Explosion on Kerch Bridge: Zelensky says Ukraine definitely did not order that
Ukraine has nothing to do with an explosion, which took place on the Kerch Strait bridge in early October 2022.
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Zelensky expects Switzerland to support Ukraine’s steps in response to Iran’s complicity with Russia
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky expects the Swiss Confederation to support Ukraine’s steps in response to Iran selling its suicide drones to the Russian Federation.
Zelensky, Cassis hold meeting in Kyiv
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of the Swiss Confederation Ignazio Cassis have met in the city of Kyiv and discussed further cooperation in response to the Russian terror.
Germany will help Ukraine overcome consequences of Russian missile terror
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky had a call with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and thanked Germany for the first supplied air defense system.
President enacts NSDC decision on sanctions targeting over 2,500 people
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky enacted the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine "On application and amendments to personal special economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions)".
Berlin will continue to help Ukraine with weapons - Scholz
Putin will not be able to achieve his goals in Ukraine and in Europe, and the West will provide Ukraine with support, including military support.
Swiss president arrives in Ukraine
Swiss President Ignazio Cassis has arrived in Ukraine.
19 October 2022
Yermak meets with European Commissioner Lenarčič, calling for more assistance in POW release
Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office Andriy Yermak held a meeting in Kyiv with European Commissioner for Crisis Management, European Emergency Response Coordinator Yanez Lenarčič, calling on the official to undertake more pro-active steps in helping Ukraine release POWs from Russian captivity.
Steinmeier cancels Kyiv visit over security concerns
Federal President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier has canceled his visit to Kyiv initially scheduled for Thursday.
Putin's martial law move "desperate tactic" to assert control - U.S. official
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s move to declare martial law in the occupied regions of Ukraine is a “desperate tactic” of the Kremlin regime seeking to assert control of these areas.
Putin’s decree on ‘martial law’ is another crime of Russian leadership against Ukraine - MFA
The decree of Russian President Vladimir Putin on the imposition of "martial law" in the temporarily occupied territories is another crime of the Russian leadership against the Ukrainian state and Ukrainians.
Zelensky meets with Greek foreign minister
President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with Minister for Foreign Affairs of Greece Nikos Dendias.
Strengthening Ukraine’s air defense: Yermak meets with representatives of five EU embassies
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak has called on France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain, which are among the leaders in providing Ukraine with weapons and military equipment, to step up actions to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense.
Zelensky was first of foreign leaders to talk with new Swedish PM
President Volodymyr Zelensky has informed new Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson about the fight of Ukrainians against the Russian invaders and thanked him for the support provided.
Greek FM: Russia's attacks on Ukrainian cities are war crime
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece Nikos Dendias considers Russia's attacks on Ukrainian cities, killing and injuring innocent people, to be a war crime.
Greek FM Nikos Dendias arrives in Kyiv
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic Nikos Dendias is paying a visit to Ukraine’s capital city today.
U.S. State Dept welcomes Musk's move to continue financing Starlink services for Ukraine
The U.S. Department of State praised the decision of SpaceX founder Elon Musk to withdraw the request from the Pentagon regarding the financing of the Starlink satellite Internet services for Ukraine and continue to have his company cover these costs.
Support for Ukraine in EU “constantly growing” - Latvia’s Parliament Speaker
In the conditions of full-scale Russian aggression, the support of Ukraine by the European Union member states continues to grow.
18 October 2022
Government adopts visa-free agreement with Guatemala
On October 18, the Government adopted the Agreement between the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and the Government of the Republic of Guatemala on Mutual Visa Exemptions, signed in Kyiv on July 25.
FM Kuleba outlines results of his African tour
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba commends the results of his first African tour and announced preparations for the second one.
FM Kuleba suggests that diplomatic relations with Iran be severed
Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba has submitted a proposal to President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky regarding the severance of diplomatic relations with Iran.
Canada expands sanctions targeting Russian propaganda pundits
Canada has significantly expanded sanctions against Russian propagandists involved in spreading disinformation about the Russian war in Ukraine.
17 October 2022
President: More than 25 Ukraine’s settlements came under Russian strikes last night and this morning
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that more than 25 Ukraine’s settlements came under Russian strikes last night and this morning.
Zelensky has conversation with President of UAE
President Volodymyr Zelensky had a conversation with President of the United Arab Emirates Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and thanked him for supporting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
MFA officially accuses Iran of complicity in Russian aggression against Ukraine
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine calls on Tehran to immediately stop the supply of any weapons to Russia. Otherwise, Iran and its leadership will bear the strictest responsibility, including within the framework of international legal proceedings over Russia's crimes against Ukraine.
Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia call on EU to set up Special Tribunal targeting Russian crimes
Ahead of EU's Foreign Affairs Council, foreign ministers of Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia issued a joint statement calling on the European Union, together with international partners, to help Ukraine establish a Special Tribunal to probe Russia’s crimes of aggression against the neighboring country.
EU ministers to discuss war developments, approve sanctions against Iran
The ministers of foreign affairs of the EU member states, who are meeting on October 17 in Luxembourg, intend to adopt a package of sanctions against Iran in connection with human rights violations, and will consider the evidence regarding Iran’s involvement in arms supplies to Russia.
16 October 2022
Ukrainian envoy calls on United States to speed up delivery of air defense systems
Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States Oksana Markarova has called on the United Stated to do everything possible to speed up the delivery of weapons for Ukraine, especially air defense systems.
EU Council to consider ninth package of sanctions against Russia tomorrow
The EU Foreign Affairs Council will consider the ninth package of sanctions against Russia at a meeting on Monday, October 17.