Zelensky calls Latvian president's visit to Ukraine symbolic
President Volodymyr Zelensky called the third visit of President of Latvia Egils Levits to Ukraine since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion meaningful and symbolic.
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Ukraine, Latvia Presidents and First Ladies commemorate fallen heroes in Lviv
In Lviv, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska, together with President of Latvia Egils Levits and his wife Andra Levite, honored the memory of Ukrainian warriors fallen during the war.
Ukraine, Latvia Presidents and First Ladies commemorate fallen heroes in Lviv
In Lviv, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska, together with President of Latvia Egils Levits and his wife Andra Levite, honored the memory of Ukrainian warriors fallen during the war.
Zelensky appoints Kamyshin as non-staff adviser
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Oleksandr Kamyshin as his non-staff adviser.
Ukraine, Finland to cooperate in anti-corruption efforts, prevention of cross-border crimes
Ukraine’s Director of the State Bureau of Investigation Oleksii Sukhachov and Finland’s National Police Commissioner Seppo Kolehmainen have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation. The document provides for the exchange of information, analysis, research and other methods for the prevention, detection, termination and investigation of criminal offences.
Blinken condemns “systematic muzzling” of critics in Russia, calls on UN to record Russia’s crimes in Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken accused Moscow of repressing critics and called on UN to continue documenting Russia's abuses in the war on Ukraine.
Russia must completely withdraw its troops from Zaporizhzhia NPP - EU
The European Union demands that Russia completely withdraws its troops and equipment from the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP).
02 March 2023
Ukraine has the right to liberate all temporarily occupied territories, including Crimea - EU
Ukraine has the right to liberate and regain full control of all temporarily occupied territories within its internationally recognized borders, including Crimea.
Danilov: De-occupation of Crimea to proceed according to plan to be approved by President
Oleksiy Danilov, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, emphasized that Ukraine will be de-occupying the Autonomous Republic of Crimea in line with a plan, which is yet to be approved by President of Ukraine.
Blinken reveals details of short encounter with Lavrov on G20 margins
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, during a short meeting with Russian Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministerial, discussed the issue of nuclear non-proliferation and release of illegally detained former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan, and also called on Russia to immediately end the war on Ukraine.
Blinken: Russia, China block G20 statement
China sided with Russia in the G20 format, blocking the adoption of a joint statement condemning Russia's war on Ukraine and calling to respect the UN Charter and international norms.
Danilov: We will soon hear a lot of Russian volunteers aiming to liberate territories within Russia
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Oleksiy Danilov of Ukraine believes that in the near future, multiple reports will be coming about Russian volunteer corps that will liberate “independent countries” on the territory of the Russian Federation.
PM Modi says India ready to “contribute” to any peace project on Ukraine
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni in New Delhi on Thursday to discuss, among other things, Russia’s ongoing war on Ukraine.
Crimea deoccupation strategy requires update - NSDC secretary
Oleksiy Danilov, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, believes that Ukraine needs to upgrade its strategy for de-occupying the Crimean peninsula.
Zelensky’s office chief meets with NATO assistant secretary general
Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office Andriy Yermak met with NATO Assistant Secretary General David Cattler.
Scholz to Xi: Don’t supply weapons to Russia
Germany is urging China to exert its influence on the Kremlin to end Russia’s war on Ukraine, rather than side with the aggressor power.
Defense minister Reznikov, new deputies meet with G7 ambassadors
Ukraine’s Minister of Defense Oleksii Reznikov held a meeting with the ambassadors of the Group of Seven with the participation of his newly appointed deputies, to discuss the ongoing fight against corruption and management reform.
IBA executive director supports creation of special tribunal for Russia – President’s Office
The Executive Director of the International Bar Association, Dr. Mark Ellis, renewed his support for the initiative to establish the Special International Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression in a meeting with the Deputy Head of the Presidential Office, Andrii Smyrnov.
Opening of OECD office in Kyiv will speed up Ukraine's accession to EU - Landsbergis
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis has welcomed the opening of the liaison office of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Kyiv on the initiative of Lithuania and Poland.
Baerbock on Putin: He doesn't want to talk, he wants to destroy Ukraine
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is convinced that Russian President Vladimir Putin has no interest in peace talks, and that everyone has already understood this.
Stoltenberg: NATO summit with Zelensky's participation will be a strong sign of solidarity
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said he is confident that the NATO summit with the participation of President Volodymyr Zelensky will be a strong sign of solidarity and support for Ukraine from Allies.
01 March 2023
Serbs recruited for Russia’s war on Ukraine to be arrested upon return - Vučić
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić says his country’s nationals recruited by Russia for the war against Ukraine will be apprehended once they return to their homeland.
Lukashenko, Xi adopt joint statement in Beijing
Following the negotiations in Beijing, China President Xi Jinping, and the self-proclaimed leader of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko adopted a joint statement on the basic principles of the strategic partnership development between China and Belarus.
MFA refutes Russia’s claim that Ukraine allegedly received radiological material
The Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Ministry has refuted Russia’s claim that Ukraine allegedly received some radiological material in order to stage a ‘provocation’.
FM Kuleba: Ukraine wins against Putin’s winter terror
Putin’s fifth defeat is that Ukraine has endured Russia’s winter terror.
Stoltenberg invites Zelensky to NATO Summit in Vilnius
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said he had invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine to attend the Alliance summit in Vilnius this July.
China supporting Russian war on Ukraine in many ways - U.S.
The United States has warned China that it would not hesitate to hold accountable any entities aiding Russia in its war on Ukraine.
No evidence of U.S. weapons diversion from Ukraine - Pentagon
The U.S. administration has said that all American weapons sent to Ukraine are being used for their intended purposes and to maximum effect, and there is no evidence of military aid diversion from Ukraine.
Russia's defeats push China to prepare more thoroughly, restraining Beijing only in time - expert
The current situation of the Russo-Ukrainian war restrains China in terms of time as China will more carefully plan its operation against Taiwan.