Ukraine, allies develop three Russia tribunal models
Following practical discussions with allies and other countries of the civilized world, three models for a special tribunal of the Russian crime of aggression against Ukraine have been developed.
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Rights violations amid Russian war on Ukraine to be discussed at UN Feb 22
Ukraine, together with more than 30 states, will initiate a high-level event at the UN Headquarters in New York on February 22, dedicated to gross violations of human rights as a result of Russia’s ongoing war on Ukraine.
Ukraine MFA names three priorities at Munich Security Conference
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba, named three priority topics that Ukraine will promote at the Munich Security Conference this year: the supply of long-range missiles and combat aircraft to Ukraine, our country's membership in NATO, and the future of Russia.
VR offers to suspend involvement of Russia, Belarus in statutory bodies of OSCE PA
The Ukrainian Parliament has endorsed draft resolution No. 8396 ‘On the Appeal of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine to the Parliamentary Assembly of the OSCE and Parliaments of Its Member States Regarding the Inadmissibility of Involving the Members of Parliaments of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus in the Statutory Bodies of the Assembly’.
Zelensky proposes parliament appoint Maliuk as SBU head
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has submitted to the Verkhovna Rada a motion on the appointment of Vasyl Maliuk as head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU).
MPs ask Georgia to let Saakashvili undergo treatment abroad
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has appealed to Georgia, the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union, the European Commission, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe and the parliaments of the member states of the European Union regarding the need to immediately transfer Georgia's third president, Ukrainian citizen Mikheil Saakashvili, for treatment abroad.
Zelensky thanks Norway for five-year aid package to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked Norway and personally Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre for announcing NOK 75 billion as a new five-year aid package for Ukraine.
Ukraine's parliament designates Wagner Group as international criminal organization
The Verkhovna Rada has designated Russia's Wagner private military company as an international criminal organization.
Parliament will not consider staff replacements in defense sector this week - Arakhamia
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine’s parliament, will not consider staff replacements in the defense sector this week.
05 February 2023
Arakhamia says Budanov will replace Reznikov as defense minister
Davyd Arakhamia, head of the Servant of the People parliamentary faction, has said that Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov will head the Ministry of Defense, while current Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov will be transferred to the position of minister for strategic industries.
Ukraine introduces sanctions against Russia's nuclear industry – Zelensky
On Sunday, February 5, the National Security and Defense Council’s decision on sanctions against Russia's nuclear industry came into force.
Reznikov will resign if President approves such decision
Ukrainian Minister of Defense Oleksii Reznikov has said that he will resign if President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky approves such a decision.
Cleverly: Giving Ukraine weapons is the only path to peace
British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has said that the swiftest and the only path to peace in Europe is to provide Ukraine with weapons it needs to defeat Russia.
Assets of Yanukovych regime ex-officials to be confiscated for benefit of state
Davyd Arakhamiya, Head of the Servant of the People Party faction in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, said that the property of several ex-officials of the Yanukovych regime will be confiscated for the benefit of the state.
04 February 2023
Ukraine should be ready to join EU before war ends - Stefanishyna
Ukraine seeks to start negotiations on joining the European Union in order to be ready to join the EU before the end of the war.
Sunak assures Zelensky that British equipment will arrive at front as soon as possible
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak assured President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky of his intention to ensure the arrival of British military equipment at the front line as quickly as possible.
NATO PA President visits Borodianka destroyed by Russians
Deputy Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Olena Kondratiuk and President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly Joëlle Garriaud-Maylam visited Borodianka, Kyiv region, on February 4.
Violations at nuclear facility: West criticizes Iran following IAEA report
The change by Iran of centrifuge configurations and the enrichment of uranium at a facility in Fordow without informing the IAEA is a violation of Tehran’s commitments under the nuclear non-proliferation treaty.
Zelensky presents video explaining Ukraine’s peace formula
The peace formula proposed by Ukraine is capable of creating a new global security architecture.
Stefanishyna: Ukraine has fulfilled more than 70% of its Association Agreement obligations
Ukraine has fulfilled more than 70% of its obligations under the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement.
Netanyahu tells Macron Israel ready to send 'military things' to Ukraine - media
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has said at a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace that Israel is ready to send "military things" to Kyiv.
03 February 2023
European Parliament backed Zensky's initiative on security guarantees for Ukraine - Yermak
The European Parliament has supported President Volodymyr Zelensky's initiative on security guarantees for Ukraine.
Talks on Ukraine's EU membership can be launched this year - Zelensky
There is an understanding that it is possible to start negotiations on Ukraine's membership in the European Union in 2023.
Joint statement following the 24th EU-Ukraine Summit
Charles Michel, President of the European Council, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, met in Kyiv today for the 24th EU-Ukraine Summit and adopted a joint statement.
Italian PM to visit Kyiv by Feb 24
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will visit the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, by February 24, the first anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Zelensky: European integration days in Kyiv yield powerful results
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that two European integration days in Kyiv yielded powerful results.
Zelensky: European integration days in Kyiv yield powerful results
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that two European integration days in Kyiv yielded powerful results.
Ukraine - EU: Summit in conditions of war
Today, February 3, the EU-Ukraine Summit took place in Kyiv with the participation of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, President of the European Council Charles Michel and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.
EU is ready to work on implementation of 10-point peace formula – European Council president
The European Union supports Ukraine’s Peace Formula initiative and will actively work with Ukraine on the 10-point peace plan.