German Chancellor, PACE President welcome U.S. House approval of aid package for Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has welcomed the adoption of an aid package for Ukraine by the House of Representatives.
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Kenyan delegation visits Odesa region
A delegation from the Republic of Kenya paid a visit to Odesa region, where they discussed with Ukraine’s officials the operation of the grain corridor and the development of the Ukrainian agricultural sector.
Cabinet mulling more restrictions for draft dodgers
The Cabinet of Ministers is working on the amendments to resolutions that would make certain government services available to conscription-age men only if they have registered with their local draft offices.
Officials in Europe say more must be done for Ukraine
A number of European politicians welcomed the decision of the U.S. House of Representatives to approve a new aid package for Ukraine, and called on Europe not to relax and do more to support Kyiv and produce arms and ammunition.
U.S. Senate to vote on aid package for Ukraine on Tuesday – Schumer
On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate will consider a bill on aid for Ukraine, which the House of Representatives approved on Saturday.
On behalf of EU Parliament, Metsola welcomes U.S. House approval of aid package for Ukraine
President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola has welcomed the vote by the U.S. House of Representatives on a new aid package for Ukraine and called support for Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression "the only way forward for peace."
Ukraine has transatlantic support it needs to stand up to Russian aggression - Borrell
EU High Representative Josep Borrell has welcomed the decision of the U.S. House of Representatives to approve a new aid package for Ukraine, noting that this decision is a manifestation of transatlantic support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.
At UN Forum of Indigenous Peoples, Crimean Tatar leader highlights consequences of Russian occupation
International solidarity among indigenous peoples around the world encourages them to influence their governments so that they support Ukraine more actively, according to the Chairman of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people, Refat Chubarov.
20 April 2024
Zelensky tells of Russia’s effort to spoil Ukraine’s relations with Latin America in media space
For a very long time, the media space of Latin America worked against Ukraine as a result of malign campaigns run by Russia.
U.S. House approves Ukraine aid
The lower house of the U.S. Congress adopted H.R.8035 "Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024", which provides for more than $60 billion in support for Ukraine.
U.S. House of Representatives passes bill laying down Iran sanctions, seizure of frozen Russian assets
The House of Representatives passed H.R. 8038, Peace Through Strength in the 21st Century, the first of four legislative initiatives related to foreign aid.
Ukraine has three sources of financial support - Zelensky
Aid from the European Union, financial obligations from nations that have signed bilateral security guarantees with Ukraine, and U.S. assistance, which is yet to be approved by Congress, are currently Ukraine's main financial aid sources.
Zelensky on Putin: Brave people wouldn’t threaten civilization with nukes
Brave and confident people would not threaten the whole world with nuclear weapons.
U.S. House of Representatives preparing to vote on Ukraine aid
On Saturday, the U.S. House of Representatives launched a session, during which it is supposed to finish consideration of and vote on a package of bills laying down foreign aid, including more than $60 billion in support to Ukraine.
Ukraine to sign security agreements with U.S., Nordic nations - Zelensky
In the coming months, Ukraine is set to sign bilateral security agreements with the United States, Norway, and Sweden.
Kremlin trying to create conditions for justifying possible aggression against Moldova - ISW
In Moldova, Russian proxy forces continue their campaign to create conditions for justifying a potential aggression on the part of the Russian Federation.
Support for Ukraine to be top priority during Lithuania's presidency of CoE Committee of Ministers
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis has said at a meeting with Secretary General of the Council of Europe Marija Pejcinovic Buric in Vilnius that support for Ukraine will be the top priority of Lithuania's chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, which starts on May 17.
Pence: Putin will wage war on NATO if Ukraine loses
Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence believes that American troops will have no choice but to fight Russian invaders in Europe if Vladimir Putin defeats Ukraine.
19 April 2024
Bulgarian president does not approve new foreign minister with pro-Ukrainian stance
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has refused to approve Daniel Mitov as acting foreign minister.
Yermak and Szijjártó agree on bilateral meeting next week
The head of the Presidential Office, Andriy Yermak, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary, Péter Szijjártó, agreed by phone to hold a bilateral meeting next week.
Russia-Iran partnership taking on features of military alliance - Yermak
The partnership between Russia and Iran is taking on the features of a military alliance, so the world should develop an action plan based on the Ukrainian Peace Formula.
Kuleba says G7 identified 'specific steps' to help Ukraine
Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) major democracies have identified "specific steps" needed to help Ukraine fight Russia.
Russia must pay for damage it is causing to Ukraine - G7 foreign ministers
Russia must pay for the damage and devastation it is causing to Ukraine in this war.
Kuleba, Tajani discuss bolstering Ukrainian air defenses
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani have discussed how Italy can help bolster Ukraine's air defenses.
House Rules Committee advances package of foreign aid bills
The Rules Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives late on Thursday night advanced a package of foreign aid bills, including a Ukraine aid bill.
EU at OSCE: Europe to speed up military aid to Ukraine as moment seen as “critical”
The European Union and its member states will accelerate and intensify the supply of all required military assistance to Ukraine “at this critical moment”.
U.S. could deliver air defense capabilities to Ukraine within weeks once legislation passed – PM Shmyhal
American partners assure Ukraine they will transfer to Ukraine a new batch of military aid, including critical air defense capabilities, within weeks, immediately after the relevant legislation passes Congress and gets signed off by President.
Poland reveals challenges in donating new aid packages to Ukraine
Hungary is blocking the provision of EUR 450 million in compensation from the European budget to Poland for weapons previously donated to Ukraine. Therefore, this makes it difficult for Warsaw to transfer more packages of military aid to Kyiv.
Trump: Survival of Ukraine important for U.S.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump said the survival of Ukraine is important for the United States, and reprimanded European allies for insufficient support for Kyiv.