Russia becomes more aggressive in hybrid attacks on West - NATO Senior Representative
Russia continues to challenge NATO and the West as a whole, applying a wide range of malign hybrid tactics.
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Russia reducing personnel numbers in its diplomatic institutions in Norway
The Russian Embassy in Oslo and other diplomatic institutions run by the Russian Federation in Norway will reduce the number of employees from October 17 at the request of the Norwegian side.
NATO defense ministers this week to discuss progress in Ukraine aid
Despite the postponement of the leaders' meeting in the Ramstein format, NATO defense chiefs will meet in Brussels this week to review the progress on commitments undertaken by Ukraine's partners regarding the supply of weapon systems.
Sybiha holds phone call with Blinken to coordinate positions ahead of major international events
Ukraine's Minister for Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha held a phone conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to coordinate positions ahead of important international events.
Delegations from about 40 countries to attend Crimea Platform Parliamentary Summit in Riga
The Third Parliamentary Summit of the International Crimea Platform, to be held in the Latvian capital on October 24, will bring together delegations from about 40 countries, as well as delegations of parliamentary assemblies of reputable international organizations.
15 October 2024
Yermak at meeting with G20 ambassadors: Joint document on implementation of Peace Formula will be in November
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak and Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha met with ambassadors of the G20 countries to Ukraine and discussed the implementation of President Volodymyr Zelensky's Peace Formula.
President of EC invites Zelensky to EU leaders' summit
President of the European Council Charles Michel has invited President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky to a summit of EU leaders.
Zelensky discusses issues of strengthening Ukraine with NATO Secretary General
President Volodymyr Zelensky has discussed the issues of strengthening Ukraine with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
There is not serious risk now of nuclear escalation by Russia - NATO official
Despite Moscow's nuclear threats against the backdrop of Russia's aggressive war against Ukraine, NATO considers it irresponsible to engage in rhetoric while continuing to take nuclear deterrence measures.
Patrick Turner, Senior NATO Representative to Ukraine
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Georgian PM believes that ending war in Ukraine will “reset” relations with EU, US
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze claims that the war in Ukraine will end in 2025, and after that his country's relations with the European Union and the United States will allegedly be “reset.”
Stefanchuk calls on Canada to increase military support for Ukraine
At a meeting with Speaker of the House of Commons of Canada Greg Fergus, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk called for more military support for Ukraine, including additional air defense systems and combat aircraft.
German opposition leader proposes ‘gradual’ transfer of Taurus missiles to Ukraine
The leader of the largest opposition party in the Bundestag, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Friedrich Merz, has proposed a ‘gradual’ transfer of Taurus missiles to Ukraine, an idea strongly opposed by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
14 October 2024
Zelensky meets with cross-party delegation from Canadian parliament
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with a cross-party delegation from the Parliament of Canada, led by Speaker Greg Fergus.
Controversial MEP visits Russia to ‘counterbalance’ successful talks in Uzhhorod - expert
Pro-Russian Slovak MEP Ľuboš Blaha, a member of Slovakia's ruling party Smer made a propaganda visit to Moscow to counterbalance the impressions of the successful talks in Uzhhorod between the Ukrainian and Slovak prime ministers.
European Parliament Committee supports EUR 35B loan to Ukraine backed by Russian assets
On October 14, MEPs in the Trade Committee voted by a majority to approve financial support to Ukraine in the form of a EUR 35 billion loan, backed by frozen Russian assets.
Zelensky’s Victory Plan to be made public this week
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the Victory Plan will be made public this week.
Zelensky expected to present Victory Plan in Parliament on Wednesday – OP
President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to present the Victory Plan during his address to the Verkhovna Rada on Wednesday, October 16.
Lithuanian FM: "Peace plans" which do not meet Ukraine’s demands are requests for capitulation
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis stressed that any "peace plans" failing to meet Ukraine’s demands are simply requests for capitulation and would never result in a just and lasting peace.
Ukraine’s Prosecutor General urges Brazil to arrest Putin if he attends G20 summit
Ukraine’s Prosecutor General Andrii Kostin stated that he had received intelligence suggesting that Russian leader Vladimir Putin might attend the upcoming G20 summit in Brazil next month. He called on the Brazilian authorities to carry out the arrest warrant if the Russian president appears there.
Latvia launches probe of Russian oligarchs after The Insider investigation
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina initiated a review of information from The Insider about Russian oligarchs and other Russian figures who are under sanctions but do business in Latvia through proxies and have real estate here.
Russia may attack NATO by 2030 - German intel
Germany is in direct confrontation with Russia and may become a target of Moscow's aggression. According to German intelligence, the Russian army could attack NATO countries by 2030.
EU extends sanctions against Iran for supplying missiles to Russia
EU foreign ministers have decided to impose additional restrictive measures against Iran in response to the transfer of missiles and drones to Russia.
Speaker of Canada’s House of Commons addresses Verkhovna Rada
The Speaker of the House of Commons of the Parliament of Canada, Greg Fergus, delivered an address at a meeting of the Verkhovna Rada on Monday, October 14.
Rutte to visit NATO command coordinating aid to Ukraine
On Monday, October 14, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will travel to Germany, where he will visit the Alliance's command coordinating the supply of weapons and training for the Ukrainian armed forces.
Biden: U.S. ready for talks with Russia, China, North Korea to reduce nuclear threat
U.S. President Joe Biden stated that his country is ready for talks with Russia, China, and North Korea “without preconditions” to reduce the nuclear threat worldwide.
13 October 2024
Biden may visit Germany next week - media
U.S. President Joe Biden may come on a visit to Germany as early as next week as this week’s trip was suspended over Hurricane Milton preparations.
Amidst Russian aggression against Ukraine, EU must invest more in defense technologies – Borrell
Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has highlighted the necessity for the priority development of European defense industry and relevant applied technologies.
Russia accuses SBU chief of masterminding Crimea bridge attack in 2023
Russian prosecutors have pressed charges in absentia against Vasyl Maliuk, chief of Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) of organizing in 2023 a “terrorist attack” on the Crimea bridge that connects the temporarily occupied peninsula with mainland Russia.