New Portuguese government supports Ukraine's accession to European Union
The new government of Portugal, headed by Luís Montenegro, supports Ukraine's accession to the EU.
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U.S., allies to double down on efforts to find necessary capabilities for Ukraine - Blinken
The United States, together with its allies and partners, intends to double down on the efforts to provide Ukraine with support the nation in repelling Russian armed aggression, as well as strengthening its defense potential in the future.
04 April 2024
Ukraine, Lithuania hold talks on bilateral security agreement
Ukraine and Lithuania have set out key points and agreed on a schedule for the preparation of a bilateral security agreement.
Blinken: Our goal at summit is to help Ukraine build bridge to NATO membership
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that Ukraine will eventually join NATO as support for Kyiv from NATO member states remains "rock solid."
Defense and Russia’s assets: Shmyhal meets with Latvian president
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs to discuss strengthening security cooperation between the two countries.
Drone production and soldiers’ treatment: Shmyhal meets with his Latvian counterpart
The Latvian government is ready to continue supporting Ukraine at the level of 0.25% of GDP annually.
Ukrainian, Latvian PMs discuss military and technical assistance
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal at a meeting with his Latvian counterpart Evika Silina discussed the provision of military and technical assistance to Ukraine.
Ukrainian heads of cities to attend International Mayors Summit 2024 in Moldova
Ukrainian city leaders will be joined by their foreign counterparts, innovators, and policymakers at the International Mayors Summit 2024 in Dănceni, Moldova, on April 11.
Ukrainian President’s Office hosts meeting with U.S. delegation
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak met with a delegation of the United States Commission on the National Defense Strategy, headed by its Chair Jane Harman.
Parliament may consider bill on mobilization at its next meeting - Stefanchuk
The bill on mobilization could be submitted for consideration by the Verkhovna Rada at its next meeting.
03 April 2024
Zelensky, Stubb discuss need to strengthen Ukraine's air defenses
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Finnish President Alexander Stubb have discussed the need to bolster Ukrainian air defenses.
Kuleba, Szijjarto hold lengthy meeting in Brussels
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has met with his Hungarian counterpart Peter Szijjarto in Brussels.
Ukraine has right to attack military targets in Russia – Estonian president
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal received assurances of support during his meetings in Tallinn with Estonian President Alar Karis, Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and Riigikogu President Lauri Hussar.
Invitation for Ukraine to join NATO will be same as membership - Stoltenberg
An invitation for Ukraine to join NATO, as soon as it is issued, will be the same as its membership in the military alliance.
Zelensky discusses preparation of security agreement with Portuguese PM
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the preparation of a bilateral security agreement with Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro.
Allies agree to increase NATO's role in security assistance to Ukraine - Stoltenberg
NATO foreign ministers have supported the proposal to strengthen the Alliance's role in providing security assistance to Ukraine.
Stefanchuk discusses strengthening sanctions against Russia with Finnish president
The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk discussed the issue of strengthening sanctions against Russia with President of Finland Alexander Stubb and Speaker of the Finnish Parliament Jussi Halla-aho.
Shmyhal, Karis discuss creation of joint defense enterprises
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal has met with President of the Republic of Estonia Alar Karis. The parties discussed the creation of joint defense production facilities.
Security agreement between Ukraine and Finland (full text)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Finnish President Alexander Stubb have signed a security agreement between the two countries.
Ukraine, Finland sign bilateral security agreement
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Finnish President Alexander Stubb have signed a security agreement between the two countries.
NATO to coordinate work as part of Ukraine Defense Contact Group - Stoltenberg
NATO will become more involved in the coordination of efforts as part of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Rammstein format to increase the effectiveness of joint efforts in the supply of weapons and military equipment that Ukraine needs on the battlefield.
Ukrainian, Danish foreign ministers discuss Ukraine's priority defense needs
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and his Danish counterpart Lars Lokke Rasmussen have discussed Ukraine's priority defense needs at NATO headquarters in Brussels.
Latvia approves new aid package for Ukraine
The Latvian government has approved a new aid package for Ukraine in 2024 for EUR 9.6 million.
Ukraine's PM begins visit to Estonia
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has started his visit to Estonia with a meeting with Riigikogu parliamentarians led by President Lauri Hussar.
Putin will never be able to conquer Ukraine and capture Kyiv - Blinken
Russia will never be able to conquer Ukraine and capture its capital Kyiv despite such fears two years ago.
In The Hague, 44 countries support creation of special tribunal for Russia
At the conference “Restoring Justice for Ukraine" in The Hague, 44 states approved a political declaration supporting the creation of a special tribunal for Russia's crimes.
If Trump wins, control of Ramstein could transfer from US to NATO - Politico
The US allies are considering transferring control of the Contact Group for the Defense of Ukraine (the so-called Ramstein format) to NATO to secure this instrument if Donald Trump wins.
02 April 2024
The Netherlands allocating EUR 10M to help Ukraine in probing war crimes
The Netherlands will allocate EUR 10 million to support the investigation of war crimes and the work of Ukrainian prosecutors.
Blinken: Essential for Congress to support Ukraine aid
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken believes the United States is most interested in seeing Congress support continued assistance to Ukraine as soon as possible, including to “turbocharge” America’s own defense industrial base.