Only Erdoğan can convince Putin to return to grain deal - Kuleba
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is probably the only person in the world who can convince Russian President Vladimir Putin to return to the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
Politics
11 August 2023
Ukrainian arms production should become part of NATO complex - Kuleba
Ukraine will hold the Defense Industries Forum this fall, with the aim of making domestic production part of the overall NATO defense complex.
Ukraine, UK start talks on security guarantees - Bankova
On August 11, Ukraine and the United Kingdom launched the first round of negotiations at the working level regarding the bilateral agreement on security guarantees.
Kuleba about Taurus and ATACMS: The longer the missile range, the shorter the war
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba has called on partners to provide Taurus and ATACMS missiles as soon as possible.
Zelensky discusses 'grain deal' with Zambian president and invites to Global Peace Summit
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held negotiations with President of Zambia Hakainde Hichilema and discussed a 'grain deal' and preparations for the Global Peace Summit.
White House turns to Congress for additional funding for Ukraine
The Joe Biden administration formally addressed Congress regarding the allocation of an additional $40 over $24 billion for aid to Ukraine and other countries affected by the Russian war.
10 August 2023
Zelensky meets with Ecumenical Patriarch's representative
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with a representative of the Ecumenical Patriarch, Metropolitan Emmanuel of Chalcedon, who arrived in Ukraine.
Kuleba: We will never see Putin and Zelensky sitting at the same table
Negotiations with Moscow are possible only if Russia withdraws its troops from Ukraine, but they will not be held with Putin.
Front and weapons: Ukraine, U.S. representatives discuss cooperation
Representatives of the military and political leadership of Ukraine and the United States held an online meeting to discuss the situation on the front and defense cooperation.
EU envoy praises Ukraine’s law on strengthening Antimonopoly Committee’s role
Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Ukraine, Matti Maasikas, welcomed the adoption by the Verkhovna Rada of the law on strengthening the role of the Antimonopoly Committee.
Canada imposes additional sanctions on third anniversary of Belarus’s fraudulent elections
Canada is imposing sanctions against 9 individuals and 7 entities under the Special Economic Measures Act in response to the ongoing gross and systematic violations of human rights occurring in Belarus. They also target persons who are complicit in Russia’s ongoing violations of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, in part through Belarus and with Belarusian support.
Berlin to give no assessment to Ukrainian Army’s performance - spox
Germany supports Ukraine in its efforts to liberate its territories and does not consider its task to evaluate the way Kyiv is achieving its goals.
09 August 2023
Decision on any talks with Putin must be made by Zelensky personally - U.S. State Department
Ukraine has a main role to play in determining its own future, and President Zelensky must personally make decisions about any potential negotiations with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
U.S. monitoring Wagner Group’s movements across Belarus - State Department
The United States is aware of the location of Russia’s Wagner Group fighters on the territory of Belarus and continues to monitor their movements and actions.
Ukrainian, Botswanan foreign ministers discuss cooperation in international organizations
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and his Botswanan counterpart Lemogang Kwape have discussed cooperation within international organizations.
Ukraine's parliament adopts law on telemedicine
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has adopted the law introducing amendments to certain legislative acts of Ukraine regarding the functioning of telemedicine.
Economy Ministry calls on Iraq to join implementation of Ukrainian Peace Formula
Ukraine’s Ministry of Economy has invited the Republic of Iraq to join the Peace Formula, in particular, its part on food security.
Latvia joins the G7 declaration of support for Ukraine
Latvia has joined the G7 joint declaration of support for Ukraine.
South Korea to participate in working group for Ukraine Peace Formula
South Korea will participate in a working group on the implementation of the Peace Formula proposed by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky.
North Korea could be mulling arms exports to Russia - Seoul
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s recent visit to major weapons factories last week had "multiple" purposes, including a response to a scheduled military exercise between Seoul and Washington, and an intention for arms exports, including to Russia.
08 August 2023
EU condemns Russian missile attack on Pokrovsk
The European Union has condemned Russia's recent missile attack on the eastern Ukrainian town of Pokrovsk.
U.S. ambassador says OSCE can bypass Russia's veto
Like-minded countries in the OSCE, which constitute the vast majority of members of the Organization, find mechanisms to bypass Russian obstructionism, which can also be considered as an attempt to reform the OSCE.
OSCE unlikely to host Ukraine peace talks - U.S. ambassador
The OSCE is unlikely to become the venue for negotiations on a peaceful settlement of the Russian war against Ukraine.
Zelensky: Peace formula could become universal for ending other conflicts
President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasizes that the Peace Formula is not only an important platform not for a fair end to the war that Russia has unleashed against Ukraine but it can become a universal basis for ending other armed conflicts.
NATO sees no threat to allies from Wagner Group in Belarus
NATO has been closely monitoring all military operations in Belarus, seeing no direct or indirect threat to its member states posed by Russia’s Wagner Group.
Zelensky tells how Latin American countries can help Ukraine defend itself from Russian aggression
In the war with Russia, Latin American countries can help Ukraine in various ways: humanitarian aid, demining, provision of equipment for water supply, energy sector, and informational support.
"Wagner" taking advantage of instability in Niger after coup - Blinken
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday that the Wagner PMC is taking advantage of instability in Niger.
MP Cherniev: Ukraine ready to consider proposals for Zelensky’s Peace Formula
Ukraine is ready to consider proposals for President Zelensky’s Peace Formula if the demand to restore sovereignty and territorial integrity is preserved.
Zelensky, Rutte discuss meeting in Jeddah, situation at front and strengthening of air defense
During a telephone conversation, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte discussed the meeting on Ukraine in Saudi Arabia, the situation at the front, and strengthening Ukrainian air defense.