Russia not reacting to Ukraine’s proposal to withdraw troops from areas seized after Feb 24 – Zelensky
As part of talks, Russia does not react to Ukraine’s proposal to withdraw troops from the areas seized after February 24, 2022.
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President Zelensky: Talks with Russia get complicated every day as new atrocities reveal
Negotiations between Ukraine and the Russian Federation are getting more complicated every day, as Russian troops continue to commit new atrocities within the temporarily occupied areas.
Senator Paul blocks swift passage of $40 billion aid bill for Ukraine
Republican Senator Rand Paul blocked the passage of a $40 billion aid bill for Ukraine.
Canada, Latvia agree on further military support to Ukraine
Latvia and Canada will continue to coordinate additional military assistance to Ukraine.
Canada, Latvia agree on further military support to Ukraine
Latvia and Canada will continue to coordinate additional military assistance to Ukraine.
12 May 2022
France, Canada to keep coordinating efforts in support of Ukraine
France and Canada will continue to coordinate efforts to support Ukraine.
EU not to recognize Russian ‘referendums’ within temporarily occupied areas of Ukraine
Russia’s attempts to hold the so-called ‘referendums’ within the temporarily occupied areas of Ukraine, intended to proclaim the establishment of the new ‘people’s republics’ or annex these territories, will be viewed as illegal and will not be recognized.
Parliament passes bill on seizure of assets with Zelensky's proposals
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine passed a bill to increase the effectiveness of sanctions related to the assets of certain individuals or legal entities, taking into account the proposals of the President.
Zelensky welcomes Finland's readiness to apply for NATO membership
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed with Finnish President Sauli Niinisto cooperation in the field of defense and Ukraine's integration into the EU.
Ukraine reminds EU of European indecisiveness before WW2, calls for immediate embargo on Russian oil
Mykhailo Podoliak, an adviser to the head of the President's Office, is convinced that the European Union must immediately impose an embargo on Russian oil to avoid the mistakes that led to the tragedy of World War 2.
Japan, EU confirm sanctions policy toward Russia
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his EU counterparts – European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen – have discussed Russian aggression against Ukraine.
President Zelensky receiving The Atlantic Council reward calls on foreigners to come to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky believes courage is a Ukrainian national trait of character, and the Ukrainian people do not spare themselves for the sake of others.
President Zelensky receiving The Atlantic Council reward calls on foreigners to come to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky believes courage is a Ukrainian national trait of character, and the Ukrainian people do not spare themselves for the sake of others.
Presidents of Poland and Slovakia to persuade EU to grant Ukraine candidate status
President of Poland Andrzej Duda and President of Slovakia Zuzana Čaputová will make a joint trip to Western Europe countries to persuade their leaders to support the idea of granting Ukraine the EU country candidate status.
United States pledges to help rebuild Ukraine
U.S. efforts are currently focused on ending the war in Ukraine, but Washington is ready to provide assistance to rebuild Ukraine.
State Department: US to continue to provide Ukraine with defensive security assistance
Defensive assistance to Ukraine and instruments of pressure on Russia begin to prove their effectiveness, so the United States will continue to do so until it forces the Kremlin to end the war.
11 May 2022
Yermak, McFaul discuss tightening sanctions on Russia's leadership, oligarchs
Andriy Yermak, head of the Ukrainian President's Office, and Michael McFaul, director at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies (FSI) and U.S. national security adviser, have discussed further steps to increase sanctions pressure on Russia.
Zelensky, Scholz discuss defensive aid, energy, sanctions against Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have discussed defense support for Ukraine, cooperation in the energy sector and the strengthening of sanctions against Russia.
President Zeman allows Czech nationals to fight for Ukraine
President of the Czech Republic, Miloš Zeman, has approved participation of more than 100 citizens in the war against Russia on Ukraine’s side.
UN Secretary General doesn’t understand Putin but promotes dialogue
UN Secretary-General Antonio Getterés knows nothing about the goals and plans of the aggressor country's president, Vladimir Putin, over the ongoing war against Ukraine, but considers it necessary to continue the dialogue with the Russian leader as it gives an understanding of the latter’s motivation and goals.
Czech Senate recognizes Russian crimes in Ukraine as genocide
The Senate of the Czech Republic has recognized the crimes committed by the Russian army in Ukraine as genocide of the Ukrainian people.
Ukraine deserves to be part of EU - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine has earned the right to be a full-fledged member of the European Union.
Shmyhal thanks US House of Representatives for approving additional financial support to Ukraine
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal thanked the U.S. House of Representatives, including Speaker Nancy Pelosi, for promptly passing a bill on additional financial support for Ukraine.
Zelensky thanks U.S. House for passing $40B Ukraine aid bill
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked the U.S. House of Representatives, including Speaker Nancy Pelosi, for the prompt approval of a bill on additional financial support for Ukraine.
President’s Office explains terms of Ukraine’s EU accession path
Ukraine's accession to the European Union requires a certain procedure, and it is currently impossible to name a specific date for the process to be completed.
Threat to Russia’s neighbors to remain in place until regime changes in Russia - MFA Lithuania
Countries surrounding Russia will be in danger until the current regime changes in Russia.
Trudeau, Scholz agree to strengthen Russia’s isolation
Canada and Germany have agreed to strengthen the economic isolation of the Russian Federation.
U.S. House passes bill laying down $40B in support for Ukraine
The lower house of U.S. Congress passed Bill H.R. 7691, which provides for an additional allocation of about $40 billion to respond to Russia's aggression against Ukraine.
Canada sharing cyber intelligence with Ukraine - foreign minister
Canada condemns Russia’s cyber attack on Ukraine carried out ahead of the full-scale invasion, which caused internet disruptions across Europe.