German Vice Chancellor Habeck arrives in Kyiv
Germany’s Vice Chancellor and Minister of Economy and Climate Protection Robert Habeck has arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit.
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U.S. aid bill for Ukraine foresees development of long-term aid strategy
The Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act 2024, which the House of Representatives is planning to consider on Saturday, April 20, obliges the Departments of State and Defense to develop a strategy to help the country, containing specific and achievable goals and guaranteeing its ability to defend itself against future aggressions.
Ukrainian president's address to EU leaders
The events in Chernihiv reflect our key need now - the need for air defense.
EU leaders call on European Council to urgently provide air defense to Ukraine
The heads of state and government of the EU countries, which are holding a two-day meeting in Brussels in the format of the European Council, have called on the European Council and EU member states to urgently provide Ukraine with air defense systems and missiles, which Ukraine needs to protect itself from Russian air attacks.
Norwegian foreign minister visits Odesa, Chisinau
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide has visited Odesa and Chisinau, where he announced the allocation of an additional NOK 70 million ($6.4 million) in humanitarian aid to Moldova and Ukrainian refugees.
Ukrainian, Polish foreign ministers to hold consultations on security issues
Ukrainian and Polish diplomats will hold consultations on security issues in Ukraine in the near future.
17 April 2024
Ukraine's PM meets with House Democratic leader
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has held a meeting with the leader of the Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives, Hakeem Jeffries, and emphasized the importance of bipartisan support for Ukraine.
Aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan: Biden supports House bills
U.S. President Joe Biden has expressed strong support for a package of aid bills for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, which have been presented in the House of Representatives.
NATO has significant number of air defense systems, part of them can be sent to Ukraine - Stoltenberg
NATO has a significant number of air defense systems and part of them can be delivered to Ukraine.
House Republicans unveil aid bills for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan
House Republican leadership on Wednesday unveiled the legislative text for three bills that are part of a complicated plan by Speaker Mike Johnson to get aid to U.S. allies while addressing concerns from conservatives.
U.S. House of Representatives to vote on Ukraine aid on Saturday - Johnson
Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson has said that a vote on aid bills, including one that provides assistance for Ukraine, will take place this Saturday, April 20.
Biden calls on Congress to urgently pass military aid for Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden has urged lawmakers to approve additional military aid for Ukraine and Israel as soon as possible.
NATO-Ukraine Council meeting with Zelensky participation to be held on Friday - Stoltenberg
President Volodymyr Zelensky will participate in a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council that will be held this Friday, April 19.
Security, digitalization, drones: Shmyhal meets with students at University of Chicago
As part of his visit to the United States, Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with students at the University of Chicago.
U.S. Intelligence Committee calls for immediate approval of Ukraine aid package
The U.S. House Intelligence Committee, after receiving a classified briefing from the Intelligence Community and senior officials from the Department of State and the Department of Defense regarding the current situation in Ukraine, called on Congress to urgently approve an aid package to Kyiv.
16 April 2024
Zelensky: We will request convening of NATO-Ukraine Council meeting
Ukraine will request convening a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council on the protection of airspace, and the supply of air defense systems and missiles.
Ukraine and Israel aid: Senate Democrats waiting for proposals from Johnson on Tuesday
The U.S. Senate's Democratic leader, Chuck Schumer, has said he hopes to get detailed proposals from House Speaker Mike Johnson on foreign aid, including aid to Ukraine and Israel, on Tuesday.
Ukraine opens embassy in Mozambique
The Embassy of Ukraine has officially launched operations in the Republic of Mozambique.
Stefanchuk calls on MEPs to support PACE resolution to rebuild Ukraine
Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk in his speech at the PACE spring session in Strasbourg called on MEPs to support a resolution to help rebuild Ukraine and direct all efforts for a joint fight against the enemy.
Scholz calls on Xi to promote peace in Ukraine
Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz emphasized that the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine affects the interests of all international actors.
EU’s foreign, defense ministers to discuss Ukraine in Luxembourg
On Monday, April 22, the EU Council of Ministers will meet in the Jumbo format, which involves participation of foreign and defense ministers, to discuss the situation pf Ukraine and ways to speed up military aid to the nation.
Slovakia to keep supporting Ukraine despite rhetoric shifts - Caputova
Despite the change in political rhetoric due to a new government being elected last year and recently a new president, Bratislava will continue to provide support to Ukraine.
At PACE, Rada Speaker discusses capabilities toward victory, assets toward recovery
The Council of Europe and the PACE are leaders in supporting Ukraine and make important decisions helping the nation so lawmakers should discuss the issue of recovery and the compensation facility, which should work and ensure justice for Ukrainians, as a matter of priority.
Zelensky signs mobilization bill into law
President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday signed off the bill on amendments to certain legislative acts regarding military service, mobilization, and military registration, recently adopted by Ukraine’s Parliament.
Rada Speaker, PACE President talk Ukraine security
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk and President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Theodorus Roussopoulos discussed the security situation of Ukraine and the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia.
Ukraine’s law on military draft forwarded to president
The bill on amendments to certain legislative acts regarding military service, mobilization, and military registration, recently adopted by Ukraine’s Parliament, has been sent to President Volodymyr Zedensky for signing.
Zelensky says U.S. House Speaker Johnson supports Ukraine aid package
Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, supports the Ukraine assistance package laid down in the relevant bill awaiting House approval.
Xi Jinping: China supports peace conference on Ukraine, but with Russia at table
Chinese leader Xi Jinping said at the talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Beijing that China supports holding a peace conference on Ukraine, but with Russia’s participation.
White House against standalone Israel aid bill without aid to Ukraine
The White House on Monday announced its opposition to a standalone Israel aid bill without aid to Ukraine.