Zambia joins Peace Summit communiqué – Zelensky
Zambia has joined the communiqué of the first Peace Summit held in Switzerland on June 15-16.
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Putin's visit to North Korea a significant goodwill gesture towards Kim - ISW
Russian dictator Putin's visit to North Korea is a significant goodwill gesture towards Kim Kim Jong-Un as the visit helps legitimize Kim's pariah regime both domestically and abroad.
19 June 2024
Internal probe ongoing against Ukraine’s deputy prosecutor general over lifestyle concerns
An official internal investigation is being conducted regarding Deputy Prosecutor General Dmytro Verbytskyi following a media report into his family assets.
Idea of peace talks with Russia before its full defeat “misleading” - French expert
The president of the Center for Study and Research for Political Decisions (France), Nicolas Tenzer, believes that the very idea of inviting Russia to the negotiating table before defeating it on the battlefield is misleading so it should be ruled out.
Trump could still be undecided on Ukraine policy - Ambassador Taylor
Ex-president of the United States, Donald Trump, may still not be sure what his policy will be in relation to Ukraine should he win the U.S. election this November.
US, allies discussing what commitment to give on Ukraine joining NATO - media
The United States and several key allies, including the United Kingdom, are actively debating how strongly to commit to Ukraine's NATO membership at the alliance's upcoming 75th anniversary summit in Washington.
Organization of American States joins Peace Summit communique
The Organization of American States (OAS) has joined the communique of the first Peace Summit held in Switzerland on June 15-16.
Ukraine's president, Poland's parliament speaker discuss protection of Ukrainian sky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Marshal of the Polish Sejm Szymon Holownia discussed cooperation in protecting the Ukrainian sky.
Ukraine, EU finalize text of security agreement – President’s Office
The negotiating teams of Ukraine and the European Union have agreed on the text of the security agreement that will be signed in the near future, according to the President’s Office.
Ukraine’s lawmakers on path to pass law on military police
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine passed at first reading the draft law on establishing the military police.
Russia set to suspend participation in OSCE Parliamentary Assembly
The Russian Federation Council jointly with the State Duma will draft a decision on suspending Russia's participation in the activities of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly and the relevant fee payment freeze.
Explaining complex things in simple words: Prospects for Russia's participation in peace summit, temporariness of Kerch Bridge, Russia's accountability for MH17 disaster
The Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security pursues efforts to provide a brief explanation to foreign audiences on the current topics of particular interest as regards Ukraine.
Kim expresses full support for Russia's war in Ukraine - media
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un at a meeting with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in Pyongyang expressed full support for Russia's war in Ukraine and pledged to strengthen strategic cooperation with Moscow.
Polish parliament speaker arrives in Ukraine
Marshal of the Polish Sejm Szymon Holownia has arrived in Ukraine on his first official visit.
Zelensky thanks Antigua and Barbuda for joining Peace Summit communique
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked Antigua and Barbuda for joining the communique of the Global Peace Summit.
Ukraine's parliament allows local councils to finance Ukrainian forces
The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law that allows local self-government bodies to finance units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces during martial law.
Fourth Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen to be held in Kyiv on Sept 12
The Fourth Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen, dedicated to the safety of children, will be held in Kyiv on September 12.
Anti-government protests take place in Israel, some detained
On Monday, protesters took to the streets of Jerusalem to demand new elections. They reached the house of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, where they were dispersed by the police.
Putin trying to find potential successor among own relatives
Russian leader Vladimir Putin is trying to prepare likely successors to his regime from among his children and other relatives.
18 June 2024
President: Destruction of launchers near Russian border is important for Kharkiv's security
The destruction of Russian positions and launchers near the border is important for the security of Kharkiv.
Zelensky: World's determination opens new prospects for restoring our security
The world's determination opens up new prospects for restoring our security.
Dutch PM Mark Rutte may become new NATO Secretary General
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte will become the new NATO Secretary General.
Lithuania's parliament speaker addresses Ukrainian parliament
Speaker of Lithuania's Seimas Viktorija Cmilyte-Nielsen has delivered an address to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, according to Ukrinform.
Switzerland may reconsider its position on blocking arms supplies to Ukraine
The lower house of the Swiss parliament -- the National Council -- will consider changing the law on arms exports, which may allow indirect deliveries to Ukraine.
Ukrainian president, Lithuanian parliament speaker discuss Ukraine's defense capabilities
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Speaker of Lithuania's Seimas Viktorija Cmilyte-Nielsen have discussed the needs for bolstering Ukraine's defense capabilities.
Putin's statements ahead of Peace Summit testify to Russia’s weakness - historian
Statements the Russian leader Vladimir Putin, voiced on the eve of the Peace Summit in Switzerland, that he is allegedly "ready for peace negotiations", but to this end Ukraine must withdraw its troops from all regions claimed by the Russians, are an undeniable evidence of the weakness of the aggressor state.
Ceasefire won’t mean victory for Ukraine - historian
Even if hostilities in Ukraine end soon, it will not mean the end of the war, only postponing it for a few years.
Explaining complex things in simple words: Military perspectives, Moscow-Pyongyang cooperation, international sport
The Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security pursues efforts to provide a brief explanation to foreign audiences on the current topics of particular interest as regards Ukraine.
Chair of Lithuania’s Seimas arrives in Ukraine
The head of the Seimas of Lithuania, Viktorija Čmilytė-Nielsen, arrived in Ukraine on an official visit.