Hungary blocks EU statement on arrest warrant for Putin - Bloomberg
Hungary blocked the joint statement of the EU member states on the issuance of an international arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Prime Minister of Japan arrives in Ukraine
Japanese officials say Prime Minister Kishida Fumio arrived in Ukraine on Tuesday on an unannounced visit.
Ukrainian president, Irish PM discuss humanitarian cooperation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar for joining a "core group" of countries supporting the creation of a special tribunal on Russian aggression and discussed the intensification of humanitarian cooperation.
20 March 2023
White House calls on Xi Jinping to press Putin
The United States has called on Chinese leader Xi Jinping to use his influence on Russian President Vladimir Putin and press him to end his war in Ukraine and respect Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
China feels no responsibility to hold Putin accountable - Blinken
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has described Chinese leader Xi Jinping's visit to Moscow in the context of the International Criminal Court issuing an arrest warrant for Putin as China's refusal to hold the Russian regime accountable.
Zelensky, Rutte discuss peace formula, transformation of Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has held a conversation with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte that will help strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities.
Arrest warrant for Putin: Rada calls on Rome Statute parties to comply with ICC decision
Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (VRU) calls on the Rome Statute parties to take measures to implement the International Criminal Court (ICC) decision. The latter is to issue an arrest warrant for Putin and Children's Rights Commissioner Maria Lvova-Belova.
Ukraine expects China to influence Russia to stop its war of aggression - MFA
Ukraine expects China to use its influence on Russia to end its war of aggression against Ukraine.
Parliament dismisses three ministers — Shkarlet, Fedorov and Riabikin
At a meeting on March 20, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has dismissed three ministers - the Minister of Education and Science, the Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Digital Transformation, and the Minister of Strategic Industries of Ukraine.
Warrant for Putin's arrest issued for life - ICC’s Khan
International warrants for the arrest of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Children's Ombudsperson Maria Lvova-Belova have been issued for life.
NATO membership “only guarantee” of deterring Russia from future aggression - General Naiev
Ukraine’s Joint Forces Commander Lieutenant General Serhiy Niaev is convinced that the only guarantee of deterring Russia from future aggression is Ukraine's accession to NATO and the constant strengthening of its Armed Forces.
Xi Jinping arrives in Moscow for talks with Putin
The plane carrying the President of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, arrived in Russia, has landed at Moscow's Vnukovo airport.
19 March 2023
South Africa aware of legal obligations in view of ICC’s arrest warrant for Putin
South Africa has taken note of the ICC ruling to issue an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Moldova to sanction 25 individuals complicit in Russian invasion of Ukraine - MFA
Moldova to sanction 25 individuals complicit in Russian invasion of Ukraine - MFA
Kyiv comments on Putin's visit to Mariupol: “Criminal always returns to the crime scene”
Mykhailo Podolyak, the advisor to the head of the President's Office, commented on the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin, whom the International Criminal Court in The Hague suspects of war crimes, to the temporarily occupied Mariupol, Donetsk region.
Germany to hand Putin over to ICC if he crosses into country
German authorities will comply with the ruling of the UN International Criminal Court in The Hague and be forced to arrest Russian warmonger Vladimir Putin if he dares to enter their country.
Vereshchuk: Arrest warrant for Putin is result of painstaking efforts by Prosecutor General's Office, President’s Office
The international arrest warrant for Russian president Vladimir Putin is the result of painstaking efforts by the Prosecutor General's Office headed by Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin and the President’s Office headed by Andriy Yermak.
18 March 2023
Impunity for crimes in Syria reason behind Kremlin's current aggressiveness - Zelensky
The lack of proper accountability for crimes committed in Syria has led to a sense of impunity in the Kremlin, which is largely a reason behind their current aggressiveness.
Russians must be fired from CoE positions - Estonia
On Saturday, Estonian Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu issued a statement demanding that all Russian nationals be expelled from positions they hold in the Council of Europe.
MFA: Russia has turned Crimea into military outpost, zone of oppression in past nine years
Nine years have passed since Russia held the fake "referendum on the status of Crimea". This so-called vote at gunpoint contradicted the Constitution and laws of Ukraine.
Putin arrives in occupied Crimea
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in occupied Crimea on the ninth anniversary of Russia’s illegal "referendum" in Crimea.
Zelensky enacts NSDC decision on sanctions against 300 individuals, 141 legal entities
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has put into effect a decision of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) of Ukraine to apply and amend personal special economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions).
Current EU chair Sweden assures Ukraine of support on anniversary of sham vote in Crimea
On the ninth anniversary of the illegal "referendum" in Crimea, the Swedish Foreign Ministry, which currently presides over the European Union, emphasized its commitment to the territorial integrity of Ukraine and the fact that Russia’s attempt to annex the peninsula will never be recognized.
Kremlin bans Forum of Free Peoples of Post-Russia
The Prosecutor General's Office of the Russian Federation has designated as an undesirable organization the Forum of Free Peoples of Post-Russia, whose members demand the independence of Russia’s regions, up to secession.
ICC’s war crimes case against Putin “justified” - Biden
U.S. President Joe Biden says the International Criminal Court’s case against Russian President Vladimir Putin “makes a very strong point,” as he voiced support for the investigation into Putin’s alleged war crimes.
ICC arrest warrant for Putin "historic decision" - Zelensky
The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin. This is a historic decision, from which historical responsibility will begin.
UNSC says "no" to Russia’s motion to hear "DPR representative" at meeting
The UN Security Council voted against the participation in its meeting of the so-called "representative of the DPR on human rights" Daria Morozova.
Steinmeier names conditions for success of peace initiatives on Ukraine
Any peace initiative can achieve its goal only if the mediators are ready to talk with Kyiv.
17 March 2023
ICC arrest warrant for Putin "historic decision" - Zelensky
The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin. This is a historic decision, from which historical responsibility will begin.