Ukraine snubs Russia-chaired UNSC meeting
Ukraine refused to participate in the meeting of the UN Security Council chaired by Russia, which Moscow convened on Thursday to "condemn" military aid to Kyiv to counter Russian aggression.
Politics
25 July 2024
No peace talks possible without Russia, China - Czech president
The President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, believes it would be impossible to hold negotiations on ending the war in Ukraine without Russia and China at the table.
Ambassador: Ukraine and Poland have made right conclusions about blocking border
The border between Ukraine and Poland should remain inviolable, and its blocking is unacceptable.
Ambassador Zvarych: Russia systematically trying to pit Ukrainians against Poles over past two years
After the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia has been systematically working to spark conflict between Ukrainians and Poles, but it failed to do so.
“Silly season” - MFA Austria on Russia inviting Kneissl to UNSC
The Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs was astonished to hear Russia invited former top diplomat Karin Kneissl, who is now a regular guest on Russia’s RT propaganda channel, to speak at the UN Security Council as an "expert".
Trump returns to practice of using offensive nicknames for his opponents - Politico
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has returned to the practice of insulting and personally attacking his opponents after a brief pause due to his worries about an assassination attempt.
24 July 2024
Nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine – U.S. State Dept on Kuleba, Wang Yi’s talks
The U.S. position on diplomatic negotiations on settling the Russia-Ukraine war remains unwavering: nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine at the table.
London vows to speed up aid to Ukraine - defense chief Healey
Friends of Ukraine, NATO allies should help Ukraine tackle Russian invaders because it is in their own interest.
MoD talks further security cooperation with Japan’s envoy
Deputy Minister of Defense for European Integration Oleksandr Balanutsa and Japanese Ambassador Matsuda Kuninori discussed further security cooperation between the two nations and the recently signed Agreement on Support for Ukraine.
Harris VP contender criticizes Vance over Ukraine stance
Sen. Mark Kelly, a contender to be U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate in the presidential election, criticized Republican vice-presidential nominee J.D. Vance for his position on Ukraine.
Explaining complex things in simple words: Olympic truce, fire control over enemy’s rear, restraining aggressors
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 to get everything needed to achieve its goals - Zelensky
Ukraine will be receiving everything the nation needs to withstand Russia’s onslaught and achieve its goals.
Fiala hopes that Czech initiative to purchase ammunition for Ukraine will be long-lasting one
The Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, Petr Fiala, hopes that other countries will join Prague's initiative on ammunition for Ukraine, and that those already involved will continue to make financial contributions.
Poland may block Ukraine's integration into EU due to unresolved historical issues - Vice PM
Ukraine will not join the EU until the problem of the Volyn tragedy is resolved.
MFA China: negotiations only way to resolve "Ukraine conflict"
At a meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba in Guangzhou, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized that the settlement of the "Ukraine conflict" should take place at the negotiating table.
23 July 2024
U.S. support, Peace Formula implementation: Zelensky’s Office chief talks with Phil Gordon
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak had a telephone conversation with Assistant to the U.S. President and National Security Advisor to the U.S. Vice President Phil Gordon.
Estonia’s Prime Minister speaks with Zelensky over phone on first day in office
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and Prime Minister Kristen Michal of Estonia discussed long-term defense support for Ukraine during a phone call held on Tuesday.
Zelensky discusses results of Peace Summit with Vatican Secretary of State
During a meeting in Kyiv with Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the consequences of Russian aggression, air terror, and the results of the Peace Summit.
Ukraine's parliament supports extension of martial law for further three months
The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law approving a presidential decree to extend martial law in Ukraine from August 12 for 90 days -- until November 9.
Explaining complex things in simple words: Kuleba's visit to China; persecution of Ukrainian Orthodoxy; energy infrastructure support
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.
Zelensky tables in Parliament bill to prolong martial law, military call-up
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine submitted to the Verkhovna Rada the draft laws on prolonging martial law and general mobilization.
Ukraine to receive first EUR 1.4B from frozen Russian assets in early Aug – Borrell
The European Union will make the first tranche of EUR 1.4 billion at the expense of proceeds from the frozen Russian assets to purchase military equipment for Ukraine at the beginning of August 2024.
22 July 2024
Next peace summit should be held with Russia, but not on Putin's terms - Borrell
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will continue to look for ways to hold the next peace conference with Russia's participation, but such participation should take place on the basis of international law, rather than "preconditions" that Putin puts forward for Ukraine.
Ukraine, NATO restoring Europe's security architecture - Yermak
Andriy Yermak, head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, has said that Ukraine and NATO are restoring the European security architecture.
Money for weapons for Ukraine: Hungary blocks Peace Facility again
The foreign ministers of the EU countries at a meeting in Brussels could not agree on unblocking the funds of the European Peace Facility, a mechanism for financing the supply of weapons to Ukraine.
Hungary blocks Poland's initiative to hold Foreign Affairs Council in Lviv
Poland offered to hold a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Lviv late August, but the Hungarian Presidency of the EU rejected the proposal.
EU sanctions Russian official over crimes against civilians in Kherson region
The European Union today added four individuals and two institutions involved in torture and gender-based violence to the list of individuals subject to the EU's Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime. The listing includes one of the invaders who took part in harassing the residents of Ukraine’s Kherson and Kherson region while the city remained occupied by the Russian forces.
Johnson speaks with Trump on own initiative – Ukraine’s Vice PM
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was acting solely on his own initiative as he discussed Ukraine with the U.S. presidential nominee, Donald Trump. He can afford to do so because he knows the position of Ukrainian people and President Volodymyr Zelensky.
EU renews economic sanctions against Russia for another six months
On Monday, July 22, the Council of the European Union renewed restrictive measures in view of the Russian Federation's continuing actions destabilizing the situation in Ukraine for a further six months, until January 31, 2025.