Ukraine's stance on Transnistria remains unchanged – Zelensky
Ukraine supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Moldova within its internationally recognized borders.
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Sandu: Moldova unreservedly supports Ukraine’s territorial integrity
Moldova decisively and unreservedly supports the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine.
Zelensky, Sandu make joint statement
Ukraine and Moldova state the need for further cooperation in the energy sector and emphasize the importance of increasing the reliability and diversifying the supply of electricity and energy, according to a joint statement made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his Moldovan counterpart Maia Sandu.
Zelensky, Sandu make joint statement
Ukraine and Moldova state the need for further cooperation in the energy sector and emphasize the importance of increasing the reliability and diversifying the supply of electricity and energy, according to a joint statement made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his Moldovan counterpart Maia Sandu.
Ukraine, Moldova to create Presidential Council – Zelensky
Ukraine and Moldova have agreed to create a Presidential Council to address issues of bilateral relations, President Volodymyr Zelensky says.
Talks on signing Ukraine-Turkey social security agreement begin in Ankara
The second round of talks on signing the social security agreement between Ukraine and the Republic of Turkey has begun on Tuesday, January 12.
Talks on signing Ukraine-Turkey social security agreement begin
The second round of talks on signing the social security agreement between Ukraine and the Republic of Turkey has begun on Tuesday, January 12.
Moldova sees Ukraine as strategic partner - Sandu
Moldovan President Maia Sandu has said that her task is to maintain permanent pragmatic cooperation with Ukraine, which is a strategic partner for Moldova.
Kuleba against use of Russian COVID-19 vaccine in Ukraine
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said he would oppose the use of the Russian COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V in Ukraine even if its effectiveness is proven, because the vaccine is already an instrument of hybrid warfare.
Yermak arrives in Berlin to attend meeting of Normandy Four leaders' advisers
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak has arrived in Berlin to take part in a meeting of advisers to the leaders of the Normandy format countries.
Zelensky: We appreciate Moldovan president for not being afraid to call Crimea Ukrainian
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he appreciates the support of Moldovan President Maia Sandu for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Zelensky meets with Sandu in Kyiv
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has met with President of Moldova Maia Sandu as part of her visit to Ukraine.
Zelensky meets with Sandu in Kyiv
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has met with President of Moldova Maia Sandu as part of her visit to Ukraine.
Ukraine demands Russia overturn sentences for 'Bilohirsk group Hizb ut-Tahrir'
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has expressed its resolute protest against the conviction on trumped-up charges of three Ukrainian citizens by the Southern District Military Court of the Russian Federation in the case of the so-called "Bilohirsk group Hizb ut-Tahrir," according to a comment posted on the ministry's website.
Kuleba names key topic of talks during Sandu's visit to Ukraine
The situation in Transnistria will be one of the key topics of the talks during a visit of President of Moldova Maia Sandu to Kyiv, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said.
Yelchenko: Ambassadors to represent foreign countries at Biden’s inauguration
Ambassador Volodymyr Yelchenko will represent Ukraine at the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United States.
Ukrainian delegation to PACE elects new head
The Permanent Delegation of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has elected MP from the Servant of the People party Maria Mezentseva as new head.
11 January 2021
Vice PM Reznikov expects Biden's administration to give fresh impetus to Donbas talks
The expected political changes in the world may give a new impetus to the stalled peace process in Donbas.
G7 ambassadors will continue to help Ukraine eliminate corruption
The G7 Ambassadors’ Ukraine Support Group, chaired by the United Kingdom this year, will continue to support our state in implementing reforms that boost economic development for the benefit of all Ukrainians.
Ukraine v. Russia: ECHR to rule on Crimean case on 14 January
The European Court of Human Rights will deliver a ruling in Ukraine v. Russia case re Crimea on 14 January.
FM Kuleba: Window of opportunity for talks with Russia on Donbas not closed
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba believes that a window of opportunity for talks with Russia on resolving the conflict in Donbas is not closed despite a current pause.
Zelensky to hold talks with Sandu in Kyiv on Tue
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky will hold talks with President of Moldova Maia Sandu in Kyiv on Tuesday, January 12.
Erdogan: We are glad that Ukrainian sailors returned home safe and sound
President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan has responded to the gratitude of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky for his assistance in the release of Ukrainian sailors from Libyan captivity.
Chubarov: We must do everything possible to make Crimean Platform successful
Chairman of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people Refat Chubarov believes that the Crimean Platform summit scheduled for this year should result in outlining concrete steps that will accelerate the de-occupation of the peninsula.
UK pledges continued support for Ukraine's independence and territorial integrity
The United Kingdom supports the independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine and will continue to do so in the future.
Ukraine expresses condolences over Sriwijaya Air flight SJ182 crash
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has expressed his condolences to the families of those killed in Sriwijaya Air flight SJ182 crash in Indonesia.
09 January 2021
Canada insists on Iran making full reparations to families of PS752 victims – Trudeau
Canada is making every effort to ensure Iran makes full reparations to the families of those killed in the UIA plane crash that occurred near Tehran on January 8, 2020.
08 January 2021
Canada working to hold Iran to account for UIA plane crash – FM Champagne
Canada is working with international partners to bring to justice those responsible for the downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 in Iran, Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs François-Philippe Champagne has said.
Five countries make statement marking one year since UIA plane crash in Iran
Ukraine, Afghanistan, the United Kingdom, Canada and Sweden have called on Iran to urgently provide a full and comprehensive explanation of the events and decisions that led to the UIA plane crash near Tehran a year ago.
07 January 2021
Zelensky condemns violence against US Congress
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has condemned the violence against the US Congress after the riots in Washington, D.C.
FM Kuleba: I am confident that American democracy will overcome this challenge
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine expressed concern over the events in the United States as Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol Building to disrupt the certification of President-elect Joe Biden's victory.
06 January 2021
Ukraine welcomes normalization of relations between Gulf nations and Qatar
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has welcomed a decision of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit to restore diplomatic relations between Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the UAE and Egypt.
Ukraine needs to have serious ambitions to develop systemic cooperation with China – Yenin
Ukraine needs to have serious ambitions and be ready for non-standard solutions in order to build systematic cooperation with China for the mutual benefit of both countries.
Shmyhal orders health, interior ministries to check reports of possible underground COVID-19 vaccination
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has instructed the Health Ministry and the Interior Ministry to check reports in the media about possible underground vaccination with drugs of unknown origin.
Cabinet approves Ukraine's withdrawal from another CIS agreement
The Cabinet of Ministers approved a draft law on Ukraine's withdrawal from the agreement on cooperation in the field of legal protection of intellectual property and the creation of an Interstate Council for the Legal Protection of Intellectual Property.
Constitutional Court judges make statement on Zelensky's decree
Judges of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine have adopted a statement on the situation with the issuance by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on December 29, 2020 of a decree "On the suspension from office of a judge of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine," the court's press service has reported.
Ukraine to sign grant agreement with Japan to purchase equipment for Border Guard Service
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a resolution to conclude a grant agreement with Japan on the purchase of special equipment for healthcare institutions of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.
Pompeo regrets lack of progress in eastern Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says that the current U.S. administration has not made much progress in resolving the conflict in eastern Ukraine and he regrets that.
05 January 2021
Iran claims case of UIA plane crash completed
Iran’s Judiciary spokesman Gholamhossein Esmaili says that case of the victims of UIA plane crash has been completed and "will be settled by the end of the current Iranian calendar month (ending on January 19)."
Merkel, Putin discuss Ukraine, coronavirus vaccine in phone call
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the process of Minsk agreements and talks in the Normandy format, and also outlined the prospects for joint work on a COVID-19 vaccine.
Govt allocates UAH 20M in humanitarian aid to earthquake-affected Croatia
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has allocated UAH 20 million in humanitarian aid to the Republic of Croatia to help overcome the consequences of the earthquake.
Ukraine's government makes personnel decisions
The Cabinet of Ministers made a number of personnel decisions on Tuesday, January 5, according to Servant of the People MP Vasyl Mokan, the government's representative in the Verkhovna Rada.
Sandu outlines purpose of her visit to Ukraine
During upcoming meeting with Ukraine's top leadership in Kyiv, President of Moldova Maia Sandu will discuss the region's security, reforms on the path towards the EU and boundary delimitation.
Ukraine receives draft report on UIA plane crash from Iran – Kuleba
Ukraine has received from Iran a draft technical report on the circumstances of the crash of Ukraine International Airlines flight PS752, which occurred near Tehran on January 8, 2020.
Zelensky extends birthday greetings to Steinmeier
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on his 65th birthday and thanked him for supporting Ukraine.
04 January 2021
Energy Ministry grateful to US Congress for opposing Nord Stream 2 construction
The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine is grateful to the U.S. Government and its agencies for their continued support of Ukraine's energy sector and for the consistent position in supporting Ukraine in ensuring its own energy independence and the region as a whole, as reflected in the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA).
Sandu to meet with Zelensky, Shmyhal, Razumkov in Kyiv on Jan 12
Moldovan President Maia Sandu's administration has confirmed that she will pay her first official visit to Kyiv on January 12 and will meet with the top Ukrainian leadership, according to the website of the Presidency of the Republic of Moldova.
Zelensky orders analysis of COVID-19 dynamics after holidays
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued an instruction to analyze the dynamics of COVID-19 incidence after the New Year and speed up the creation of a register of vaccinated persons.
UK to chair G7 Ambassadors’ Ukraine Support Group this year
The United Kingdom will chair the G7 Ambassadors’ Ukraine Support Group this year and will soon announce its priorities for 2021.
Pompeo: We took action on lots of fronts with Russia
U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo has recalled the support provided by the Trump administration to Ukraine.
Wife and daughter of political prisoner Prykhodko beaten in Crimea
In the occupied Crimea, unknown individuals attacked and beat up wife and daughter of imprisoned activist Oleh Prykhodko.
Ukraine plans to conclude mutually beneficial agreement with Hungary
Ukraine plans to conclude a mutually beneficial agreement on bilateral relations with Hungary which will become a road map.
President’s Office preparing Zelensky’s Asian tour in H2 2021
A trip of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Asian countries is planned to be held in the second half of 2021, according to Deputy Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office, Diplomatic Advisor to the President Ihor Zhovkva.
Ukraine sees renewal of Association Agreement with EU as important task for 2021
Consultations on the renewal of the Association Agreement with the European Union are an important task in Ukraine's relations with the EU this year, according to Deputy Head of the President's Office Ihor Zhovkva.
02 January 2021
Zhovkva outlines priorities for diplomatic work in 2021
The issues of restoring peace in the occupied Donbas, returning control of the Crimean peninsula to Ukraine and activating Ukraine as an international player are key priorities for diplomatic work in 2021.
Kuleba welcomes new OSCE leadership
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has congratulated his Swedish counterpart Ann Linde on the beginning of Sweden's Chair of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE).
Moldova's new president to visit Ukraine on Jan. 12 – Zhovkva
President of Moldova Maia Sandu will visit Ukraine on January 12, 2021, Deputy Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office Ihor Zhovkva has said.
31 December 2020
Ukraine condemns attack on Yemen airport
Ukraine condemns the attack on Yemen's Aden airport, which killed and injured dozens of people.
Turkey raises issue of non-recognition of Crimea’s annexation on all international platforms – ambassador
Turkey's position on the annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation has been clear since 2014 – Turkey has not and will not recognize the annexation – it has been declared on international and bilateral platforms at all levels.