U.S. expects from Ukraine more efforts in fighting graft - State Department
Washington officials have noted Ukraine's specific steps in the fight against corruption, at the same time emphasizing that more can be done to this end.
Politics
Trump doesn’t understand Putin because he has never fought him - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine believes former U.S. President Donald Trump does not understand the goals pursued by Russian leader Vladimir Putin because he has never fought against the latter.
26 February 2024
Sri Lanka cancels visas for thousands of Russian fugitives
The Sri Lankan authorities intend to cancel visas for hundreds of thousands of Russians and a smaller number of Ukrainians who have been staying in the country since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russian troops.
Bulgaria will help to increase transit potential in direction of Mediterranean ports - PM
Bulgaria will help to increase the transit potential of European "solidarity routes" to the Mediterranean ports.
Sweden's membership in NATO: US expects Hungary to complete all formalities
The United States positively assesses the Hungarian parliament's decision to join the North Atlantic Alliance, but expects all formal procedures to be completed.
Bulgaria to develop cooperation with Ukraine in military, energy sectors - PM
Bulgaria will develop military-technical and energy cooperation with Ukraine, as well as make efforts to open transit corridors for the export of Ukrainian agricultural produce.
Tusk, Trudeau reiterate support for Ukraine
Poland and Canada have an identical vision of problems related to continued assistance to Ukraine.
PMs of Ukraine and Bulgaria pay tribute to fallen soldiers in Kyiv
Prime Ministers of Ukraine and Bulgaria Denys Shmyhal and Nikolay Denkov honored the memory of the fallen defenders of Ukraine on Mykhailivska Square in Kyiv.
Bulgarian PM arrives in Ukraine
Bulgarian Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov arrived in Ukraine, marking a significant diplomatic engagement.
25 February 2024
Macron to speak with other European leaders Monday on further aid to Ukraine
At the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron, 21 European leaders will arrive in Paris on Monday to participate in the Ukraine support conference set to kick off at the presidential palace at 17:00 local time and last "as long as necessary."
Senate majority leader urges for more support to Kyiv following Ukraine visit
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, who recently traveled to Ukraine, underlined the need to provide the nation with more assistance and promised not to “abandon” America’s European ally.
New chief elected to Ukraine’s anti-graft agency
Viktor Pavlushchyk was elected as the new head of the National Agency for Corruption Prevention (NACP).
Zelensky: Security guarantees from United States contain very serious specifics about money
The security agreement between Ukraine and the United States will have specifics on the allocation of funds, as Kyiv insisted on amid challenges for the United States.
Ukraine counts on Congress to support aid bill - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky is hopeful that the U.S. House of Representatives will eventually support the bill on assistance to Ukraine.
Zelensky: Reduction of ministries in Ukraine will depend on money shortage
In the event of a shortage of funds, Ukraine will do everything possible to reduce the infrastructure of state governance.
Kuleba named Russia's narratives that it is using to divide Ukraine from within and from its allies
Russia is using narratives about fatigue with Ukraine and the election to sow internal conflict and divide Ukraine from its allies.
Zelensky: I would not like to see border between Ukrainian and Polish societies
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he would not like to see a border between Polish and Ukrainian societies and that it is important for Ukraine to maintain its alliance with Poland.
Crimea Platform’s parliamentary summit to be held in Latvia this year - Stefanchuk
The Parliamentary Summit of the Crimea Platform will be held in Latvia this year.
Ukraine to invite over 160 countries to first Global Peace Summit – Yermak
Ukraine plans to invite over 160 countries to the inaugural Global Peace Summit in Switzerland.
PM Shmyhal outlines seven main tasks for Ukraine in 2024
The Ukrainian state has identified increasing domestic arms production, confiscating Russian assets, promoting economic recovery, improving logistics and reconstruction efforts, and pursuing European integration as its top priorities for 2024.
Ukraine’s defense intel comments on Transnistria’s alleged Russia accession plans
The Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine’s Defense Ministry says the recent reports claiming the unrecognized Transnistrian Republic will apply for acceding to Russia on February 28 do not correspond to reality.
Trump has not yet responded to Zelensky's invitation to visit Ukraine - FM
The Ukrainian authorities have not yet received a response to an invitation to visit Ukraine from former US President Donald Trump or his team.
Only Ukraine's invitation to NATO will give the world real chances to return to true security – Yermak
Andriy Yermak, the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, has said that only an invitation to Ukraine to join NATO will give Europe and the world a real chance to restore the security currently threatened by Russia's aggressive policy.
Zelensky to G7 leaders: Imperial ambitions disappear only after those infected by them lose
Imperial ambitions and revanchism can be defeated only along with those infected by them.
24 February 2024
Security agreement and joint arms production: Zelensky meets with Swedish DM
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Swedish Defense Minister Paul Johnson in Kyiv on the second anniversary of the start of Russia's full-scale invasion.
Freeland and Blair made statements in Kyiv: Canada will stand with Ukraine until it wins
Canada will continue to provide comprehensive assistance to Ukraine and firmly believes in its victory in the war with Russia.
Ukraine-NATO Council: Russia must immediately stop war
Russia has failed in its attempts to undermine Ukrainian statehood and break the resolve of the Ukrainian people.
European Commission to lay down framework for membership talks in March - von der Leyen
The European Commission will provide as early as mid-March general framework conditions for the start of accession negotiations with Ukraine.
Zelensky: Political decision reached on launching EU accession talks
As a result of tripartite negotiations between the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, the head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the Prime Minister of Belgium, Alexander De Croo, a political decision was reached to launch negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to the European Union.