Ukraine insists on just peace based on UN Charter – Stefanchuk
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk has stressed that Ukraine insists on a just peace based on the UN Charter and territorial integrity.
Politics
17 January 2025
Shmyhal meets with foreign ministers of Southeast European countries
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with the heads and representatives of the foreign ministries of Southeast European countries to discuss the strengthening of sanctions against Russia, the confiscation of frozen assets, and Ukraine's integration into the EU and NATO.
Sybiha announces opening of Albanian Embassy in Ukraine
Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Albania Andrii Sybiha and Igli Hasani held an official ceremony of exchanging the instruments of ratification of the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between Ukraine and the Republic of Albania.
Ukraine’s StratCom exposes Russia’s lies at UN
The Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security of Ukraine issued a report refuting the falsehoods voiced at the United Nations by Russia’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Vassily Nebenzia.
Slovak opposition leader: Many Slovaks want to see Ukraine in Europe, in peace
The head of the opposition party "Progressive Slovakia", Michal Šimečka, said many Slovaks stand in solidarity with Ukraine in its struggle for freedom and security, and also support Ukraine's accession to the EU.
Foreign Ministers of Ukraine, Southeast Europe call on world to cease any support for Russia - communiqué
Participants in the first ministerial meeting involving Ukraine and the countries of Southeast Europe reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine and called on the world to stop any support for Russia.
Zelensky discusses energy security with Slovak opposition leader
Ukraine is ready to discuss energy security and help Slovakia achieve stability in this field.
Zelensky discusses energy security with Slovak opposition leader
Ukraine is ready to discuss energy security and help Slovakia achieve stability in this field.
Ukraine, Southeast Europe countries no competitors in European integration - Sybiha
Ukraine and countries in Southeast Europe are committed to mutual assistance in the context of European integration.
Ukraine extends helping hand to Moldova while Kremlin leaves it to freeze - top diplomat
Moldova has not forgotten the fact that Ukraine supports its neighbors in difficult times while the Kremlin leaves them to freeze and tries to plant a pro-Russian government.
Slovenian foreign minister arrives in Kyiv
Slovenian Minister for Foreign Affairs Tanja Fajon has arrived in Kyiv to participate in the Ukraine-Southeast Europe ministerial meeting.
Ukraine calls on UN to block Putin's petro-money flow
Ukraine's Permanent Ambassador to the UN Serhii Kyslytsya stressed the need to deprive Putin's Russia of revenues from energy trade in order to stop financing the war against Ukraine.
Admiral Bauer: NATO taking over from U.S. military aid coordination for Ukraine
The Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer, says the Alliance is taking over part of the responsibility for coordinating military assistance to Ukraine, which was previously championed by the U.S.
Ukraine’s envoy explains UNSC what kind of “peace” Russia seeks
Ukraine seeks peace not at any price, but "through strength", since this is the only effective way to stop the aggressor and end the war.
16 January 2025
Zelensky, Dutch FM discuss investments in Ukrainian arms production
Volodymyr Zelensky and Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp discussed defense cooperation between the two countries and investments in Ukrainian arms production.
After Trump's inauguration, Ukraine expects new dynamics in achieving peace through strength - FM
After the inauguration of Donald Trump, Ukraine expects to intensify cooperation with the United States to achieve a just peace through the concept of “peace through strength.”
Incoming Trump administration understands Europe's role in peace talks and post-war processes – expert
It is unlikely that Russia's remarks, indicating that it will only negotiate with the United States on the issue of Ukraine, will result in the exclusion of Ukraine and its European partners from the negotiation process, as the incoming Trump administration will not be interested in this.
Peacekeeping contingent can only be segment of security guarantees - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the deployment of a peacekeeping contingent in Ukraine can only be a segment of real security guarantees.
Yermak confirms negotiations on sending French, British peacekeepers to Ukraine
Head of the Office of the President Andrii Yermak confirmed that negotiations are ongoing regarding the deployment of French and British peacekeepers to Ukraine.
Zelensky, Starmer sign 100-year partnership agreement
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer have signed a historic agreement on a 100-year partnership during a meeting in Kyiv.
Zelensky, Starmer honor fallen defenders on St. Michael's Square in Kyiv
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer honored the memory of the fallen defenders of Ukraine on Mykhailivska Square in Kyiv.
Italian defense minister arrives in Ukraine
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto has arrived in Ukraine on an official visit.
Umerov, Estonian FM discuss cooperation in IT sector
Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna discussed the prospects for deepening cooperation between the two countries in the digital technology sector.
UK’s Keir Starmer makes unannounced visit to Ukraine
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has arrived in Ukraine for an unannounced visit, where he is set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for the first time since assuming office.
Global experts identify armed conflict as top risk for 2025
In 2025, state-based armed conflict is projected to be the most urgent global issue, according to international risk experts.
Poland to facilitate launch of Ukraine's first EU membership cluster
Poland will support the opening of the first cluster for negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the European Union and potentially additional clusters.
Biden highlights Ukraine, warns of oligarchy threat in farewell address
In his farewell address as President, Joe Biden cited Ukrainian independence as one of his administration’s achievements and warned about the growing threat of oligarchy in the United States.
Bundestag MP warns against exploiting Ukraine aid in election campaigns
The issue of aid to Ukraine should not be linked to social spending for German citizens during the Bundestag election campaign, according to Bundestag member Ulrich Lechte.
Zelensky discusses talks with Fico regarding war and Putin
The Slovak government is engaging in a very dangerous political game by stating that military support for Ukraine is unnecessary and advocating for concessions to Putin’s demands.