Zelensky meets with Lithuanian, Polish FMs
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania and Poland Gabrielius Landsbergis and Radosław Sikorski.
Politics
Putin's threats to not affect EU's stance on Ukraine's use of Western weapons - spox
Vladimir Putin's threats of seeing the lift of restrictions on Ukraine’s use of Western weapons against targets inside Russia as the start of EU and NATO’s war against Russia will not change the EU's position on supporting Ukraine.
EU condemns transfer of Iranian-made ballistic missiles to Russia
The European Union condemns the transfer of Iranian-made missiles to Russia for use in its war against Ukraine and will respond to such actions with additional restrictive measures against Iran.
Romania condemns Russian attack on commercial ship in Black Sea
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania strongly condemned the attack by Russian forces on a commercial ship in the Black Sea, calling it "an unprecedented escalation in Russia's illegal war against Ukraine."
Zelensky makes changes to NSDC
President Volodymyr Zelensky has made changes to the composition of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski arrives in Ukraine
Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has arrived in Ukraine for a visit.
U.S. defense officials, lawmakers in contact to prevent losing Ukraine aid money over deadline
The U.S. Department of Defense is working with Congress not to lose funds remaining from the $60 billion aid package to Ukraine after the end of the fiscal year.
EU Commissioner Johansson visits Zelensky’s Office
Deputy head of the Ukrainian President’s Office Ihor Zhovkva discussed with European Commissioner for Internal Affairs Ylva Johansson a number of issues regarding cooperation between Ukraine and the EU.
Pentagon working with other U.S. agencies to sever Russia's access to technology - spokesman
The Pentagon is working closely with other United States government agencies to deny Russia any opportunity to obtain American technology for its weapons, including by circumventing sanctions.
Russia remains biggest threat to Czechia’s security - counterintelligence agency
Russia remains the biggest threat to the security of the Czech Republic and the whole of Europe.
Austria condemns Russian attacks on grain bulker, ICRC vehicles
Austria strongly condemns a Russian attack on ICRC vehicles in Donetsk region and the killing of the organization's employees, as well as the Russian strike targeting a grain carrier in the Black Sea, which clearly demonstrates Russia's cynical approach to global food security.
12 September 2024
U.S. slams Russia with sanctions targeting IT sector
A number of leading tech companies have announced withdrawal from the Russian market in the wake of the latest sanctions the U.S. imposed on Russia in the IT area.
MFA Ukraine announces démarche to Mongolia over Putin’s visit
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine announced a démarche to the Mongolian side due to the failure to execute an arrest warrant that the International Criminal Court issued for Russian President Vladimir Putin during the latter’s recent visit to Mongolia.
Zelensky discusses importance of Rome Statute with ICC prosecutor Khan
President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, held a meeting with International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor, Karim Khan, during which they stressed the critical importance of ensuring that court rulings on arrest warrants for Russian war criminals are not ignored.
Lithuania sends demining equipment to Ukraine
Lithuanian Ministry of Defense reported that M113 armored personnel carriers, all-terrain vehicles and their spare parts will arrive in Ukraine this week.
Zelensky discusses defense support, reconstruction of Ukraine with Estonian President
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with President of Estonia Alar Karis in Kyiv to discuss defense support, Ukraine's reconstruction, and the path to the European Union.
Sino-Brazilian proposal to end war “destructive” - Zelensky
The people of Brazil support Ukraine, but the Sino-Brazilian proposal to settle the war remains destructive.
Sybiha, Tajani discuss pacing up Italy's security aid to Ukraine
The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Italy, Andrii Sybiha and Antonio Tajani, discussed the acceleration of the next package of military aid to Kyiv and coordinated positions ahead of the High-Level Week at the UN General Assembly.
Blinken arrives in Warsaw to talk Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who was in Kyiv on Wednesday, arrived in Poland.
Estonia’s president arrives in Kyiv
President Alar Karis of Estonia arrived in Kyiv for a visit.
Pentagon allocates $1.2 billion to produce AMRAAM missiles, in particular, for Ukraine
The US Department of Defense signed a $1,195,985,081 contract with the Raytheon company to produce sophisticated air-to-air AMRAAM medium-range missiles, which, among others, will be delivered to Ukraine.
India should play more active role in ending war in Ukraine if it wants to join UN Security Council – Ukraine’s ambassador
India should play a more active role in ending Russia's war in Ukraine if it wants a permanent seat on the UN Security Council.
Britain imposes sanctions on 10 more tankers for transporting Russian oil
On Wednesday, the United Kingdom added ten new tankers to the sanctions list related to the transportation of oil or oil products from Russia to third countries.
Canadian lawmakers call for probe into Russian meddling
Members of the Canadian Parliament's Public Safety and National Security Committee seek a meeting to investigate Russian malign influence operations.
11 September 2024
Long-range weapons and strategy for restoration of peace: Zelensky meets with Blinken and Lammy
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed with the US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and the UK Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs David Lammy the topics of long-range weapons and the needs of Ukraine’s Defense Forces.
Umerov: Crimea is key battlefield for Ukraine's freedom
Russia has turned Crimea into a springboard for aggression against Ukrainians, so the peninsula is a key battlefield for Ukraine's freedom.
Ukraine's path to NATO is irreversible – Blinken
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken confirmed the irreversibility of Ukraine's path to NATO membership and emphasized the importance of implementing relevant reforms in the country.
Blinken: long-range strikes, Ukraine's needs and situation on frontline discussed in Kyiv
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken noted that at the meetings with the Ukrainian leadership they discussed, in particular, the situation on the battlefield, Ukraine's needs, as well as the possibility of launching long-range strikes on targets deep in Russia.
U.S. announces over $700M in new funding to Ukraine to overcome aftermath of Russian aggression - Blinken
The United States is providing Ukraine with $325 million to repair electricity networks, $290 million in humanitarian aid to the population suffering from Russia's armed aggression, and more than $100 million for demining efforts.