EU, Ukraine may start accession talks as soon as December
The European Union is gearing up to open negotiations with Ukraine on its future accession to the bloc with a formal announcement expected as soon as December.
Politics
03 October 2023
U.S. still has funds to support Ukraine, but new package needed from Congress - Kirby
The United States currently has the funding to ensure continuous military support for Ukraine "for a bit longer," but congressional approval of a new large-scale package is needed now.
Biden calls key allies to discuss support for Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday spoke by phone with foreign leaders to coordinate joint efforts in support of Ukraine.
Iran refuses to take full responsibility for downing UIA flight – international group
Iran continues to deny full responsibility for the downing UIA Flight PS752 near Tehran in 2020.
MFA condemns transfer of political prisoners Dzhelyal, Akhtemovs from Crimea
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine condemns the transfer of political prisoners Nariman Dzhelyal, Asan Akhtemov and Aziz Akhtemov from Crimea.
Europe in Kyiv tells world: we exist, we are independent, we will fight
The last few days have seen several significant visits by high-profile European guests to Kyiv. What does this mean?
PM Shmyhal expects pre-accession talks with EU to start as soon as this year
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal believes that pre-accession talks between Ukraine and the European Union will start in 2023.
Ukraine envoy says there is no risk that US aid funding halts now
At the moment, there is no risk that the United States will halt aid funding for Ukraine, even though the Congress failed to endorse an additional large-scale package in support of Ukraine last week.
Ambassador Markarova shares details of Zelensky-Biden meeting in Washington
In addition to discussing the actual situation on the battlefield and Ukraine’s urgent needs to bring victory closer, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and United States President Joseph Biden reached a practical agreement on joint arms production, following their meeting in Washington.
U.S., Denmark to strengthen Ukraine's cybersecurity
The United States and Denmark have announced their partnership to reduce cybersecurity vulnerabilities and build cyber resilience in Ukraine's critical infrastructure through the USAID Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure in Ukraine activity.
Stefanchuk discusses implementation of EC's recommendations with Commissioner Várhelyi
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk discussed Ukraine's implementation of the seven recommendations of the European Commission, necessary for the start of negotiations on joining the European Union, with Olivér Várhelyi, the European Commissioner for Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations.
02 October 2023
Zelensky meets with Estonian defense minister
President Volodymyr Zelensky has discussed the situation on the battlefield and the needs of Ukrainian defenders with Minister of Defense of the Republic of Estonia Hanno Pevkur, who is visiting Ukraine.
PM Shmyhal: Ukraine, EU to hold next external meeting of EU Council in December
Ukraine and the European Union will hold the next external meeting of the EU Council of Ministers for Foreign Affairs in December this year.
Zelensky expects Spanish EU Presidency to be fruitful in terms of opening Ukraine’s EU accession talks
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky had a phone conversation with Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sánchez.
Zelensky, Tajani discuss battlefield situation, peace formula, defense
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani have discussed the situation at the front, the European and Euro-Atlantic integration of Ukraine, the Ukrainian Peace Formula and military aid, including air defenses.
Zelensky, Tajani discuss battlefield situation, peace formula, defense
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani have discussed the situation at the front, the European and Euro-Atlantic integration of Ukraine, the Ukrainian Peace Formula and military aid, including air defenses.
Zelensky to Borrell: We are sincerely grateful to EU for its unity in support of Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell have discussed the importance of speeding up the provision of military aid to Ukraine, the allocation of a new financial tranche, a new package of EU sanctions against Russia and Ukraine's European integration.
Zelensky to Borrell: We are sincerely grateful to EU for its unity in support of Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell have discussed the importance of speeding up the provision of military aid to Ukraine, the allocation of a new financial tranche, a new package of EU sanctions against Russia and Ukraine's European integration.
Ukraine expects transparent assessment of implementation of seven EC recommendations without additional requirements - Kuleba
In October, Ukraine expects the European Commission to make an honest and transparent assessment of the implementation of seven recommendations for the beginning of negotiations on the country's accession to the EU, without additional requirements.
Bulgaria to continue providing comprehensive support for Ukraine
Bulgaria will continue providing support for Ukraine at the diplomatic, political, military and humanitarian levels.
President Zelensky takes part in EU-Ukraine Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that today’s offsite meeting of the EU Foreign Ministers in Kyiv is not only a significant manifestation of solidarity with Ukraine, but also a new step towards strengthening Europe, adding to its leadership and initiative.
President Zelensky takes part in EU-Ukraine Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that today’s offsite meeting of the EU Foreign Ministers in Kyiv is not only a significant manifestation of solidarity with Ukraine, but also a new step towards strengthening Europe, adding to its leadership and initiative.
EU approaching ‘critical juncture’ in support of Ukraine – Lithuanian FM
The European Union is approaching a ‘critical juncture’ after political shifts in the United States and Slovakia threatened support for Ukraine from the EU and NATO amid the Russian invasion.
Putin’s bets in attempt to halt supply of Western weapons to Ukraine
Since the outset of the full-scale invasion, one of the key Russian narratives has been as follows: “The more the West supplies weapons to the Kyiv regime, the longer the war lasts.”
FM Odobescu: Romania supports Ukraine in grain transit, EU membership talks
Romania understands the consequences of Russian aggression against Ukraine for its own security and for the EU as a whole, and will help Ukraine in the military dimension, the transit of Ukrainian grain, and progress towards EU membership negotiations.
Slovak FM in Kyiv declares full support for Ukraine’s sovereignty
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Slovak Republic Miroslav Wlachovský expressed full support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, as well as its integration into the EU.
Kuleba: Too early to talk about impact of Slovakia elections on support for Ukraine
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said that it is necessary to wait for the formation of a coalition in Slovakia in order to draw the first conclusions about the impact of the elections on support for Ukraine.
Foreign Affairs Council meeting within EU's future borders for first time - Kuleba
The decision to hold a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Ukraine is a signal of support for the country and a historic event.
Russia's war against Ukraine an existential threat to Europeans - Borrell
The EU will always support Ukraine, because Russian aggression is an existential threat to Europe and Europeans.