Stefanchuk: Ukraine should develop inter-parliamentary cooperation with Hungary, Serbia, Israel
Ukraine should work towards building inter-parliamentary cooperation with Hungary, Serbia, and Israel.
Politics
03 August 2023
Blinken on resuming grain deal: We want to see that food on world markets
The international community is interested in providing the global market with food, so the restoration of the Black Sea Grain Initiative is one of the tools to ensure that food is available and prices are low.
India confirms participation in meeting in Saudi Arabia
India will take part in a meeting at the level of national security advisers and political directors on key principles of peace based on the Peace Formula of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, which will be held in Jeddah.
French ambassador visits Ukrainian unit using SAMP-T system
French Ambassador to Ukraine Etienne de Poncins has visited the Ukrainian unit that uses the French-Italian SAMP-T air defense system.
Kuleba: Task of Ukraine’s Ambassador to PRC is to prevent ‘Chinese HIMARS’ from coming to Russia
The task of newly appointed Ambassador of Ukraine to the People's Republic of China Pavlo Riabikin is to build bridges with the Chinese authorities.
EU imposes new sanctions against Belarus
The EU Council imposed new restrictive measures against Belarus on August 3 in connection with Moscow's illegal invasion of Ukraine and in response to the Republic of Belarus' involvement in the aggression.
Stefanchuk expects speakers of parliaments of Global South countries to visit Ukraine
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk expects that the speakers of the parliaments of the Global South countries will come to Ukraine on official visits.
FM Kuleba: Only Erdoğan can return Putin to grain deal
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan are coordinating their efforts to return Russia to the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
More than 30 speakers confirm their participation in Crimea Platform Parliamentary Summit
More than 30 speakers of parliaments of different countries have already confirmed their participation in the second parliamentary summit of the International Crimea Platform which will take place in Prague on October 24.
Brazil's president says Moscow, Kyiv ignore his 'peace plan'
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has said his country is working to achieve peace in Ukraine, but neither the Russian leader nor the Ukrainian president are prepared to talk peace.
Seoul eyeing international talks on Ukraine in Saudi Arabia
The government of South Korea is considering the possibility of a Seoul official participating in multilateral negotiations on the principles of peace in Ukraine, which will be held in Saudi Arabia this weekend.
French Foreign Ministry accuses Russia of threatening global food security
The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of France condemned Russian attacks on infrastructure on the Danube in southern Ukraine, accusing Russia of deliberately creating a threat to global food security for its own benefit.
02 August 2023
Zelensky: Negotiations on Ukraine's EU membership should start this year
At the end of 2023, the European Council should approve a decision to start negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the European Union, there is no alternative to this.
Borrell condemns Russia's attacks on Ukrainian cities and ports
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell has condemned Russian air attacks on Kyiv, Odesa and Ukrainian Danube ports.
Ukraine wants to hold peace summit this autumn - president
Ukraine wants to hold a Global Peace Summit this autumn, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
Zelensky: NATO summit in Washington could be historic
Ukraine should already prepare for the NATO summit in Washington that will take place next year.
Russian propaganda fueling Africa coups - Borrell
EU High Representative Josep Borrell says Russia is fueling coups d'état in African countries with the aim of exploiting the region's resources.
Erdogan discusses "grain deal" with Putin, ready to meet him for talks in Türkiye
Türkiye will continue to make active efforts to renew the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
Romanian president condemns Russia's attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure on Danube
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis has condemned Russia's attacks on infrastructure on the Danube River in southern Ukraine, calling it a war crime.
Ukraine's strategy for implementation of Peace Formula has three levels - Yermak
Andriy Yermak, the head of President Volodymyr Zelensky's office, has said that Ukraine's strategy for the implementation of the Ukrainian Peace Formula has three levels.
Accountability, transparency crucial to investment in Ukraine's reconstruction - G7 ambassadors
The ambassadors of the Group of Seven nations at a meeting with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal emphasized the importance of the timely selection of the new head of the National Agency on Corruption Prevention, the strengthening of anti-corruption institutions and the restoration of the asset declaration system.
ICC responds to Russia's arrest warrant for judge who made decision on Putin
The Presidency of the Assembly of the States Parties to the Rome Statute has expressed its deep concern over the reported issuance of an additional arrest warrant by the Russian authorities against a Judge of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Ukraine is first to stand in Russia’s terrorist path, but Putin ready to proceed – Zelensky
Ukraine is the first to stand in Russia’s path of global terrorism, but Putin is ready to go farther, and the world must realize this.
01 August 2023
Shmyhal, Simmons coordinate steps to strengthen cooperation between Ukraine, UK
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and United Kingdom Ambassador to Ukraine Melinda Simmons have held a meeting and coordinated steps to enhance cooperation between the two countries.
French ambassador visits site of apartment block in Kryvyi Rih destroyed by Russian missile
French Ambassador to Ukraine Etienne de Poncins has arrived in Kryvyi Rih to visit the site of an apartment building destroyed by a Russian missile.
Canadian, U.S. defense ministers discuss support for Ukraine
Newly appointed Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin have discussed further support for Ukraine.
Borrell on grain for Africa: Russia pretends to solve problem it creates
European Union High Representative Josep Borrell commented on Russia's withdrawal from the grain deal, noting that it uses food as a weapon.
Putin sees grain deal blockade as ‘bloodstained exclusive’ – President Zelensky
Russia’s blockade of the Black Sea Grain Initiative is about pressure and money, i.e. it is the so-called ‘bloodstained exclusive’.
US supports summit in Saudi Arabia dedicated to Ukrainian Peace Formula
The United States welcomes the initiative of multilateral negotiations on the implementation of the Ukrainian Peace Formula and intends to participate in this process.