Ukrainian president meets with French armed forces minister
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with French Armed Forces Minister Sebastien Lecornu in Paris.
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Arms and power grid reconstruction: Biden announces $225M aid package for Ukraine
The United States is allocating a new $225 million aid package for Ukraine, which will be used, in particular, to reconstruct the country's power grid.
Ukraine has fulfilled all conditions for start of EU accession talks - European Commission
The European Commission today briefed the Committee of Permanent Representatives in the European Union (Coreper) on the progress that Ukraine and Moldova have made in fulfilling the conditions for the start of interstate negotiations on EU accession and concluded that both countries have taken all the necessary steps.
Swiss president says talks possible with Russia after peace summit
The Global Peace Summit in Switzerland is just the beginning of negotiations and would likely be followed by talks with Russia.
European Commission supports beginning of EU accession talks with Ukraine
The European Commission has confirmed that Ukraine has completed four additional reforms necessary for the opening of negotiations on accession to the European Union.
Argentine President will not attend Peace Summit in Switzerland - media
Argentine President Javier Milei is unlikely to attend the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland on 15-16 June, as he wants to be in his country during national holidays.
Zelensky, Biden begin talks in Paris
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has started negotiations with U.S. President Joe Biden in Paris.
Klympush-Tsintsadze: Only Hungary does not support opening of negotiations on Ukraine's accession to EU
No other country, except Hungary, is currently opposed to the opening of negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the European Union, so it is important to approve the negotiation framework with the EU by the end of June, as Budapest will begin its six-month EU presidency on 1 July.
Explaining complex things in simple words: Meeting in Normandy, European Parliament elections, Ukranian Energy system
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.
Zelensky speaks at National Assembly of France
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky delivered a speech at the National Assembly (Parliament) of France.
Welcoming ceremony for Ukrainian president took place in Paris
The welcoming ceremony for President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska on the occasion of their visit to France has begun in Paris.
Blinken: There is powerful parallel between D-Day and Russia's aggression in Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said there is a powerful parallel between what happened during World War II in 1944, when the Allies landed on the shores of Normandy, and what is happening now in Ukraine.
China's participation in Ukraine peace summit would be helpful - State Department
The U.S. State Department believes that the participation of the Chinese delegation in the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland would be useful, but ending China's support for the Russian military would be even more helpful.
06 June 2024
Macron thanks Ukrainians in his speech on D-Day in Normandy
French President Emmanuel Macron has thanked the Ukrainian people for their fight for freedom, saying that Europe's support will not weaken in the face of Russia's attempts to change borders or rewrite history.
Zelensky attends ceremony marking D-Day in Normandy
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska took part in the official international ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy.
Polish President convenes Security Council over situation on border with Belarus
Polish President Andrzej Duda is convening a meeting of the National Security Council on 10 June in connection with the situation on the Polish-Belarusian border, as well as the scandal over the detention of soldiers who fired warning shots in the direction of a group of illegal migrants.
Szijjarto to attend Global Summit on Peace in Ukraine
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Hungary, Peter Szijjarto, announced his participation in the Global Peace Summit set to be held in Switzerland on June 15-16.
Putin wants to influence EU election – Italy’s top diplomat
Russian leader Vladimir Putin is working to influence this week’s elections in the EU as part of a “hybrid war” Moscow has been waging since invading Ukraine.
Finland not planning to send troops to Ukraine
Finnish President Alexander Stubb told a joint press conference with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg that neither his country nor the Alliance in general are looking into deploying troops in Ukraine.
U.S., NATO, 50-strong coalition stand with Ukraine - Biden
Ukrainians bravely standing for freedom and democracy today, just as the allied forces were 80 years ago, will always enjoy the support of the U.S. and allies.
President Zelensky arrives in France
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in France to participate in a special event commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy.
European Commission delegation visits Ukraine to coordinate EU accession process
A delegation of the European Commission visited Ukraine to prepare a new stage of bilateral meetings within the framework of screening Ukrainian legislation for compliance with EU legislation.
Zelensky invites Peruvian President to Peace Summit
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has invited Peruvian President Dina Boluarte to take part in the Peace Summit in Switzerland.
Putin threatens to supply missiles to West’s adversaries
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Moscow may begin supplying long-range capabilities to West’s adversaries as an "asymmetric response" to Ukrainian strikes deep into Russian territory using Western weapons.
Thailand to participate in Peace Summit in Switzerland
Thailand will participate in the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland next week.
05 June 2024
Macron to take part in Summit on Peace in Ukraine
The Elysee Palace says French President Emmanuel Macron will take part in the Summit on Peace in Ukraine, which will be held in Switzerland on June 15 and 16.
U.S. believes allowing Ukraine to hit targets inside Russia with American weapons not to escalate tensions
The U.S. president's permission for Ukrainian defenders to use American weapons against targets located Russian soil will allow Ukraine to better defend itself and is not something that further escalates conflict.
MFA Ukraine names starting point for deepening Ukraine-Peru cooperation
The field of modern technology can become a starting point for deepening long-term cooperation between Ukraine and Peru. The Peruvians are also interested in close cooperation on the repair and maintenance of aviation equipment.
Zelensky meets with emir of Qatar
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Qatar, where the two discussed preparations for the Global Peace Summit.