Finland’s defense chief says no quick end in sight for Russian war in Ukraine
Finland's Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen in a Christmas address to peacekeepers asserted that a war was being waged in Ukraine for the future of all of Europe.
Politics
24 December 2023
Zelensky comments on Russia’s latest strike on Kherson
Following a series of Russian strikes targeting the city of Kherson, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian terrorists must be confronted with a just response.
Austin assures Ukrainian counterpart Umerov of certain U.S. support for further aid to Ukraine
During the latest conversation, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin assured Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov of “100 percent” support for providing aid to the Ukrainian state.
EU foreign policy chief sees no sign Putin willing to end war in Ukraine
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell has said that he sees no sign that Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to stop the war in Ukraine.
Zelensky thanks partners for latest aid packages
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine thanked the nation’s partners for the aid packages provided this week and the latest sanctions imposed on Russia.
23 December 2023
Deputy chief of Zelensky’s Office reports “significant progress” on security guarantees for Ukraine
Deputy Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office Andriy Sybiha says Ukraine has made significant progress in the context of security guarantees from partners, and negotiations are currently underway on concluding bilateral agreements to this end.
Kuleba foresees “meaningful dialogue” with new Polish government
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba of Ukraine believes that the visit of his Polish counterpart Radoslaw Sikorski to Kyiv, despite the massive Russian drone attack, is evidence of Poland’s unwavering support for Ukraine in the most difficult times.
London to donate to Ukraine vehicles set to be scrapped
London Mayor Sadiq Kahn has agreed to transfer to Ukraine part of the vehicles that were initially supposed to be put for scrap.
Zelensky introduces sanctions against Russian businessmen, entrepreneurs from occupied areas
President Volodymyr Zelensky signed Decrees No. 850/2023 and No. 851/2023 on personal special economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions) targeting a number of Russian businesses and their owners, as well as entrepreneurs operating in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
Herbst explains how U.S. elections can affect further support for Ukraine
The presidential elections in the USA, especially the results of the GOP primaries, may affect the process of further support of Ukraine by the United States.
22 December 2023
Zelensky, Sikorski discuss defense cooperation between Ukraine, Poland
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has met with the newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland, Radosław Sikorski. The parties discussed further defense cooperation between the two countries and Ukraine’s key military needs.
Zelensky submits amendments to law on diplomatic service to Verkhovna Rada
President Volodymyr Zelensky has submitted to the Verkhovna Rada a bill to amend the law 'On Diplomatic Service', which should make Ukrainian diplomacy more modern and effective.
Negotiations in US Congress extremely difficult, but progress seen - Herbst
Despite the extraordinary complexity of the discussions between Democrats and Republicans regarding the border protection issue, on which the approval of further support for Ukraine in the U.S. Congress depends, as the negotiations are still ongoing.
Europe entering "new cold war" with Russia - Finland's defense chief
European leaders are increasingly concerned that the war in Ukraine has reached a stalemate and that allies are lagging behind Russia in arms production.
John Herbst, Director of the Atlantic Council Eurasia Center
If Congress reaches an agreement on the border, no one will “kill the aid to Ukraine”
Umerov, Austin discuss future meetings in Ramstein format
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense Rustem Umerov had a phone call with his American counterpart, Defenes Secretary Lloyd Austin.
President signs law simplifying import of humanitarian aid
President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed Law No. 9111 on amendments to certain legislative acts to simplify the procedure for the import, accounting and distribution of humanitarian aid.
President’s Office, Germany hold consultations on security commitments to Ukraine
The Office of the President of Ukraine has held another round of consultations with Germany regarding security commitments.
Switzerland offers mediation services as part of Zelensky’s Peace Formula
Switzerland supports President Volodymyr Zelensky's initiative regarding the Peace Formula and offers its own experience in mediation.
21 December 2023
Zelensky's office holds consultations with Germany on security guarantees for Ukraine
The Office of the President of Ukraine has held another round of consultations with Germany regarding the provision of security guarantees to Ukraine.
U.S. may approve Ukraine aid on any day after Jan 9 - Kuleba
The U.S. Congress may adopt an aid package for Ukraine on any day after January 9, when the House of Representatives returns to work from recess.
Orban says ready to meet with Zelensky
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has accepted an invitation from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to hold a bilateral meeting at some point in the future.
President Zelensky: On the eve of Christmas, there should be maximum attention to Ukraine’s defense
On the eve of Christmas, there should be maximum attention to defense and maximum energy for Ukraine to be able to achieve its goals.
Zelensky's year in review: Key word is result
Experts analyze the third major press conference of the President since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion
Zelensky, Guterres discuss civilian navigation safety in Black Sea
In a phone call, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres discussed the steps to ensure civilian navigation safety in the Black Sea.
Czech president: Only Ukraine, Russia can talk about war fatigue
European countries should not bring up the issue of war fatigue as only warring parties are entitled to do so.
Latvian parliament adopts resolution on protection of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia
The Latvian parliament has adopted a declaration calling for the return to Ukraine of all Ukrainian children who were illegally displaced to Russia and Belarus, Deputy Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Olena Kondratiuk has said.
Ukrainian parliament legalizes medical cannabis
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has adopted the law on the legalization of medical cannabis.
Ukraine invites Tunisia to join efforts in implementing Peace Formula
Ukraine’s Special Representative for the Middle East and Africa Maksym Subkh has invited the Republic of Tunisia to join efforts in promoting and supporting the Peace Formula proposed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.