Pistorius arrives in Kyiv
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has arrived in Kyiv.
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Latvian parliament speaker arrives in Ukraine
Speaker of Latvia’s Saeima Daiga Mierina has arrived in Ukraine on an official visit.
Former Ukrainian prisoners tell UN about their detention in Russia
Three former prisoners of war, Valerii Horishnii, Nariman Dzhelial, and Maksym Butkevych, shared their experiences of being held in Russian prisons and called on members of the UN Security Council to take all possible measures to free illegally detained Ukrainian citizens in Russia.
13 January 2025
Biden: “When Putin launched his invasion, we had two jobs and we did both”
Current U.S. President Joe Biden stated that his administration has strengthened America’s position on the global stage and laid the foundation for the incoming administration led by Donald Trump to secure a bright future for Ukraine and its people.
White House discusses mobilization in Ukraine with Trump's team representatives – Sullivan
Jake Sullivan, National Security Advisor to President Biden, emphasized that Ukraine would need to address the issue of lowering the military conscription age. He also disclosed that this matter was discussed with representatives of Donald Trump's team.
Foreign troops in Ukraine could ensure Europe's security after ceasefire – Lecornu
Discussions about the presence of foreign troops in Ukraine as a security guarantee following a ceasefire agreement have intensified after a meeting in Paris between Emmanuel Macron, Volodymyr Zelensky, and Donald Trump.
Zelensky invites Fico to visit Kyiv on Friday
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has invited Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to visit Kyiv on Friday, January 17.
Ukraine’s ambassador to Poland presents credentials to Duda
On Monday, newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to Poland Vasyl Bodnar presented his credentials to President of Poland Andrzej Duda.
Trump may present start of settlement negotiations as victory - expert
The Trump team is demonstrating readiness to reach a compromise with Russia despite the lack of a clear strategy or realistic vision of ending the war in order to quickly launch negotiations, which Trump can pass off as his victory.
U.S. not intending to use military force in Greenland - J.D. Vance
The incoming administration in the U.S. has no need to use military force in Greenland.
Explaining: Latest U.S. sanctions against Russia, captured North Korean soldiers, Ukraine’s role in global food security
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.
Ukraine Must Join NATO: The Surest Way to Deter Russian Aggression
When Vladimir Putin unleashed his forces on Ukraine in 2014 and then again in 2022, the Kremlin insisted it was acting to stave off an existential threat: NATO expansion. In truth, NATO is, and always has been, a defensive alliance—established in 1949 to contain the Soviet Union and, later, to deter potential aggression from the Russian Federation.
Biden administration giving Trump “strongest possible hand” on Ukraine - Blinken
The outgoing administration, led by President Joe Biden, is making efforts to provide the strongest positions in foreign policymaking for incoming administration to be led by Donald Trump, including on Ukraine.
Pistorius denies reports of Scholz blocking additional EUR 3B for Ukraine
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius refuted media reports of Chancellor Olaf Scholz allegedly blocking an additional package of defense assistance to Ukraine worth €3 billion, but admitted that a decision is yet to be made.
UNSC at Arria meeting to discuss Russia's crimes against Ukrainian POWs
The UN Security Council will have on Monday an informal meeting under the Arria formula to discuss Russia's violations of international humanitarian law against Ukrainian prisoners of war and illegally held civilians.
Ukraine is ready to help Transnistria - Zelensky
Ukraine is ready to help Transnistria overcome the energy vacuum, but sees no reaction from those who control the situation on the left bank of the Dniester.
12 January 2025
Fico bets on Moscow, not on his own country or united Europe – Zelensky
Ukraine offered its help to the Slovak people during the adaptation period to the absence of gas transit from Russia, but Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico bet on Moscow, not on his own country or united Europe.
Incoming U.S. National Security Adviser anticipates Trump-Putin call soon
Preparations are underway for a meeting between U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to Mike Waltz, the incoming U.S. National Security Adviser.
Poland denies Slovak delegation’s plane access to its airspace en route to Russia – media
Polish authorities refused to allow a plane carrying a Slovak parliamentary delegation to fly through their airspace on its way to Russia.
Norway to resume building bomb shelters amid "worst-case scenario" concerns from Russia
The Norwegian government plans to reintroduce an obligation to build bomb shelters in new buildings, a practice abandoned in 1998.
11 January 2025
Kellogg calls for maximum pressure on Iran
The international community must return to a policy of "maximum pressure" on Iran to reduce the threats posed by the regime and move the country closer to a democratic model of governance.
Zelensky thanks partners for strengthening sanctions against Russia
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, and Italy for strengthening sanctions against Russia this week.
Ukraine, Estonia to enhance cooperation in investigating Russian war crimes
Ukrainian and Estonian prosecutors have inspected sites of Russian war crimes in Odesa, Mykolaiv, and Kherson regions, and have agreed to enhance cooperation within the framework of the JIT (Joint Investigation Team) and ICPA (International Criminal Police Organization).
Ukraine, Estonia to enhance cooperation in investigating Russian war crimes
Ukrainian and Estonian prosecutors have inspected sites of Russian war crimes in Odesa, Mykolaiv, and Kherson regions, and have agreed to enhance cooperation within the framework of the JIT (Joint Investigation Team) and ICPA (International Criminal Police Organization).
NSDC Secretary, Canada’s Ambassador discuss strengthening strategic partnership
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) Oleksandr Lytvynenko and Canada’s Ambassador to Ukraine Natalka Cmoc held discussions on bolstering the strategic partnership between the two nations.
Protests in Slovakia against Robert Fico’s pro-Russian policies
In the Slovak capital, Bratislava, thousands of people protested on Friday against the policies of Prime Minister Robert Fico, accusing him of dragging the country to Russia.
Putin's war against Ukraine has been a disaster for Russia - White House
Due to the Ukrainian people’s courage and resolve, as well as the support of the United States and other countries of the free world, the war unleashed by Vladimir Putin has become a disaster for Russia.
Government sets up coordination center for TOT issues
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a decision on the establishment of a Coordination Center for the administration of the territories where hostilities are (or were) conducted or temporarily occupied by the Russian Federation.
Roads on border with Ukraine must not be blocked – Poland’s Justice Minister
Access roads to the Polish-Ukrainian border should be part of critical infrastructure and must not be blocked by protesters.