Italian FM: Political crisis can disrupt arms supplies to Ukraine
The political crisis engulfing Mario Draghi's government threatens to deny Ukraine vital military support in its fight against Russia.
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Ambassador Zvarych: Poland sees military aid to Ukraine as guarantee of its own security
Poland sees military assistance to Ukraine as a guarantee of its own security and the security of Europe as a whole. Warsaw trusts in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and will continue to provide military support.
Kyslytsya on punishment of Russia: We’ll build upon legacy of Nuremberg
Ukraine will build upon the "legacy of Nuremberg" to punish Russian war criminals.
15 July 2022
Ukrainian diplomats should do all to strengthen EU's seventh sanctions package - president
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukrainian diplomats should do everything possible to strengthen the EU's seventh round of sanctions, which should be a fair response to Russia's terror.
Kuleba thanks Italian foreign minister for steadfast support of Ukraine
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba in a phone call with his Italian counterpart Luigi Di Maio thanked him and the team of Prime Minister Mario Draghi for their steadfast support of Ukraine.
Shmyhal, Borrell discuss further steps for Ukraine's EU integration
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and EU High Representative Josep Borrell have discussed further steps aimed at integrating Ukraine into the EU.
Shmyhal calls on EU to recognize Russia as terrorist state
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal in a conversation with EU High Representative Josep Borrell called on the EU to recognize Russia as a terrorist state.
Russia sanctions: European Commission proposes “maintenance and alignment” package
The European Commission has adopted a proposal for a new package of measures to maintain and strengthen the effectiveness of the EU's six wide-ranging and unprecedented packages of sanctions against Russia.
Free world must support Ukraine in defend its democracy - Biden
The war that Vladimir Putin unleashed against Ukraine is a challenge to the peace and stability worldwide therefore the free world must support Ukraine in defending its democracy.
14 July 2022
Dialogue Group on Accountability for Ukraine created in The Hague – Venediktova
The Dialogue Group on Accountability for Ukraine was created at the Ukraine Accountability Conference in The Hague today.
Ukraine, Latvia drafting agreement on confiscation of Russia’s state property abroad
Minister of Justice of Ukraine Denys Malyuska and Minister of Justice of Latvia Jānis Bordāns have started to draft jointly an agreement on the confiscation of Russian state property abroad.
Those whose decisions led to crimes against Ukrainians must not hide behind ‘immunity of officials’ – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky insists that a Special Tribunal be established to bring to justice those whose decisions led to the crimes committed by Russian occupiers in Ukraine but who are hiding behind the so-called immunity of officials.
Biden to ask Israeli PM to increase assistance to Ukraine - media
U.S. President Joe Biden, who is visiting Israel, intends to discuss the Russian war in Ukraine during talks with Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid, scheduled for July 14.
Yermak calls on West to label Putin’s Russia “terrorist state”
Designating Russia as a “terrorist state” would have dramatic legal consequences for the war in Ukraine, and it’s time for the world to act.
Peter Stano, EU Lead Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
Basically anything that comes out of the Kremlin is a massive propaganda and very often simply lies
Moldova needs modern weapons to protect itself if Russia attacks - Sandu
President Maia Sandu of Moldova underlined the necessity of arming the nation’s military with modern equipment to be prepared for a potential attack from Russia.
EU won’t recognize passports issued by Putin's regime to Ukrainians – Borrell
The European Union condemns Vladimir Putin's decision to expedite citizenship procedures for all citizens of Ukraine and will not recognize these documents.
13 July 2022
President appoints new Chernivtsi regional governor
President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Ruslan Zaparaniuk as the new head of the Chernivtsi Regional State Administration.
Ukraine severs diplomatic relations with North Korea
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the decision by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to recognize the so-called "independence" of the territories temporarily occupied by the Russian Federation in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine.
No talks ongoing with Russia on ending war - Kuleba
There are currently no negotiations underway between Ukraine and the Russian Federation regarding ending the war due to Russia's position and continued aggression.
Similar crises, as in Sri Lanka, caused by Russia, may explode in other countries - Zelensky
The crisis in Sri Lanka is due to Russia blocking the export of Ukrainian food products, which may lead to social unrest in other countries.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry refutes claims of UAV sales to Russia
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani says the country did not sell hundreds of its own drones to Russia amid the Kremlin’s ongoing aggression toward Ukraine.
Senate Intelligence Committee chief: Accelerated Russian aggression will only strengthen U.S. support for Ukraine
U.S. Senator Mark Warner, who chairs the Intelligence Committee, says any escalation of Russian aggression toward Ukraine will only lead to stronger support for Kyiv on the part of Washington.
PM Shmyhal visits Chernihiv region: Towns and villages returning to normal life
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal visited Chernihiv region and noted that the towns and villages that had suffered from the Russian military were gradually returning to normal life.
Prime Minister of France suggests organizing debate on Ukraine, creating special committee
Prime Minister of France Élisabeth Borne suggested that the members of the newly elected National Assembly should organize a debate on the war in Ukraine and create a parliamentary committee for relations on this issue.
12 July 2022
United States confident in Ukraine’s commitment to safeguard and account for arms
The United States is in continued contact with the Ukrainian side regarding the accounting and safeguarding of American weapons handed over to Ukraine.
Alexander Kwasniewski, ex-President of Poland
Putin made a historic mistake, and Russia will pay a huge price for this.
Zelensky meets with defense minister of Poland
In the future, Ukraine–Poland relations will develop, and the countries will become even closer.
Stefanchuk assures Brink: Rada ready to vote for all changes to fight corruption
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk has emphasized that the list of reforms compiled by the European Union and the USA is not just homework but an internal necessity to change Ukrainian society.