China's special envoy meets with Ukraine's foreign minister
China's special envoy Li Hui has paid a visit to Ukraine and met with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.
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Shmyhal, Pejcinovic Buric discuss steps necessary for Ukraine's victory
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and Secretary General of the Council of Europe Marija Pejcinovic Buric have discussed in Reykjavik further steps that need to be taken for Ukraine's victory.
Prime Minister of Albania: It is thanks to Ukraine that we owe our protection
European countries should be grateful to Ukraine, not the other way around, considering what the Ukrainian people are currently doing for Europe.
Shmyhal meets with US ambassador to UN, thanks for air defense systems
Ukraine is counting on further close cooperation with the United States to strengthen security and Ukraine’s future victory.
President of Latvia calls for creation of "Putin-style" tribunal at Council of Europe summit
There are no legal obstacles to the creation of a Special Tribunal regarding Russia's aggression against Ukraine, only political will is needed.
Russia’s war is an attack against founding principles of the Council of Europe - von der Leyen
By launching a brutal war of aggression against Ukraine, Russia refuses to recognise the democratic right of Ukrainians to choose their own future, and it will to be held accountable for crimes committed in Ukraine.
Russia's decision to attack Ukraine turned our world upside down – Hungarian president
President of Hungary Katalin Novak condemned "Russia's insane decision of attacking Ukraine" and emphasized the need to punish all those involved in war crimes in Ukraine.
Referendum on Tatarstan sovereignty held in 1992 “legitimate and still valid” - government in exile
Aida Abdrakhmanova, Deputy Prime Minister of the Government of Independent Tatarstan for National and Religious Affairs, noted that the referendum on the sovereignty of Tatarstan, held on March 21, 1992, was legitimate, being at the core of the fight for Tatarstan's independence.
Council of Europe plays “leading role” in bringing Russian aggressor to justice - PM Shmyhal
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Council of Europe has been a leader in immediately condemning the brutal and unprovoked Russian aggression, and continues to play a leading role in holding the aggressor state accountable as the latter must also compensate for all the damage caused to Ukraine.
Fight against corruption sign of Ukraine's focus on future - British ambassador
British Ambassador Melinda Simmons considers billboards warning against corruption in wartime to be a sign of Ukraine's focus on the future.
Armenia cannot afford to be sanctioned over cooperation with Russia - PM Pashinyan
The Head of the Armenian Government, Nikol Pashinyan, said his country could not afford to fall under international sanctions due to its cooperation with the Russian Federation.
Crimea Tatars’ Dzhemilev: “No other way” to liberate Crimea but by force
The Russian Federation has shut down all avenues for negotiations so now there is no other way to liberate Crimea, except a military one.
Shmyhal in Reykjavik: All Russian war criminals will be brought to justice
The European Council is taking the first step towards holding Russian politicians and military personnel who have committed crimes against Ukraine to account.
President Zelensky's speech at opening of Council of Europe summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has made an address at the opening of the 4th Council of Europe summit in Reykjavik.
President Zelensky's speech at Council of Europe summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has made an address at the opening of the 4th Council of Europe summit in Reykjavik.
Blinken says U.S. won't rule out labeling Russia a state sponsor of terrorism
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the Department of State would not rule out designating Russia a state sponsor of terrorism for its accused atrocities in Ukraine.
G7 countries preparing to further isolate Russia, weaken its ability to wage war - White House
Concrete steps will be taken at the G7 summit in Japan this week to further isolate Russia.
Ukraine officially joins NATO Cooperative Cyber Defense Centre of Excellence
Ukraine has officially joined the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defense Centre of Excellence.
Russia’s malign operations similar to Baltic Platform “systematic” - Lithuanian MEP
The Russians systematically run influence operations similar to the Baltic Platform in various parts of the world, aimed at the infiltration of their assets, forming a certain public opinion, and influencing political decision-making. Such operations must be disclosed and stopped, and a strategy of "zero contact" is necessary in relations with the Russian Federation.
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Shmyhal meets with Iceland’s PM
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with Prime Minister of Iceland Katrín Jakobsdóttir.
British PM to discuss with European leaders longer term security plans for Ukraine
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced plans to discuss the longer-term security agreements required to support Ukraine when he meets other leaders at the Council of Europe Summit in Iceland.
Mustafa Dzhemilev: in Russia, change of regime ultimately taking place
In the Russian Federation, all processes will start to unfold rapidly once freedom of expression is granted, ultimately leading to a change of regime.
Expansion of air traffic: Ukraine reminds Georgia reasons behind Russia’s isolation
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has reminded Georgia, which is expanding direct flights with the Russian Federation, that the world is isolating Russia in order to force them to end their war against Ukraine.
Ukraine's first lady, South Korea's president discuss need for air defense systems
Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska and South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol have discussed the need for air defense systems and equipment for demining.
Ukraine's PM arrives in Iceland for Council of Europe summit
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and a Ukrainian government team arrived in Iceland for a two-day Council of Europe summit.
Ukraine's parliament speaker meets with Ukrainian refugees in Norway
Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk has met with temporarily displaced Ukrainians in the city of Drammen (Norway).
Yegor Chernev, MP, Head of Ukrainian delegation to NATO PA
There are no more skeptics about Ukraine's accession to NATO
U.S. on blocking grain deal: Putin holds the world’s hungry hostage
The United States strongly advocated at the UN for the expansion of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which the Putin regime is using to achieve its goals in the war against Ukraine, holding the starving countries hostage.
Kondratyuk asks Chairman of Azerbaijani Parliament to organize rehabilitation of wounded military personnel
Deputy Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada, Olena Kondratyuk, requested the Chairman of the Parliament of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Sahiba Gafarova, to organize rehabilitation programs for wounded Ukrainian military personnel and veterans in the country.