ZNPP blackout: Shmyhal addresses partners, IAEA
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal appealed to foreign partners and the International Atomic Energy Agency to take measures to stop Russian nuclear terrorism due to the shutdown of the Zaporizhia NPP.
Politics
09 March 2023
EU shocked by execution of Ukrainian PoW and condemns Russian attacks
The European Union is shocked by the video-recorded execution of a Ukrainian prisoner of war (PoW) by Russian forces, which is a "blatant violation of international humanitarian law."
Missile attack, new sanctions against Russia: Zelensky speaks with von der Leyen
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen condemned today's Russian missile attacks.
U.S. not to comment on unverified reports of Ukrainian trace in Nord Stream blasts
The U.S. State Department has not officially confirmed the unverified claims reported by a number of media outlets containing versions by unnamed sources that the explosions damaging Russia’s Nord Stream gas pipelines could have been carried out by pro-Ukrainian or other groups.
08 March 2023
Guterres: Our ultimate goal is a just peace in Ukraine based on UN Charter
The ultimate objective of the UN in the context of the war that Russia started against Ukraine is to achieve a just peace in accordance with the UN Charter and international law.
Reznikov denies Ukraine's involvement in Nord Stream pipeline blasts
Ukraine's Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov has said that Ukraine has nothing to do with explosions at the Nord Stream gas pipelines, adding that all details of the incident will be established during an official investigation.
Yermak, Sullivan talk risks of Russian aggression to Europe’s ecosystem
Head of the President's Office, Andriy Yermak had a phone call with the U.S. President's National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan, briefing his counterpart on the large-scale damage to the environment in Ukraine caused by Russian aggression, and how its consequences will affect the ecosystem in Europe.
G7 envoys to new NABU director: Bureau’s work must be free from political interference
The ambassadors of the Group of Seven nations congratulated Semen Kryvonos on his appointment as Director of the National Anti-corruption Bureau of Ukraine, warning him against bowing down to any political interference in the Bureau’s operations.
UN’s Guterres arrives in Kyiv
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is on an official visit to Kyiv.
Blinken, Landsbergis reaffirm support for Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis met on March 6 in Washington, D.C., underscoring the strength of the U.S.-Lithuania relationship as NATO Allies and close partners as well as deep cooperation on a broad range of topics, including on support for Ukraine.
Biden, Macron discuss support for Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron in a phone call on March 7 discussed their support for Ukraine and challenges posed by China.
Ukrainian delegation visits Southeast Asia
The Ukrainian delegation headed by Permanent Representative of the President of Ukraine in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea Tamila Tasheva has visited India, Malaysia and Indonesia.
07 March 2023
Putin’s political pundit explains “for The Hague” the purpose of war on Ukraine
Kremlin experts admit that they plan to turn Ukraine into a wasteland
Danilov on Lukashenko's statements: "Hysteria" expanding in Belarus, Russia
The behavior and unacceptable statements by Belarus dictator Alexander Lukashenko testify to the hysteria growing in both Belarus and Russia. As they realize it is impossible to defeat Ukraine on the battlefield, they try to promote “Plan B” in an attempt to strike a truce deal similar to the Minsk Agreement.
Duda speaks of UAE’s “specific role” in supporting Ukraine
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) plays a specific role in supporting Ukraine, in particular, in the context of the exchange of prisoners of war.
Ukraine has nothing to do with Nord Stream “mishap” - advisor to Zelensky’s Office chief
Mykhailo Podolyak, an advisor to the head of the President's Office, said Ukraine had nothing to do with the blasts that hit the Nord Stream pipelines in the Baltic Sea last year
Government approves denunciation of agreement on joint control on Ukrainian-Russian border
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a draft law terminating the agreement with Russia on the joint control of persons, vehicles and goods on the Ukrainian-Russian border.
NATO to continue providing Ukraine with what they need to prevail – Stoltenberg
NATO member countries will continue providing Ukraine with what they need to prevail.
Duda exposes before African leaders Russia’s real motive behind war on Ukraine
Poland’s President Andrzej Duda told Prime Ministers Eduard Ngirente of Rwanda and Adrian Maleyani of Mozambique that Russia is pursuing an imperial, neo-colonial policy, trying through armed aggression to conquer the Ukrainian people and seize their natural resources and potential.
06 March 2023
Yermak discusses Kyiv Security Compact with US Army general
Head of the President’s Office Andriy Yermak had a conversation with Wesley Clark, U.S. Army General, former Supreme Allied Commander Europe of NATO via video link.
Kostin: Decisions we are working on will help ensure lasting global peace
The Nuremberg trials ensured peace in Europe for many decades, and the decisions that the Ukrainian authorities are working on will help ensure lasting peace in Ukraine and the whole world.
Zelensky meets with Germany’s Social Democratic Party leaders
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with leaders of the Social Democratic Party of Germany Lars Klingbeil and Rolf Mützenich and expressed his gratitude to Germany for the comprehensive support.
Arms and Ukraine's accession to EU: Kuleba meets with German MPs
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has met with the leaders of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) to discuss supplies of weapons to Ukraine, prosecution for international crimes, calling on the lawmakers to support the launch of the dialogue on Ukraine's accession to the EU by the end of the year.
Zelensky dismisses five SBU officials
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed five officials of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), including a deputy head of the agency, and made two appointments.
Ukraine’s envoy urges UN not to let Russia chair Security Council in April
The Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations, Sergiy Kyslytsya, urged the organization not to allow Russia's one-month presidency over the UN Security Council in April.
Shmyhal discusses arms supplies with Germany’s SPD leaders
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal of Ukraine on Monday held a meeting in Kyiv with the co-chairman of the Social Democratic Party of Germany, Lars Klingbeil, and leader of the Social Democratic faction in the Bundestag, Rolf Mützenich, to discuss weapon deliveries, energy recovery, and humanitarian demining.
Government appoints Semen Kryvonos as NABU director
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has appointed Semen Kryvonos as director of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU).
Ukraine’s Prosecutor General, President of Latvia discuss ways to create special tribunal for Russia
Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin and President of Latvia Egils Levits discussed possible ways of creating a specialized tribunal to prosecute the crime of Russian aggression against Ukraine.
05 March 2023
President: Ukraine reaches new agreements with international partners
President Volodymyr Zelensky has reached new agreements with international partners this week.