Yermak: Ukraine absolutely ready to become NATO member
Ukraine has proved its stance and principled approach, especially over the recent years of confronting Russia's armed aggression, and is ready to join NATO.
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France, Germany foreign ministers to visit demarcation line in Ukraine
The foreign ministers of France and Germany intend to visit the demarcation line in the conflict zone in Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
Zelensky invites Biden to join trilateral meeting with Putin
The Ukrainian side initiated a meeting of the presidents of Ukraine, the United States, and Russia on the security situation in the region through video conferencing.
14 January 2022
Following cyber attack, NATO to boost cyber defense cooperation with Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has condemned the cyber attacks on the Ukrainian government.
Court to start choosing measure of restraint for Poroshenko on Jan 17 - SBI
Kyiv's Pechersky District Court will start selecting a measure of restraint for former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko at 11:00 on January 17, the press service of the State Bureau of Investigation has said.
Poland sees cyberattack on Ukraine sites as attempt to destabilize bilateral relations
"Statements" in Polish that have been published on the websites of Ukrainian government agencies knocked out as a result of a massive cyberattack are another attempt to worsen relations between the two countries.
Dzhemilev hopes Turkey will co-ordinate its PACE activities with Ukraine
Ukraine is grateful to Turkey for its support and looks forward to coordinating positions within international organizations, including the PACE.
Ukrainian, British defense ministers discuss bilateral partnership
Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov and UK Secretary of State for Defense Ben Wallace have discussed the partnership between the two countries during a phone call.
Russia's response to NATO snubbing non-enlargement demand may vary - Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Russia's response to the United States refusing to guarantee NATO's non-expansion could be different, depending on the range of options offered to the Russian president by Russian military pundits.
Poroshenko sure he will not be behind bars
European Solidarity party leader and former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has said he is confident that he will not be behind bars.
First Deputy Rada Chief elaborates on terms of finalizing decentralization bill
The final text of the draft amendments to the Constitution of Ukraine in terms of decentralization could be developed as early as this February.
Don’t fall for Russia’s disinformation, U.S. Embassy in Ukraine warns
The United States Embassy in Ukraine has urged not to succumb to Moscow's misinformation, which it could use as a pretext to further destabilize the situation.
Zelensky, Johnson talk security situation around Ukraine
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has discussed the security situation around Ukraine with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Pentagon chief, Ukraine’s defense minister discuss Russian threats
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin had a phone call on January 13 with Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov, during which the parties discussed Russia’s continued military buildup in and around Ukraine.
Germany’s Foreign Minister may visit Kyiv Jan 17
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbok may pay a visit to Kyiv next Monday, January 17.
U.S. says Russia looking for pretext to invade Ukraine
The threat of a Russian military invasion of Ukraine is "high" as Putin could pursue with the move under any pretext or even without any but the United States and its allies are ready for any scenarios.
EU extends Russia sanctions for six months over aggression in Ukraine
The EU has announced a decision to prolong for the next six months, until July 31, 2022, a package of sanctions earlier imposed on the Russian Federation for destabilizing Ukraine.
13 January 2022
New OSCE chairperson-in-office to make his first trip to Kyiv, visit eastern Ukraine
OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland Zbigniew Rau will pay his first visit to Ukraine.
Putin using diplomatic process as a device - Volker
The United States and European countries must take action and impose sanctions on Russia, strengthen NATO allies and increase aid to Ukraine, and then continue the dialogue with the Kremlin.
OSCE Chairperson-in-Office advocates extending OSCE SMM's mandate
The OSCE should focus its efforts on the peaceful settlement of the "conflict in and around Ukraine" in accordance with the Minsk Agreements and with full respect for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
U.S. Congress can pass new sanctions against Russia pretty quickly - Volker
Recent bills with new sanctions against Russia and increased support for Ukraine could be passed pretty quickly, but some points need to be amended.
Azerbaijan’s President Aliyev to visit Ukraine Jan 14
President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Friday, January 14, who will be paying a working visit to Ukraine.
Polish diplomat: Russia's escalation on Ukraine border poses threat to whole of Europe
A meeting of the NATO-Russia Council has demonstrated the unity of the North Atlantic Alliance in the issue of Russia's aggressive behavior but the threat remains.
Kurt Volker, former U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine
The United States and NATO must take pre-emptive steps to deter Russia
Zelensky wants restrictions on oligarchs to extend beyond Ukraine
At a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine on December 30, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky instructed the authorities to work out a mechanism for cooperation with international and foreign partners so that the oligarch status and related restrictions are applied including beyond the country’s borders.
Ukrainian MPs suggest establishing Crimea Platform at Turkish parliament
During their visit to Ankara, the representatives of the Verkhovna Rada Group on Interparliamentary Relations with the Republic of Turkey suggested establishing the Crimea Platform at the Turkish Parliament.
Negotiations in Brussels: You can’t show your back to aggressor
NATO leadership has chosen a distinctively diplomatic tone for communication with Russia within the NATO-Russia Commission meeting
Ukrainian MPs suggest establishing Crimea Platform at Turkish parliament
During their visit to Ankara, the representatives of the Verkhovna Rada Group on Interparliamentary Relations with the Republic of Turkey suggested establishing the Crimea Platform at the Turkish Parliament.
Ukraine has right to self-defense as NATO helps it in this regard - Stoltenberg
NATO provides practical and political support to Ukraine and will continue its efforts to ensure Ukraine's right to self-defense, while Ukraine does not pose any threat to Russia's security.