Norway allocates over $90M in more aid for Ukraine
Norway has allocated an additional NOK 1 billion ($92.5 million) to provide vital aid to Ukrainians.
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Shmyhal hopes Ukraine will get positive assessment under EU enlargement package in Oct
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said he expects Ukraine to receive a positive assessment as part of a report on the EU enlargement package this October.
On U.S. visit, Ukraine’s Prosecutor General discusses ways to implement Peace Formula
Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin of Ukraine discussed ways to implement the Peace Formula, put forward by President Volodymyr Zelensky, during a visit to the United States.
Kostin in US agrees to strengthen cooperation on confiscation of Russian assets
During an official visit to the USA, Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin agreed to strengthen cooperation between the Ukrainian search, seizure and asset confiscation group Task Force UA and the KleptoCapture group of the US Department of Justice that will help ensure further confiscation of assets of Russian oligarchs.
Ireland calls for removal of veto power in UN Security Council
The veto power of the permanent members of the UN Security Council is a thing of the past and it must be removed.
U.S. bipartisan support for Ukraine remains unchanged – Kuleba
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to the United States was extremely successful, resulting in agreements on the supply and production of weapons.
Baerbock: No fatigue in Germany from Ukraine war
The attitude of countries around the world towards Russia's war against Ukraine has changed significantly, as they understand that this war concerns not only peace in Europe, but also the very principles of the UN Charter, according to German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock.
25 September 2023
Lithuania’s Nauseda meets Ukranian lawmakers, vows political support
At a meeting with Ukrainian legislators visiting Lithuania, the country’s president, Gitanas Nauseda, promised to promote political support for Ukraine, and also called for efforts to implement reforms in order to launch EU membership talks.
MFA refutes insinuations about Ukraine's alleged intentions to have Polish government toppled
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine says the Ukrainian government has not intended and does not intend to meddle in Poland's internal affairs, and rejected claims about Ukraine's alleged intentions to overthrow the neighboring country’s government.
Government shutdown may affect U.S. aid supplies to Ukraine - State Dept
In the event of a government shutdown in the United States from October 1, deliveries of security and defense aid to other countries, including Ukraine, may become complicated.
Former FM Klimkin expects Ukraine to join NATO before EU membership but “not tomorrow”
Ukraine’s former Foreign Affairs Minister Pavlo Klimkin believes Ukraine will join NATO sooner than it will gain full membership in the European Union, but “not tomorrow”.
Ukrainians are heroically fighting for entire West – Finnish foreign minister
It is important for all citizens of Western countries to understand that Ukrainians are heroically fighting for all of them, and therefore they need assistance.
Zelensky: We must give more rights, opportunities in UN to all nations respecting peace
Volodymyr Zelensky is sure that the world supports Ukraine's position – to give more rights and opportunities in the UN to all nations that respect other nations and peace.
Saudi Arabia at UN says ready to mediate between Ukraine and Russia
Saudi Arabia is ready to continue mediating efforts to achieve a peaceful settlement in Ukraine.
24 September 2023
Yermak: Henry Kissinger is now one of Ukraine's lobbyists in NATO
Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger is now one of Ukraine's lobbyists in NATO.
Dialog with Russia should continue despite neo-imperial war it wages - Austria’s top diplomat
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Austria, Alexander Schallenberg, is in favor of keeping open the channels of dialogue with Russia, despite the latter’s attempt to take over another state “in a neo-imperialist way”.
Russia's attack on Ukraine undermines trust in UN - New Zealand
The invasion of Ukraine on the part of Russia, the permanent member of the UN Security Council, undermines the credibility of the United Nations as such.
McCarthy says he will keep Ukraine aid in Pentagon funding bill
Republican Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, has said he will keep Ukraine aid in the Pentagon funding bill.
Canada's House of Commons condemns Russia's deportation of Ukrainian children
The lower house of the Canadian Parliament has unanimously adopted a resolution condemning the deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia.
Lavrov says Russia will not consider any proposals for Ukraine ceasefire
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said that Moscow is allegedly ready for negotiations on Ukraine, but will not consider any proposals for a ceasefire.
23 September 2023
Any compromise with Russia to have catastrophic consequences - Ukraine advisor
Ukraine has been consistently explaining to partners that any format of compromise with Russia is unacceptable as any such compromise with the aggressor will have catastrophic consequences for international law.
Kostin agrees on cooperation with American Bar Association president
Prosecutor General of Ukraine Andriy Kostin agreed on cooperation with the president-elect of the American Bar Association to facilitate strengthening the Ukrainian legal aid system.
Ex-CEO of Roscosmos becomes “senator” for occupied Zaporizhzia region
Russian politician Dmytro Rogozin, who previously headed Russia’s state space agency Roscosmos, took up the illegitimate position of "senator for Zaporizhzhia region", becoming member of the upper house of the Russian parliament of the Federation Council from the temporarily occupied region of Ukraine.
Ukraine, Sudan’s leaders talk common security challenges
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with the Chairman of the Sovereign Council of Sudan, Abdel Fattah al-Burgan to discuss common security challenges and consider possible platforms for strengthening cooperation between Ukraine and African countries.
Seized Russian assets should be used in rebuilding Ukraine - Finland’s presidential candidate
Governor of the Bank of Finland, Olli Rehn, who officially became a candidate for presidency in Finland from the Center party, spoke in favor of transferring frozen Russian assets for the restoration of Ukraine.
Kostin presents US Attorney General with Ukrainian Order
Prosecutor General of Ukraine Andriy Kostin presented US Attorney General Merrick Garland with a state award on behalf of President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Trudeau, Zelensky meet with Ukrainian community in Toronto
Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with the Ukrainian community in Toronto.
South Korea, US, Japan warn of stern response to Russia-North Korea arms deal
The foreign ministers of South Korea, the United States, and Japan are deeply concerned about military cooperation between Russia and North Korea and have declared their readiness to take tough measures against a potantial arms deal.
Zelensky calls on world to fight Russian disinformation
Russian Federation heavily invests in powerful disinformation campaigns in order to divide the unity of the civilized world in the matter of supporting Ukraine.