Moldova counting on Ukraine's advice on audit of laws for compliance with EU norms
Ukraine will provide advice to Moldova regarding the audit of legislation regarding compliance with European standards.
Politics
17 August 2023
Ukraine's presidential office hosts first meeting of working group on implementation of security clause of Peace Formula
Ukraine's presidential office has hosted the constituent meeting of the working group that will work on the implementation of the ninth point of President Volodymyr Zelensky's Peace Formula - "Preventing the escalation of war and the recurrence of aggression."
Yermak thanks countries joining G7 declaration of support for Ukraine
The accession of countries to the G7 Declaration of Support for Ukraine will help secure Europe and the entire civilized world in the long run.
Baltic countries join G7 declaration of support for Ukraine
The Lithuanian, Latvian and Estonian prime ministers said in a statement on Thursday that they were joining the G7 Declaration of Support for Ukraine.
Zelensky receives credentials from ambassadors of six countries
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accepted credentials from the ambassadors of Germany, Indonesia, Sweden, Chile, Colombia and Peru, who started their diplomatic mission in Ukraine.
Ukraine will not fulfill all European Commission recommendations fully by October – Stefanishyna
In October, Ukraine will not hear that it has fulfilled all seven recommendations of the European Commission, but will completely close only some of them. At the same time, the country considers December 2023 as the last opportunity for a political decision to start negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the European Union.
Kuleba at meeting of Moldovan ambassadors: Be sure, Ukraine is your ally and friend
On August 16, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba presented a video address at a meeting of Moldovan ambassadors in Chisinau.
MFA working to get invitation to G20 Summit in India
Ukraine and partners are working to be among those invited to the G20 Summit in India.
Kuleba: After Jeddah meeting, we’re moving towards Global Summit at good pace
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba believes that Ukraine is moving in the right direction at a good pace after the Peace Formula meeting of advisers in Jeddah.
Danish foreign minister to ask China to take stronger position on Ukraine
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said on Wednesday, August 16, that he intends to ask China to take a stronger position on Ukraine.
16 August 2023
Security guarantees for Ukraine: Bulgaria joins G7 declaration
The Council of Ministers of Bulgaria on Wednesday adopted a decision approving Bulgaria's joining the G7 declaration on security guarantees for Ukraine.
NATO calls its official's statement on Ukraine's territorial concessions ‘mistake’
NATO has called a statement by Alliance official Stian Jenssen that Ukraine could cede part of its territories in exchange for joining the Alliance a "mistake".
Brink: Russian attacks on Ukrainian ports only harden US’ resolve to support Ukrainian exports
Yet another Russian attack on Ukraine's port infrastructure only hardens the US' resolve to support Ukrainian agricultural exports.
Lithuania officially announces closure of two checkpoints on border with Belarus
The Lithuanian government has decided to temporarily close two of the six border checkpoints on the border with Belarus, namely Šumskas and Tveričius, starting August 18.
Romania's foreign minister condemns Russian strikes on Ukrainian grain silos
Romanian Foreign Minister Luminita Odobescu has condemned another wave of Russian drone strikes on Ukraine, particularly on grain silos and warehouses in the Ukrainian Danube ports of Reni and Izmail.
NATO supports Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity – official
NATO's position on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine has been clear and unwavering.
Cabinet approves Ukraine-Lithuania agreement on mutual recognition of driver's licenses
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved an agreement on mutual recognition and exchange of national driver's licenses between Ukraine and the Republic of Lithuania.
15 August 2023
Stefanchuk discusses energy security, inter-parliamentary relations with Ambassador of Japan
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk and Ambassador of Japan to Ukraine Matsuda Kuninori discussed Ukraine's energy security and the consolidation of efforts of the parliaments of the G7 countries to counter Russian aggression.
Security guarantees for Ukraine: Zelensky thanks North Macedonia for joining declaration
President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked North Macedonia for joining the G7 Declaration in support of security guarantees for Ukraine.
White House confident Congress to approve additional funding for Ukraine
The White House is optimistic about bipartisan support in Congress for a decision on additional military aid to Ukraine.
14 August 2023
German finance minister assures Ukraine’s MoD leadership of continued support
During a meeting in Kyiv, German Finance Minister Christian Lindner assured the leadership of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine of Germany's unwavering support for the fight of the Ukrainian people for freedom.
German finance minister Lindner: Ukraine must not lose the war
Germany will continue to support Ukraine because Ukraine must not lose the war.
Media: Putin's visit to Turkey may take place in coming days
Russian President Vladimir Putin may visit Turkey in the coming days.
Chinese Defense Minister visits Moscow and Minsk
Li Shanfu, a member of the State Council and Minister of National Defense of China, will visit Moscow on August 14-19 to take part in the 11th Moscow International Security Conference and will also visit Belarus.
Ukraine’s MFA condemns Russian provocative actions in Black Sea
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine strongly condemns the provocative actions by the Russian Federation on August 13 in the Black Sea in relation to the Turkish dry cargo ship Sukru Okan heading to the port of Izmail, Odesa region.
Echoes of unlearned lessons, Polish-style mobilization and Black Sea search
The anniversaries of the beginning of the Russian-Georgian war and mass protests in Belarus should serve as a starting point for rethinking the situation in the post-Soviet space.
German finance minister arrives in Kyiv
German Finance Minister Christian Lindner arrived in Kyiv on the morning of August 14 - this is his first visit to the Ukrainian capital since Russia's full-scale invasion.
13 August 2023
New ambassador explains why Estonia supports Ukraine so strongly
Annely Kolk, Estonia's new ambassador to Ukraine, has explained why her country supports Ukraine amid Russian aggression so strongly.
German MP slams Scholz for lack of trust in Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's office is working in Putin's favor by constantly delaying the supply of much-needed weapons to Ukraine.