Arakhamiya: Ukraine grateful to United States for security support
David Arakhamiya, the leader of the Servant of the People faction, thanked the U.S. Congress members for supporting Ukraine in the field of security.
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Cabinet expects security forces to react to rally near President’s Office
The Cabinet of Ministers condemns the illegal actions that took place under the Office of the President of Ukraine on March 20 and expects the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Security Service to provide them with a proper legal assessment.
PM Shmyhal: Ukraine aspires to join EU in next 5-10 years
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has stated that Ukraine aspires to become a member of the European Union in the next 5 to10 years.
Ukraine expects to receive NATO’s Membership Action Plan in near future – Razumkov
Ukraine looks forward to building consensus among the Allies and receiving NATO’s Membership Action Plan in the near future.
Cabinet expects security forces to react to rally near President’s Office
The Cabinet of Ministers condemns the illegal actions that took place under the Office of the President of Ukraine on March 20 and expects the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Security Service to provide them with a proper legal assessment.
UN representative: Deportation of Ukrainian citizens from occupied Crimea ongoing
Forced deportation of Ukrainian citizens, who do not have passports of the Russian Federation, continues in the occupied Crimea.
EBRD president to visit Ukraine for high-level meetings
President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Odile Renaud-Basso will pay a visit to Ukraine on March 22 and 23 for high-level meetings.
President's Office hopes that shelling in Donbas will not critically affect negotiation process
The number of shelling in Donbas has increased, but this should not critically affect the negotiation process on a global and comprehensive ceasefire.
PM Shmyhal sums up results of his visit to Germany
During a working visit to Germany, a Ukrainian government delegation reached agreements on new areas of bilateral cooperation in the field of renewable energy, cybersecurity, education, IT and others.
Razumkov to pay official visit to Brussels, Luxembourg
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Dmytro Razumkov will be on an official visit to Brussels (the Kingdom of Belgium) and Luxembourg (the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg) on March 22-23, according to the parliament’s website.
Senik, Kuwaiti ambassador discuss importance of deepening political dialogue
Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Senik held a meeting with Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Ukraine Rashid Al-Adwani, the press service of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry reports.
Forum ‘Ukraine 30’ suspended due to Kyiv lockdown
The All-Ukrainian Forum "Ukraine 30" has been suspended due to quarantine restrictions imposed in the city of Kyiv.
20 March 2021
UIA plane crash: Ukraine informs ICAO about its position on Iran’s report
Ukraine informed the International Civil Aviation Organization about its position on Iran’s technical report on the causes of the crash of Flight PS752.
President puts in force sanctions against two Russian banks
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has put in force the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of March 11 on the imposition of sanctions against Russian JSC Sberbank and PJSC Prominvestbank.
Shmyhal, Steinmeier discuss cooperation within Eastern Partnership
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal discussed with Federal President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier the deepening of cooperation within the Eastern Partnership.
NSDC imposes sanctions against Yanukovych, Azarov and other ex-officials
The National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine imposed sanctions against Viktor Yanukovych, Mykola Azarov, Dmytro Tabachnyk and a number of other ex-officials.
19 March 2021
Ukraine hopes for Germany's support on its path to EU and NATO – PM
Ukraine seeks to join the European Union and NATO and hopes for Germany's support in these matters, Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal has said.
Ukraine-Germany cooperation not limited to economy – Merkel
Germany remains committed to Ukraine's territorial integrity and rejects Russia's attempted annexation of Ukrainian Crimea.
Lithuanian President welcomes Crimean platform initiative
President of the Republic of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda welcomes Ukraine's initiative to establish a Crimean platform and stresses the need to keep sanctions against Russia until the occupied territories are returned to Ukraine's control.
Vice PM Stefanishyna: Europe will also benefit from Ukraine's membership in EU and NATO
Vice Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine Olha Stefanishyna is convinced that Ukraine and Europe will equally benefit from Ukraine's membership in the EU and NATO.
Kuleba: It’s impossible to imagine de-occupied Crimea without Crimean Tatars and Mejlis
Crimea and the Crimean Tatar people are the cornerstones of the Ukrainian statehood, and this should be affirmed by the participation of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People in the inaugural summit of the Crimean Platform.
Shmyhal offers Germany to exchange experience in cybersecurity
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal invites Germany to exchange experience in the field of cybersecurity, as Ukraine is constantly countering cyberattacks from the Russian Federation.
Volker: U.S. administration intends to hold Biden-Zelensky phone conversation
Former U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations Kurt Volker believes that a phone conversation between Joe Biden and Volodymyr Zelensky will take place soon.
U.S. at OSCE calls Russia's attempts to act as mediator in Donbas conflict unacceptable
The United States will not accept Russia's attempts to distance itself from the conflict in Donbas and present itself as a "mediator", since the Russian Federation started this conflict and continues to fuel it.
Ceasefire in Donbas discussed at meeting of advisers to Normandy format leaders
Return to a full ceasefire in Donbas was discussed at a meeting of advisers to the leaders of the Normandy format countries via a video conference.
Reforms, situation in Donbas discussed at meeting of Council of Presidents of Ukraine and Lithuania
At a meeting of the Council of Presidents of Ukraine and Lithuania, the delegations of the two countries discussed reforms, the situation in Donbas, as well as the European and European integration aspirations of Ukraine.
18 March 2021
Number of bilateral documents signed in presence of presidents of Ukraine and Lithuania
A number of bilateral documents have been signed in the presence of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of the Republic of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda, who is on an official visit to Ukraine.
Zelensky, Nausėda sign declaration on Ukraine's European prospect
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of the Republic of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda signed a Joint Declaration on Ukraine's European Prospect.
Zelensky, Nausėda sign declaration on Ukraine's European prospect
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of the Republic of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda signed a Joint Declaration on Ukraine's European Prospect.
Lithuanian president urges to strengthen sanctions against Russia
Lithuania does not see Russia's attempts to end the war in Donbas; therefore it calls on democratic countries to strengthen sanctions against the Russian Federation.
Alarming trends and escalation: Presidents of Ukraine and Lithuania discuss situation in Donbas
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda pointed out alarming trends in the security situation in eastern Ukraine and a slowdown in the implementation of the Minsk agreements.
Shmyhal hopes for Germany's active participation in Crimean Platform
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal counts on Germany's active participation in the international platform for the de-occupation of Crimea.
Ukraine wants to create effective mechanism for cooperation with ASEAN
Ukraine is ready to further develop mutually beneficial cooperation with Indonesia and create an effective mechanism for cooperation with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Zelensky, Nausėda meet at Mariinsky Palace
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky is holding a meeting with President of the Republic of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda as part of his official visit to Ukraine.
Zelensky, Nausėda meet at Mariinsky Palace
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky is holding a meeting with President of the Republic of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda as part of his official visit to Ukraine.
Russia must ensure international monitoring in occupied Crimea – UN member states
Russian information events on Crimea at the UN are aimed at distorting the realities on the peninsula, which Moscow is carefully hiding, including by blocking the access of international observers.
G7 Foreign Ministers release statement on seventh anniversary of occupation of Crimea
The G7 Foreign Ministers have expressed strong support for Ukraine's sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence on the occasion of the seventh anniversary of Russia's attempted annexation of Crimea.
Ukraine planning to withdraw from two more CIS agreements
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Foreign Policy and Interparliamentary Cooperation has recommended that the Verkhovna Rada support two government bills on Ukraine's withdrawal from two more agreements within the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
Canada: Iran's report on UIA plane crash does not answer critical questions
Iran's report on the UIA plane crash near Tehran does not answer critical questions and appears incomplete.
UIA plane crash: Kuleba calls Iran's report an attempt to hide true causes of tragedy
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba called Iran's report on the downing of a Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) passenger plane near Tehran in January 2020 as an attempt to hide true causes of the plane crash.
UIA plane crash: Kuleba calls Iran's report an attempt to hide true causes of tragedy
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba called Iran's report on the downing of a Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) passenger plane near Tehran in January 2020 as an attempt to hide true causes of the plane crash.
17 March 2021
Govt delegation led by Shmyhal leaves for Germany
A government delegation led by Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal leaves for Germany on March 17.
Iran releases final report on Ukrainian plane crash
Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization has released the final report of the technical investigation of the downing of a Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) passenger plane in the sky over Tehran in January 2020.
Defense ministers of Ukraine and Japan meet online
Minister of Defense of Ukraine Andrii Taran and Minister of Defense of Japan Nobuo Kishi held a two-hour online meeting, during which they discussed a very wide range of issues.
Zelensky, Nausėda to hold meeting of Council of Presidents of Ukraine and Lithuania in Kyiv
President of the Republic of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda will be on an official visit to Ukraine on March 18-19, the press service of the head of the Ukrainian state reports.
Ihor Brusylo becomes deputy head of President's Office
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Ihor Brusylo as deputy head of the President's Office.
Arakhamiya, U.S. congressmen discuss military support for Ukraine
During an online meeting with U.S. Democratic Party representatives David Price and Steve Cohen, as well as Republican Party member Doug Lamborn, leader of the Servant of the People parliamentary faction discussed military support, sanctions against Russia and the fight against corruption.
Taran, Japanese foreign minister discuss common threats and Crimean Platform
Minister of Defense of Ukraine Andrii Taran and State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan UTO Takashi discussed security issues in East Asia and Donbas, as well as Japan's participation in the Crimean Platform summit.
Avakov, Qatari PM discuss preparation for signing agreements during Zelensky's visit in April
Ukrainian Interior Minister Arsen Avakov and Prime Minister of Qatar Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa Al Thani discussed preparations for signing bilateral agreements during the state visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Doha in April.
Razumkov: Ukraine relies on defense and security cooperation with United States
Ukraine looks forward to fruitful cooperation with the United States, in particular in the parliamentary dimension and the defense and security sector.
Japan provides USD 3M to Ukrainian military hospitals – Taran
Ukrainian Defense Minister Andrii Taran believes that his visit to Japan will give a new impetus to the development of bilateral Ukrainian-Japanese defense cooperation.
US intelligence: Putin used Ukrainian MP Derkach to meddle in US election
US intelligence has pointed to specific actions by Vladimir Putin who used Ukrainian MP Andriy Derkach in his attempts to discredit Joe Biden and help Donald Trump win the election.
16 March 2021
Ukrainian PM, Slovenian FM discuss deepening of bilateral cooperation
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia Anže Logard discussed the strengthening of bilateral cooperation.
Avakov, Moldovan interior minister discuss cooperation between states
Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Arsen Avakov and Minister of Internal Affairs of Moldova Pavel Voicu discussed interaction and cooperation between the two countries.
Turkey reiterates it does not recognize Russia's attempts to annex Crimea
Turkey does not recognize Russia's attempts to annex Crimea and supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
Russia must return Crimea to Ukraine – British ambassador
The United Kingdom will never recognize a sham "referendum" held by Russia in Crimea seven years ago to legitimize its illegal control over the peninsula.
Foreign Ministry: Russia has no other status in Crimea than occupying power
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine calls on the Russian Federation not to engage in political bullying and underscores that Russia has no other status in Crimea than occupying power.
Ukraine counts on Slovenia's support during its presidency of Council of EU – Kuleba
Ukraine counts on support of its European aspirations during Slovenia's presidency of the Council of the European Union in the second half of 2021.
Dzhemilev: Russia gradually becoming big North Korea
Following Russia's seven-year illegal occupation of the Crimean Peninsula and the imposition of Western sanctions against Russia, the country is gradually becoming a "big North Korea" for the international community.