Crimean Tatar leaders meet with Turkish ambassador to Ukraine
Representatives from the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people held a meeting with Türkiye Ambassador to Ukraine Mustafa Levent Bilgen.
Politics
25 January 2024
If Congress delays aid, Ukrainians will face tangible consequences - State Department
The U.S. State Department has warned of the possibility of significant consequences for Ukrainians if the U.S. Congress continues to delay its decision on further military, economic and humanitarian support for Ukraine.
State Department: US relies on cooperation with Ukraine in IL-76 crash investigation
The United States continues to work closely with the Ukrainian government to establish the facts of the IL-76 crash in the Belgorod region, while it is "incredibly difficult" to conduct an investigation with the participation of the Russian side.
No signs of “slackening” in international support for Ukraine - White House
Washington sees no indications of weakening or disunity in the issue of support for Ukraine among nations that retain a proactive position to ensure uninterrupted assistance to Ukraine.
Peace Formula, support for Ukraine: Zelensky speaks with Slovenian president
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed with President of Slovenia, Nataša Pirc Musar, cooperation between the two countries within the framework of the Ukrainian Peace Formula.
Kuleba: Some of Ukraine's friends still do not view Putin as evil that must be eliminated
Some international partners still believe that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin made a grave mistake by starting aggression against Ukraine, instead of viewing him as an evil that must disappear from international politics.
EU starts screening Ukrainian legislation: Stefanishyna discloses details of talks at European Commission
The European Commission has begun screening Ukrainian legislation for compliance with the legal norms of the European Union, which is a mandatory procedure during the accession of a candidate country to the EU.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister arrives in Kyiv
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis arrived in the capital of Ukraine on Thursday, January 25.
Italian Senate approves government's decision on military assistance to Ukraine in 2024
The Senate of the Italian Parliament has approved the government's decision to extend military assistance to Ukraine through 2024.
Ukraine, Mongolia’s top diplomats talk Peace Formula, bilateral cooperation
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba of Ukraine discussed with his Mongolian counterpart Battsegseg Batmunkh issues of bilateral relations and President Volodymyr Zelensky's Peace.
Democrats’ leader in Senate says negotiators inching toward approving Ukraine aid
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said lawmakers get "a little closer" each day to approving continued funding to Ukraine.
Kuleba outlines eight priority tasks for Ukraine ambassadors working in EU
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba instructed the heads of Ukraine’s diplomatic missions to the EU member states to intensify their efforts toward ensuring financial and military support to the country and increased sanctions and political pressure on Russia.
24 January 2024
Fico continues to insist on the need to find a peaceful solution for Ukraine
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico promises to support Ukraine, but continues to insist that he does not see a military solution to the "conflict" and calls for other parties to respect his position.
Despite Lavrov's request, UNSC not to discuss Il-76 incident on Wednesday
On Wednesday, the UN Security Council will not consider the issue of a Russian Il-76 military airlifter crash in Belgorod region despite the relevant request filed by Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, who is in New York.
Ukraine at OSCE: Medvedev’s statements confirm existential threat to Ukraine posed by Russia
The recent statement by Deputy Secretary of Russia’s Security Council Dmitry Medvedev regarding war with Ukraine clearly testify to Russia’s real intentions and the existential threat the aggressor poses to Ukraine.
Berlin, Kyiv close to agreeing on security assurances - Scholz
Germany and Ukraine are close to reaching an agreement on security assurances.
Zelensky, Scholz discuss military support for Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a phone call on Wednesday discussed the political, military and humanitarian situation in Ukraine.
Poland, Ukraine to hold intergovernmental consultations in March - Tusk
The first Polish-Ukrainian intergovernmental consultations after a long break will take place in March.
Orban urges Hungarian parliament to approve Sweden's NATO application "at earliest opportunity"
In a telephone conversation with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban discussed the ratification of Sweden's application for membership in the alliance and urges the parliament to approve it "at the earliest possible opportunity."
Stefanchuk, Cox talk Ukraine’s European integration
Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk discussed Ukraine’s European integration with President of Jean Monnet Foundation for Europe, former President of the European Parliament, Pat Cox.
Slovakia to support EUR 50B Ukraine Facility - Shmyhal following Fico meeting
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and his Slovakian counterpart Robert Fico reached an agreement during their meeting in Uzhhorod on Wednesday on a number of issues, including on Slovakia’s support for the Ukraine Facility, which lays down EUR 50 billion in financial assistance to Ukraine from the European Union.
Ukraine's PM meets with Slovak counterpart in Uzhhorod
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has met with his Slovak counterpart Robert Fico in Uzhhorod.
Ukraine's PM meets with Slovak counterpart in Uzhhorod
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has met with his Slovak counterpart Robert Fico in Uzhhorod.
Danilov: Lack of courage and determination among Ukraine's partners is main risk in war
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Oleksii Danilov believes that the indecision of international partners in supporting Ukraine may prevent the complete defeat of the Putin regime.
23 January 2024
Fico “should immediately come to Kyiv” - EPP President on “no war in Kyiv” claim
Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico should come to Kyiv if he believes there is “no war” in the Ukrainian capital to see the situation with his own eyes.
EU sees Ukraine’s readiness to move forward on path to accession – EPP President
The European Union is aware of the existing challenges and problems as Ukraine is striving to become member of the bloc but Brussels sees Ukraine’s willingness to proceed with reforms.
EU cannot allow “slowest ones” to dominate – EPP President on Ukraine financing debate
Europe needs “plan B” if members opposing critical issues, such as providing long-term financial assistance to Ukraine keep standing on the way of the majority.
Pompeo says U.S. will support Ukraine even if Trump becomes president
Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is convinced that if Donald Trump is elected president of the United States, Washington will continue to provide financial and military support to Ukraine.
Czechia proposes to limit movement of Russian diplomats across Schengen zone
The Czech Republic offers that the EU explore restrictions on the movement of Russian diplomats across the Schengen area.