Ukraine will be in EU, Putin will face justice in The Hague – EC president
Ukraine will take its place at the heart of the EU despite Russia's efforts to destroy its European dream, whereas Vladimir Putin will face justice in The Hague.
Politics
Ukrainian aide says not ruling out Russia targeted Zelensky, Greek PM
It could not be ruled out that a Russian missile strike on Odesa port on March 6 had targeted the delegations of Volodymyr Zelensky or Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, a top Ukrainian presidential adviser said.
Kirby: U.S. authorities looking for additional opportunities to support Ukraine
The U.S. authorities have to look for additional options to ensure further assistance to Ukraine in fighting off Russian aggression.
G7 Ambassadors praise Ukraine’s recently adopted law on corporate governance reform
Ambassadors of the Group of Seven (G7) countries positively noted the law on improving corporate governance in Ukraine, which had recently been endorsed by the Verkhovna Rada and signed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
06 March 2024
Air defense needs, fight against enemy: Zelensky, Mitsotakis meet with military in Odesa
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis have listened to information from the military command regarding the security situation in Odesa and discussed the bolstering of air defenses, notably in the Odesa region.
Ukraine, Greece preparing bilateral security agreement
Ukraine and Greece have started preparing a bilateral agreement on security commitments.
Ukraine's Yermak, Finland's Marin discuss Ukraine's EU, NATO membership prospects
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak has met with former Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin, who is a member of the International Working Group on Security and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine, and discussed the battlefield situation and the prospects for Ukraine's accession to the EU and NATO.
Greek PM to meet with Ukrainian president in Odesa - media
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis plans to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Odesa on Wednesday.
Argentine President may visit Ukraine in June
Argentine President Javier Milei plans to visit Ukraine in June as part of his European tour and meet with Volodymyr Zelensky.
05 March 2024
Wartime elections: not in demand and impossible to run
On February 27, 2024, the Intelligence Committee under the President of Ukraine reported that in March-May, Russian special services would undertake an ultimate effort to destabilize Ukraine.
Parliament vice-speaker addresses issue of MPs’ foreign visits
The Vice-Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada, Olena Kondratiuk, proposed an action plan for the facilitation of parliamentary diplomacy that requires ensuring equal access to foreign trips for all lawmakers.
Law banning Russia-affiliated churches set to cleanse Ukraine’s religious realm of Russian ideology adherents - MP
The draft law on the prohibition of the activity of religious organizations affiliated with the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) underwent significant changes ahead of its second reading. The Verkhovna Rada can consider the legislation late March.
Justice minister reveals details of plan to mobilize certain categories of convicts
Among those convicted for criminal offenses, those who committed crimes in military service and against the state will not be subject to military draft.
EU officials, Chinese envoy discuss war in Ukraine
Representatives of the key directorates of the European External Action Service (EEAS) and China's Special Envoy, Li Hui, have exchanged views on Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.
France to join Czechia's initiative to purchase ammunition for Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron has said his country is joining the Czech Republic's initiative to purchase ammunition for the Ukrainian Armed Forces and seek funding for the project.
Biden administration continues dialogue with Congressmen on Ukraine aid - Sullivan
The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden remains in active dialogue with lawmakers from both parties in order to reach the agreement on the Congressional approval of funding for Ukraine as soon as possible.
Ukraine starts negotiations with Spain on bilateral security agreement
Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Ihor Zhovkva, on the instructions of President Volodymyr Zelensky, has started negotiations with Spain on a bilateral security agreement.
04 March 2024
Biden continues national emergency in U.S. over Russia's aggression against Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden has extended for one year the national emergency in the country over the "unusual and extraordinary threat" to the national security and foreign policy of the United States because of Russia's aggression against Ukraine.
Shmyhal hopes EU agricultural screening to give Ukraine arguments in talks with Poland
Prime Minister of Ukraine, Denys Shmyhal, hopes Ukraine will be able to obtain a negotiating framework for joining the European Union as early as this March.
Macron changes paradigm of support for Ukraine - MFA Estonia
French President Emmanuel Macron's statement about the potential possibility of sending troops to Ukraine shows that the understanding of the importance of Kyiv's victory in the war has reached Western policymakers so they are ready to do more.
Germany not to allow Russian propaganda to shift focus from aid to Ukraine
The recent publication by Russian propagandists of the content of communications between Bundeswehr officers is part of a large-scale disinformation campaign run by Russia against Germany and other Western partners of Ukraine but the attempt to destabilize the situation will not make Berlin refuse from supporting Kyiv.
Ukraine's PM announces one-third reduction in number of ministries
Ukraine is planning to reduce the number of ministries by a third and decrease the number of civil servants.
Canada expanding Russia sanctions over Navalny’s death
Canada has introduced new sanctions, targeting Russian nationals believed to be responsible for the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny and rights violations in Russia.
U.S. House Speaker Johnson hints at possibility of considering Ukraine aid
The Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, shows certain signs of readiness to consider a bill on continued assistance to Ukraine.
Slovak president: Blanar-Lavrov meeting has brought us no closer to peace in Ukraine
Slovak President Zuzana Caputova has said that the fastest way to peace is the withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine.
03 March 2024
Rinkevics to Musk: Reason NATO exists is Russia and other enemies of the free world
Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics, responding to Tesla owner Elon Musk's comment about NATO, has said that the military alliance is needed in view of the existence of Russia and other enemies of the free world.
Turkey calls for starting dialogue on ceasefire in Ukraine
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan believes that in the war launched by Russia against Ukraine, the parties have reached the limit of the results that can be achieved by military means, so a dialogue on a ceasefire should be started separately from territorial issues.
02 March 2024
Rutte on his visit to Kharkiv: 'So much was destroyed'
Brave Ukrainians must win this battle and defeat the Russian aggressor in the war he started.
Rutte: We stand side by side with Ukraine with broad coalition of like-minded countries
The Netherlands stands side by side with Ukraine, together with a broad, international coalition of like-minded countries.