Zelensky, Pavel meet in Vilnius
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with his Czech counterpart Petr Pavel in Vilnius.
Politics
EP suspends decision on EU Council budget for failure to deliver Patriots to Ukraine
The European Parliament at a plenary meeting in Brussels refused to approve the budget of the European Council until it supports Ukraine with additional Patriot air defense systems.
Security agreement between Ukraine and Latvia (full text)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics have signed an agreement on security cooperation between the two countries.
Ukraine, Latvia sign bilateral security agreement
Presidents Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and Edgars Rinkevics of Latvia have signed a security agreement between the two countries.
Zelensky, Nauseda discuss cooperation at EU, NATO level
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his Lithuanian counterpart Gitanas Nauseda have discussed specific steps to strengthen political cooperation at the level of the European Union and NATO.
Shmyhal calls meeting in Michalovce, Slovakia, "historic"
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has called the meeting in Michalovce, Slovakia, where government consultations between Ukraine and Slovakia are taking place on Thursday, "historic."
US diplomacy in active conversation with Congress on Ukraine aid - Price
The Department of State has been in an active conversation with U.S. Congress as regards the need to approve further assistance to Ukraine.
Global South vocal at UN on inadmissibility of big countries redrawing borders - U.S. Deputy Representative Price
Countries of the Global South are among the most ardent defenders of international law and UN Charter as they inherently feel the threat of borders being redrawn by force.
Ukraine giving Moldova peace – Sandu
President Maia Sandu of Moldova is grateful to Ukraine for ensuring that her country leaves in peace.
EU Ambassador: Moldova could join without Transnistria but option not preferable for Brussels
Moldova’s path to the European Union must not become hostage to the settlement process for Transnistria as authorities in Chisinau cannot fully control it.
Kishida reiterates strong support for Ukraine at meeting with Biden
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has said that Japan takes the situation in Ukraine as its own problem and intends to continue to support Ukraine and put pressure on Russia.
If EU does not support Ukraine now, future generations will pay for it - Borrell
The European Union has provided Ukraine with significant financial, economic, humanitarian and military aid, which is approaching a EUR 100 billion mark, and these EU costs are not excessive, since the next generations of Europeans might pay for insufficient support for Ukraine now.
Ex-US generals, admirals ask Supreme Court not to grant immunity to Trump
More than a dozen retired four-star U.S. generals, admirals and other former military leaders filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court on Monday, April 8, arguing against former President Donald Trump's claims of immunity in his criminal cases.
10 April 2024
Presidents of Ukraine and Switzerland discuss preparations for Global Peace Summit in June
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky had a phone conversation with President of Switzerland Viola Amherd. The parties discussed preparations for the first Global Peace Summit in Switzerland, scheduled for June this year.
Ukraine, UK sign agreement on defense cooperation
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and Minister of Strategic Industries Oleksandr Kamyshin have signed a framework agreement on defense and industrial cooperation with the British government.
Switzerland to host Ukraine peace summit on June 15-16
The Swiss government will host a two-day high-level conference in June aimed at achieving peace in Ukraine.
Ukrainian president meets with new Lithuanian defense minister
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the newly appointed Lithuanian Defense Minister, Laurynas Kasciunas, have discussed further all-round support for Ukraine.
'Primitive idea': Zelensky reacts to Trump's 'peace' plan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called "very primitive" the idea by former U.S. President Donald Trump that Ukraine could swiftly end the war just by making massive territorial concessions.
EU preparing 14th package of sanctions against Russia
The European Union is preparing the 14th package of sanctions against Russia.
09 April 2024
Security agreement, accession to NATO and EU: Zhovkva holds talks with Portuguese Prime Minister's advisor
Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Ihor Zhovkva and Diplomatic Advisor to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Portugal, Jorge Monteiro, have discussed the conclusion of a bilateral security agreement to implement the G7 Joint Declaration of Support for Ukraine.
Chairmen of Parliaments of Ukraine, Poland and Baltic States to hold joint meeting on June 10-11
On June 10-11, Poland will host a meeting of the heads of parliaments of Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.
NSDC Secretary meets with Head of NATO Representation in Ukraine
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Oleksandr Lytvynenko discussed with the head of the NATO Representation to Ukraine Karen McTear the strengthening of cooperation and the realization of Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic aspirations.
Government approves several staff replacements
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved decisions on several staff replacements.
Bulgaria's new defense minister calls for expediting military assistance to Ukraine
The newly appointed acting Defense Minister of Bulgaria, Atanas Zapryanov, has stated that military assistance to Ukraine will be expedited.
Zhovkva, Italian Foreign Ministry’s ambassador-at-large discuss implementation of security agreement
Deputy Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office Ihor Zhovkva and Ambassador-at-Large of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Commissioner for the Preparation of the Ukraine Recovery Conference Davide La Cecilia have discussed the implementation of the security agreement.
Macron and Sunak discuss strengthening support for Ukraine
On Monday, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and French President Emmanuel Macron held a video conference during which they agreed to increase supplies of ammunition to Ukraine and discussed other priorities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for the coming months.
China denies supporting Russia's war, says proper export control in place
Beijing has denied reports that China is providing military support to Russia for its war campaign against Ukraine.
08 April 2024
Şeref Malkoç, Chief Public Ombudsman of Turkey
Ombudsmen do not have the power to stop war, but they can do a lot for women, children and prisoners
Explaining complex things in simple words: Provocations at ZNPP, flooding in Russia, negotiation initiatives
The Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security pursues efforts to provide a brief explanation to foreign audiences on the current topics of particular interest as regards Ukraine.