UN wants Russia's war to end with respect for Ukraine's territorial integrity
The UN leadership emphasizes that the Russian war must end with respect for Ukraine's internationally recognized borders.
Politics
16 September 2024
Pope's ambivalent position regarding Russian-Ukrainian war influenced by his team – Latvian ex-president
Latvian ex-president Raimonds Vejonis, who has repeatedly communicated with Pope Francis, believes that his team is influencing his ambivalent position regarding the Russian-Ukrainian war. The team includes Catholics from all over the world with their specific attitudes towards Russia and Ukraine.
Explaining complex things in simple words: POW release, Kremlin’s blackmail, aid to tackle flood fallout
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.
Suspect in attempt on Trump never served in Ukraine’s International Legion - statement
Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, who was detained on suspicion of attempting to assassinate former U.S. President Donald Trump, never served in the International Legion of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry’s Main Intelligence Directorate.
West must be mentally, technically prepared for war - Latvia’s ex-president
The Western world needs to be mentally and technically ready for contingencies, war, so as not to start with defeats in the event of a crisis. It is especially critical that the younger population achieves such readiness.
Kremlin fears international exposure of humanitarian situation of Kursk region - Ukraine MFA spox
The Kremlin disregards the humanitarian needs of its own people and is afraid that international observers from the UN and the International Committee of the Red Cross will see the real situation on the ground in parts of Kursk region currently controlled by Ukraine’s Armed Forces.
Trump's rhetoric is alarming, but if he wins, he won't change vector much - former president of Latvia
Donald Trump's rhetoric on Europe and Ukraine is sometimes disturbing, but if he wins, he will not change the current vector much.
Zelensky on alleged assassination attempt on Trump: Political violence has no place in world
President Volodymyr Zelensky reacted to the alleged assassination attempt on US presidential candidate Donald Trump and said that political violence has no place in the world.
Putin, dictators alike can divide world, eat it in pieces - Zelensky
President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, warned that, if Europe and the world fail to remain united and together resist Russian aggression, Russian leader Volodymyr Putin and dictators like him may move on to divide the world.
Man detained over apparent attempt on Trump
The FBI said Sunday it was "investigating what it said was an apparent assassination attempt" on Donald Trump at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Turkey says peace talks should ensure respect for 'legitimate interests of Ukrainian people'
Turkey wants to end the war in Ukraine as soon as possible and proposes using peace negotiations that would take into account Ukraine's interests.
US, UK concerned Russia sharing nuclear secrets with Iran - Bloomberg
The United States and the United Kingdom are increasingly concerned that Russia is sharing with Iran secret information and technology that could bring it closer to being able to build nuclear weapons, in exchange for Tehran providing Moscow with ballistic missiles for its war in Ukraine.
15 September 2024
Ukraine must be able to hit airfields deep inside Russia - Borrell
Ukraine is subjected to devastating missile and drone attacks from deep inside Russia every day, which destroy civilian infrastructure and kill civilians, so it must be able to hit airfields and launch sites on Russian territory.
Peace plan should not be imposed on Ukraine from the outside – White House
The Ukrainian government has to lead the way regarding how the war in Ukraine will end, and a peace plan should not be imposed on the country from the outside.
Sybiha calls on partners: Let Ukraine strike back
Following another attack by Russian troops on a residential building in Kharkiv, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha once again called on partners to lift all restrictions on the use of weapons provided to Ukraine.
Ukraine's FM explains why West should not be afraid of Putin
Russian leader Vladimir Putin's threats do not work, so Western allies of Ukraine should not fall for them.
Johnson, five ex-British defense secretaries call on Starmer to allow Ukraine to strike deep into Russia
Five former British defense secretaries and former Prime Minister Boris Johnson have urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to allow Ukraine to use its long-range Storm Shadow missiles to strike inside Russia — even without US backing.
Reconstruction of Ukraine: meeting with French President's Envoy held in OP
Deputy Head of the Office of the President Ihor Zhovkva met with the Special Envoy of the President of France for Economic Assistance and Reconstruction of Ukraine Pierre Elbrun.
Biden requests extension for delivering $5.8 billion in Ukraine aid – The Hill
The Biden administration has requested Congress to include an extension of the presidential drawdown authority (PDA) for sending weapons to Ukraine through 2025, to make approximately $5.8 billion available beyond September 30.
14 September 2024
Stefanchuk meets with delegation of U.S. Congress
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk met with a delegation of members of the U.S. Congress.
French FM condemns attack on convoy of International Committee of Red Cross in Donetsk region
France has condemned the attack on the International Committee of the Red Cross convoy that took place on September 12 in Donetsk region and killed three Ukrainian ICRC employees.
Fears that terror may come to end: PO responds to Putin's threats
Vladimir Putin's latest statements show his fear that terror may come to an end, which will be facilitated by authorizing long-range strikes against Russia.
Ukraine must be important element of global security structure - Yermak
Ukraine's efforts are now aimed at bringing the war to a just end and forming a reliable global security architecture, in which it will play a key role.
Zelensky explains why he wants to share 'victory plan' with Biden, Harris and Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has explained why he intends to share a plan for achieving peace in Ukraine with senior U.S. politicians and revealed details of a phone call with former U.S. President Donald Trump from two months ago.
Biden, Starmer reaffirm unwavering support for Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a meeting in Washington reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine and condemned cooperation between Russia, Iran, North Korea and China.
India recovers 45 of its citizens from Russian army ranks
India secured the release of 45 of its citizens who had been illegally forced to join the Russian army and fight against Ukraine.
13 September 2024
Kyiv, Warsaw agree not to disclose details about Ukrainian Legion due to risk of sabotage by Russia
Preparatory measures for the creation of the Ukrainian Legion in Poland are being finalized by the ministries of defense of both countries.
F-16 joint weapons production: Zelensky meets with Danish DM
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed with Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen aspects of bilateral cooperation in the defense sector, including the supply of F-16s and joint weapons production.
Zelensky meets with Pompeo: We hope to get permission to use long-range weapons
During his meeting with former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine hopes to ger permission from its partners to use long-range weapons against targets in the Russian Federation.