Kuleba calls on West to provide Ukraine with as many 155mm cannons as possible
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba calls on Western countries to provide Ukraine with 155mm cannons and multiple launch rocket systems.
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European Council to consider Ukraine's application for EU membership in June
The EU leaders plan to consider Ukraine's application for EU membership at the EU summit scheduled for June.
Podoliak condemns weak policy of democratic world regarding pressure on Russia
Mykhailo Podoliak, an adviser to the head of the Ukrainian President’s Office, has condemned the weak policy of the democratic world regarding pressure on Russia, which has waged war against Ukraine.
European Council condemns Russian aggression, supports Ukraine
The European Council has issued conclusions on Ukraine, in which the EU leaders condemned Russia's war of aggression and expressed strong support for Ukraine, its people and political leadership in their fight against an unprovoked Russian invasion.
30 May 2022
Zelensky, Erdoğan discuss food security and peace restoration
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan have discussed threats to food security and cooperation in the security sphere.
Ukraine meets all necessary criteria for EU candidate status – Zelensky
Ukraine has met all the necessary criteria for the EU candidate status.
President Zelensky: There can be no compromises at the expense of Ukraine’s sovereignty
Sanctions against Russia must be as effective as to make the Russian side begin to seek peace, and there can be no compromise at the expense of Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.
New U.S. ambassador to Ukraine arrives in Kyiv
U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink has arrived in the city of Kyiv to start her mission as the head of the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine.
France ready to mediate Ukraine–Russia negotiations
France considers it necessary to maintain a channel of communication with Russian president Vladimir Putin and is ready to be a mediator in the negotiations.
Sanctions, weapons, support in EU: Zelensky meets with French FM
Ukraine relies on France's leadership in combating Russian aggression, helping Ukraine with weapons, supporting Ukraine's European integration, and strengthening sanctions against Russia.
Erdoğan offers Putin a Ukraine-UN-Russia meeting in Istanbul
Turkey is ready to organize in Istanbul and play its role in a Ukraine-UN-Russia meeting and possible formation of a monitoring mechanism.
Duda: Agreement with Russia impossible without Ukraine’s participation and consent
Any agreement with Russia on the cessation of hostilities is impossible without Ukraine's active participation in these negotiations. No agreement with Russia is acceptable without Kyiv's voluntary consent.
France favors fast-track procedure for EU candidate status for Ukraine
French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna spoke about granting the status of an EU candidate country to Ukraine. She also said she would discuss the idea of creating a "European political space" with President Volodymyr Zelensky.
FM Kuleba: Providing Ukraine with weapons will not drag other states into war
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba underscores that providing Ukraine with weapons will not drag other states into the war unleashed by Russia.
Ukraine in talks with Russia only on humanitarian issues - Podoliak
The negotiation process between Ukraine and Russia in the political and diplomatic areas has currently been suspended, but it is working in the humanitarian area.
Ukraine calls on NATO to recognize Russia as “sponsor of terrorism”
Ukraine’s Vice PM Olha Stefanishyna has called on NATO to recognize the Russian Federation as a sponsor of terrorism.
EU may endorse sixth sanctions package against Russia as soon as today – Yermak
The European Union may approve the sixth sanctions package against Russia as soon as today.
French FM Colonna arrives in Kyiv
French Foreign Affairs Minister Catherine Colonna has arrived in the city of Kyiv.
29 May 2022
Borrell, Kuleba discuss expansion of sanctions pressure on Russia
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba in a phone call on Sunday, May 29, discussed further EU sanctions against Russia.
Erdogan to call Zelensky, Putin May 30
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced phone calls with Ukrainian and Russian Presidents, Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin, scheduled for Monday, May 30.
Ukraine-NATO cooperation must strengthen given current situation on battlefield, in rear - economy ministry
Ukraine needs even more intensive cooperation with NATO and hopes that the existing support mechanisms will expand.
28 May 2022
New U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink gets Ukrainian visa
New U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink has received a Ukrainian visa.
Macron, Scholz demand Putin release Mariupol's defenders
French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz are demanding that Russian President Vladimir Putin release about 2,500 Ukrainian troops taken prisoner at the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol.
Zelensky wants to hear from Rutte clear position as to Ukraine’s membership in EU
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thinks Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte should speak out more clearly about his position regarding Ukraine’s prospects of EU membership.
Zelensky: Ukraine doesn’t need alternative to EU membership
The option of the European political community proposed by President of France Emmanuel Macron for countries that are not formal members of the European Union is not acceptable to Ukraine.
Zelensky, Johnson discuss weapons, fuel, security guarantees
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed strengthening defense support for Ukraine and intensifying work on security guarantees with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Zelensky doubts that anyone may change Putin's regime in Russia now
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky considers that the change in the regime of Vladimir Putin and his team is still impossible in Russia.
No need to strengthen powers of Ukraine authorities but strict security system required - Zelensky
Ukrainian society will not accept any strengthening of the powers of government institutions, but the state needs to build a strict security system.
27 May 2022
Zelensky to Stanford University community: Ukrainians and Americans equally understand the word ‘freedom’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky believes Ukrainians and Americans have become much closer: both nations equally understand the word ‘freedom’.