President includes Viktor Liashko in NSDC composition
President Volodymyr Zelensky has included Health Minister Viktor Liashko in the composition of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC).
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Zelensky appoints ambassadors to Moldova and Uruguay
President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed ambassadors of Ukraine to the Republic of Moldova and the Eastern Republic of Uruguay.
North Korea to produce strike drones co-developed with Russia – media
In return for sending its military to support Russia's war against Ukraine, North Korea is receiving technical assistance from Moscow to develop several types of advanced strike drones, and mass production of these drones may begin as early as this year.
08 February 2025
NATO Military Committee Chairman in Kyiv: Supporting Ukraine in Alliance’s political, military interest
NATO seeks to identify, together with Ukraine, the lessons of Russia’s war of aggression, weaving them into its strategy and increasing interoperability.
German expert outlines alternatives to NATO membership for Ukraine
A potential model for "security guarantees" for Ukraine could be the guarantees similar to those provided by the United Kingdom and the United States to their allies.
Botswana invited to join coalition for return of Ukrainian children
Ukraine has invited Botswana to join the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children.
Zelensky dismisses special commissioner for implementation of security guarantees
President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Yevhen Moisiuk as Special Commissioner for the Implementation of International Security Guarantees and Development of the Defence Forces of Ukraine.
07 February 2025
Frozen RF assets: Ukrainian PM holds meeting on confiscation mechanisms
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal held a meeting to discuss mechanisms for confiscating frozen Russian assets.
Belarusian democratic movement radicalizing - Ukraine’s diplomat
Ihor Kyzym, Ambassador-at-Large for Belarus of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador of Ukraine to Belarus (2017-2023), believes that the Belarusian democratic movement has been somewhat radicalized over the recent period.
Weimar+ meeting to be held in Paris ahead of MSC, France confirms
The French Foreign Ministry has confirmed that a Weimar+ foreign affairs ministerial will be held in Paris on February 12, where the "American delegation" is to participate, but its final format is yet to be finalized.
CoE chief: special tribunal for Russia could be created before year-end
A special tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine may be created as early as this year after the relevant international agreement is adopted.
Explaining: Possibility of negotiations with Russia, protecting Ukrainian sky, support for IDPs
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.
Belarusians' attitude toward Russia's war against Ukraine largely unchanged – ambassador
Three years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Belarusians have shown little change in their attitude toward the war.
Cabinet appoints two deputy defense ministers
The Cabinet of Ministers has appointed Yevhen Moisiuk and Valerii Churkin as Deputy Ministers of Defense.
Ukraine's Ambassador-at-Large for Belarus Kyzym resigns
Ihor Kyzym, Ukraine's Ambassador-at-Large for Belarus and former Ambassador to Belarus (2017-2023), has resigned from the diplomatic service for personal reasons.
Twelve countries urge G7 to reduce Russia's energy revenues
Twelve nations have called on the Group of Seven (G7) member states to take additional measures to reduce Russia"s revenues from energy sales.
Ambassador on Belarus 'elections': I was surprised Lukashenko gained only 86% of the vote
Ukraine's key reference point in relations with Belarus remains the Belarusian people, as restoring official ties after the country's complicity in Russian aggression is impossible.
Ukraine expects Kellogg to visit in February
The Ukrainian side is looking forward for the visit of U.S. President's Special Representative for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg as early as this February to comprehensively brief the official on the details of Russian aggression against Ukraine.
Trump could double down on Russia sanctions - Kellogg
U.S. President Donald Trump is ready to tighten U.S. sanctions imposed on Russia to force Moscow to end its war against Ukraine.
Markarova meets with Kellogg, first time since his appointment
Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova met with U.S. President's Special Representative for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg.
Canada, UK discuss assistance for Ukraine
Prime Ministers of Canada and the United Kingdom Justin Trudeau and Keir Starmer discussed further support for Ukraine in resisting Russia’s aggression.
06 February 2025
Kellogg says Ukraine must be ready to hold elections even during war
U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg has said that elections are a "sign of a healthy democracy" and added that Ukraine must be ready to hold them even during wartime.
U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth to attend Ramstein meeting – Politico
New U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth plans to attend the upcoming Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting in the Ramstein format, which will take place next week in Brussels.
UK at OSCE condemns Russia's treatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war
The United Kingdom condemns the Russian state's systematic torture, abuse, and execution of Ukrainian prisoners of war, which is a systematic violation of the Geneva Conventions.
Zelensky confirms he is ready for talks with Putin
President Volodymyr Zelensky is ready to sit down at the negotiating table with the Russian dictator, but Putin is afraid to talk to him about ending the war.
Ukraine ready to talk with South Korea on captured NK soldiers
Ukraine is open to discussions with South Korea on the possible transfer of the two captured soldiers from North Korea, given the threats in the event of their repatriation, as well as if they refuse to return to their home country.
Zelensky thanks Macron for Mirage 2000 fighter jets
President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron for the first batch of Mirage 2000 fighter jets delivered to Ukraine.
Kellogg says 'slim and none' chance of Ukraine getting nuclear weapons back
U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, believes the chance of Ukraine regaining nuclear weapons is "between slim and none."
Next Ramstein meeting to take place at NATO headquarters on Feb 12
The next Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting will take place at NATO headquarters on February 12, under the chairmanship of the United Kingdom.