Council of EU officially adds Ukraine to ‘green list’
Council of the European Union added Ukraine to the list of countries for which coronavirus-related travel restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU should be lifted.
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US, Germany will continue to stand together to support Ukraine - Biden
U.S. President Joe Biden has said that the United States and Germany will continue to stand together to support Ukraine, its reforms, and the Euro-Atlantic aspirations of Ukrainian citizens.
15 July 2021
Putin's op-ed: A "robbed" Russia and a deadly threat to Ukraine
Every outburst of Putin's delusions must see our response, regularly and consistently. We must hear ourselves, while our friends must hear us out, too.
Kuleba signs visa waiver agreement between Ukraine and Peru
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Peru to Poland and Ukraine Alberto Salas Barahona have signed an agreement between the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and the Government of the Republic of Peru on the abolition of short-stay visas.
Former Kremlin’s prisoners meet with U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State
Former political prisoners, family members, and human rights activists informed U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs George Kent about the persecution of Ukrainians unjustly imprisoned by Russia.
Dzheppar, Bochorishvili discuss steps to respond to security challenges facing Ukraine and Georgia
Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Emine Dzheppar has met with Ms Maka Bochorishvili, Chairman of the Georgian Parliamentary Committee for European Integration, Co-chair of Euronest Parliamentary Assembly, according to the ministry's press service.
Parliament dismisses interior minister Avakov
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine dismissed Arsen Avakov from the post of Minister of Internal Affairs.
Ukraine offers UAE mutual recognition of vaccination documents
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba held talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and suggested that Ukraine and the UAE should conclude an agreement on mutual recognition of COVID-19 vaccination documents to facilitate travel for citizens.
Saxony government plans to open representative office in Ukraine
Oliver Schenk, a representative of the government of Saxony (FRG), has announced plans to open a representative office in Ukraine.
14 July 2021
Constitutional Court of Ukraine declares language law constitutional
The Constitutional Court of Ukraine has recognized the Law of Ukraine “On Ensuring the Functioning of the Ukrainian Language as the State Language” as constitutional.
Ukroboronprom reform: G7 ambassadors urge not to delay implementation of law
The ambassadors of the G7 countries have welcomed the adoption by the Verkhovna Rada of the Law "On Specifics of Reforming State-Owned Defence Industrial Complex."
MPs ratify agreement to finance infrastructure projects in regions affected by Russian aggression
The Verkhovna Rada has ratified a financial agreement providing for a EUR 340 million credit line from the European Investment Bank to finance projects to restore social and transport infrastructure of regions affected by the military conflict in eastern Ukraine.
Kuleba orders embassies to work on including Ukraine in national 'green lists'
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has instructed Ukraine's embassies in EU countries to work on including Ukraine in national "green lists," which will allow Ukrainians to travel to these countries without restrictions.
Dzheppar: ‘Crimean’ sanctions imposed on more than 5,500 legal entities and individuals
Ukraine has so far imposed sanctions on more than 5,500 individuals and legal entities over the attempted annexation of Crimea.
Ukraine, Jordan have significant potential for strengthening cooperation – Dzheppar
Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Emine Dzheppar has held an online meeting with Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Yousef Al-Bataineh, according to the ministry's press service.
Zelensky congratulates Macron on Bastille Day
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated his counterpart Emmanuel Macron and the French people on Bastille Day.
MFA: UN Human Rights Council adopts resolution on cooperation with Ukraine
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine welcomes the adoption of the resolution “Cooperation with and assistance to Ukraine in the field of human rights” by the UN Human Rights Council on July 13.
U.S. continues to view Nord Stream 2 as ‘bad thing’ – Kent
The United States continues to view the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline as a bad project for the EU's energy security.
Ukraine, China presidents agree to conclude visa waiver agreement
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky had the first phone conversation with President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping.
Monastyrsky agrees to head Ukrainian Interior Ministry
The current chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Law Enforcement, Denys Monastyrsky, has accepted the proposal to head the Ukrainian Interior Ministry.
Avakov resigns as Ukraine's interior minister
Arsen Avakov has resigned from the post of Ukraine's interior minister, the Ukrainian Interior Ministry has reported on Telegram.
13 July 2021
Poland’s secretary of state presented with Ukrainian state award
Ambassador of Ukraine to Poland Andriy Deshchytsia has presented the Order of Merit to Secretary of State at the Chancellery of the President of Poland Krzysztof Szczerski for strengthening Ukrainian-Polish relations and supporting Ukraine in the international arena.
Zelensky invites Israeli president to visit Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has held a phone call with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, during which he invited him to visit Ukraine, according to the website of the Ukrainian president.
FM Le Drian to represent France at Crimean Platform summit – ambassador
The French government will send Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian to the Crimean Platform summit in Kyiv.
Zelensky: Ukrainian MPs should have only Ukrainian citizenship
There are some MPs in the Ukrainian parliament who have several passports in addition to their Ukrainian citizenship, and the work on this issue is ongoing, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Ukraine and Germany have different views on Nord Stream 2 – Zelensky
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky is pleased with his recent meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Ukraine interested in developing climate partnership with France - Stefanishyna
Ukraine is interested in developing a climate partnership with France, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olha Stefanishyna said at a meeting with France's Ecological Transition Minister Barbara Pompili, according to the European integration portal.
Zelensky on Putin's article: 'It's nice that a person knows Ukrainian'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that he did not have time to fully read an article by Russian President Vladimir Putin about the "unity of Ukrainians and Russians."
Zelensky looks forward to meeting with new Israeli president in Kyiv
President Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated Isaac Herzog on taking office as President of Israel and looks forward to a personal meeting in Kyiv.