President of Indonesia heading to Kyiv
President of Indonesia Joko Widodo says he leaves Poland for the Ukrainian capital with peacekeeping intentions.
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UNSC countries strongly condemn Russian missile strikes on Ukraine’s peaceful cities
Six countries of the UN Security Council have published a joint statement, joined by Ukraine, strongly condemning Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian cities, including on a shopping mall in Kremenchuk, and voiced support for the Ukrainian people.
28 June 2022
President Zelensky calls on UN to deprive Russia of its powers in General Assembly for violating the Charter
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on the United Nations to deprive the Russian Federation of its powers in the UN General Assembly and the UN Security Council as a terrorist state.
UN Security Council meeting begins with President Zelensky joining via video link
A meeting of the UN Security Council has started in New York, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is taking part in this meeting via video link.
Kuleba: Ukraine already working with EU on seventh package of sanctions
Ukraine is already working with the European Union on the seventh package of sanctions against Russia.
Zelensky: All branches of government have specific tasks for Ukraine's active movement towards EU
There are specific tasks for all branches of government that will help to actively move toward the EU membership.
Macron doesn’t see need for labelling Russia as state sponsor of terrorism
President of France Emmanuel Macron says there is no need for using the term "state sponsor of terrorism" in relation to Russia to impose sanctions on it.
Iran must be held to account for downing of UIA Flight 752 - G7
The Group of Seven countries (the United Kingdom, Italy, Canada, Germany, the United States, France and Japan) will continue to support international efforts to bring Iran to justice for the downing of a Ukraine International Airlines plane.
NATO to approve comprehensive assistance package to Ukraine - Stoltenberg
The heads of state and government of NATO member states will adopt a new comprehensive assistance package to Ukraine at the Madrid summit to help the country resist Russian aggression.
Ukraine parliament chair calls on NATO to help country with missile defense
Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, is counting on NATO assistance to Ukraine in providing surface-to-air missile systems and a strong Allied response to the latest Russian missile attack on the Kremenchuk shopping mall.
"Sovereign and Democratic": UK, U.S. Ambassadors congratulate Ukraine on Constitution Day
In the last four months, Ukrainians have proven that Ukraine is a sovereign, independent, democratic state as defined by its Constitution.
Shmyhal, Truss talk Britain’s role in Ukraine recovery
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal of Ukraine discussed with British Foreign Minister Liz Truss UK’s participation in the recovery of Ukraine.
Zelensky, Stoltenberg coordinate positions before NATO summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg have coordinated positions on the eve of the NATO summit in Madrid.
British Ambassador calls strike on Kremenchuk a murderous Russian act targeting civilians
British Ambassador to Ukraine Melinda Simmons called the Russian missile strike on the Amstor shopping mall in Kremenchuk a murderous act of the Russian Federation targeting civilians.
Canada tightens sanctions against Russia and Belarus
Canada imposed a new package of sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Restrictive measures are also imposed on Belarus.
Biden reacts to missile strike on Kremenchuk: Attack on civilians at shopping mall is cruel
U.S. President Joe Biden has condemned the Russian missile strike on a shopping mall in Kremenchuk.
Kerch crisis: Arbitral Tribunal rejects Russia's arguments, upholds Ukraine's position
The Arbitral Tribunal constituted under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea rejected the main arguments of Russia and supported Ukraine's position in the lawsuit over the detention of Ukrainian warships and sailors in the Kerch Strait in November 2018.
U.S., G7 to tighten sanctions against Russia and support Ukraine - White House
The United States continues to support Ukraine and tighten "unprecedented sanctions" to bring Russian President Vladimir Putin to justice.
27 June 2022
U.S. ambassador on missile attack on Kremenchuk: World will bring Kremlin to justice
U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink has said the world will hold the Kremlin accountable for its atrocities.
Ukraine to respond appropriately to any threats from Transnistria - Zelensky
Any action that will threaten Ukraine from Transnistria, the temporarily occupied territory of Moldova, will receive an appropriate response; however regional destabilization should be avoided.
Moldova doing everything to ensure that Transnistria poses no threat - Sandu
Chisinau doing everything possible not to allow unrecognized Transnistria to threaten Moldova, Ukraine.
Zelensky, Sandu hold meeting in Kyiv
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu are holding a meeting in the city of Kyiv.
G7 Leaders to provide support and stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes – statement
The Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) will continue to provide support and stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes, and will intensify sanctions pressure on Russia.
President Zelensky offers G7 to create global mechanism for confiscating Russia’s assets
During the online participation in the G7 Leaders’ Summit, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky offered to create a global mechanism for confiscating Russia’s frozen or seized assets.
President of Moldova visits Bucha, Irpin and Borodianka
President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu has visited Bucha, Irpin and Borodianka, and seen the scale of destructions left after the Russian occupation with her own eyes.
European Council President: Money, weapons, support – everything mobilised for Ukraine
European Council President Charles Michel has stated that the Kremlin must be defeated in Ukraine.
‘Slava Ukraini! Heroiam Slava!’: joint address by Johnson, Trudeau
In a joint video address to President Volodymyr Zelensky and the Ukrainian people, Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson pledged their unwavering support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression.
‘Slava Ukraini! Heroiam Slava!’: joint address by Johnson, Trudeau
In a joint video address to President Volodymyr Zelensky and the Ukrainian people, Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson pledged their unwavering support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression.
As EU candidate, Ukraine to focus on implementing seven European Commission’s recommendations
After gaining the status of a candidate country for EU membership, Ukraine will focus on implementing the seven recommendations of the European Commission and further measures in accordance with the EU–Ukraine Association Agreement.