Media: Putin's visit to Turkey may take place in coming days
Russian President Vladimir Putin may visit Turkey in the coming days.
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Chinese Defense Minister visits Moscow and Minsk
Li Shanfu, a member of the State Council and Minister of National Defense of China, will visit Moscow on August 14-19 to take part in the 11th Moscow International Security Conference and will also visit Belarus.
Ukraine’s MFA condemns Russian provocative actions in Black Sea
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine strongly condemns the provocative actions by the Russian Federation on August 13 in the Black Sea in relation to the Turkish dry cargo ship Sukru Okan heading to the port of Izmail, Odesa region.
Echoes of unlearned lessons, Polish-style mobilization and Black Sea search
The anniversaries of the beginning of the Russian-Georgian war and mass protests in Belarus should serve as a starting point for rethinking the situation in the post-Soviet space.
German finance minister arrives in Kyiv
German Finance Minister Christian Lindner arrived in Kyiv on the morning of August 14 - this is his first visit to the Ukrainian capital since Russia's full-scale invasion.
13 August 2023
New ambassador explains why Estonia supports Ukraine so strongly
Annely Kolk, Estonia's new ambassador to Ukraine, has explained why her country supports Ukraine amid Russian aggression so strongly.
German MP slams Scholz for lack of trust in Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's office is working in Putin's favor by constantly delaying the supply of much-needed weapons to Ukraine.
12 August 2023
Zelensky confirms Greece joins security guarantees for Ukraine
Greece has joined a declaration of the Group of Seven (G7) countries regarding support for Ukraine.
Yermak discusses defense needs, sanctions, G19 summit with Sullivan
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak discussed Ukraine’s priority defense needs with National Security Advisor to the President of the United States Jake Sullivan.
Energy security: Yermak meets with representatives of 58 countries to discuss Peace Formula implementation
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak held the fifth meeting with representatives of foreign diplomatic missions accredited in Ukraine within the framework of implementing the Peace Formula.
Kyiv, Athens hold talks on security guarantees – Greek media
Ukraine and Greece have held direct talks in order to negotiate a bilateral agreement on security guarantees for Ukraine.
117 Crimean Tatars among 175 political prisoners held in Russian prisons
175 political prisoners are held in the prisons of the Russian Federation, of whom 117 are representatives of the Crimean Tatar people.
U.S. Department of State hails strengthening Ukraine’s antimonopoly legislation
U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland hailed the adoption of the law on strengthening the role of the Antimonopoly Committee.
Yermak: Already 58 countries support Ukrainian Peace Formula
Already 58 countries support the Peace Formula which was announced by President Volodymyr Zelensky last November.
Only Erdoğan can convince Putin to return to grain deal - Kuleba
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is probably the only person in the world who can convince Russian President Vladimir Putin to return to the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
11 August 2023
Ukrainian arms production should become part of NATO complex - Kuleba
Ukraine will hold the Defense Industries Forum this fall, with the aim of making domestic production part of the overall NATO defense complex.
Ukraine, UK start talks on security guarantees - Bankova
On August 11, Ukraine and the United Kingdom launched the first round of negotiations at the working level regarding the bilateral agreement on security guarantees.
Kuleba about Taurus and ATACMS: The longer the missile range, the shorter the war
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba has called on partners to provide Taurus and ATACMS missiles as soon as possible.
Zelensky discusses 'grain deal' with Zambian president and invites to Global Peace Summit
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held negotiations with President of Zambia Hakainde Hichilema and discussed a 'grain deal' and preparations for the Global Peace Summit.
White House turns to Congress for additional funding for Ukraine
The Joe Biden administration formally addressed Congress regarding the allocation of an additional $40 over $24 billion for aid to Ukraine and other countries affected by the Russian war.
10 August 2023
Zelensky meets with Ecumenical Patriarch's representative
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with a representative of the Ecumenical Patriarch, Metropolitan Emmanuel of Chalcedon, who arrived in Ukraine.
Kuleba: We will never see Putin and Zelensky sitting at the same table
Negotiations with Moscow are possible only if Russia withdraws its troops from Ukraine, but they will not be held with Putin.
Front and weapons: Ukraine, U.S. representatives discuss cooperation
Representatives of the military and political leadership of Ukraine and the United States held an online meeting to discuss the situation on the front and defense cooperation.
EU envoy praises Ukraine’s law on strengthening Antimonopoly Committee’s role
Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Ukraine, Matti Maasikas, welcomed the adoption by the Verkhovna Rada of the law on strengthening the role of the Antimonopoly Committee.
Canada imposes additional sanctions on third anniversary of Belarus’s fraudulent elections
Canada is imposing sanctions against 9 individuals and 7 entities under the Special Economic Measures Act in response to the ongoing gross and systematic violations of human rights occurring in Belarus. They also target persons who are complicit in Russia’s ongoing violations of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, in part through Belarus and with Belarusian support.
Berlin to give no assessment to Ukrainian Army’s performance - spox
Germany supports Ukraine in its efforts to liberate its territories and does not consider its task to evaluate the way Kyiv is achieving its goals.
09 August 2023
Decision on any talks with Putin must be made by Zelensky personally - U.S. State Department
Ukraine has a main role to play in determining its own future, and President Zelensky must personally make decisions about any potential negotiations with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
U.S. monitoring Wagner Group’s movements across Belarus - State Department
The United States is aware of the location of Russia’s Wagner Group fighters on the territory of Belarus and continues to monitor their movements and actions.
Ukrainian, Botswanan foreign ministers discuss cooperation in international organizations
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and his Botswanan counterpart Lemogang Kwape have discussed cooperation within international organizations.