Yermak: Ukraine's independence, territorial integrity, sovereignty non-negotiable
Ukraine's independence, territorial integrity, and sovereignty are non-negotiable in talks with Russia.
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Zelensky holds phone call with Erdoğan
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone call with President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, underscoring the need to immediately evacuate civilians from Mariupol.
Head of President’s Office: Sanctions policy against Russia insufficient
The current sanctions policy against the Russian Federation is insufficient. New sanctions must be imposed constantly.
Current sanctions policy against Russia insufficient – Yermak
The current sanctions policy against the Russian Federation is insufficient. New sanctions need to be developed constantly.
Ukraine disappointed with Schallenberg’s statement about its European future
The Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Ministry has been disappointed with a statement made by Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg about Ukraine’s European future.
Canadian government “talking about” reopening embassy in Kyiv - Freeland
Canada is considering resuming the work of its diplomatic mission in Kyiv.
23 April 2022
Zelensky: Asian and African countries changing their attitude to Russia in Ukraine’s favor
Asian and African countries have historically been close to Russia but now they start to change their attitude towards Russia in Ukraine’s favor.
Ukraine’s PM, Joe Biden’s adviser discuss support for Ukraine, sanctions against Russia
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal of Ukraine discussed with U.S. President's National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan the issues of support for Ukraine and sanctions against Russia.
Czech Republic applies to replace Russia in UNHRC
The Czech Republic has put forward the initiative to replace Russia in the UN Human Rights Council, submitting the relevant application.
Ukraine's ambassador to Kenya presents credentials to Rwandan president
Ukraine's Ambassador to Kenya Andriy Pravednyk has presented his credentials to Rwandan President Paul Kagame.
Ukraine's place is in EU – Bulgarian PM
Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov has said that Ukraine's place is in the European Union.
Ukraine hopes to get status of EU candidate country within a month
Ukraine has filled in the first part of the EU membership questionnaire, is preparing answers to the second part of the questionnaire regarding the acquis communautaire (EU legal norms), and hopes to receive the status of an EU candidate country as early as next month.
Ukraine at OSCE: Despite Putin’s order, Russian troops continue to attack Azovstal
Russian troops continue to attack the Mariupol-based Azovstal plant despite Putin’s order to cease fire. Either the President of Russia has lost control over his army, or he is making another attempt to deceive everyone.
UN Secretary-General to visit Ukraine on Apr 28
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres will pay a visit to Ukraine on April 28, 2022.
Consultations with potential security guarantors may be completed over week - Podoliak
Consultations on Ukraine's security guarantees with potential guarantors could be completed within a week.
Shmyhal calls on U.S. to disconnect all Russian banks from SWIFT
During a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal of Ukraine called for the disconnection of all Russian banks from SWIFT and the recognition of Russia as a sponsor of terrorism.
Belgium to send weapons to Ukraine, including artillery, anti-tank guided missiles
The Belgian government has decided to deliver modern weapons to help Ukraine stop the Russian invasion.
22 April 2022
Kuleba, Romania’s foreign minister discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation
The Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Romania, Dmytro Kuleba and Bohdan Aurescu, discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation, Ukraine's membership in the European Union and its economic recovery.
European Council President calls on Putin to ensure immediate humanitarian access to Mariupol
In a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, President of the European Council Charles Michel urged the Russian side to ensure immediate humanitarian access to Mariupol and other besieged cities of Ukraine.
Russia's attempts to create a sham "Kherson People's Republic" bound to fail - NSDC secretary
Attempts by the Russian Federation to create yet another fake “republic,” this time in Kherson region, will end in failure.
Macron again calls on Russia to allow civilians to escape from war-torn Mariupol
French President Emmanuel Macron has once again called on the Russian Federation to allow residents to leave Mariupol.
Shmyhal thanks Freeland for Canada's support to Ukraine
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has held a meeting with Canada's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland in the United States, during which he thanked the Canadian people for their great and warm support.
Pentagon chief holds meeting with PM Shmyhal
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin held a meeting with Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal at the Pentagon.
Pentagon chief holds meeting with PM Shmyhal
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin held a meeting with Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal at the Pentagon.
Zelensky asks Portugal for tanks, APCs, anti-ship missiles
President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on Portugal to provide Ukraine with Leopard tanks, armored personnel carriers, and Harpoon anti-ship missiles.
21 April 2022
Authorities assure Ukraine sees qualitatively new stage in receiving defense aid
Defense aid supplies to Ukraine on the part of international partners have reached a new level.
Work on sanctions: Shmyhal meets with Nancy Pelosi and congressmen
Ukraine and the United States continue to work together on sanctions against Russia to make them as effective as possible.
Denmark allocates $90M for weapons for Ukraine
Denmark has allocated $90 million for weapons for Ukraine which is fighting full-scale Russian aggression.
Shmyhal meets with Biden to discuss aid to Ukraine, sanctions against Russia
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and U.S. President Joe Biden discussed the expansion of financial and military assistance, the strengthening of sanctions against Russia, and the consolidation of the international anti-Putin coalition.