Sweden’s foreign policy to remain focused on Ukraine in coming years – FM Billström
Support for Ukraine will be the main task of Sweden’s foreign policy in the coming years.
Politics
07 January 2024
President at meeting with Japanese FM: This visit is a powerful signal of support
President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa's first international visit this year is to Kyiv, which is a powerful signal of support for Ukraine.
Priorities in relations with EU and NATO are clear – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Ukraine’s priorities in relations with the European Union and NATO are clear: fully implement the decision to open Ukraine’s EU accession talks, prepare the negotiation framework, and develop a system of relations and communication with NATO members that will allow every state and every leader to recognize that NATO will become much stronger with Ukraine as its part.
Priorities in relations with EU and NATO are clear – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Ukraine’s priorities in relations with the European Union and NATO are clear: fully implement the decision to open Ukraine’s EU accession talks, prepare the negotiation framework, and develop a system of relations and communication with NATO members that will allow every state and every leader to recognize that NATO will become much stronger with Ukraine as its part.
Japanese Foreign Minister visits Bucha and Irpin
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa has visited Bucha and Irpin in the Kyiv region.
Ukraine, Japan’s top diplomats discuss Peace Formula, preparations for Tokyo conference
The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Japan, Dmytro Kuleba and Yoko Kamikawa, during their meeting in Kyiv, discussed the implementation of Ukraine’s Peace Formula, preparations for the Ukraine recovery conference in Tokyo, and cooperation within the IAEA on safeguarding the safety of nuclear facilities across Ukraine.
Japan’s top diplomat on presser in shelter: Now I feel seriousness of Ukraine’s situation
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Yoko Kamikawa, strongly condemned Russia’s missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities, adding that the decision to choose a shelter for a joint press conference venue due to an active air raid alert indicates the seriousness of the situation of Ukraine.
Kuleba on Russia’s “war strategy”: They can’t capture us so they are trying to destroy us
Russia has been destroying Ukrainian cities with their missiles and drones on a daily basis because this is its main military "strategy" - if you can't capture something, you have to completely destroy it.
Japan to donate $37M to NATO trust fund to detect enemy UAVs in Ukraine – top diplomat
Japan has decided to contribute $37 million to the NATO trust fund for the detection of unmanned aerial vehicles in Ukraine.
Canada, Italy discuss assistance to Ukraine
Canadian and Italian Foreign Ministers Melanie Joly and Antonio Tajani have discussed further support for Ukraine in deterring Russian aggression.
Japanese FM arrives in Ukraine on unannounced visit
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa arrived in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on Sunday, January 7, on an unannounced visit.
EC President Michel may step down to become MEP
European Council President Charles Michel intends to leave his post early if he is elected Member of the European Parliament in the June vote.
Diplomat Chaly says besides U.S. elections, those in India, Indonesia worth following
The former Ambassador of Ukraine to the USA, Valeriy Chaly, believes Ukrainians should monitor the election races not only in this country, but also in India and Indonesia, where a very fierce competition is underway for the future development model.
06 January 2024
MFA on Russian citizenship for deported children: This "act" violates law of Ukraine and international law
All Ukrainian children who were forcibly relocated to the territory of the Russian Federation under the false pretext of so-called "humanitarian protection" remain citizens of Ukraine. The Ukrainian authorities continue to take all possible measures to protect their legitimate rights and freedoms.
Zelensky calls on world to set up legal base for Ukraine to use Russia’s frozen assets
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine calls on international partners to speed up the establishment of a legal base for the use of Russia’s immobilized assets in Ukraine’s interest.
Ukraine should explore closer ties with South Korea in face of Russia-DPRK cooperation - expert
The Ukrainian authorities should step up their efforts to hinder the development of Russian-North Korean cooperation as much as possible, together with their South Korean partners.
05 January 2024
EU should urgently decide on financial support for Ukraine - von der Leyen
Russia's recent brutal airstrikes against civilian infrastructure in Ukraine only underscore the urgency for the EU to agree on the Ukraine Facility to continue its sustainable financial support for the country.
Zelensky discusses return of POWs with Erdoğan
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan have discussed the Peace Formula and Turkey's mediation in the return of Ukrainians from Russian captivity.
Ukraine pulls EU out of "non-enlargement coma" – top diplomat
The European Union must believe it is capable of winning and safeguarding peace in Europe, for which it was created.
Kuleba on U.S. military aid to Ukraine: No curbing expected in 2024
The statement by the representative of the U.S. State Department that Washington's military support for Ukraine will not be consistently provided at the level of 2022-2023 referred to the period when Ukraine will have gained enough resources to counter Russian aggression.
Kuleba announces contacts "at all levels" with new Polish government: We will seek solution
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba of Ukraine announced contacts with the new Polish government at all levels to resolve issues in relations between the two countries.
Germany and Luxembourg will continue to support Ukraine - Foreign Ministers
Germany and Luxembourg believe it is important to support Ukraine in its fight against Russia, as it is a matter of protecting democratic values.
Britain calls on North Korea to stop supplying arms to Russia
The British Foreign Office has said that the United Kingdom condemns Russia's decision to use North Korean ballistic missiles in its recent attacks against Ukraine.
Yermak, Barrow discuss preparations for Davos meeting on Peace Formula
Andriy Yermak, head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, and Timothy Barrow, National Security Adviser to the UK Prime Minister, have discussed preparations for a meeting of national security advisers and political advisers to the heads of state regarding the implementation of the Ukrainian Peace Formula.
Ukraine will emerge from war as independent and strong nation - State Department
The U.S. Department of State does not believe that Russia is gaining any advantage in the war against Ukraine and thinks that Ukraine will finally emerge from the war as an independent and strong nation with an improved economy.
04 January 2024
Zelensky, Meloni discuss defense cooperation, Peace Formula
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have discussed further steps in defense cooperation.
Zelensky thanks international partners for facilitating POW swap
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine expressed gratitude to international partners who facilitated the exchange of prisoners of war, ensuring their release from Russian captivity.
Zelensky thanks international partners for facilitating POW swap
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine expressed gratitude to international partners who facilitated the exchange of prisoners of war, ensuring their release from Russian captivity.
Kuleba on int’l support to Ukraine: it’s not about resources, it’s about West believing in itself
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba reminded foreign partners that the Western coalition, which previously amounted to just 19 to 20 nations, has outcompeted the Soviet Union, which used to be much powerful than today’s Russia.