Kremlin wants North Korea to launch “representations” in Donetsk, Luhansk
Russian President Vladimir Putin persuaded Kim Jong Un to open North Korea’s "diplomatic missions" in temporarily occupied Donetsk and Luhansk.
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Stoltenberg once again calls on allies to brace for long war in Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is convinced that Ukraine will eventually join NATO, but warns that it is necessary to prepare for a long war.
Blinken, Guterres discuss ‘grain agreement’ ahead of UN General Assembly
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the "grain agreement" with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres ahead of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly.
Kim, Shoigu talk strengthening defense ties
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu discussed strengthening military cooperation and exchanges between the two countries.
President’s Office explains why Kremlin seeks ‘negotiations’ with Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin does not want talks in the classical sense, but has only one of three scenarios in mind.
Yermak, diplomats from over 70 countries discuss implementation of Peace Formula
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak has held the eight meeting with the representatives of diplomatic corps accredited in Ukraine regarding the implementation of the Peace Formula proposed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
16 September 2023
Yermak, Sullivan discuss Zelensky’s upcoming visit to United States
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak and National Security Advisor to the President of the United States Jake Sullivan have discussed an upcoming visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the United States.
Seoul could impose sanctions against Russia for its military cooperation with North Korea
Seoul could potentially impose unilateral sanctions against Moscow amid a recent summit between North Korea and Russia that has prompted concerns of military cooperation between the two countries.
15 September 2023
White House announces Biden-Zelensky meeting, new assistance to Ukraine
National Security Advisor to the President of the United States Jake Sullivan has officially announced that United States President Joseph Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will hold a meeting in Washington next Thursday.
Europe always wins when treaties work and promises are kept – Zelensky
Europe always wins when treaties work and promises are kept. However, if the neighbors’ decisions are not neighborly, Ukraine will respond civilly.
"How to vote in trenches?" Shmyhal says Ukraine has no mechanism for elections during war
There are currently no mechanisms for holding elections in Ukraine during the war. The government has no idea how this will happen.
Ukraine needs to amend almost five thousand documents on its way to EU membership - Shmyhal
About 5,000 regulatory acts in Ukraine will need to be amended to bring them in line with EU legislation.
Yanukovych, Azarov to be tried in absentia for signing of Kharkiv Pact
Ukraine's State Bureau of Investigation has submitted to the court an indictment against former President Viktor Yanukovych and former Prime Minister Mykola Azarov on charges of treason and aiding Russia in carrying out subversive activities against Ukraine.
Zelensky to address UN General Assembly in New York
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will participate in the general debate at the session of the UN General Assembly during the high-level week that will be held in New York at UN headquarters from September 19 to 25.
Yermak holds online meeting with political and public figures from Latin America
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak has held a videoconference call with representatives of civil society and political communities from a number of Latin American countries to discuss the aftermath of Russian aggression and the implementation of the Ukrainian Peace Formula.
Zelensky, Biden may meet at White House next week - Reuters
The White House plans to host a bilateral meeting between Presidents Joe Biden and Volodymyr Zelensky next week.
UN Secretary-General plans to discuss resumption of grain initiative with Zelensky, Erdogan, Lavrov
UN Secretary-General António Guterres plans to discuss Ukrainian grain exports and the resumption of the Black Sea Grain Initiative at meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
14 September 2023
Umerov, Borrell discuss provision of weapons for Ukraine
Defense Minister of Ukraine Rustem Umerov and High Representative of the European Union Josep Borrell discussed how to improve provision of weapons and ammunition for Ukraine.
Stefanishyna proposes convening Ukraine-NATO Council on energy security
Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine Olha Stefanishyna has proposed holding a meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council on energy security due to the possible intensification of Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy sector.
Ukrainian, Brazilian foreign ministers coordinate positions ahead of UN General Assembly
Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Brazil, Dmytro Kuleba and Mauro Vieira, coordinated positions ahead of the upcoming high-level week of the UN General Assembly.
U.S. imposes new large-scale sanctions against Russia
The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the State Department have announced new large-scale sanctions against Russian elites and Russia's financial and industrial sectors to undermine the country's capacity to wage its war against Ukraine.
Erdogan officially appoints new ambassador to Ukraine
Mustafa Levent Bilgen became the new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Turkey to Ukraine.
Seoul has proof Russia is using against Ukranie weapons supplied by North Korea
South Korea has long had confirmation that Moscow receives weapons from North Korea and uses them in its war against Ukraine.
Japan’s new foreign minister condemns Russian aggression against Ukraine
Newly appointed Foreign Minister of Japan Yoko Kamikawa has condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine and promised to maintain severe economic sanctions against the Russian Federation.
Stefanishyna to meet with Stoltenberg in Brussels
Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine Olha Stefanishyna has started her visit to Brussels.
U.S. sending experts to Ukraine to monitor aid use
The Pentagon is deploying experts to Ukraine to monitor the use of U.S. defense and security assistance.
Blinken outlines main strategic objectives of U.S. in Ukraine
The objective of the United States in Ukraine is to prevent Russia from achieving strategic success in its aggression, as well as to ensure the economic, military, and democratic prosperity of the Ukrainian state in the future.
13 September 2023
Ukraine interested in further strengthening inter-parliamentary dialogue with Spain
The Ukrainian Parliament is interested in the further development and strengthening of the inter-parliamentary dialogue with Spain.
Ukraine’s newly appointed defense chief has first phone call with Canadian counterpart
Canadian National Defense Minister Bill Blair discussed further Canadian support to Ukraine with the Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Rustem Umerov.