Netherlands moves Ukraine embassy from Kyiv to Lviv
The Netherlands has temporarily relocated its embassy in Ukraine from Kyiv to Lviv for security reasons.
Politics
Canada prepares new package of sanctions against Russia - foreign minister
Canada has already developed a set of "compounded" sanction packages against Russia, which will be triggered immediately in the event of a Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Zelensky, Macron discuss security situation around Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and French President Emmanuel Macron have discussed the security situation around Ukraine and supported the urgent convening of a meeting of the Trilateral Contact Group.
19 February 2022
Volodymyr Zelensky: Ukraine wants peace
Full text of Zelensky's speech at Munich Security Conference Ukraine wants peace. Europe wants peace. The world says it doesn't want to fight, and Russia says it doesn't want to attack. One of us is lying. It is not an axiom yet, though not a hypothesis already
Volodymyr Zelensky: Ukraine wants peace
Full text of Zelensky's speech at Munich Security Conference
Ukraine wants peace. Europe wants peace. The world says it doesn't want to fight, and Russia says it doesn't want to attack. One of us is lying. It is not an axiom yet, though not a hypothesis already
Ukrinform’s video vlog "In the Heart of Ukraine”: Episode 3 is out
We have released our new weekly recap of the main news related to Ukraine for our English-speaking viewers.
Russia maintains Ukraine's potential accession to NATO as casus belli - Scholz
The transatlantic community is well prepared for action in the event of Russia's aggression against Ukraine, but is also ready to negotiate with Moscow, provided that basic principles and values not be the subject of these talks.
"We know Russia’s playbook": British intelligence says exposed Kremlin's plans for Ukraine
The United Kingdom calls on Russia to de-escalate and engage in constructive negotiations, pointing out that Russia's scenario of creating a pretext for invading Ukraine is well-known.
President’s Office announces Zelensky’s schedule for Munich Security Conference
On Saturday, February 19, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky will pay a visit to Munich (Germany) to participate in the annual security conference and hold scheduled talks.
Poland’s Duda: situation around Ukraine approaching critical point
The situation around Ukraine is very serious as possibilities for resolving the problem through dialogue are being exhausted. NATO and the EU have a common view of the situation: everyone supports Ukraine, and Russia will be faced with painful sanctions should it pursue aggression.
Biden believes Putin has already decided to invade Ukraine, says diplomacy still on table
U.S. President Joseph Biden in an update on Ukraine, delivered on February 18, expressed a conviction that his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin had already made a decision to proceed with military incursion into Ukraine. At the same time, Biden notes it is not too late to return to the negotiating table.
18 February 2022
Vereshchuk calls on ORDLO residents to enter government-controlled area
Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories Iryna Vereshchuk has called on residents of certain areas of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions (ORDLO) to leave for the government-controlled area if possible.
Allegations of Kyiv's intention to launch 'offensive' in Donbas untrue – MFA
Allegations of the Ukrainian government's alleged intention to launch an offensive in the temporarily occupied territories of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions are not true, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has said.
Pentagon chief warns Shoigu against further escalation around Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has warned Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu against escalating tensions around Ukraine and called on him to withdraw Russian troops from the Ukrainian border to their permanent bases.
Shmyhal, Grodzki discuss strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities
During a meeting in Kyiv, Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal discussed the strengthening of Ukraine’s defense capabilities with Marshal of the Senate of the Republic of Poland Tomasz Grodzki.
Ukraine not planning any offensive operations in Donbas - Kuleba
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has refuted reports by Russian propaganda about Kyiv allegedly planning to carry out offensive operations or acts of sabotage at chemical plants in eastern Ukraine.
Kyslytsya: Russia refuses to discuss order of local self-government in CADLR
Representatives of Russia refuse to continue discussing the proposals submitted by the Ukrainian delegation in June 2020 on the special order of local self-government in certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions (CADLR) of Ukraine and other issues.
Italy’s PM set to help organize Zelensky–Putin meeting
Prime Minister of Italy Mario Draghi will soon pay a visit to Moscow to discuss a possibility of a meeting between President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin.
U.S. Senate approves resolution to show support for Ukraine
The U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly on February 17 to show unwavering support for an independent Ukraine and "condemn" Russian military aggression toward its neighbor.
New axis of London-Warsaw-Kyiv: Kuleba outlines prospect of small alliances
The new alliance of Ukraine, Great Britain, and Poland will make an important contribution to strengthening the Baltic-Black Sea area and creating a new geopolitical reality in Europe.
Biden, Italian PM discuss sanctions against Russia if it further invades Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden and Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi in a phone conversation discussed ongoing diplomatic and deterrence efforts in response to Russia’s continued military build-up on Ukraine’s border.
17 February 2022
Ukraine, Britain, Poland set up trilateral alliance
Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and Poland have launched a new trilateral format of cooperation aimed at responding to threats to European security and strengthening economic cooperation between the countries.
Ukraine, Britain, Poland set up trilateral alliance
Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and Poland have launched a new trilateral format of cooperation aimed at responding to threats to European security and strengthening economic cooperation between the countries.
United States: Russia’s claim of ‘genocide in Ukraine’ is reprehensible falsehood
The Embassy of the United States of America in Ukraine called Russia's claim of "genocide in Ukraine" reprehensible falsehood.
Ukraine ready for any format of talks with Russia to achieve peace - Zelensky
Ukraine is ready for any format of talks with Russia to achieve peace, but the Russian side, despite public statements, does not show readiness for a real conversation.
NATO pledges to continue political and practical support to Ukraine and Georgia
NATO needs to be prepared for the security challenges in the Euro-Atlantic area posed by Russia's actions and will continue to provide strong political and practical support to Ukraine and Georgia.
Dzheppar: Our tactic on way towards NATO is utmost presence in all formats
Ukraine's goal is full-fledged membership in NATO, and our country tries to ensure its utmost presence in all formats on this way.
White House confirms Zelensky–Harris meeting at Munich Security Conference
The White House has officially confirmed the planned meeting between U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.
Heusgen: Germany must provide Ukraine with defensive weapons in current situation
Christoph Heusgen, newly elected chairman of the Munich Security Conference, believes that Germany must provide Ukraine with defensive weapons in the current situation, given Russia's escalation.