Ukrainian PM discusses cooperation with German Ambassador
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal discussed current issues of cooperation with German Ambassador to Ukraine Anka Feldhusen.
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Dzhemilev: Putin brazenly lied about "peace agreement" in Istanbul
Russian President Vladimir Putin lied when he said that a peace agreement was allegedly signed at the Ukrainian-Russian talks in Istanbul in March 2022, but Ukraine broke it itself.
26 June 2023
UK ready for range of scenarios in Russia - Sunak
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Monday that the UK is prepared for a number of scenarios in Russia and noted the "potentially destabilizing" impact of tensions between the "Wagner" PMC and Vladimir Putin.
Iryna Vereshchuk, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine
The reintegration of Crimea will be more difficult than that of other temporarily occupied territories and will require a separate approach
Bratislava hosts meeting of heads of government of Visegrad Group
A meeting of the heads of government of the Visegrad Group (Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, V4) is taking place in Bratislava, Slovakia on Monday.
Kuleba at Foreign Affairs Council outlines three conditions for Russia’s defeat
The raid of Wagner units on Moscow clearly demonstrated the weakness of Putin's regime. The provision of security assistance to Ukraine, increased sanctions pressure, and decisive action by the international community will ensure Russia's defeat in the war against Ukraine and the democratic world.
There is no doubt that Ukrainian, Crimean Tatar flags to fly over Crimea - Chubarov
There is no doubt that the state flag of Ukraine and the Crimean Tatar national flag will soon be raised over the liberated Crimea.
Yermak outlines results of advisers’ meeting in Copenhagen
A meeting of advisers in Copenhagen is a clear signal of respect for Ukraine and fair struggle, support for the territorial integrity and its sovereignty.
Zelensky, Duda discuss threatening situation at Zaporizhzhia NPP
In a phone call, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of the Republic of Poland Andrzej Duda discussed the threatening situation created by Russian occupiers at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP).
25 June 2023
Zelensky, Biden consider further expansion of defense cooperation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has held a phone conversation with United States President Joseph Biden. The parties discussed further defense cooperation with an emphasis on long-range weapons.
Zelensky, Trudeau discuss situation on battlefield, Russian threat at Zaporizhzhia NPP
In a phone call, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau discussed the situation on the battlefield and the threat posed by Russian occupation troops at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP).
China supports Russia in maintaining national stability - MFA
China supports the efforts by Russia’s authorities to stabilize the situation in the country after the demarche by the Wagner Group leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin, against the leadership of the Ministry of Defense.
Danilov on Prigozhin's mutiny stunt: first stage of Putin system’s "dismantling"
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, Oleksiy Danilov, called the mutiny attempt by the leader of Wagner Group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, the first stage of dismantling the system built up by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
FM Kuleba expects Ukraine to benefit from Wagner Group’s rebellion in Russia
Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba believes that any issues arising in the terrorist state of Russia meet the interests of Ukraine.
24 June 2023
Prigozhin’s mutiny stunt shows Russian authorities they no longer enjoy monopoly on violence - Ukraine official
Mykhailo Podolyak, the adviser to the head of the Ukrainian President's Office, believes that Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of Wagner Group, showed the Russian leaders there is no longer a government monopoly on violence in the country.
In call, Lukashenko discusses with Putin agreements reached with Wagner’s Prigozhin
Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus held a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin following the talks with the leader of Wagner Group.
PM Rutte: Russia’s war can only have one outcome - Ukraine’s victory
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte mentioned the war launched by Russia against Ukraine during a speech on the occasion of Veterans Day, which is traditionally marked in the country on the last Saturday of June.
Prigozhin reportedly orders convoys advancing toward Moscow to “return to field camps” - Russian media
The leader of Wagner Group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, said his convoys would return to field camps.
Kuleba, Blinken discuss latest events in Russia
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba of Ukraine and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the latest developments in Russia in a phone call.
Lukashenko “negotiated” de-escalation with Prigozhin throughout Saturday - report
In coordination with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Belarus’s self-proclaimed leader Alexander Lukashenko held talks with Wgner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, who is now in the lead of an armed rebellion in Russia.
World saw today that Russia’s bosses don’t control anything - Zelensky
The world was able to see today that Russia’s top leaders have no control over their own country.
Latvia won't issue visas to Russians despite Prigozhin's rebellion
Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkēvičs said that Latvia will not issue humanitarian or other types of visas to Russians, and will not change the restrictions on border crossing introduced last year, even amid the current events in Russia
Borrell discusses situation in Russia with G7 foreign ministers
EU High Representative Josep Borrell held consultations with the Group of Seven foreign ministers on the situation in Russia.
Kazakhstan’s Tokayev on Wagner Group mutiny: Russia’s “internal affair”
In a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday, Kazakhstani President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev referred to the unfolding rebellion by Wagner Group mercenaries, led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, an internal matter of the Russian Federation.
Zelensky thanks Organization of American States for statement in support of Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has thanked the members of the Organization of American States for a powerful statement in support of Ukraine.
23 June 2023
Zelensky welcomes EU’s 11th package sanctions, expects next one to target Russia’s nuclear industry
President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed the EU’s decision to adopt the 11th package of sanctions against Russia, and expects further strengthening of restrictions, including those targeting Russian nuclear energy.
Baltic states call on UN to streamline humanitarian funding for Ukraine
There is a real need for UN member states to accelerate the allocation of funds to address Ukraine’s humanitarian needs, especially after the explosion at the Kakhovka HPP, as only 26% of the previously designated amount has been provided to date.
NATO Secretary General visits Security Assistance Group–Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg travelled to Wiesbaden, Germany, on Friday to meet and thank personnel from Allies and partners at the Security Assistance Group-Ukraine (SAG-U) command.
Meeting on Ukraine’s Peace Formula to be held in Denmark
A meeting of high-ranking officials from Ukraine, as well as a number of Western nations and the Global South, will be held in Copenhagen in the coming days, where the Ukrainian Peace Formula will be discussed.