President Zelensky starts his visit to Slovakia
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has begun his official visit to the Slovak Republic, according to the president’s press service.
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Zelensky meets with G7 and EU ambassadors
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with G7 and EU ambassadors during his working trip to Mykolayiv region on September 23.
Reforms in Ukraine must continue – Borrell
Ukraine has been at the top of the EU agenda since the Revolution of Dignity in 2014 and the conflict in Donbas. The EU stood by Ukraine, as its strongest and most reliable partner, in terms of economic integration, support for the reform processes, and defence of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
23 September 2020
Vice PM Stefanishyna: Ukraine seeks broader participation in shaping Black Sea region security
Ukraine seeks greater participation in shaping the security of the Black Sea region and will be able to play a more active role in this process thanks to its NATO EOP status.
Ukraine, Hungary foreign ministers agree to launch work of three intergovernmental groups
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary Péter Szijjártó have agreed to launch the work of intergovernmental groups on national minorities, education, and cross-border cooperation.
Ukraine to hold urgent consultations on Lukashenko's 'secret' inauguration - Kuleba
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry will hold urgent meetings and consultations to determine Ukraine's position regarding the inauguration and political status of Alexander Lukashenko.
Ukraine wants full integration into EU - Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine seeks full integration into the European Union and wants to receive from the EU a clear membership perspective.
Zelensky: We would like to see Moscow’s greater desire to speed up achievement of peace
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky would like to see Moscow’s greater desire to speed up achievement of peace and believes that Russia must take key steps to do so.
US Senate Committee supports Dayton's nomination as ambassador to Ukraine
The US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations supported Keith Dayton's nomination as US ambassador to Ukraine and recommended the upper house of the Congress to approve it.
Zelensky, Aliyev discuss coronavirus, Donbas, privatization
Ukrainian and Azerbaijani Presidents Volodymyr Zelensky and Ilham Aliyev have discussed the implementation of a number of large-scale infrastructure and investment projects that are being implemented in Ukraine with the active participation of large businesses and investors from Azerbaijan.
Foreign Ministry calls on Norwegian business to enhance cooperation with Ukraine
Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Senik has held a meeting with Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway in Ukraine Erik Svedahl on September 22, the ministry’s press service reports.
Zelensky, Trudeau discuss possible Canada's visa liberalization for Ukrainians
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky hopes for progress in Canada's gradual visa liberalization for Ukrainian citizens.
President Zelensky to pay official visit to Slovakia
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky will pay an official visit to Slovakia, according to the president’s press service.
Zelensky appoints Ukrainian ambassadors to Tunisia, Nigeria
President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Ukraine's ambassadors to Tunisia and Nigeria.
22 September 2020
EU ready to give Ukraine 1.2 B in aid, but constructive cooperation with IMF needed
The European Union is ready to provide EUR 1.2 billion in macro-financial assistance to Ukraine, but constructive cooperation with the International Monetary Fund and strengthening of the rule of law is needed.
Borrell: No threat of suspension of EU’s visa-free regime for Ukraine
There is currently no threat of suspension of EU’s visa-free regime for Ukraine as all the necessary criteria are currently being met.
UN Secretary-General calls for progress in talks within TCG, Normandy Four format
Progress in talks within the Trilateral Contact Group and the Normandy Four format is a key factor determining the further implementation of the Minsk agreements and the achievement of peace in eastern Ukraine.
Zelensky: Ukraine wants to create negotiating platform on Crimea
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky insists on the importance of keeping the focus of the UN and the European Union on the issue of de-occupation of Crimea.
Kuleba, Szijjártó to pay joint visit to Zakarpattia region tomorrow
The foreign ministers of Ukraine and Hungary, Dmytro Kuleba and Péter Szijjártó, will make a joint visit to Zakarpattia region on Wednesday, September 23, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry's press service has reported.
EU stands by Ukraine and its people – Borrell
High Representative of EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell has met with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv.
UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission has no access to prisons in occupied Donbas
UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine is unable to visit prisons in the occupied areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions in eastern Ukraine and demands that such access must be provided as soon as possible.
Borrell starts his visit to Ukraine
High Representative of EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy - Vice President of the European Commission Josep Borrell has started his visit to Ukraine.
Oleksiy Sukhachov becomes new acting director of State Bureau of Investigation
Oleksiy Sukhachov has become a new acting director of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), according to the website of the bureau.
Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry: EU has sent no official signals of visa-free travel revision
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine does not currently see a threat of the European Union’s revision of the visa-free regime with Ukraine.
Yenin, O’Rourke discuss strengthening of diplomatic dialogue between Ukraine and Australia
Ukraine's Deputy Foreign Minister Yevhen Yenin held a meeting with Australia’s Ambassador to Ukraine Melissa O’Rourke on the occasion of the completion of her diplomatic mission in Kyiv.
Zelensky appoints Ukraine's ambassador to Sweden
President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Andrii Plakhotniuk as Ukraine's ambassador to the Kingdom of Sweden.
Zelensky at UN: Russia’s aggression proves that humankind has not learned lessons of World War II
The armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine indicates that humankind has not yet learned the tragic lesson of World War II, and some countries are still trying to return to the division of spheres of influence in the world.
Zelensky at UN: Russia’s aggression proves that humankind has not learned lessons of World War II
The armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine indicates that humankind has not yet learned the tragic lesson of World War II, and some countries are still trying to return to the division of spheres of influence in the world.
21 September 2020
Zelensky appoints new Ukrainian ambassador to Italy
President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Yaroslav Melnyk as Ukraine's ambassador to the Italian Republic.
Borrell to pay his first visit to Ukraine
European Commission Vice President, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell will pay his first visit to Ukraine on September 22, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry's press service has reported.
Novi Yarylovychi checkpoint on border with Belarus resumes work
The Novi Yarylovychi entry-exit checkpoint on the border with Belarus in Chernihiv region has resumed its work. About 550 cars are waiting in line to enter the country, according to the press service of the State Customs Service of Ukraine.
Blogger Nariman Memedeminov released
Nariman Memedeminov, political prisoner and media coordinator of the Crimean Solidarity initiative, has been released.
Government drawing up bills on transitional period for return of occupied territories - Reznikov
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine is drawing up a package of bills on the so-called "transitional period" for the return of temporarily occupied territories, including bills on transitional justice.
Speaker Razumkov: Legislation needs to be amended to dismiss NABU director
There are currently no mechanisms in Ukraine to dismiss a Director of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau.
International Day of Peace: U.S. calls on Russia to withdraw from Donbas and Crimea
On International Day of Peace, the United States of America urges Russia to end its occupation of Crimea, withdraw from Donbas, and cease its aggression against Ukraine.
International Day of Peace: U.S. calls on Russia to withdraw from Donbas and Crimea
On International Day of Peace, the United States of America urges Russia to end its occupation of Crimea, withdraw from Donbas, and cease its aggression against Ukraine.
Zelensky takes part in presentation of Kyiv City Development Strategy
On Sunday, September 20, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky took part in the presentation of the Kyiv City Development Strategy until 2027.
Zelensky takes part in presentation of Kyiv City Development Strategy
On Sunday, September 20, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky took part in the presentation of the Kyiv City Development Strategy until 2027.
101 Ukrainian political prisoners held in Russia and occupied Crimea
Human rights activists report that 101 Ukrainian political prisoners are being currently held in Russia and the occupied Crimea.
Russia will block peace talks if resolution on local elections in Donbas not changed - Kravchuk
If the Verkhovna Rada does not change the resolution on local elections, it will block not only the exchange of prisoners, but also all the work of the Trilateral Contact Group on the Peaceful Settlement of the Situation in Donbas.
Issue of UN peacekeepers in Donbas postponed but remains on agenda – Reznikov
The issue on the introduction of a UN peacekeeping mission in Donbas has been postponed, but remains on the agenda, since Ukraine needs help.
19 September 2020
Zelensky takes part in presentation of Ternopil Region Development Strategy
President Volodymyr Zelensky, as part of his working trip to Ternopil region on September 18, took part in the presentation of the Ternopil Region Development Strategy until 2027, the press service of the head of state has reported.
Zelensky takes part in presentation of Ternopil Region Development Strategy
President Volodymyr Zelensky, as part of his working trip to Ternopil region on September 18, took part in the presentation of the Ternopil Region Development Strategy until 2027, the press service of the head of state has reported.
EU High Representative Borrell to visit Ukraine next week
The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, will pay a visit to Ukraine on September 22.
Elections in ORDLO possible after complete de-occupation of Donbas – Yermak
The holding of elections in the temporarily uncontrolled territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions is possible only after their complete de-occupation and the resolution of security issues.
18 September 2020
Five Ukraine v. Russia cases currently pending before ECHR
Five interstate applications filed by Ukraine against Russia are still pending before the European Court of Human Rights.
Kuleba calls on UN Human Rights Council to monitor situation in Belarus
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba has called on the UN Human Rights Council to monitor the situation in Belarus and warned Russia against further destabilization of the region.
Ukraine, Morocco resume political dialogue after long break
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba had a phone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates of the Kingdom of Morocco, Mr. Nasser Bourita.
PM Shmyhal: Visa-free travel to EU not cancelled
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal is convinced that there are no threats of cancellation of the visa-free entry to the EU for Ukrainian citizens.
Lublin Triangle identifies countering Russia’s hybrid threats as one of its priorities
Coordinating the actions of Ukraine, Poland, and Lithuania to effectively counter the challenges and threats to common security should be one of the main tasks of the Lublin Triangle.
Ukraine, Bulgaria to hold business forum and strengthen cooperation in tourism – Kuleba
Ukraine and Bulgaria plan to hold a business forum, intensify political contacts and create a format for interaction in tourism.
Wikipedia starts using 'Kyiv' instead of 'Kiev' - Kuleba
The multilingual online encyclopedia Wikipedia has switched to writing the name of the Ukrainian capital in Latin, "Kyiv," rather than "Kiev," Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said.
EU condemns provocations of invaders in Donbas
The European Union is deeply concerned about attempts by Russian armed formations to violate the ceasefire in Donbas and condemns their threats to resume hostilities.
Tsymbaliuk: Russia blocks work in Trilateral Contact Group on many tracks
The work of the Trilateral Contact Group is currently blocked on many tracks due to Russia's stance.
Zakharieva invites Kuleba to visit Sofia
Bulgaria's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ekaterina Zakharieva has invited Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba to visit the Bulgarian capital, Sofia.
17 September 2020
Yurchenko expelled from Servant of the People faction
Verkhovna Rada First Deputy Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk has announced the expulsion of MP Oleksandr Yurchenko from the parliamentary faction of the Servant of the People party.
Ukraine's deputy foreign minister paying working visit to Turkey
On September 16, 2020, Ukraine's Deputy Foreign Minister Vasyl Bodnar began a working visit to Turkey.
Ukrainian parliament amends law on mine action
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has adopted at second reading the amendments to the law on mine action in Ukraine (bill No. 2618), which should reduce the number of injuries and deaths of civilians in Ukraine's eastern regions over mines being laid by Russian mercenaries.
Verkhovna Rada passes law on intelligence
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has adopted the revised draft law "On Intelligence" at repeated second reading and as a whole.