Government appoints new deputy foreign minister
The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to appoint Mariana Betsa as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
Politics
29 October 2024
Ukraine to make EU geopolitically stronger - Mathernová
The European Union will enjoy a variety of benefits once Ukraine becomes its member given the country’s massive potential in many areas.
Zelensky meets with Iceland’s parliament speaker
In Reykjavik, President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Speaker of Iceland's Parliament Birgir Ármannsson and members of the Foreign Affairs Committee.
Zelensky, Finnish PM discuss investments in Ukrainian weapons production, second peace summit
At a meeting in Reykjavik with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude for the assistance packages and the Finnish government's leadership role in the civil protection coalition on shelter construction.
Anti-corruption system in Ukraine producing results - EU ambassador
The anti-corruption bodies operating in Ukraine are delivering on their tasks and high-profile criminal cases prove that the system is working effectively.
Nothing in upcoming EU Enlargement Report to prevent opening of accession negotiation clusters - Mathernová
In the upcoming EU Enlargement Report, set to be published on October 30, the European Commission will not lay down any assessments that would prevent the eventual opening of accession negotiation clusters.
EU will not take over NATO functions - Kubilius
The events taking place in the world only confirm the importance and weight of strong transatlantic ties. Therefore, in terms of security and defense, the EU will never compete with NATO, but it will be able to bring added value to joint efforts in this area.
Decentralization reform proved its worth when Russia invaded - EU ambassador
The resilience shown by communities in the areas initially affected by Russia’s full-scale invasion was including due to the success of the decentralization reform that Ukraine had undertaken before the big war started.
Zelensky discusses Victory Plan with Swedish PM
The Victory Plan was one of the main topics of President Volodymyr Zelensky's meeting in Reykjavik with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.
Norwegian PM announces plans to increase aid to Ukraine during meeting with Zelensky
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre stated during a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Reykjavik that Norway intends to increase its aid to Ukraine.
Integration of Ukraine's defense industry into EU defense sector aligns with mutual interests – Kubilius
The experience of direct investments by European countries in military production in Ukraine should be utilized to provide Ukraine with the necessary military assistance and to rapidly integrate Ukraine's defense industry into the EU defense sector, which aligns with the interests of both parties.
MEP: We must prepare for any military aggression and assess available resources
Russian aggression against Ukraine has been a "wake-up call" for Europe, revealing its vulnerabilities and the need to combine efforts to be able to protect itself from modern security challenges.
Zelensky meets with Iceland’s president in Reykjavik
The Presidents of Ukraine and Iceland, Volodymyr Zelensky and Halla Tómasdóttir, have discussed countering Russian disinformation and preparations for the second Peace Summit.
DPRK military in Russia: Zelensky, South Korean President agree to strengthen intelligence sharing
President Volodymyr Zelensky had a phone conversation with President of the Republic of Korea Yoon Suk Yeol to discuss Russia's involvement with the North Korean military. The presidents decided, in particular, that Ukraine and South Korea would exchange delegations in the near future to coordinate actions.
Launch of third stage of program expected in 2025 - MP
In 2025, the third stage of the eRestoration program is expected to be launched to pay for the destroyed housing of Ukrainians in the temporarily occupied territories.
PM of Ukraine: World should not hesitate to help Ukraine, but do everything to protect it from Russia
The world should not hesitate to help Ukraine, but provide everything necessary for full protection against Russian aggression.
S. Korean President: deployment of N. Korean troops in Russia poses global security threat
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol condemned the illegal military cooperation between Pyongyang and Moscow, stating that the deployment of North Korean troops in Russia poses a threat to the security of both South Korea and the world.
28 October 2024
President: Much disinformation circulates about Victory Plan from those who fear Russia
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that a lot of disinformation is circulating around the Victory Plan, not only from Russia but also from those who are afraid of it.
Draft of new Housing Code nears approval – Head of Parliamentary Committee
The existing housing legislation fails to address housing issues and merely creates the illusion of solutions, underscoring the need for a new code.
UK imposes new sanctions on Russia over attempts to undermine and destabilise Ukraine
On Monday, 28 October, the UK government imposed new sanctions on Russia over its attempts to undermine and destabilise Ukraine and its democracy.
Sybiha calls for lifting ban on deep strikes into Russia amid N.Korea escalation
The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andrii Sybiha, called for the immediate lifting of restrictions, imposed by Ukraine’s partners, on long-range strikes on legitimate targets inside Russia after NATO confirmed reports on the deployment of North Korean troops on the territory of the aggressor state.
Swiss president supports lifting ban on arms re-export to Ukraine
The President of the Swiss Confederation, Viola Amherd, supports the lifting of the ban on the re-export of weapons to Ukraine.
Explaining: new format of support for Ukraine, NATO’s reaction to N.Korean soldiers’ dispatch, outcome of Georgia election
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 arrives in Iceland
President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Iceland on a working visit.
Georgia election situation distances country from EU, NATO - MFA Poland
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland expressed deep concern about the course of the elections to the Georgian parliament, stressing that the situation surrounding their holding distances Tbilisi from the EU and NATO.
NATO Sec Gen confirms presence of N. Korean troops in Russia
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has confirmed the presence of North Korean troops in Russia and their deployment to the Kursk region to participate in the war against Ukraine.
Zelensky suggested that every G20 leader should demand that Putin return 1000 children
President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested that each G20 leader demand that Putin return a thousand children.
Polish President: territorial concessions in Ukraine would be catastrophic mistake
Kyiv must receive everything necessary from the West to achieve victory in its defensive war against Russia. Any concessions to Moscow, even minor ones, would be a "catastrophic mistake."
Zelensky: Second Peace Summit may be held in India
President Volodymyr Zelensky noted that the second Peace Summit could take place in any respected capital of the world, including India.