Zelensky commends decision on granting Ukraine EU candidate status
President Volodymyr Zelensky commended the decision of the European Council to grant Ukraine the status of a candidate for membership in the European Union.
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Johnson: UK willing to help demine Black Sea
Britain is willing to assist with demining operations off Ukraine’s southern coast and considers offering insurance to ships to move millions of tonnes of grain stuck in the country.
Ukraine is granted EU candidate status
The Heads of State and Government of the European Union adopted a decision to grant Ukraine the status of a candidate for EU membership.
EU leaders holding broad discussion on Ukraine – source
EU leaders are currently holding a broad discussion on the situation in Ukraine and continuing to debate the policy towards the Western Balkans which began at a meeting with the leaders of the region this morning.
Candidate status will strengthen both Ukraine and EU - Metsola
The European Parliament has been vigorously advocating the opening of a European perspective for Ukraine, so the decision to grant it EU candidate status will strengthen both Ukraine and the EU.
Ukraine will build strong defense system after victory - Zelensky
After winning the war unleashed by Russia, Ukraine will build a strong security and defense system as the possibility of new Russian attacks cannot be ruled out.
Andrij Melnyk, Ukraine’s Ambassador to Germany
Until Berlin becomes our most powerful ally in the face of Russian aggression, my position will be not too diplomatic
European Parliament supports granting EU candidate status to Ukraine
On Thursday, June 23, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on granting Ukraine and Moldova the status of a candidate for membership in the European Union without delay.
Zelensky: Cyprus ready to support granting Ukraine EU candidate status
The Republic of Cyprus is ready to support granting Ukraine the status of a candidate for accession to the EU.
European Council president sure EU leaders will grant Ukraine candidate status
European Council President Charles Michel has said he is confident that EU leaders will make a positive decision on granting Ukraine candidate status.
Russia must stop weaponizing food – U.S. embassy
Russia's disinformation cannot hide the Kremlin's responsibility for the global food crisis caused by Putin's war.
Two-day EU summit begins in Brussels today
A two-day summit of EU heads of state and government will start in Brussels today, with the key topics being Russian aggression and granting Ukraine and Moldova the status of candidates for EU membership.
Bulgarian PM blames Russia, mafia after his gov’t loses no-confidence vote
Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov put the blame on Russia and the powerful mafia after his government lost a no-confidence vote on Wednesday.
Ukraine has proven it deserves EU membership candidacy - von der Leyen
Ukraine and its people have gone through hell and high water on their path to the European Union and proven that they are worth a membership candidate status.
To liberate our land and achieve victory is our national goal - Zelensky
To liberate our land and achieve victory is Ukraine’s national goal, which the nation must work on every day.
22 June 2022
Zelensky thanks Belgium for support for granting Ukraine EU candidate status
President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Prime Minister of Belgium Alexander De Croo for the support for granting Ukraine the status of a candidate for European Union membership.
US Department of State: Russia’s disinformation cannot hide its responsibility for global food crisis
The United States condemns the Kremlin's widespread disinformation campaign aiming to blame the United States, the West, and Ukraine for the growing famine in Africa, the Middle East, and other regions.
Ukraine set to implement European Commission’s recommendations by year-end
Ukraine expects to implement the European Commission’s recommendations on the status of a candidate for EU membership by the end of the year.
Zelensky thanks Czech Republic for supporting Ukraine's EU bid
President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Petr Fiala for his consistent support for granting Ukraine the status of a candidate for EU membership.
Deputy PM Stefanishyna: Ukraine may get EU candidate status tomorrow evening
Ukraine expects that a decision to grant the EU candidate status will be approved at the European Council summit on the morning of 24 June, supposing it will be made on the evening of June 23.
Candidate status: Ukraine will be able to fulfil EU requirements and carry out reforms
Requirements from Brussels are quite feasible for Ukraine
Sweden to support Ukraine's European perspective at EU summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he received confirmation from Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson that her country will support Ukraine's European perspective at the June 23-24 summit.
Court extends Medvedchuk's arrest until Aug 9
Lychakivskyi District Court of Lviv has extended the arrest of Ukrainian MP Viktor Medvedchuk until August 9.
United Europe definitely stronger than any tyranny - Zelensky
Ukrainian democratic institutions have remained in place despite the hard pressure of the ongoing war unleashed by Russia, while Ukraine’s victory over Russia will come fast if the international community joins efforts to this end.
Morawiecki calls on Polish diplomats to form support for Ukraine around globe
The Russian authorities are afraid of the prospect of close cooperation between Poland and Ukraine and other countries in the region, which are united by the desire to counter the aggressor.
Support for Ukraine to be priority of Czech Presidency of Council of EU
The Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU will focus on five foreign affairs priorities: Ukraine, energy, defense, economy, and democracy.
Zelensky thanks PM of Croatia for supporting Ukraine on its path to EU
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky had a phone call with Prime Minister of Croatia Andrej Plenković and thanked him for support for granting Ukraine EU candidate status.
21 June 2022
Delegation of PACE deputies to visit Ukraine next week
A delegation of members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) will visit Ukraine next week.
Kuleba, Borrell speak ahead of EU summit
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has talked to EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell ahead of the European Council summit, which is due to consider granting Ukraine candidate status.