Ukraine's MFA spokesperson says Croatian president's remarks on Crimea unacceptable
Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs sees remarks by Croatian President Zoran Milanovic on the temporarily occupied Crimea as unacceptable.
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Russia must go through what Germans did on May 8-9, 1945 - Deputy FM
Ukraine, together with its partners, must find an answer to the question of how to make sure that after Ukraine’s victory, society in Russia, the country that unleashed this war, stops thinking aggressively and seeking to physically destroy their neighbor.
Russia tribunal, reparations: Lubinets addresses CoE Secretary General
During a meeting with the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Marija Pejcinovic-Buric, the Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights, Dmytro Lubinets, asked her to raise the issue of the international tribunal and Russian reparations to Ukraine at the 4th Summit of the Council of Europe leaders in Reykjavík in May this year.
China doesn’t want to find itself on losing side in Ukraine - media
China’s leader Xi Jinping seeks to distance himself from full-fledged support for Russia as he does not want to wind up on the side that loses the war.
Ukraine, France's top lawmakers talk peace formula, weapons for Ukraine
In France, the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, discussed the peace formula initiative and the issue of arms supplies to Ukraine with the Head of the National Assembly, Yael Braun-Pivet.
New U.S. ambassador to Russia heckled by crowd in Moscow
As newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to Russia, Lynne Tracy, came to the Russian Foreign Ministry on Monday to present her credentials, she was heckled by pro-Kremlin "demonstrators."
Croatia President issues Ukraine statement in spirit of Russian propaganda
Crimea, illegally annexed by Russia, will likely never return to Ukraine, while the efforts of Western allies to supply equipment to the nation "will only prolong the war."
30 January 2023
Macron does not rule out sending fighter jets to Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron has said he does not rule out sending fighter jets to Ukraine.
Blinken, Netanyahu discuss support for Ukraine in Jerusalem
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a meeting in Jerusalem discussed measures to counter Iran, including its military aid to Russia, as well as the issue of providing comprehensive support to Ukraine.
Ukrainian Foreign Ministry unaware of cause of explosions in Iran
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has said it does not know the cause of explosions at military sites in Iran.
Zelensky holds meeting in Mykolaiv region on latest developments
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine is on a working trip to Mykolaiv region.
Kuleba reminds IOC of Russian athletes’ ties with army
Forty-five of 71 Russian medalists in Tokyo Olympics are part of the Russian army’s Central Sports Club.
Estonia’s PM joins in making camouflage nets for Armed Forces of Ukraine
Prime Minister of Estonia Kaja Kallas joined in making camouflage nets for Ukrainian defenders.
Maasikas outlines issues to be discussed at Ukraine-EU summit
Military situation, President Zelensky's peace plan, and support for Ukraine from partners will be discussed at the Ukraine-EU Summit.
“We don’t know whom we have to talk to on reparations” - chief of Ukraine’s military intel
The post-war future of Russia is still unclear as its breakup into several smaller entities remains a possibility. However, Ukraine will continue to work toward the systemic weakening of the Russian Federation.
Johnson says Putin threatened him with missile strike ahead of invading Ukraine
Boris Johnson has said Vladimir Putin threatened him with a missile strike in an "extraordinary" phone call in the run-up to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Newly elected Czechia president stresses importance of continued support for Ukraine
The newly elected president of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, stated the importance of continuing to support Ukraine.
Stoltenberg urges South Korea to allow direct arms supplies to Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has asked South Korea to reconsider its rule on not exporting weapons to countries in conflict so it could help arm Ukraine in repelling Russia’s invasion.
Ukraine wants to join EU within two years, PM says
Ukraine has the plan to join the European Union within the next two years.
29 January 2023
Zelensky invites new Czech president to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated Petr Pavel on his victory in the Czech presidential election and invited him to visit Ukraine.
Putin open to contacts with Scholz - spox
Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to contacts with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz though has no phone call scheduled with him
Think tank exposes Russia’s malign operations to hinder Sweden's NATO accession
Following the official decision by the Swedish government to join NATO, political parties, public organizations, and other actors from May 2022 to January 2023 sharply intensified their efforts to undermine the move.
Scholz on arms for Kyiv: Ukraine’s friends shouldn’t compete with each other
Ukraine's partners should not compete in the issue of providing the nation with weapons as this is counterproductive.
North Korea denies supplying arms to Russia despite U.S. evidence
North Korea has denied the accusation of supplying weapons to the Russian Federation, warning the United States of "undesirable results" that may come if Washington pursues such claims.
Newly elected Czech president plans to visit Kyiv
The newly elected president of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, and Slovakia's President Zuzana Caputova are planning to visit Ukraine.
28 January 2023
Von der Leyen assures Ukraine of long-term EU support
Shortly before her trip to Kyiv, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen once again assured Ukraine of long-term support from the European Union.
Israel supports Ukraine more than is known - ambassador
Israel has provided more support to Ukraine to fend off Russia's invasion than is publicly known.
Zelensky on terrorist attacks in Jerusalem: Terror must have no place in today's world
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed his condolences to the families of those killed in terrorist attacks in Jerusalem.
27 January 2023
EU justice ministers meet in Stockholm, discuss prosecution of Russian crimes in Ukraine
EU justice ministers have held a meeting in Stockholm, focused on judicial cooperation to combat organised crime and ensure accountability for Russia’s core international crimes committed in Ukraine.