Ukraine calls on IMF not to send mission to Russia
Ukraine is concerned by reports that the International Monetary Fund is intending to resume cooperation with Russia and send a mission to Moscow.
Politics
Council of Europe Justice Ministers adopt declaration on special tribunal for Russia
The Ministers of Justice of Council of Europe member and observer states have adopted a declaration outlining a series of principles to address critical justice and accountability issues related to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.
Canada to deliver NASAMS to Ukraine early next year
Canada intends to deliver advanced surface-to-air missile systems (NASAMS) to Ukraine early next year.
Parliament appoints Smetanin as Minister for Strategic Industries
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has supported the appointment of Herman Smetanin as Minister for Strategic Industries.
Borrell thanks Kuleba for his work as Ukraine's Foreign Minister
EU High Representative Josep Borrell has thanked Dmytro Kuleba for his work as Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
Parliament appoints Koval as Minister of Agrarian Policy
The Verkhovna Rada has supported the appointment of Vitaliy Koval as Minister of Agrarian Policy of Ukraine.
NATO's Collective Defense vs. the Cluster Munitions Convention: A Call for Unified Policy
NATO’s commitment to collective defense under Article V—where an attack on one member is an attack on all—stands as a cornerstone of transatlantic security. However, this principle is increasingly at odds with the Cluster Munitions Convention (CMC), which many NATO members have signed.
Tochytskyi becomes Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications
The Verkhovna Rada supported the appointment of Mykola Tochytskyi to the post of Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications.
Matvii Bidnyi appointed Minister for Youth and Sports
The Verkhovna Rada supported the appointment of Matvii Bidnyi to the post of Minister for Youth and Sports of Ukraine.
EU hopes to have "good”, “reliable" partners in rebooted Ukrainian government
Appointments to key public positions in government are an internal matter of each sovereign country, so the EU does not comment on new appointments in Ukraine, but hopes to see good and reliable partners in the new government to continue close cooperation in foreign policy and in the process of Ukraine's European integration.
Svitlana Hrynchuk appointed Minister of Environment
The Verkhovna Rada on Thursday approved the appointment of Svitlana Hrynchuk to the post of Minister of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources.
Oleksiy Kuleba becomes Deputy Prime Minister for Reconstruction, Minister for Community Development
The Verkhovna Rada supported the appointment of Oleksiy Kuleba to the post of Deputy Prime Minister for the Reconstruction of Ukraine, Minister for Community and Territorial Development.
Stefanishyna appointed Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, Minister of Justice
The Verkhovna Rada approved the appointment of Olha Stefanishyna to the post of Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine, Minister of Justice.
Zelensky to pitch "Victory Plan" to Biden, Harris, Trump
This month, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine will present the "Victory Plan" to U.S. President Joe Biden and candidates for presidency, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
Andrii Sybiga appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs
The Verkhovna Rada supported the appointment of Andrii Sybiga to the post of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
Parliament dismisses State Property Fund Chairman, Koval
The Verkhovna Rada voted for the resignation of Vitalii Koval, Chairman of the State Property Fund of Ukraine.
Russia Today spent over $10 million to create Kremlin-friendly content in USA
An American media company linked to six conservative influencers was secretly funded by Russian state media employees to churn out English-language videos that were “often consistent” with the Kremlin’s “interest in amplifying U.S. domestic divisions in order to weaken U.S. opposition”
Parliament dismisses Vice Prime Minister Vereshchuk
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine supported the resignation of Iryna Vereshchuk, Vice Prime Minister – Minister for Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine.
Parliament dismisses Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Kuleba
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine supported the resignation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba.
European ministers to discuss in Vilnius setting up special tribunal for crime of aggression against Ukraine
The Ministers of Justice of the Council of Europe (CoE) countries will meet in Vilnius (Lithuania) on September 5 at the international conference to discuss setting up a special tribunal to investigate international crimes committed by Russia in Ukraine.
Blinken thanks Kuleba for close partnership
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken thanked Ukraine’s outgoing Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba for his leadership of his nation’s foreign policy through historic challenges, as well as for close partnership in joint efforts.
Ukraine’s government shakeup not to reduce U.S. support - White House
The United States administration expects that the level of cooperation and support for Ukraine will remain unchanged after the latest reshuffles in the Ukrainian government, announced on Wednesday.
Zelensky’s Office chief briefs U.S. delegation on Ukraine Army’s urgent needs, Russia sanctions
Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office Andriy Yermak met with the U.S. delegation led by U.S. Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer.
Beijing refutes Russian propaganda claims of war drone supplies to Ukraine
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning denied the allegation that China had been supplying Ukraine with Chinese-made drones that could be used for military purposes, adding that the government strictly controls the export of dual-use products, including unmanned aerial vehicles.
Russia still able to produce missiles using foreign components - Zelensky
Timely cooperation of all countries that want peace can stop Russian schemes to evade sanctions and close access to the components that Russia uses in missile production.
Lukashenko pardons 30 political prisoners
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed a decree pardoning 30 Belarusian political prisoners.
China reacts to Russia's attack on Poltava, calls for negotiations
China's position on the "Ukraine crisis", no matter the developments, remains unchanged and implies calls for a ceasefire to be established as soon as possible and the search for a political settlement of the conflict.
04 September 2024
Zelensky announces meetings with partners on security in Europe
President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the authorities are preparing meetings with partners to discuss, in particular, Ukraine's air defense, capabilities on the front and in reconstruction.
Cabinet and President’s Office reshuffle: Servant of the People faction agrees on staff replacements
The Servant of the People faction held a meeting to discuss the reshuffle of the Cabinet of Ministers and the President's Office.