Ukraine, UK start negotiations on agreement to strengthen partnership
Ukraine and the United Kingdom have held the first round of negotiations on the conclusion of a bilateral agreement on the transition to stronger and deeper partnership.
Politics
13 August 2024
Kuleba discusses Ukraine's steps towards NATO with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba and U.S. Assistant Secretary of State James O'Brien have discussed steps that will bring Ukraine closer to NATO membership.
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State O'Brien arrives in Ukraine
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Jim O'Brien has arrived in Ukraine.
Kuleba briefs Borrell on details of Ukraine's operation in Kursk region
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell have discussed the expansion of arms production and the details of Ukraine's operation in Russia's Kursk region.
First thematic conference to follow up peace summit to be held online in Aug - Yermak
The first thematic conference dedicated to the third point of the Ukrainian Peace Formula "Energy Security" will be held online in August.
Creating imaginary threats doesn’t make them more real - MFA on Lukashenko's statements
The statements by the self-proclaimed president of Belarus, Aleksander Lukashenko, about the alleged downing of "air targets from Ukraine" are yet another incitement of anti-Ukrainian sentiments and creation of imaginary threats.
Dates for coordination meetings ahead of second Peace Summit already determined - MFA
The dates for holding preliminary meetings of national security advisers, as well as their locations, as part of the preparation of second international Summit on Peace in Ukraine, have already been determined.
NABU, SAPO heads meet with members of U.S. Congress
Head of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) Oleksandr Klymenko and Director of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) Semen Kryvonos at a meeting with members of the U.S. Congress discussed the steps to be taken to strengthen the independence of the SAPO and NABU.
White House on Kursk developments: Putin can “get the hell out of Ukraine and call it a day”
The White House has recommended that Russian leader Vladimir Putin withdraw his troops from Ukraine if he is concerned about the situation developing in Kursk region as Ukraine pursues its incursion.
12 August 2024
Zelensky meets with U.S. Senate delegation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with a U.S. Senate delegation led by Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal and thanked the United States for supporting Ukraine's defense.
Italy, Switzerland to cooperate to host Peace Summit with Russia’s participation
Italy and Switzerland intend to cooperate in creating conditions for a second Peace Summit involving all parties, including Russia.
New UN Resident Coordinator starts work in Ukraine
The newly appointed UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine, Matthias Schmale, has started working in Ukraine.
PM Shmyhal, U.S. senators discuss Ukraine's needs for bolstering air defenses
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has met with U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham from the Republican Party and Richard Blumenthal from the Democratic Party to discuss Ukraine's needs for bolstering air defenses.
Ukraine's government dismisses deputy energy minister caught on $500,000 bribe
The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to dismiss Oleksandr Kheilo as Deputy Minister of Energy.
China reacts to situation in Kursk region
China is closely monitoring the situation developing in Russia’s Kursk region and calls on all parties to de-escalate.
11 August 2024
Russia convening Arria formula event at UNSC to complain about Ukraine’s operation in Kursk region
Russia is convening an informal meeting of UN Security Council members in the Arria format to complain about the offensive by the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Kursk region.
10 August 2024
White House wants to better understand Ukraine's aims regarding events in Kursk region of Russia
The United States is in contact with the Ukrainian side regarding the events in the Kursk region of Russia to understand the goals and strategy of the operation.
Yermak and Deputy Advisor to PM of India discussed situation at frontline and implementation of Peace Formula
Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak met with Deputy National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister of India Pavan Kapoor.
09 August 2024
Trump claims he can end Russian war in Ukraine if elected even before he gets to White House
Former U.S. President Donald Trump says he intends to negotiate peace between Russia and Ukraine even before he is sworn in as president if he wins the upcoming election.
MFA Ukraine shares with Brazil lawmakers vision of ending Russian aggression
Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Iryna Borovets explained to the parliamentary delegation from Brazil during a meeting in Kyiv Ukraine's vision of ending Russia’s war of aggression.
Pentagon says developments in Kursk region consistent with U.S. policy
Ukraine has the right to defend itself, and the latest events in Kursk region (Russia) correspond to the policy pursued by the United States.
Both presidential candidates in U.S. should have plan for Ukraine’s victory - Yermak
Ahead of the U.S. presidential election, Ukraine is working with the Democratic and Republican parties to keep them aware of the developments in Ukraine.
Lubinets, Brazilian parliamentarians discuss release of Ukrainians from Russian captivity
Ukrainian Parliamentary Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets met with a delegation from the Chamber of Deputies of the National Congress of Brazil and discussed the release of Ukrainian prisoners and citizens illegally deported by Russia.
Ukrainian President’s Office, Brazilian deputies discuss Peace Formula implementation
Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Ihor Zhovkva met with a delegation of the Chamber of Deputies of the National Congress of Brazil.
Moldova calls on its citizens to leave Russia's Kursk region
The Embassy of Moldova in Russia on Thursday called on its citizens to refrain from traveling to Russia's Kursk region and those who stay in this region to leave.
08 August 2024
Second Peace Summit to be held once joint plan for implementation of Peace Formula ready - Yermak
Ukraine will hold the second Peace Summit only after preparing a joint plan for the implementation of the 10 points of the Peace Formula put forward by President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Russia’s potential participation in Peace Summit wouldn’t equate to talks with aggressor - Ukraine’s Yermak
A representative from Russia could participate in the second international Summit on Peace in Ukraine, to whom a plan for the implementation of the 10 points of the Peace Formula would be handed over, but this would not mean the launch of Ukraine’s negotiations with Russia.
EU urges Mexico to arrest Putin should he arrive for president’s inauguration
The European Commission called on Mexico authorities to apprehend Russian President Vladimir Putin if he accepts the invitation to attend the inauguration of the newly elected President, Claudia Sheinbaum.
Many now seeing Russia as legitimate target for any operation - Zelensky’s Office advisor
A significant part of the international community now considers Russia a legitimate target for any military operation involving any type of weapons.