New Zealand imposes sanctions against Russia and Belarus
The New Zealand government has announced a new package of sanctions against Russia and Belarus.
Politics
29 February 2024
For terror to stop, Putin must lose - Zelensky
A world in which terror wins would please no one, which is exactly why Putin must lose.
Every word well-weighed: Macron on own statement about troop deployment to Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron emphasizes that his position on the possibility of sending Western troops into Ukraine is well-weighted and thought-through.
Ukraine remains active participant in Transnistria settlement - MFA
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine calls for a peaceful resolution of problematic issues of economic and social and humanitarian nature in relations between Chisinau and Tiraspol without any destructive external interventions.
Argentine President plans to hold Latin American summit in support of Ukraine this year
Argentine President Javier Milei said he plans to hold a summit of Latin American countries that support Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.
Explaining complex things in simple words: Situation with voting in US Congress, Ukraine's economic relations with Poland, situation in Transnistria
The Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security pursues efforts to provide a brief explanation to foreign audiences on the current topics of particular interest as regards Ukraine.
China's Foreign Ministry names main goal of "shuttle diplomacy" on war in Ukraine
China will continue to play a special role in the settlement of the war in Ukraine and to carry out shuttle diplomacy to find a political solution.
Stefanchuk: Ukraine is open to dialogue to address concerns of Polish farmers and carriers
Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk says Ukraine is open to a professional dialogue to address all concerns of Polish farmers or carriers.
Ten years of Crimea occupation by Russia: UN speaks of rights violations
The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine has published a new report documenting massive violations of human rights and humanitarian law in Crimea, the peninsula that has been occupied by Russia since 2014.
Zelensky, BiH head of gov’t talk defense cooperation
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Borjana Krišto, discussed the issue of bilateral defense cooperation.
Congress to retain support for Ukraine despite McConnell’s future step-down
The White House is firmly convinced that the statement made by the Senate GOP leader, Mitch McConnell, known as one of the leading advocates of Ukraine, will not affect bipartisan support for the Ukrainian state in both chambers of Congress.
28 February 2024
Russia running “hybrid” war against Italy ahead of election – intelligence
Italy's intelligence agencies wrote in their annual report to parliament Wednesday that Russia is waging a "hybrid" war on Italy through disinformation, cyberattacks, and exploitation of migration.
Zelensky, Vučić meet in Tirana as part of Ukraine-SEE Summit
In the framework of the Ukraine – South East Europe Summit, President Volodymyr Zelensky met with his Serbian counterpart Aleksandar Vučić.
Russia poses threat to all states once influenced by USSR - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky is convinced that Russia poses a threat to all states that were once under the influence of the Soviet Union.
Albania to deploy embassy in Kyiv
Albania intends to open an embassy in Kyiv “soon”.
Erdogan again offers Ukraine and Russia "peace talks" in Turkey
Turkey supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, stands for a just and lasting solution to the war in Ukraine, and is ready to host "peace talks" between Russia and Ukraine again.
Zelensky meets with President of Montenegro and PM of Croatia in Tirana
On the sidelines of the Ukraine-Southeast Europe summit in Tirana, President Volodymyr Zelensky met with President of Montenegro Jakov Milatović and Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia Andrej Plenković.
Kuleba and his French counterpart discussed further steps to support Ukraine
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba spoke with his French counterpart Stephane Séjouré.
Southeast European leaders sign declaration in support of Ukraine
The leaders of Southeast Europe and Ukraine signed a joint declaration in Albania calling on the entire international community to resolutely strengthen support for Ukraine.
Bulgaria not to send troops to Ukraine - defense chief
Defense Minister Todor Tagarev of Bulgaria says Bulgaria will not send its troops to Ukraine.
Zelensky calls on SEE countries to participate in inaugural Global Peace Summit
President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on leaders of Southeastern Europe’s nations to take part in the inaugural Global Peace Summit, set to be held in Switzerland aimed to implement the comprehensive Peace Formula put forward by Ukraine.
Ukraine, Albania sign cooperation agreement
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of Albania Edi Rama have signed a cooperation agreement in Tirana.
Transnistria turns to Russia for "protection" against Moldova
Local deputies from the unrecognized Transnistria appealed to the Russian Federation Council and the State Duma with a request to implement measures to protect the self-proclaimed republic amid what they called an "increasing pressure from Moldova."
OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President Pia Kauma
We will support Ukraine as long as it takes and whatever it takes. We cannot let Russia win this war
Zelensky proposes holding of Ukrainian-Balkan defense industry forum
President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed that the leaders of Southeast Europe combine their defense production capacities and hold a Ukrainian-Balkan defense industry forum in Kyiv or one of the region's capitals.
Tanja Fajon, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia
Russian aggression may escalate to its neighbors if aid to Ukraine is insufficient
Ukraine, Albania sign cooperation agreement
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of Albania Edi Rama have signed a cooperation agreement in Tirana.
Zelensky meets with Albanian PM
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama met in Tirana.
Von der Leyen: EU will use proceeds from frozen Russian assets to buy weapons for Ukraine
The European Union will use the proceeds from Russian financial assets held in European banking institutions to collectively purchase weapons for Ukraine.