Zelensky to Trudeau: Ukrainians to never accept Canada's decision on Nord Stream turbine
Ukrainians will never accept Canada's decision to hand the Nord Stream turbine back to Germany, which was actually shipped in violation of sanctions.
Politics
17 July 2022
Zelensky on SAPO chief appointment: Appropriate person has been chosen, commission has final say
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that the head of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office has already been selected, so the ball is on the pitch of the selection commission.
Zelensky explains move to sack top prosecutor, security chief
The number of cases where security operatives and prosecutors are investigated over their siding with the enemy poses questions to the chiefs of the relevant bodies.
Zelensky removes head of SBU Bakanov, top prosecuror Veneditkova
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has “removed from duties” Head of the Security Service Ivan Bakanov and “removed from the post” Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova.
Zelensky, Trudeau discuss increased sanctions against Russia after terrorist attacks on Ukrainian cities
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for defense support and called on Canada to increase the sanctions pressure on Russia after its missile attacks on peaceful Ukrainian cities.
Rammstein unfurls Ukrainian flag at concert in Warsaw
Musicians of the German band Rammstein raised the Ukrainian flag at a concert in Warsaw.
Russia's terror has reached its peak in past five months – Venediktova
Russia must be recognized as a terrorist state. We have had terrible evidence of this for eight years, and its terror has reached its peak in the past five months. Almost 23,000 war crimes have been committed by Russian troops.
Zelensky on MH17 tragedy: Russia continues to sow grief on Ukrainian soil
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said on the eighth anniversary of the MH17 tragedy that every criminal will be brought to justice, adding that Russia continues to sow grief on Ukrainian soil.
Canada’s shadow defense minister calls for increasing military, financial support for Ukraine
Canadian Conservatives are deeply concerned by Justin Trudeau government's “waning” support for Ukraine.
16 July 2022
Zelensky: Ukraine maintaining stability of state institutions amid war
On the day of the adoption of the Declaration of State Sovereignty of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine managed to maintain the stability of state institutions during the war.
On anniversary of downing of Flight MH17, EU calls for holding those responsible to account
The European Union reiterates its full support for all efforts to establish the truth, achieving justice for the 298 victims of the downing of Flight MH17 and their next of kin and holding those responsible to account, in accordance with the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2166.
G20 finance ministers fail to issue joint communique amid divisions over war in Ukraine
The Group of 20 major economies' finance chiefs had "strong consensus" on a number of issues, but failed to issue a joint communique due to divisions over Russia's war against Ukraine.
Ukraine reporting to partners on use of money and weapons provided – Markarova
Ukraine's Ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova has said that she does not remember such a level of cooperation, understanding and mutual transparency between Kyiv and Washington as they have now.
Italian FM: Political crisis can disrupt arms supplies to Ukraine
The political crisis engulfing Mario Draghi's government threatens to deny Ukraine vital military support in its fight against Russia.
Ambassador Zvarych: Poland sees military aid to Ukraine as guarantee of its own security
Poland sees military assistance to Ukraine as a guarantee of its own security and the security of Europe as a whole. Warsaw trusts in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and will continue to provide military support.
Kyslytsya on punishment of Russia: We’ll build upon legacy of Nuremberg
Ukraine will build upon the "legacy of Nuremberg" to punish Russian war criminals.
15 July 2022
Ukrainian diplomats should do all to strengthen EU's seventh sanctions package - president
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukrainian diplomats should do everything possible to strengthen the EU's seventh round of sanctions, which should be a fair response to Russia's terror.
Kuleba thanks Italian foreign minister for steadfast support of Ukraine
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba in a phone call with his Italian counterpart Luigi Di Maio thanked him and the team of Prime Minister Mario Draghi for their steadfast support of Ukraine.
Shmyhal, Borrell discuss further steps for Ukraine's EU integration
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and EU High Representative Josep Borrell have discussed further steps aimed at integrating Ukraine into the EU.
Shmyhal calls on EU to recognize Russia as terrorist state
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal in a conversation with EU High Representative Josep Borrell called on the EU to recognize Russia as a terrorist state.
Russia sanctions: European Commission proposes “maintenance and alignment” package
The European Commission has adopted a proposal for a new package of measures to maintain and strengthen the effectiveness of the EU's six wide-ranging and unprecedented packages of sanctions against Russia.
Free world must support Ukraine in defend its democracy - Biden
The war that Vladimir Putin unleashed against Ukraine is a challenge to the peace and stability worldwide therefore the free world must support Ukraine in defending its democracy.
14 July 2022
Dialogue Group on Accountability for Ukraine created in The Hague – Venediktova
The Dialogue Group on Accountability for Ukraine was created at the Ukraine Accountability Conference in The Hague today.
Ukraine, Latvia drafting agreement on confiscation of Russia’s state property abroad
Minister of Justice of Ukraine Denys Malyuska and Minister of Justice of Latvia Jānis Bordāns have started to draft jointly an agreement on the confiscation of Russian state property abroad.
Those whose decisions led to crimes against Ukrainians must not hide behind ‘immunity of officials’ – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky insists that a Special Tribunal be established to bring to justice those whose decisions led to the crimes committed by Russian occupiers in Ukraine but who are hiding behind the so-called immunity of officials.
Biden to ask Israeli PM to increase assistance to Ukraine - media
U.S. President Joe Biden, who is visiting Israel, intends to discuss the Russian war in Ukraine during talks with Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid, scheduled for July 14.
Yermak calls on West to label Putin’s Russia “terrorist state”
Designating Russia as a “terrorist state” would have dramatic legal consequences for the war in Ukraine, and it’s time for the world to act.
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
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.