Peter Stano, EU Lead Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
Basically anything that comes out of the Kremlin is a massive propaganda and very often simply lies
Politics
Moldova needs modern weapons to protect itself if Russia attacks - Sandu
President Maia Sandu of Moldova underlined the necessity of arming the nation’s military with modern equipment to be prepared for a potential attack from Russia.
EU won’t recognize passports issued by Putin's regime to Ukrainians – Borrell
The European Union condemns Vladimir Putin's decision to expedite citizenship procedures for all citizens of Ukraine and will not recognize these documents.
13 July 2022
President appoints new Chernivtsi regional governor
President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Ruslan Zaparaniuk as the new head of the Chernivtsi Regional State Administration.
Ukraine severs diplomatic relations with North Korea
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the decision by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to recognize the so-called "independence" of the territories temporarily occupied by the Russian Federation in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine.
No talks ongoing with Russia on ending war - Kuleba
There are currently no negotiations underway between Ukraine and the Russian Federation regarding ending the war due to Russia's position and continued aggression.
Similar crises, as in Sri Lanka, caused by Russia, may explode in other countries - Zelensky
The crisis in Sri Lanka is due to Russia blocking the export of Ukrainian food products, which may lead to social unrest in other countries.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry refutes claims of UAV sales to Russia
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani says the country did not sell hundreds of its own drones to Russia amid the Kremlin’s ongoing aggression toward Ukraine.
Senate Intelligence Committee chief: Accelerated Russian aggression will only strengthen U.S. support for Ukraine
U.S. Senator Mark Warner, who chairs the Intelligence Committee, says any escalation of Russian aggression toward Ukraine will only lead to stronger support for Kyiv on the part of Washington.
PM Shmyhal visits Chernihiv region: Towns and villages returning to normal life
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal visited Chernihiv region and noted that the towns and villages that had suffered from the Russian military were gradually returning to normal life.
Prime Minister of France suggests organizing debate on Ukraine, creating special committee
Prime Minister of France Élisabeth Borne suggested that the members of the newly elected National Assembly should organize a debate on the war in Ukraine and create a parliamentary committee for relations on this issue.
12 July 2022
United States confident in Ukraine’s commitment to safeguard and account for arms
The United States is in continued contact with the Ukrainian side regarding the accounting and safeguarding of American weapons handed over to Ukraine.
Alexander Kwasniewski, ex-President of Poland
Putin made a historic mistake, and Russia will pay a huge price for this.
Zelensky meets with defense minister of Poland
In the future, Ukraine–Poland relations will develop, and the countries will become even closer.
Stefanchuk assures Brink: Rada ready to vote for all changes to fight corruption
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk has emphasized that the list of reforms compiled by the European Union and the USA is not just homework but an internal necessity to change Ukrainian society.
Turkey announces quadripartite meeting on ‘grain corridors’ in Istanbul
On Wednesday, July 13, the military delegations of Turkey, Ukraine, and Russia, as well as the UN delegation will meet in Istanbul to discuss the export of Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea.
11 July 2022
Russia to see sanctions exemption as weakness - Zelensky
The decision on sanctions exemption will be perceived in Russia exclusively as a manifestation of weakness.
Russia cynically exploiting humanitarian crisis in Syria to achieve own foreign policy goals - MFA Germany
Russia is cynically using its membership in the United Nations and the refugee situation in Syria for the sake of pursuing own foreign policy goals.
Putin’s decree on simplified naturalization of Ukrainians testifies to his invading appetites - MFA
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has strongly condemned the decree, issued by Russian President Vladimir Putin of July 11, 2022, which provides for a simplified procedure for granting Russian citizenship to any citizens of Ukraine.
Russian spies under diplomatic cover
Over the past months, the U.S., Canada, Great Britain, and EU countries have expelled a number of Russian diplomats, most of whom were in fact intelligence operatives.
Erdoğan assures Zelensky that Turkey ready to facilitate negotiations on ending war
President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan declared his readiness to provide all necessary support for the start of the negotiation process between Ukraine and the Russian Federation, including assistance and mediation in the Istanbul process.
Zelensky, Erdoğan discuss unblocking ports, grain exports
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the importance of unblocking Ukrainian ports and resuming grain exports with President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Zelensky: Netherlands among top ten partners of Ukraine in terms of security assistance
The Netherlands is among the top ten partners of Ukraine in terms of the security assistance provided.
President: Ukraine's transformation for EU membership continues despite war
The transformation of Ukraine for sake of obtaining full-fledged membership in the European Union continues despite the difficult conditions created by the full-scale Russian-Ukrainian war.
Zelensky: Netherlands may join reconstruction of Kherson region
Dutch politicians consider joining the reconstruction of Kherson region.
Zelensky meets with Rutte in Kyiv
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky is holding a meeting with Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte in Kyiv.
Zelensky orders PM to consider introducing exam for obtaining Ukrainian citizenship
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has instructed Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal to consider the issue of introducing a mandatory exam for obtaining Ukrainian citizenship.
Dzhemilev believes victory in war to lead to Crimea deoccupation
The full-scale Russian invasion caused significant destruction in Ukraine, but the fight against the aggressor united its people and allows the country to achieve deoccupation of Crimea.
10 July 2022
Congresswoman Kaptur calls Spartz's position ‘reckless’ aid to Kremlin
Spreading narratives that cast doubt on the cooperation between the US and Ukraine’s authorities that oppose Russian aggression helps the Kremlin and its anti-Ukrainian propaganda.