Zelensky fires Ambassador to Moldova
President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Marko Shevchenko from the post of Ukraine’s Ambassador to Moldova.
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Putin made bad impression with terror attack near Moscow - Italian FM
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin made a bad impression with an ISIS attack near Moscow and is engaged in "propaganda" in saying Moscow will down any Western-supplied F-16s used in Ukraine, even at NATO air bases.
Moscow no longer hiding military cooperation with N. Korea at USNC - Kuleba
Russia's veto of the draft resolution of the UN Security Council on extending the mandate of the expert panel monitoring sanctions against North Korea is in fact a guilty plea by Moscow confirming military cooperation with Pyongyang.
Trump's former protégé registers as lobbyist for Ukraine
Former U.S. Ambassador to the European Union Gordon Sondland, who was appointed to the post by the then-President Donald Trump and who later testified against the latter during the first impeachment inquiry, has registered as a lobbyist for Ukraine and the EU.
28 March 2024
Zelensky meets with delegation of European Parliament's Renew Europe political group
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with a delegation of the European Parliament's Renew Europe political group headed by the group's President Valérie Hayer.
Shmyhal, Duda discuss military aid to Ukraine
In Warsaw, Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with Poland’s President Andrzej Duda, discussing military aid to the Ukrainian state.
Zelensky speaks with U.S. House Speaker Johnson, discusses need for continued aid
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky had a phone call with Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Mike Johnson.
Zelensky meets with France’s National Assembly head Braun-Pivet
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met in Kyiv with the head of the French National Assembly Yaël Braun-Pivet.
President introduces newly appointed Foreign Intelligence Service chief
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky introduced the newly appointed Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine, Oleh Ivashchenko, to the agency staff.
Russia’s top spy visits North Korea
From Monday to Wednesday, Director of Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service, Sergei Naryshkin, visited North Korea, where he discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation "in response to ever-growing spying and plotting moves by the hostile forces."
Shmyhal, Tusk meet in Warsaw
A face-to-face meeting between the Prime Ministers of Ukraine and Poland, Denys Shmyhal and Donald Tusk, has begun in Warsaw.
27 March 2024
Kyiv StratCom Forum 2024 kicks off
The two-day Kyiv StratCom Forum 2024 started its work in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv on the issue of communicating new challenges to Ukraine and the world (strategy for the future).
Kremlin's claims of Ukraine involvement in Crocus mass shooting "cynical" lie – U.S. State Dep’t
The rhetoric of Russian government officials regarding the alleged involvement of Ukraine, the USA, UK, and other countries in the terrorist attack at a concert venue near Moscow is an irresponsible cynical lie.
Stefanchuk, Renew Europe group representatives discuss Ukraine's European integration
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk met with a delegation of the European Parliament's Renew Europe political group, led by Valerie Hayer, to discuss Ukraine's European integration.
NATO must create more "strategic difficulties" for Russia – Swedish foreign minister
The West should aim to create more "strategic difficulties" in a bid to reign in Russia's behavior, with the first priority being to stop the aggression against Ukraine, an area where NATO is not doing enough.
ISW analyzes Putin, Lukashenko’s statements on Crocus terrorist attack
Analysts with the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) think tank analyzed the statements of the leaders of the Russian Federation and Belarus regarding the terrorist attack in the Crocus City Hall shopping center near Moscow.
26 March 2024
Zelensky: Today I continued a reboot of our country's governance system
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expects the strengthening of Ukraine's strategic capabilities to predict and influence the processes on which national security depends.
France might requisition industrial capacities to speed up production of arms for Ukraine
French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said that defense orders for the country are currently a higher priority than civilian ones and did not rule out the requisitioning of industrial capacities to speed up the production of arms and shells needed on the battlefield in Ukraine.
Ukraine's PM, Estonia's parliament speaker discuss bringing Russia to justice
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and President of the Riigikogu (Parliament) of Estonia Lauri Hussar have discussed defense assistance and bringing Russia to justice for crimes committed against Ukraine.
Danilov reflects on years in top NSDC position: “No shame”
Oleksiy Danilov says he is not ashamed about the time he served in the position of Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
Security situation in Europe most serious since WW2 – Czech counterintel chief
The situation in Europe is currently the most serious since the end of the Second World War, in particular, due to Russia's hybrid actions.
Shmyhal meets with European Parliament delegation
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal led a meeting with the delegation from the European Parliament, during which the parties discussed further support for Ukraine.
NGU indispensable in fighting Russian aggression, maintaining security - Zelensky
On the 10th anniversary of the National Guard of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky says the National Guard has become indispensable in the fight against Russian aggression at the front and in maintaining security in the rear.
Zelensky appoints new head of Foreign Intelligence Service
President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Oleh Ivashchenko to the position of head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine (SZRU).
Zelensky fires NSDC Secretary Oleksii Danilov, appoints new top security official
President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Oleksiy Danilov from the position of Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council.
Estonia's Mihkelson arrives in Kyiv
Marko Mihkelson, the head of the Estonian parliament's foreign affairs committee, has arrived in Kyiv.
White House to Congress: Aid to Ukraine directly related to U.S. national security
The Administration of U.S. President Joe Biden once again called on Congress to pass a bill to help Ukraine as soon as possible, stressing that the issue is closely related to America's national security.
25 March 2024
Up to Ukrainians to decide on election issues – U.S. Dept of State
The position of the United States is that the holding of elections in Ukraine, the nation fighting an unprovoked war unleashed by Russia, should be decided by Ukrainians.
State Department discloses details of U.S. tip to Russia about possible terrorist attack
In early March, the United States provided the Russian side with detailed information about a potential terrorist attack targeting a large gathering near Moscow, based on intelligence and surveillance focused on the Islamic State.