Ukraine-Hungary Commission on National Minorities to meet on Sept 16
Ukraine and Hungary agreed to hold a meeting of the Ukraine-Hungary Commission on National Minorities on September 16.
Politics
Kuleba on Nord Stream 2: Ukraine wants "stronger wording" in U.S.-Germany deal
Ukraine wants stronger wording on security guarantees in the U.S.-German joint statement on the issue of Russia’s Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project completion.
Yermak to travel to USA to prepare Zelensky's visit
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak will visit Washington in the near future to discuss the content of the visit of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky to the United States.
If no end to Donbas war is seen in foreseeable future…
… It could be better to ensure a "conflict freeze" than to end it on Kremlin’s terms, and the Ukrainian people seem to be ready to embrace the option
Ukraine, Hungary sign agreement on mutual recognition of educational documents
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and Hungarian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto have signed an intergovernmental agreement on the mutual recognition of educational documents and scientific degrees.
Ukraine parliament head calls on U.S. lawmakers to pursue sanctions to prevent Nord Stream 2 launch
Verkhovna Rada Chairman Dmytro Razumkov has called on the U.S. Congress to refrain from approving any agreements that would threaten Europe's energy security and pose a threat to the national interests of Ukraine and the United States.
Biden's meeting with Zelensky to take place in Washington on Aug 30 – White House
The White House has confirmed that a meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky will take place in Washington on August 30.
Germany vows to support Ukraine's energy transition
Berlin has expressed its readiness to "establish a pillar" to support Ukraine's energy transition in order to reduce its dependence on Russian energy supplies and increase energy efficiency, according to a joint statement by the United States and Germany "On support for Ukraine, European energy security and our climate goals."
Ukraine, Poland condemn Nord Stream 2 deal between U.S., Germany
Ukraine and Poland have called the agreement between the United States and Germany on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline “the resignation from attempts to stop the launch,” the decision which has created “political, military and energy threat for Ukraine and Central Europe.”
21 July 2021
Ukraine approves draft agreement with Hungary on mutual recognition of educational documents
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a draft agreement between the Government of Ukraine and the Government of Hungary on the mutual recognition of educational documents and scientific degrees.
Kuleba discusses with U.S. State Department counselor efforts to help Ukraine achieve its Euro-Atlantic aspirations
Ukraine’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba has discussed with U.S. State Department Counselor Derek Chollet the efforts to assist Ukraine on its Euro-Atlantic path.
U.S., Germany draft road map to deter Russia from using gas pipe as weapon against Ukraine – media
The U.S. and Germany are about to sign off a deal on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline that would imply sanctions and other forms of retaliation if Russia attempts to exploit energy as a hybrid tool against Ukraine.
Government approves strategy for public administration reform in Ukraine
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a strategy for public administration reform in Ukraine for 2022–2025 and an action plan for its implementation, Minister of the Cabinet of Ministers Oleh Nemchinov has said.
Szijjártó will make a visit to Ukraine on July 22
Péter Szijjártó, Chair of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary, will make a working visit to Ukraine on July 22 at the invitation of Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.
Occupied Crimea gets German filtration systems for two power plants, bypassing sanctions
Russian company Voronezh-Aqua illegally transported filtration systems and energy equipment from the EU to the occupied Crimea with the help of Lithuanian and Czech related companies.
Ukraine’s Prosecutor General discusses MH17 case with Dutch ambassador
Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova discussed the case of the downing of Flight MH17 over the occupied territory of Ukraine with Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Ukraine Jennes de Mol.
Congress must reject any deal between U.S., Germany on Nord Stream 2 – Marcy Kaptur
Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) harshly criticized the agreements allegedly to be sealed between the United States and Germany as regards Russia’s Nord Stream gas pipeline project, according to a recent leak in the media.
20 July 2021
Government drafts Ukraine's updated contribution to Paris Agreement
The Cabinet of Ministers has made a draft of Ukraine's updated contribution to the Paris Agreement, taking into account the National Economic Strategy 2030.
Kuleba: Ukraine submits proposals for countering Russia’s dominance in Black Sea to partners
Ukraine has concrete proposals for thwarting Russia's attempts to turn the Black Sea into its internal lake. Proposals are currently being discussed with the Associated Trio partners and Black Sea NATO members.
CDA Kent, Crimean Tatars discuss Russian occupation of Ukraine’s peninsula, Crimean Platform initiative
U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State George Kent, who currently serves as Chargé d'Affaires in Ukraine, met with representatives of the Crimean Tatar people to discuss the occupation of Crimea and the Crimean Platform project.
Kuleba: Association Trio is about cutting Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia off from “Russian World”
Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia have a common past with the Russian Federation, but members of the Association Trio seek to build their future with Europe.
Kuleba: Association Trio is about cutting Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia off from “Russian World”
Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia have a common past with the Russian Federation, but members of the Association Trio seek to build their future with Europe.
Zelensky, Michel discuss preparations for Ukraine-EU summit
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with President of the European Council Charles Michel to discuss preparations for the Ukraine-EU summit scheduled for October 2021.
Zelensky: Crimean Platform can become important instrument of security in Black Sea, Sea of Azov
The return of the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov to the area of international maritime law and maritime security should be the international community’s priority.
CDA Kent notes significant progress on Ukrainian judicial system reforms
U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary George Kent, who currently serves as Chargé d'Affaires in Ukraine, has hosted a roundtable on combatting corruption, the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv has reported on Twitter.
Counselor of U.S. Department of State to visit Ukraine and Poland to discuss Nord Stream 2
Counselor of the U.S. Department of State Derek Chollet will travel to Kyiv on July 20-21 and Warsaw on July 21-23 to reinforce the strategic value of the United States’ relationships with Ukraine and Poland, according to the Department’s statement.
Ukraine working to have consensus build up within NATO on MAP – Vice PM
Ukraine has been making effort to ensure that consensus is achieved within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization on the Membership Action Plan for Ukraine.
Michel invites Associated Trio countries to compete in reforms
President of the European Council Charles Michel pointed out the importance of reforms for Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova and invited them to identify key competitive benchmarking.
Moldova, Georgia, Ukraine have potential to strengthen EU - Sandu
The leaders of Moldova, Georgia and Ukraine are aware of the need for reforms on their path to EU membership, but they are convinced that members of the Association Trio have the potential to strengthen the EU.