Politics

Russia only escalates terror: Ukraine calls on all states to respond to massive shelling

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine expects a response from all states of the world to Russia’s strike on Kyiv on the night of August 28.

UK summons Russian Ambassador over Kyiv shelling

The UK Foreign Office has summoned Russia’s Ambassador Andrey Kelin to London over the massive Russian attack on Kyiv.

Ukraine preparing for 5th Crimea Platform summit – deputy foreign minister

Ukraine is preparing for the 5th summit of the International Crimea Platform and expects the participation of many foreign leaders, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Mariana Betsa.

Zelensky urges partners to respond firmly to latest attack, says Russia understands only strength

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on international partners to respond firmly to yet another Russian attack on Ukraine, which has killed 14 people, including three children.

EU Delegation to Ukraine damaged in Russian attack on Kyiv

An overnight Russian strike on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, on August 28 has damaged the building of the EU Delegation to Ukraine.

Ukraine’s delegation to meet Witkoff in New York to discuss security guarantees

A Ukrainian delegation, led by Head of the President’s Office Andrii Yermak and National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov, will hold talks with U.S. Special President’s Envoy Steve Witkoff in New York on Friday.

Europe boosts ammunition output sixfold – Rutte

European countries are now producing six times more artillery ammunition than two years ago, but NATO's defense industry must accelerate production even further.

Ukrainian, Danish PMs discuss start of EU membership talks

Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko discussed the launch of EU accession negotiations with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen during her working visit to Denmark.

Sikorski says Poland's Starlink funding among 'best money spent' on Ukraine

Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has defended Warsaw's funding of Starlink satellite internet for Ukraine, calling it "one of the best investments we have made to support Ukraine and strengthen Poland’s influence."

Ukrainian, US delegations to meet in New York on Friday – Zelensky

Ukrainian and U.S. delegations will hold a meeting in New York this Friday.

Zelensky briefed on new sanctions steps against Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has received a briefing from the head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service, Oleh Ivashchenko, on the next sanctions measures against Russia.

Stefanishyna appointed Ukraine’s Ambassador to U.S. – Zelensky

Olha Stefanishyna has officially assumed the role of Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United States.

Yermak, Umerov meet with Saudi officials to discuss peace, security guarantees

Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andrii Yermak and Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) Rustem Umerov discussed ways to achieve peace with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Defense and National Security Advisor.

Ukraine’s MFA: Russia consistently “shutting down” any channels of international oversight over torture

Russia’s denunciation of the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment is, in fact, an admission of guilt.

Zelensky: Russians sending “negative signals” on potential talks

At present, Russians are “sending negative signals regarding meetings and further developments.”

Russia may incite ethnic clashes in Balkans, North Macedonia’s Deputy FM says

Russia could exploit unresolved conflicts in the Balkans to stage new provocations and destabilize the region through proxy players, despite NATO’s presence.

Deputy FM of North Macedonia: Questioning national identity is medieval

It was important for the Republic of North Macedonia to demonstrate solidarity with Ukraine, since it too has faced denial of its national identity, which is essentially medieval behavior.

Zoran Dimitrovski, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of North Macedonia

Any change of territories will create a precedent for the occupation of other states

The week past the Washington Summit: what’s going on in the background during a deceptive lull?

Merz, Carney discuss security guarantees for Ukraine

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz discussed security guarantees for Ukraine during their meeting in Berlin.

Putin afraid to meet Zelensky – Canadian PM

Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin is afraid to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss terms for ending the war.

Trump warns Russia of economic war if peace with Ukraine fails

U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Russia would face an economic war if it refuses to conclude a peace agreement with Ukraine.

EU Commission pledges swift opening of first negotiation cluster with Ukraine

Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Taras Kachka held a phone conversation with EU Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, Ukrinform reports.

U.S. ready to offer air and intelligence support to peacekeeping forces in Ukraine – FT

The United States has announced it is ready to provide intelligence assets and battlefield surveillance for any Western security plan for post-war Ukraine, as well as participate in a European air defense shield for the country.

Ukraine prepares path to peace, Zelensky says decision rests with global powers

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky announced upcoming international contacts that could become a step toward ending the war.

Fight against corruption crucial for Ukraine’s EU accession – Commissioner Kos after meeting with SAPO, NABU heads

European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos met with Oleksandr Klymenko, Head of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO), and Semen Kryvonos, Director of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU), expressing her “full support” for their work.

Zelensky discusses support for AFU and security guarantees with UK Defence Staff Leadership

President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, UK Chief of the Defence Staff, and his successor, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton.

Benelux countries support Ukraine in war, reconstruction, and on its path to EU and NATO

The Benelux countries have reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine in the war with Russia, on the country’s path of European and Euro-Atlantic integration, and pledged to deepen cooperation in the fields of security, reconstruction, and humanitarian issues.

EU Commissioner Kos to meet in Brussels with Heads of SAPO and NABU

European Commission's Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos will meet today in Brussels with the Head of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) Oleksandr Klymenko and the Director of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) Semen Kryvonos.