Estonian PM names two options facing Russian shadow fleet vessels "caught" without insurance
Vessels of the so-called Russian shadow tanker fleet will be detained or added to the sanctions list if they fail to provide proof of insurance.
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Tusk inspects residential building damaged by Russian missile in Lviv
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk began his visit to Lviv today with inspecting a residential building that had been damaged by a Russian missile.
Russia violates human rights in occupied territories of Ukraine – UNGA resolution
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted an updated resolution entitled "Situation of human rights in the temporarily occupied Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, Ukraine."
Zelensky outlines tasks for newly created Ministry of National Unity
The Ministry of National Unity will facilitate connections between Ukrainians abroad and Ukraine, as well as strengthen relations with partner states where they reside.
Ukraine and Europe need not just a pause in hostilities but true peace - Zelensky
Ukraine and the whole of Europe need not just a pause in hostilities but a strong common vision of all partners that can ensure true peace.
Tusk: We are preparing another aid package for Ukraine that will be ready in January
Poland is preparing the next aid package for Ukraine, but the country’s own security is a priority.
Ukraine's progress is considerable: EU Council approves enlargement conclusions
The EU's General Affairs Council has praised Ukraine's efforts to implement the reforms necessary for the country's accession to the EU and noted the considerable progress in the membership negotiations.
Yermak: Peace talks will begin when Russia has no resources left to wage war
Negotiations for lasting peace will only begin once Russia no longer has the resources to continue its war.
Zelensky signs bill on oversight of court decision enforcement into law
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed Bill No. 4094-IX, establishing mechanisms for oversight and enforcement of court decisions, into law.
EU reiterates its commitment to support Ukraine until just peace achieved
The European Union has condemned Russia's aggression against Ukraine and expressed its support for a comprehensive, just and lasting peace based on the principles of the UN Charter and international law, in line with the key principles and objectives of Ukraine’s Peace Formula.
U.S. has allocated $177B to Ukraine, but full aid yet to arrive – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that while the United States has allocated $177 billion in support of Ukraine, not all the funds or assistance packages have been delivered.
Deputy PM Stefanishyna outlines EU accession negotiations plan for 2025
Ukraine, together with the Polish and Danish presidencies of the EU Council, has developed a plan to open negotiation chapters on the EU accession for the first and second halves of 2025.
Zelensky says he does not need intermediaries in relations with Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that he does not need intermediaries in his communication with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.
Parliament backs president’s bill on citizenship
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine passed at first reading a draft law on ensuring the implementation of the right to acquire and retain citizenship of Ukraine, initiated by Volodymyr Zelensky.
Explaining: New EU sanctions against Russia, baseless claims by Minsk
The Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security pursues efforts to provide a brief explanation to foreign audiences on the current topics of particular interest as regards Ukraine.
Seoul slaps sanctions on Russia, DPRK
South Korea has imposed sanctions on 11 individuals and 15 legal entities involved in military cooperation between the DPRK and Russia and support for Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Putin's claims about Zelensky's 'illegitimacy' signal Kremlin's reluctance to negotiate - ISW
Russian ruler Vladimir Putin once again reiterated the false Russian narrative that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is illegitimate - firmly establishing that the deposition of Ukraine's legitimate, democratic government is one of the Kremlin's prerequisites for a negotiated settlement to the war.
War in Ukraine to have ignominious end for Putin, just like his failure in Syria – Kyslytsya
The world must not fall for Russia's bluff and its attempts to portray itself as a superpower. Instead, it should realize that the Kremlin's imperial ambitions are steadily collapsing, and after the failure in Syria, Putin will face the same fate in Ukraine.
EU recommends European companies to exit from Russian market
The European Union, in the 15th sanctions package adopted by the EU Foreign Affairs Council, introduced measures to protect European companies and urged them to leave the Russian market as quickly as possible.
16 December 2024
President Zelensky thanks EU for 15th sanctions package against Russia
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the EU partners for the 15th sanctions package against the Russian Federation, specifically for the sanctions targeting the shadow tanker fleet that Russia uses to finance its aggression against Ukraine.
Britain aims to put Ukraine in strongest possible position – PM
The United Kingdom is focused on putting the Ukrainians in the strongest possible position going into 2025.
Coming year must be time for establishing lasting peace – Zelensky
Ukraine's foreign policy efforts next year will be even more intense. Ukraine is strengthening its diplomatic team because the coming year must become a time for establishing lasting peace.
Ukraine's MFA comments on Belarus' claims for "seat at peace talks table"
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine expressed surprise by the statement made by an official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus, suggesting that Belarus allegedly seeks a "seat at the table of peace negotiations" in order to ensure certain "security guarantees."
Ukraine's MFA urges Hungary to cease "immoral manipulations" regarding peace
The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has urged Hungary to cease "immoral manipulations" regarding peace and Christmas, and to refrain from unilateral contacts with the aggressor state.
Russian propaganda shifting focus to peace talks, 'concessions from Ukraine' – expert
Russian propaganda is shifting its primary narrative from the topic of "mobilization in Ukraine," which dominated discussions over the past one-and-a-half years, to focusing on "peace talks and concessions from Ukraine."
Parliament speaker calls out MP for spreading Russian narratives on TikTok
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk reminded the head of the Platform for Life and Peace parliamentary group, Yuriy Boyko, ex-minister in the Viktor Yanukovych era, that it is Russian leader Vladimir Putin who is responsible for the violence in Ukraine.
Putin's win in war would pose long-term threat to Europe - Scholz
Vladimir Putin's victory in the war would jeopardize European security so Germany, together with its partners, should help Ukraine, but not allow itself to be drawn into the war.
Brussels agrees first sanctions against those responsible for hybrid attacks on EU
The Council of the EU on Monday, December 16, agreed the first sanction listings in response to destabilizing activities against the EU, its member states, and partners.
Netherlands suggests EU peacekeepers could be sent to Ukraine without unanimous decision
The Netherlands does not rule out the possibility of deploying an EU peacekeeping mission to Ukraine without the unanimous approval of all member states, should a ceasefire agreement be reached.