Berlin, Kyiv close to agreeing on security assurances - Scholz
Germany and Ukraine are close to reaching an agreement on security assurances.
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Zelensky, Scholz discuss military support for Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a phone call on Wednesday discussed the political, military and humanitarian situation in Ukraine.
Poland, Ukraine to hold intergovernmental consultations in March - Tusk
The first Polish-Ukrainian intergovernmental consultations after a long break will take place in March.
Orban urges Hungarian parliament to approve Sweden's NATO application "at earliest opportunity"
In a telephone conversation with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban discussed the ratification of Sweden's application for membership in the alliance and urges the parliament to approve it "at the earliest possible opportunity."
Stefanchuk, Cox talk Ukraine’s European integration
Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk discussed Ukraine’s European integration with President of Jean Monnet Foundation for Europe, former President of the European Parliament, Pat Cox.
Slovakia to support EUR 50B Ukraine Facility - Shmyhal following Fico meeting
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and his Slovakian counterpart Robert Fico reached an agreement during their meeting in Uzhhorod on Wednesday on a number of issues, including on Slovakia’s support for the Ukraine Facility, which lays down EUR 50 billion in financial assistance to Ukraine from the European Union.
Ukraine's PM meets with Slovak counterpart in Uzhhorod
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has met with his Slovak counterpart Robert Fico in Uzhhorod.
Ukraine's PM meets with Slovak counterpart in Uzhhorod
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has met with his Slovak counterpart Robert Fico in Uzhhorod.
Danilov: Lack of courage and determination among Ukraine's partners is main risk in war
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Oleksii Danilov believes that the indecision of international partners in supporting Ukraine may prevent the complete defeat of the Putin regime.
23 January 2024
Fico “should immediately come to Kyiv” - EPP President on “no war in Kyiv” claim
Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico should come to Kyiv if he believes there is “no war” in the Ukrainian capital to see the situation with his own eyes.
EU sees Ukraine’s readiness to move forward on path to accession – EPP President
The European Union is aware of the existing challenges and problems as Ukraine is striving to become member of the bloc but Brussels sees Ukraine’s willingness to proceed with reforms.
EU cannot allow “slowest ones” to dominate – EPP President on Ukraine financing debate
Europe needs “plan B” if members opposing critical issues, such as providing long-term financial assistance to Ukraine keep standing on the way of the majority.
Pompeo says U.S. will support Ukraine even if Trump becomes president
Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is convinced that if Donald Trump is elected president of the United States, Washington will continue to provide financial and military support to Ukraine.
Czechia proposes to limit movement of Russian diplomats across Schengen zone
The Czech Republic offers that the EU explore restrictions on the movement of Russian diplomats across the Schengen area.
Ukrainians fighting including for European security - Dutch top diplomat
The Ukrainians are fighting not only for their own freedom but also for European security.
Foreign Ministers of Ukraine and Kenya discuss Peace Formula and further cooperation
Ukraine highly appreciates the participation of the Kenyan representative in the meeting on the implementation of the Peace Formula in Davos and looks forward to further involvement in this process.
Russia continues to use UN to spread propaganda - ISW
Russia continues to use its position in the UN Security Council to promote its information operations.
Next few months “critical” for Ukraine - Kirby
The U.S. administration believes the developments on Ukraine’s battlefields over the next few months will be critical to its overall defense effort, so Congress should pace up decision-making on continuing support.
Ukraine at UN: Security Council important for documenting evidence of “Ribbentrop's reincarnation”
Ukraine recognizes the importance of the Security Council platform for documenting the testimony of the modern-day reincarnation of Ribbentrop and his henchmen.
Europe should be ready to boost aid to Ukraine – Bundestag member
A possible decrease in U.S. aid to Ukraine is bad news but Europe should be ready to increase its share.
U.S. at UN: Russia “arsonist” blaming firefighters
Russia acts as an arsonist blaming the firefighters for the fire as it convenes the UN Security Council to criticize international defense assistance to Ukraine, in order to dsitract international public from its own crimes.
Issue of Ukrainian children’s situation amid Russian war filed for PACE winter session’s agenda
The Ukrainian delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe submitted a motion to hold a debate under the urgent procedure on the situation of children in Ukraine.
22 January 2024
In Russia, opposition filed application with CEC demanding to deny Putin's registration
A group of Russian opposition politicians and public figures have filed a statement with the Russian Central Election Commission (CEC) demanding that candidate Vladimir Putin be denied registration for the presidency of the Russian Federation due to "numerous violations of the law."
German politician explains lack of support in Bundestag for giving Ukraine Taurus missiles
In German politics, many support the idea of donating Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine – both the conservative opposition, which has long demanded this, and many party leaders who are part of the ruling coalition. However, during a recent vote in the Bundestag, the corresponding proposal filed by the CDU/CSU bloc was backed only by this particular faction.
Ukraine has three key tasks for 2024 - PM
This year, Ukraine has three key tasks to fulfill and is asking Poland for assistance to this end.
Zelensky wants to form working group with Poland to help Ukraine with European integration
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky considers it advisable to form a Ukrainian-Polish advisory group to help Ukraine on its path to EU integration, particularly in terms of interaction with European institutions, based on Poland's experience.
Security treaty with US will contain more clauses than agreement with UK - Yermak
Ukraine's security treaty with the United States will be special and contain more clauses than the agreement with the United Kingdom.
Kyslytsia: Change in UN Security Council's composition did not affect majority's position on Ukraine
Changes in the composition of the UN Security Council have not affected the attitude of the majority of members of this body to Ukraine, while the Security Council continues to be hostage to the Russian Federation's position as the Soviet Union.
It will be more expensive to stop Russia later - Latvian Foreign Minister
Latvia’s foreign minister Krišjānis Kariņš said that the only way to stop Russia is to help Ukraine win the war now, because it will cost even more later.