Macron arrives in Ukraine – French ambassador
French President Emmanuel Macron and French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian have arrived in Ukraine.
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Germany ready to pay high price in event of new Russian aggression against Ukraine - Baerbock
Germany is ready to pay a high economic price if Russia resorts to further aggression against Ukraine, because it is about its security.
Minsk agreements “base” for resolving "Ukrainian issue" - Macron
President of France Emmanuel Macron says he sees Minsk accords as the base for resolving the "Ukrainian issue" so he will discuss this with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky at a meeting in Kyiv on February 8.
Shmyhal, Baerbock discuss defense, energy security, economy
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and German Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Annalena Baerbock discussed defense, energy security, and economic issues during a meeting in Kyiv on February 7.
U.S., Europe ready for 'high-impact, quick action response' to Russia's aggression - Blinken
The United States, along with European allies and partners, prefers a diplomatic approach to resolving differences with Russia, but if Moscow strengthens its aggression, the U.S. is ready for a "high-impact, quick action" response in the form of sanctions.
Biden administration working to increase aid to Ukraine - Blinken
The U.S. administration continues to work closely with U.S. Congress and allies to increase assistance to Ukraine and help it defend itself against Russian aggression.
Next few days to be crucial for stabilization, de-escalation - Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron says the coming days will be vital to stabilizing the situation and achieving de-escalation around Ukraine’s borders.
07 February 2022
Presidential race in France: "Ukraine issue" and Macron's strategy
Why has the incumbent president not yet formally applied to run for re-election?
German foreign minister arrives in Ukraine
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has arrived in Ukraine.
Elysee Palace confirms Macron's visit to Ukraine on Feb 8
French President Emmanuel Macron will make a visit to Ukraine on Tuesday, February 8.
Russian aggression: Kuleba speaks of Ukraine’s "red lines"
There will be no concessions on the issue of Ukraine's territorial integrity and no direct dialogue with the temporarily occupied areas – these are some of the "red lines" drawn by Ukraine.
Stoltenberg thanks Erdogan for support of Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has thanked Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for his efforts to find a political solution to the situation around Ukraine.
Baerbock ahead of Ukraine visit: Peace in Europe at stake
Germany stands on the side of Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression and remains ready to respond, together with partners.
Kuleba to discuss arms supplies to Ukraine with Baerbock and Macron
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba will raise the issue of military supplies to Ukraine during the talks with foreign ministers of Germany and France in Kyiv.
Normandy format advisors may meet this week – German govt spokesperson
A meeting in the Normandy format at the level of political advisors may take place this week, according to German government spokeswoman Christiane Hoffmann.
Ukraine doesn’t see one-time withdrawal of Russian troops as de-escalation - Foreign Minister
The real signal of de-escalation would be a consistent withdrawal of all Russian forces deployed along the Ukrainian border, not a one-time pullback.
Stefanchuk, Inter-Parliamentary Union president discuss security issues
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk and President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Duarte Pacheco have discussed the issues of further cooperation, security in Ukraine and the threat of Russian aggression.
Kuleba on record high support to Ukraine: $1.5B, over 1,000 tonnes of weapons
The volume of enhanced political, security and economic support to Ukraine has exceeded $1.5 billion, and the volume of defensive weapons and military equipment has gone beyond 1,000 tonnes.
Dzhemilev, three other Crimean Tatars receive Poland’s state awards
By the decree of President of Poland Andrzej Duda, leader of the Crimean Tatar people Mustafa Dzhemilev and three other members of the Crimean Tatar national movement – Ilmi Umerov, Shevket Kaybullayev, Sinaver Kadyrov – received the high state awards of Poland.
Ukraine not region or small nation, but second largest country in Europe - Simmons
Ukraine is not a region or a small nation, it is the second largest country in Europe, British Ambassador to Ukraine Melinda Simmons has said.
Poland explains why it nominated Dzhemilev for Nobel Peace Prize
Mustafa Dzhemilev, the leader of the Crimean Tatar people, has long earned the Nobel Peace Prize.
Scholz: Response to Russia will be 'united and decisive' if Ukraine is invaded
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said the response to Russia will be "united and decisive" should it decide to launch a new invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine says talks with Russia’s puppet formations in Donbas off table
Chief of the Ukrainian President’s Office Andriy Yermak, along with other Ukrainian officials retains the position that negotiations on settlement in eastern Ukraine should be held with the Russian side, not the Russia-controlled formations operating in the temporarily occupied territories.
Sullivan: Nord Stream 2 remains U.S. leverage against Russia
The issue of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline is the U.S. leverage against Russia so if the Kremlin moves into Ukraine, the pipe won’t be commissioned.
Lambrecht: Germany has no further plans to provide weapons to Ukraine
Germany has no further plans to provide weapons to Ukraine but is contributing to NATO's defense capabilities in Europe.
Russia may invade Ukraine 'at any time now' – Sullivan
U.S. President Joe Biden's administration continues to believe that Russia may invade Ukraine at any time now, as it has sufficient military deployments around the Ukrainian border to launch the attack.
Macron again talks to Biden before meeting with Putin
French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday again spoke with U.S. President Joe Biden as part of his consultations ahead of Monday's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the Russian-Ukrainian crisis.
05 February 2022
Blinken posts video in support of Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has posted a video in support of Ukraine, emphasizing the unity of allies who support the Ukrainian state.
Zelensky to meet with German chancellor on Feb 14 – President’s Office
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Kyiv on February 14, according to the Ukrainian President’s Office.