Lavrov claims Russia interested in ending war "as soon as possible"
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says Russia is interested in ending what he calls a conflict in Ukraine as soon as possible.
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China vows to develop partnership with Russia, working to resolve "Ukraine crisis"
China will develop a mutually beneficial strategic partnership with Russia and will continue to work with the international community to find a political solution to the “Ukraine crisis.”
U.S. accuses Brazil of “parroting” Russian propaganda
The White House on Monday sharply criticized Brazil after President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said that the United States is encouraging war in Ukraine.
Canada, UK agree on long-term support for Ukraine
The United Kingdom and Canada have coordinated their positions on long-term support for Ukraine.
Ukraine calls on parties to conflict in Sudan to prevent further escalation
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry is following with deep concern the ongoing escalation of the situation in Sudan and condemns the violence that has already resulted in a large number of human victims.
17 April 2023
FM Kuleba to visit Kuwait after Iraq
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba will visit Kuwait on Tuesday, April 18, after his trip to Iraq.
Ukraine's PM names ten priority sectors for reform
The large-scale war waged by Russia against Ukraine has led to a review of the Ukraine Reforms Architecture project and highlighted the need for changes, primarily in the economy, energy, security sector, customs, education, veterans' and social policy.
Ukraine's FM, Iraq's PM discuss next steps to revitalize relations
Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba and Prime Minister of Iraq Mohammed Shia al-Sudani have discussed the next steps to revive relations between the two countries.
Poland, Italy support fast-track to EU integration for Ukraine
Warsaw and Rome support a fast-track to EU integration for Ukraine, Moldova and the Western Balkans.
Duda: Whoever calls for quick peace deal acting in Kremlin’s favor
Politicians in the West and some foreign leaders, who call for a quick end to the Russo-Ukrainian war and even the termination of military aid to Ukraine are pushing Russia’s bid.
Ukraine’s Kuleba meets with Iraqi counterpart to discuss grain export, peace formula
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba of Ukraine arrived in Iraq on April 17. This is the first visit of the Ukrainian top diplomat to the country since 2012.
Ukraine, Iraq agree to open a new page of bilateral relations - Dmytro Kuleba
On April 17, Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba arrived in Iraq for a visit. This is the first visit of the Ukrainian Foreign Minister to Iraq since 2012.
Ukraine’s Prosecutor General starts working visit to United States
Ukrainian Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin is paying a working visit to the United States.
‘Obsolete pots’ called Russia’s Pacific Fleet appear funny to the Japanese – Ukrainian envoy
Russia’s surprise inspection of the combat readiness of its Pacific Fleet looks like ‘dance backup’ for China. Considering the condition of the Russian Navy, these training exercises failed to threaten anyone in Japan.
Brazil leader wants to see G20 alternative to settle Russia-Ukraine war
Brazilian President Lula da Silva called on the world to create an analog of the Group of 20 to end the Russo-Ukrainian war.
G7 Foreign Ministers to discuss Russo-Ukrainian war, increasing pressure on Moscow
The foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) countries will discuss Russia's war against Ukraine and increasing pressure on Moscow on Monday on the second day of their meeting in the Japanese city of Karuizawa.
G7 shows Putin its resolute stance on Ukraine - Baerbock
The Group of Seven must prove to the Russian president that he will never achieve his goals in Ukraine.
Intelligence leaks not affected cooperation between United States and partners – Blinken
The recent leaks of the highly classified information on Russia’s war in Ukraine and intelligence operations have not affected cooperation between the United States and its partners.
16 April 2023
Ukraine's foreign minister to visit Iraq on Apr 17
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba will pay a visit to Iraq on Monday, April 17.
Defense and recovery: PM Shmyhal outlines results of visit to USA, Canada
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal outlined the results of the visit of the Ukrainian government team to the USA and Canada.
President Zelensky: All Ukrainian sanctions to be synchronized with global sanctions
All Ukrainian sanctions will be synchronized with global sanctions, and it is an inevitable process. Sanction pressure on all those who are guilty of this aggression, blocking their assets and opportunities at the level of the whole world is the self-defense of the world and today against any other possibilities of aggression.
South Korea, Germany agree to work together to support Ukraine
South Korea and Germany agreed to work together on diplomatic and economic measures to support Ukraine.
15 April 2023
President Zelensky: All Ukrainian sanctions to be synchronized with global sanctions
All Ukrainian sanctions will be synchronized with global sanctions, and it is an inevitable process. Sanction pressure on all those who are guilty of this aggression, blocking their assets and opportunities at the level of the whole world is the self-defense of the world and today against any other possibilities of aggression.
US Secretary of State, Vietnamese PM discuss war in Ukraine
During a visit to Vietnam, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Prime Minister of Vietnam Phạm Minh Chính. Among other things, the parties discussed Russian armed aggression in Ukraine.
Zelensky, Macron discuss preparations for NATO summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron have discussed preparations for the NATO summit that will take place in Vilnius this July.
Brazilian president calls on U.S. to stop 'encouraging' war in Ukraine
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has said that the United States should stop "encouraging war" in Ukraine.
Kostin, Nausėda discuss special tribunal for Russia
Ukrainian Prosecutor General Andrii Kostin and President of the Republic of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda have discussed Russia’s responsibility for the war crimes committed in Ukraine and the creation of a special tribunal to investigate Russia’s crime of aggression. Lithuanian Prosecutor General Nida Grunskienė also took part in the meeting.
Azerbaijani MPs to visit Ukraine
The head of the working group of the National Assembly (Milli Mejlis) on Azerbaijani-Ukrainian inter-parliamentary relations, Rufat Guliyev, and members of the group Kamran Bayramov, Sabir Hajiyev and Razi Nurullayev will visit Kyiv on April 17.
14 April 2023
Costa Rica joins coalition for special tribunal to prosecute Russia
Costa Rica joined the coalition of countries to establish a Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine.