Ukraine intel chief says Russia hopes to regain control over some Soviet republics
Russia hopes that victory over Ukraine will help restore control over the former republics of the USSR.
Politics
Biden hopes to see Senate reach deal on border next week
U.S. President Joe Biden expressed hope that as early as next week, party leaders in Senate will reach an agreement on border issues and migration reform, which will ultimately unblock continued assistance to Ukraine.
Canada to keep standing with Ukraine - Freeland
Ukraine can count on the unwavering support from Canadians.
EUR 50B for Ukraine: European Commission hopes for consensus but prepares options
The EU agreements contain clear rules for conflict settlement within the European Union, so the European Commission hopes for a positive decision of the future European Council regarding the allocation of EUR 50 billion in aid to Ukraine for the next four years.
Trump opposes compromise deal on US border on which aid to Ukraine depends
Former US President Donald Trump has warned the Republican Party against agreeing to a compromise border agreement on which aid to Ukraine depends.
19 January 2024
Baltic parliamentarians call for support to Ukraine until its complete victory
The Presidium of the Baltic Assembly, which brings together parliamentarians from Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, has called for support to Ukraine until its complete victory.
Ukraine to approve national programme for adaptation of legislation to EU law – PM Shmyhal
Ukraine will approve the National Programme for the Adaptation of Legislation to the Law of the European Union.
Biden signs bill to avoid government shutdown
On Friday, U.S. President Joe Biden signed into law a congressional initiative to temporarily extend funding for federal agencies, averting a possible government shutdown.
Zelensky discusses financial support for Ukraine with UAE President
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky had a telephone conversation with the President of the United Arab Emirates Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
PO discusses decentralization reform with members of EU Delegation to Ukraine
Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Oleksii Kuleba met with members of the Delegation of the European Union to Ukraine to discuss the continuation of the decentralization reform.
Zelensky discusses expansion of training programs for Ukrainian military with Albanian PM
President Volodymyr Zelensky had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Albania Edi Rama to discuss the continuation of defense cooperation and the expansion of training programs for Ukrainian servicemen.
Yermak and Szijjártó discussed preparations for meeting to be held in late January
Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak and Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó discussed the preparation of a working meeting to be held on January 29 in Uzhhorod with the participation of Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.
Kuleba calls on West to block Russia’s access to critical components for their weapons
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba of Ukraine called on Western governments, financial intelligence agencies, and companies to block the exports of critical components for weapons into the Russian Federation.
Civilians in NATO member states should prepare for 'all-out war' with Russia - Admiral Bauer
A senior NATO official has warned civilians in the West they should brace for an all-out war with the Russian Federation.
One of largest protests against Fico government took place in Slovakia
Tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of various cities in Slovakia to protest against the law enforcement reform proposed by Prime Minister Robert Fico.
Germany and Ireland confirm further support for Ukraine
Germany and Ireland have confirmed their intention to continue supporting Ukraine in countering Russian aggression and on its path to EU membership.
Cameron compares Putin to Hitler, urges everyone not to appease Russian leader
UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron has said it feels like today's world events are reminiscent of the pre-war 1930s, when the West tried to appease Adolf Hitler and is now repeating the same mistakes with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
18 January 2024
Kuleba, Freeland discuss use of Russia's frozen assets to support Ukraine
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and Canada's Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland have discussed in Davos the use of Russia's frozen assets to help Ukraine.
Zelensky: Blocking Russia's ways to circumvent sanctions means blocking terror
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stressed the need for a more active response to every instance of Russia circumventing sanctions.
Netherlands wants to join EU security mission in Red Sea
The Netherlands intends to join the EU mission to ensure the safety of navigation in the Red Sea.
Kuleba discusses Russia’s frozen assets, EU accession timeline with his Austrian counterpart
Foreign Ministers of Ukraine and Austria Dmytro Kuleba and Alexander Schallenberg discussed the use of Russia’s frozen assets to help Ukraine and EU accession timeline for the first half of 2024.
CSCIS explains why German parliament failed to approve provision of Taurus missiles to Ukraine
On January 17, the German Bundestag did not approve the provision of Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine.
Path to EU and EUR 50B: Shmyhal announces meeting with Slovak PM
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said that he is planning to meet with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in the coming weeks to remove possible obstacles on the path to the implementation of the Ukraine Facility program.
Duda says Putin will attack other countries if he prevails in Ukraine
Russia will not stop on Ukraine, and if it achieves its goal, it will again attack countries in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, or Central Asia.
Biden discusses urgent need for aid to Ukraine with Congressional leaders
U.S. President Joe Biden discussed "the urgent need for Congress to continue supporting Ukraine" at a meeting with Congressional leaders.
Restoration of justice means accountability for aggressor at all levels - Kostin
The real restoration of justice involves the accountability of the aggressor for all crimes and the inevitability of punishment at all levels: from the rank-and-file Russian military personnel to Putin himself.
17 January 2024
Kuleba in Davos: Ukraine needs Russia's frozen assets, not a frozen conflict
The world must move towards the transfer of seized Russian assets to Ukraine, rather than a frozen conflict, in order to prevent an increase in the number of interstate conflicts.
NATO deputy secretary general: Ukraine will be priority at Washington summit
Ukraine will be one of the priorities at the next summit of NATO leaders in Washington in July 2024.
Slovak PM supports Orban's stance on blocking EUR 50B for Ukraine
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has supported the position of his Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orban on the need to rework the European Union's EUR 50 billion financial assistance plan for Ukraine.