosatom in the framework of the construction of the power unit for the Paks nuclear power plant should be stopped.
15 December 2022
EU agrees on 9th sanctions package against Russia
Permanent Representatives of the Governments of the Member States to the European Union reached an agreement on the next, ninth package of sanctions against Russia, which should be formally confirmed via written procedure tomorrow.
Estonia promises to support Ukraine till victory
Estonia will support Ukraine in its fight against Russia till the victory in the war.
Talks with Russia are the final step to peace, not the first – Yermak
Negotiations with Russia are the final step to peace. At first, nine conditions have to be met, which were presented by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as a ten-point road map in his speech to the G19 powers in Bali.
Today, UNGA to consider resolution on rights violations in occupied Crimea
The UN General Assembly will consider on Thursday, December 15, the resolution entitled "Situation of human rights in the temporarily occupied Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, Ukraine."
Poland’s Sejm recognizes Russia as state sponsor of terrorism
The lower house of the Polish parliament on Wednesday night adopted a resolution branding Russia a state sponsor of terrorism.