PM Shmyhal congratulates North Macedonia on start of OSCE chairmanship
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has congratulated North Macedonia on the start of OSCE chairmanship and said he hopes for further support for Ukraine.
Politics
Zelensky, von der Leyen coordinate steps on Ukraine-EU summit
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen discussed the first tranche of macro-financial assistance, power generators, modular houses and coordinated steps on the Ukraine-EU summit.
First call in 2023: von der Leyen, Zelensky discuss EU aid for Ukraine
During her first call of the new year to Ukraine, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, in a conversation with President Volodymyr Zelensky, confirmed the steadfast stance of European partners in supporting Ukraine and its people in the fight against Russian aggression.
EU sanctions take heavy toll on Kremlin - Maasikas
Due to sanctions imposed by the European Union, the Russian economy is severely affected and is losing its ability to modernize and this is limiting the Kremlin’s political and economic options.
EU Ambassador to Ukraine Matti Maasikas
If a nation has decided to become European in all the senses of the word – who on Earth has the right to deny them that?
01 January 2023
Zelensky congratulates Sweden on start of EU Council presidency
President Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated the Swedish government on the start of its presidency of the Council of the European Union, expressing hope for further steps towards Ukraine’s integration into the EU.
Zelensky thanks Czech Republic for supporting Ukraine during presidency of EU Council
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the Czech Republic and Prime Minister Petr Fiala for supporting Ukraine on its path to membership in the European Union during the presidency of the Council of the EU.
Svyrydenko outlines Ukrainian peace formula to Brazil president
The Peace formula, proposed by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, was discussed by newly elected President of the Federal Republic of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and First Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Economy Yulia Svyrydenko.
Kuleba invites new OSCE chairman to Ukraine
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba Ukraine has congratulated Minister of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia Bujar Osmani on assuming the 2023 OSCE Chairpersonship and invited him to visit Ukraine.
Matviychuk: Ukraine cannot postpone democratic transformation until after the war
The democratic transformation of the state cannot be postponed until after the war.
31 December 2022
Sweden taking over EU Presidency from Czech Republic
From January 1, Sweden assumes Presidency of the EU, replacing the government of the Czech Republic.
This year, Ukraine de facto became part of NATO - Reznikov
Ukraine's Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov has said that this year, Ukraine de facto became part of NATO, and this cooperation will continue.
US concerned about China's 'alignment with Russia' after Putin-Xi call
A U.S. State Department spokesperson expressed concern about China's "alignment with Russia as Moscow continues its brutal and unlawful invasion of Ukraine" after a call today between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping
Scholz assures Ukraine of further support in his New Year's message
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said in his New Year's address to his fellow citizens that Germany will continue to support Ukraine, which is resisting Russian aggression.
Zelensky thanks Scholz for Germany’s assistance to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz for the assistance provided to Ukraine.
Xi tells Putin China to be “objective and impartial” on Ukraine
China’s leader Xi Jinping told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that China would hold an “objective and impartial” position on the Russian war on Ukraine and that the country would promote a peaceful resolution.
30 December 2022
Zelensky presents awards to Cambodian PM, Liberian, Norwegian, French FMs
President Volodymyr Zelensky presented the state awards of Ukraine to Prime Minister of Cambodia Hun Sen and Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Liberia, Norway and France, Di-Maxwell Kemaya, Anniken Huitfeldt and Catherine Colonna.
Zelensky, Mitsotakis discuss Greece’s defense support for Ukraine
In a phone call, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis for providing defense support to Ukraine in 2022.
Hungary holding Ukraine hostage in its fight for EU money - Kuleba
Ukraine has fallen hostage to Hungary’s government, led by Viktor Orban, in the latter’s fight for the suspended EU funding.
29 December 2022
Zelensky congratulates Netanyahu on formation of Israeli government
President Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated Benjamin Netanyahu on the formation of a new Israeli government.
Zelensky signs law on media
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed the law "On the Media."
Zelensky held 352 phone calls, 110 meetings since Feb 24 – press secretary
Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky has held 352 phone calls with the heads of other states or international organizations, 186 online communications or speeches, 110 meetings with representatives of states, companies or private individuals, and 44 meetings of the Headquarters of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief.
Turkey-Syria-Russia talks held in Moscow
The Minister of National Defense of Turkey, Hulusi Akar, and chief of national intelligence Hakan Fidan met with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and his Syrian counterpart Ali Mahmud Abbas, as well as intelligence chiefs of the two countries.
U.S. taking broad effort to prevent Iranian drone supplies to Russia - media
The Joe Biden administration is making a concerted effort to deny Iran the ability to produce and supply combat drones for Russia to use in the war on Ukraine.
28 December 2022
Zelensky meets with French defense minister
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed with Minister of the Armed Forces of France Sébastien Lecornu further steps to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities with the support of France.
Zelensky says he took part in 850 international events after Feb 24
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he took part in 850 international events after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began.
Ukraine protests against visit by deputy head of Putin's administration to ZNPP
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has expressed a strong protest in connection with the illegal entry by Russian presidential administration official Sergey Kiriyenko to the temporarily occupied territory of Ukraine in the Zaporizhzhia region, including his stay at the Ukrainian nuclear facility – the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
Former Ukrainian MP Zhevago detained in Courchevel - SBI
At the request of Ukraine's State Bureau of Investigation, French law enforcement officers have detained Kostiantyn Zhevago, a former lawmaker and shareholder of JSC Finance and Credit Bank, at a luxury ski resort in Courchevel, France.
Ukrainian president delivers annual address to parliament
President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday delivered his annual address to the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament.