Zelensky’s Office chief tells U.S. ambassador of latest Russian strikes
Andriy Yermak, Head of the President’s Office, met with U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink to brief her on Russia’s strike targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
Politics
23 March 2024
Mass shooting in Russia: Belarus envoy leaves Putin's version in shambles
The Ambassador of Belarus to the Russian Federation, Dmitry Krutoy, said his country's security agencies helped the Russians catch the suspects in the terrorist attack that targeted the Crocus City Hall concert venue near Moscow, and that the perpetrators could be planning to flee across the Russian-Belarusian border.
Explaining complex things in simple words: Terrorist attack at Russia’s Crocus City Hall (Special Issue)
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.
ISIS behind attack on Moscow concert hall, U.S. confirms - media
American intelligence data indicate the plausibility of the latest statement by the Islamic State (ISIS) group, which claimed responsibility for the attack on the Crocus concert hall in a Moscow suburb on Friday.
Pentagon’s Wallander: Washington summit to lay bridge to Ukraine’s NATO membership
During this year's NATO summit in Washington, the path to Ukraine's future membership in the Alliance will be laid.
22 March 2024
EU condemns Russia's large-scale attack on Ukraine
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell has reacted to Russia's nighttime missile and drone attack on Ukraine.
UN outraged by Russian attack on Ukraine's civilian infrastructure
The impact of Russia's March 22 strikes on critical civilian infrastructure in Ukraine will deepen the already dire humanitarian situation for millions of people.
Ukraine to prevail if U.S. Congress combines aid package with REPO Act - McFaul
The combination in the U.S. Congress of the draft law containing $60 billion in aid to Ukraine with the REPO Act on the confiscation of frozen Russian assets will help speed up the adoption of both legislative initiatives, which are critical for Kyiv at the current stage of war.
EU to never recognize "elections" in occupied territories of Ukraine – EU Council
The leaders of the EU member states, who met in Brussels for the European Council, separately emphasized in their final document they would never recognize the results of the so-called "elections" Russian invaders held in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, and would join forces with international partners for holding Russia and its political leadership accountable for crimes committed in Ukraine.
President Zelensky meets with Denmark’s defense chief
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine met with Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense of Denmark Troels Lund Poulsen, who is on a visit to Ukraine.
Ukraine’s EU accession talks expected to launch in 1H 2024 - PM Shmyhal
It is expected that in the first half of 2024, actual negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the European Union should start.
Ukraine’s envoy to UN: Moscow playing victim, again
At the UN Security Council on Friday, Moscow will be “cynically whining” and playing a victim of the “Kyiv regime”, demanding a halt to international arms supplies to the embattled nation.
Council of Europe chief, Liechtenstein’s top diplomat visit Kyiv region
Secretary General of the Council of Europe Maria Pejčinović Burić and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Education and Sports of Liechtenstein Dominique Hasler paid a working visit to the Kyiv region.
NATO official says alliance will confirm signal about Ukraine's future membership at Washington summit
Benedetta Berti, Head of Policy Planning at the Office of the NATO Secretary General, has predicted that NATO will confirm a signal about Ukraine's future membership in the military alliance at the Washington Summit.
Sandu: Ukraine must be given everything it needs to defend peace in Europe
Moldovan President Maia Sand has reacted to today's massive Russian attack and called for Ukraine to be provided with everything it needs to resist the Russian invasion.
Ukraine, EU agreed to start accession talks in June - Stefanishyna
Ukraine and the European Union have agreed to approve the negotiating framework for Ukraine's accession in June.
Brink after massive Russian attack: Ukraine needs our help now
U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink has said after a new Russian missile and drone attack on Ukrainian cities that Ukraine needs help now.
21 March 2024
Rutte: Support for Ukraine a key topic in Brussels
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has said that continuing support for Ukraine is a key topic at a two-day meeting of the European Council in Brussels.
Kuleba meets with NATO Military Committee Chair in Kyiv
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba, during a meeting with the Chairman of the NATO Military Committee Admiral Rob Bauer in Kyiv, emphasized the need for critical types of weapons and military equipment.
Czech Parliament brands Russia biggest security threat, reiterates support for Ukraine
The lower chamber of the Czech Parliament, the House of Representatives, designated Russia as Czechia’s main security threat and declared the need for continued support for Ukraine.
Dutch defense minister visits Ukraine’s military positions in country’s east
Minister of Defense Kajsa Ollongren of the Netherlands traveled alongside Deputy Minister of Defense Yuriy Dzhyhyr of Ukraine to the country’s east, to the positions of the Khortytsia Grouping of Troops and combat units of Ukraine’s Defense Forces.
Missile attack on Kyiv: Foreign Minister Kuleba urges on U.S. Congress to unblock aid
After the Russian missile attack on Kyiv, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba called on U.S. Congress to unblock military aid to Ukraine.
Hungary to block European Commission’s offer to give Ukraine profits off frozen Russian assets
The European Commission's proposal to donate to Ukraine profits derived from frozen Russian assets is unlikely to be approved at the EU Council starting today in Brussels. The reason is Hungary's position.
Explaining complex things in simple words: Missile attack on big cities, U.S. assistance, human rights violations in temporarily occupied territories
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.
U.S. ambassador responds to Russian missile attack on Kyiv
Russia has responded to yesterday's meeting of national security advisors in Kyiv to discuss the Ukrainian Peace Formula with a missile attack on the Ukrainian capital.
20 March 2024
Yermak hopes Ukraine, U.S. will sign security agreement soon
Head of Ukraine's Presidential Office Andriy Yermak has said he hopes that Ukraine will sign a "historic" security agreement with the United States in the near future.
Shmyhal on U.S. aid: We expect positive news 'this month or maximum next month'
Blocked U.S. funding could arrive as soon as this month, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said.
Yermak, Sullivan discuss U.S. support for Ukraine
Head of Ukraine's Presidential Office Andriy Yermak and U.S. White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan have discussed support for Ukraine.
State Department: US, allies and partners will continue to support Ukraine
Amid political uncertainty when the U.S. Congress has not yet passed a new aid package for Ukraine, the Department of State has confirmed the intentions of the current administration to continue supporting the Ukrainian people.