Zelensky: World has strength to force Russia into just peace
The world has the strength, the weapons, and the ability to force Russia into a just peace.
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Blinken on peace talks: Ukraine would respond if Putin showed serious interest
If Russian dictator Vladimir Putin showed real interest in engaging in serious negotiations, Ukraine would respond to this but the Kremlin has been demonstrating exactly the opposite.
U.S. does not encourage strikes on Russian soil but it’s Ukraine that decides, Blinken says
The U.S. government does not encourage Ukraine to hitting targets on Russian soil but it is ultimately up to Ukraine to decide on how it wages the war for its independence.
Switzerland may relax arms export rules while keeping ban on supplies to Ukraine in place
Switzerland may allow an expansion of arms exports, but at the same time, the country's government will maintain the current ban on weapons supplies to Ukraine.
Explaining complex things in simple words: Protecting sky over Kharkiv region, Russian invaders’ crimes, Bejing’s role in overcoming Russian crisis
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.
Zelensky condemns attempt on Fico: Violence must not become norm in any country
President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, condemned the assassination attempt on Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico.
First important condition for Ukraine’s European integration already fulfilled - Polish minister
Ukraine has already fulfilled the first important condition toward European integration: there is consensus among the elites and Ukrainian society regarding joining the EU. Warsaw is doing everything possible to quickly adopt the negotiating framework for Kyiv's European integration.
Head of Zelensky’s Office, Denmark’s PM talk defense aid to Ukraine
Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office Andriy Yermak and Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen discussed military aid to Ukraine and the upcoming Global Peace Summit.
Zelensky postpones all int’l events scheduled for coming days
President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, instructed his Office to postpone all international events with his participation, scheduled for the coming days, and to revise the relevant schedule.
Ukraine and Poland working on draft security agreement - Ambassador Zvarych
The Ukrainian and Polish sides are working on a draft bilateral agreement on security guarantees, and the document is currently undergoing interagency approval in Poland.
State Department advises China to stop supporting Russia before Putin's visit
The United States is advising China to stop supporting Russia in its aggressive policy against Ukraine if Beijing hopes to restore productive relations with Europe.
Ukraine was a pawn in U.S. political games - Senator Brewer
Ukraine became hostage to the political confrontation between Republicans and Democrats in the U.S. Congress, but in the end, more moderate lawmakers did everything to get the military aid package for Ukraine passed.
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NATO will be more secure with Ukraine by its side - Blinken
The experience of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in conducting modern warfare will be very useful for NATO's security, so important steps will be taken at the NATO summit in Washington to bring Ukraine's membership in the military alliance closer.
Blinken to Ukrainians: You are not alone
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he has come to Ukraine with a message that Ukraine is not alone in its fight against Russian aggression.
Ukraine, Luxembourg begin negotiations on security agreement
Ukraine and Luxembourg have launched bilateral negotiations to sign a security cooperation agreement.
Shmyhal, Blinken discuss another military aid package for Ukraine worth $400M
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken have discussed another military aid package for Ukraine worth $400 million.
South Korea leader to take part in Peace Summit
President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, had a phone call with the President of the Republic of Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol.
Zelensky, Macron discuss participation of Global South countries in Peace Summit
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the importance of encouraging countries from the Global South to attend the Peace Summit.
Yushchenko: No Ukrainian politician to cede territory for ending war
Ukraine's third president, Viktor Yushchenko, said the U.S. delay in military aid was a "colossal" delay that allowed Putin to do inflict damage on Ukraine.
Britain not to persuade Ukraine to cede part of territories - Shapps
British Defense Minister Grant Shapps said on Tuesday that London would not be putting pressure on Kyiv toward giving up part of its territories in order to sign a peace agreement with Russia.
NATO membership would guarantee peace for Ukraine, world: Rasmussen-Yermak Int’l Task Force
The International Task Force on Security and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine, co-chaired by Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak and former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen, has published a report with a rationale for the necessity of Ukraine's future membership in NATO and concrete proposals to this end.
Ukraine appeals to France over Russian flags displayed outside some town halls
Ukrainian diplomats strongly reacted to the appearance of Russian national flags at the town halls of some French cities (including Soisy-sous-Montmorency, Boulogne-sur-Mer, and others).
Explaining complex things in simple words: Fighting in Kharkiv region, U.S. aid, and coalition 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 known for harmful influences and 'poisoning' ideas – U.S. politician
Russian propagandists have a rich toolkit of influence on the societies of other countries, seeking to impose their worldview on them.
Pentagon: Russian offensive on Kharkiv region was not unexpected
The Russian offensive on Ukraine's eastern Kharkiv region was not unexpected.
Blinken in Kyiv: U.S. determined to ensure Ukraine’s battlefield success
A strong, successful, prosperous, free Ukraine is the best possible rebuke to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, and the United States, along with many other partners, is determined to ensure Ukraine's battlefield success.
Zelensky, Blinken to discuss security guarantees, Peace Summit
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky will discuss with United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken the security agreement and opportunities to engage as many countries as possible in the upcoming Peace Summit in Switzerland.
Ukraine comments on Russian defense ministry reshuffle
Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to the head of the Ukrainian President’s Office, said the Kremlin's choice to appoint an economist as their new defense minister shows how far Moscow is prepared to go to overhaul its economy to sustain their war effort.
Kuleba: If Russia wanted peace, it shouldn’t have attacked Ukraine in the first place
Russian propaganda promotes a false narrative that Ukraine and Russia were supposedly close to a peace agreement in the spring of 2022, but the Ukrainian side rejected it to divert attention from a full-scale invasion in February.