Zelensky says Ukraine expects EU to make political decision to start accession talks
Ukraine is especially looking forward to the EU's political decision on the start of negotiations on the country’s membership in the European Union.
Politics
26 October 2023
Zelensky addresses European Council meeting participants
Russia needs to see that its ambitions as an invader will endure less than Ukraine’s ability to defend its freedom.
Zelensky signs law on politically exposed persons
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has signed the law "On the prevention and Counteraction to legalization (laundering) of the proceeds from crime, terrorism financing and financing of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction" regarding politically exposed persons (PEPs).
Stefanishyna: Some unfriendly countries trying to downplay Ukraine's progress on its path towards EU
Some European officials are trying to push their wishes ahead of the European Commission's assessment of Ukraine's progress in European integration, and certain unfriendly countries are trying to downplay it and devalue the efforts of our state.
Zelensky, PM of Denmark discuss support for Ukraine
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen discussed in a phone conversation the importance of further long-term macroeconomic support for Ukraine and agreed on future joint steps in regional and global formats.
Certain unfriendly countries trying to downplay assessment of Ukraine on its way to EU - Vice PM
Some European officials are trying to squeeze in their wishes into the agenda ahead of the scheduled assessment report by the European Commission of Ukraine’s progress in European integration, and certain unfriendly countries are trying to belittle it and devalue the Ukrainian efforts.
Yermak, Sullivan discuss peace formula, battlefield situation, joint defense production
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak had a phone conversation with U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan.
Ukraine at OSCE: Rule of law must be backed by military force
Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has proved that the rule of law must be backed by military force. Otherwise, it will be neglected.
Stefanchuk meets with Czech foreign minister
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk has discussed the issue of Ukrainian-Czech cooperation with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Jan Lipavsky.
25 October 2023
Ukrainian President’s Office deputy head, Swiss MFA delegation discuss peace formula
Andriy Sybiha, the deputy head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, met with a delegation from the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland and Chargé d'Affaires a.i. of Switzerland in Ukraine Peter Hafner.
Welsh Parliament recognizes Holodomor as genocide against Ukrainian people
On October 25, the Welsh Parliament (Senedd Cymru) adopted a statement recognizing the 1932–1933 Holodomor in Ukraine as genocide committed against the Ukrainian people.
Speakers of Czech Senate, Verkhovna Rada sign memorandum on cooperation
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk and Chairman of the Senate of the Czech Republic Miloš Vystrčil signed the Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation between Parliaments.
NSDC secretary meets with delegation of Denmark’s defense ministry
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Oleksiy Danilov met with the delegation of the Ministry of Defense of the Kingdom of Denmark, led by the Minister of Defense Troels Lund Poulsen.
Tetiana Kalyta, Deputy Minister for Veterans Affairs
The key goal is the quality and accessibility of services for veterans and their families
MEPs propose to donate to Ukraine military equipment seized in Libya - media
European Parliament members took the initiative to hand over to Ukraine weapons and military equipment seized in Libya.
Stefanchuk meets with Czech president
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk and President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel discussed a range of issues, including Ukraine’s defense needs, European integration and Euro-Atlantic integration of Ukraine.
Shmyhal, Steinmeier discuss Ukraine’s sky protection, joint defense industries development
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier have discussed the strengthening of Ukraine’s air defenses and the joint development of defense industries.
Poland appoints new ambassador to Ukraine
Poland’s newly-appointed Ambassador to Ukraine will be Jarosław Guzy, 68, a historian and journalist.
No place for Russia’s Black Sea fleet in Crimea - Zelensky’s Office chief
Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office Andriy Yermak believes Russia’s Black Sea fleet must not remain in Crimea and “it won’t be there”.
24 October 2023
Israel may change stance on support for Ukraine - expert
Evidence of Russia’s cooperation with terrorist organizations in the Middle East and the government of Iran is becoming more obvious so it is possible that Israel will eventually change its position on the level of assistance to Ukraine in its war against the aggressor.
Zelensky meets with Danish Defense Minister
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine met with the Minister of Defense of the Kingdom of Denmark, Troels Lund Poulsen.
Declaration of Crimea Platform Summit highlights need of further strengthening Russia sanctions - Stefanchuk
The joint declaration of participants in the Second Parliamentary Summit of the International Crimea Platform of World Parliamentaries expressed their intention to continue to strengthen sanctions targeting the Russian Federation.
Deputy PM Stefanishyna meets with EU ambassadors
Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine Olha Stefanishyna met with Ambassadors of the Member States of the European Union ahead of the publication of the European Commission’s annual enlargement package.
Coalition of Evil has no chance: Biden says US ready to go all way
Democracy is preparing a response to autocracy. This unambiguous message of the US President was heard on the axis of evil - in Russia and China, in Iran and the DPRK
Shmyhal, Scholz discuss use of frozen Russian assets in Berlin
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and Federal Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz have held a meeting in Berlin and discussed further comprehensive support for Ukraine, namely regarding the use of frozen Russian assets.
Ukraine implements recommendations as quickly as possible to start accession talks with EU – Zelensky
Ukraine has been implementing the seven recommendations of the European Commission as quickly as possible to enable a political decision to open accession talks with the European Union as soon as this year.
Zelensky, Stefanchuk urge Crimea Platform participants to monitor sanctions against Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on participants in the Second Parliamentary Summit of the International Crimea Platform to monitor the implementation of sanctions imposed on the Russian Federation.
Eugene Vindman, witness in Trump's impeachment case
I don't see right now that Trump will get elected
Ukraine's membership in EU in line with Hungary’s strategic interests - Kuleba
Ukraine's membership in the European Union is in line with the strategic interests of Hungary, but Budapest tactically tries to squeeze out maximum benefit from the negotiation process.