Media learn about escape of high-ranking diplomat from DPRK to South Korea
A high-ranking diplomat who worked at the DPRK embassy in Cuba fled to South Korea with his family last year. This became known only now, after he spoke to the media.
Politics
16 July 2024
Ukraine, Czechia sign agreement on cooperation in fight against crime
The governments of Ukraine and the Czech Republic have signed an agreement on cooperation in the fight against crime and ensuring public order and security.
Americans continue to support Ukraine despite pre-election differences - State Department
Despite the dubious statements about Ukraine that come from some Republicans, the people of the United States and Congress maintain strong support for Ukrainians.
Zelensky meets with UN High Commissioner for Refugees
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday had a meeting with UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi.
Hungary only EU country not to sign statement condemning Russia at UNSC
Hungary is the only EU country that did not sign a joint statement of over 50 countries condemning Russian activity in the UN Security Council and supporting Ukraine.
Monitoring int’l aid: lawmakers find no violations
The results of the probe by the Ukrainian parliament’s ad hoc investigative commission on monitoring the receipt and use of international material and technical assistance.
Over 50 countries back Ukraine at UNSC meeting convened by Russia
Russia convened the UN Security Council’s signature event on multilateral cooperation on Tuesday to divert the attention of the international community from Moscow's flagrant violations of the UN Charter and its abuses in the Security Council.
Explaining complex things in simple words: State sovereignty, Orban’s “peacekeeping”, European defense strengthening
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.
Russia seeks to divide, kill Ukrainians - Zelensky’s Office chief
The head of the President's Office, Andriy Yermak, says achieving victory and preserving the state in a war can only be done by standing together. Meanwhile, the Russians seek to sow splits among Ukrainians to eventually kill them.
Prime ministers of Ukraine, Czech Republic discuss economic, defense cooperation
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has held a meeting with Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala. The parties discussed economic and defense cooperation between the two countries.
Zelensky congratulates Metsola on re-election as President of European Parliament
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated Roberta Metsola on her re-election as President of the European Parliament.
EU once again calls on Russia to accept its responsibility for MH17 tragedy
On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, the European Union condemned the actions of Russia and its accomplices and once again called on the Russian Federation to accept its responsibility for this tragedy.
Shmyhal in Prague to discuss ammo supplies, Ukraine's integration into EU, NATO
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and the government team have arrived on a working visit to the Czech Republic to hold intergovernmental consultations.
India summons Ukraine's ambassador over Zelensky's criticism of Modi's visit to Moscow
India has summoned Ukraine's ambassador to discuss President Volodymyr Zelensky's recent criticism of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Ukraine, Moldova coordinate moves within negotiation process on joining EU
Ukraine and Moldova exchanged expectations and plans in the context of the next stage of the EU accession negotiation process.
Permission to strike military targets inside Russia would significantly weaken Russian air terror - Kuleba
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba of Ukraine emphasized the need to support Ukraine's use of Western weapons against legitimate military targets on the territory of the Russian Federation.
Azerbaijani Embassy in Iran reopens year and half after attack
The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry has announced that the country's embassy in the Islamic Republic of Iran has resumed its activities, almost 1.5 years after the attack on the diplomatic mission.
Lavrov to chair UN Security Council meeting on Tuesday
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will chair a meeting of the UN Security Council on Tuesday to consider various aspects of multilateral international cooperation.
15 July 2024
U.S. not allowing strikes deeper into Russia to prevent war from spilling into other countries - Pentagon spox
The United States is not allowing Ukraine to hit Russian military airfields and targets deeper inside Russia with long-range ATACMS missiles so that the war does not go beyond the borders of Ukraine, Pentagon spokesman Pat Ryder said.
Zelensky: 32 countries joined G7 declaration on security guarantees for Ukraine
Thirty-two countries have joined the G7 Vilnius Declaration on Security Guarantees for Ukraine.
Zelensky says Russian representatives should be present at second Peace Summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that Russian representatives should be present at the second Peace Summit.
At NATO summit, Ukraine achieves "everything that could be achieved" - deputy foreign minister
Ukraine cannot be completely satisfied with the outcome of the NATO anniversary summit, despite the important strategic decisions made in Washington.
Zelensky convenes heads of regional administration to talk energy, security
President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, held a meeting with the heads of regional military administrations, with the operational situation in each region, energy, fortifications, and security being on top agenda.
Russia, Iran planning to deepen bilateral relations and cooperation - ISW
Iran and Russia continue to signal their commitment to deepening bilateral relations and multilateral cooperation.
14 July 2024
Zelensky congratulates France on Bastille Day
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated France on its national holiday - Bastille Day.
Ukraine hopes for rapid progress on U.S. permit to strike deeper into Russia
Ukraine is satisfied with the results of the NATO summit in Washington and the concept of a bridge to the country's membership of the Alliance.
Zelensky on attack targeting Trump: “Such violence has no justification”
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine commented on yesterday’s shooting in Pennsylvania that left former U.S. President Donald Trump injured, stating that there can be no justification for such violence.
Zelensky brushes off Biden’s “Putin” gaffe
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi, during his visit to Ireland, commented to journalists on U.S. President Joe Biden’s blunder during a press conference in Washington where he referred to the Ukrainian leader as “President Putin” before quickly correcting himself.
Trump injured in shooting at Pennsylvania rally
Former President Donald Trump was injured in a shooting Saturday evening during his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.