Politics

26.11.2023 09:33

Latvia ready to join negotiations on unblocking border between Ukraine, Poland

During a phone call with the Minister of European Affairs in the Government of Poland, Szymon Szynkowski vel Sęk, the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia, Krišjānis Kariņš, called on him to find a way out of the situation that has developed on the border with Ukraine due to the protest of Polish carriers, and expressed his readiness to help in the issue.

04:29

Blinken to attend ministerial meeting of Ukraine-NATO Council

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Brussels to attend a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council at the level of foreign ministers.

02:20

European Council president optimistic about future EU decisions on Ukraine

President of the European Council, Charles Michel, is optimistic about the upcoming decisions of EU member states regarding Ukraine, which will be considered at the highest level in Brussels in a few weeks, and confirms the determination to apply new sanctions against Russia.

25 November 2023

23:27

Stefanchuk discusses Ukraine’s reconstruction with Latvian president

Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk and President of the Republic of Latvia Edgars Rinkevics discussed the reconstruction of Ukraine and urgent needs of the Ukrainian security and defense forces.

20:20

"Starvation of civilians as a tactic of warfare is prohibited" - Grain from Ukraine summit’s statement

Participants of the second Grain from Ukraine International Summit adopted a Joint Statement, supported by 23 countries.

20:00

Despite war, Ukraine “keeps feeding the world” - von der Leyen

President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, wrote a letter to the President of Ukraine, in which she noted Ukraine's contribution to global food security and promised continued financial support.

19:40

U.S. honors memory of Holodomor victims, keeps standing with Ukraine - Biden

U.S. President Joe Biden, on behalf of the United States, paid tribute to the victims of the 1932-1933 Holodomor, comparing the actions of the Stalinist regime to Vladimir Putin's policies, where the Kremlin continues to use food and death for its own gain.

19:35

Zelensky discusses support for Ukraine with representatives of parliaments of foreign states

President Volodymyr Zelensky met with the chairs and representatives of the parliaments of foreign countries visiting Ukraine and discussed the ways of increasing international support for Ukraine.

19:10

Zelensky, Swiss president discuss demining, Peace Formula

At a meeting in Kyiv, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of the Swiss Confederation Alain Berset have discussed the issues of demining, the Peace Formula, and the use of profits from Russia’s frozen assets.

18:03

Borrell reacts to Russian drone attack on Kyiv: EU firmly stands in solidarity with Ukraine

EU High Representative Josep Borrell has reacted to a Russian overnight drone attack on Kyiv city, which was the biggest since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

17:41

Zelensky discusses support for Ukraine with representatives of parliaments of foreign states

President Volodymyr Zelensky met with the chairs and representatives of the parliaments of foreign countries visiting Ukraine and discussed the ways of increasing international support for Ukraine.

16:39

Zelensky, Swiss president discuss demining, Peace Formula

09:42

Swiss president arrives in Kyiv

President of the Swiss Confederation Alain Berset has arrived in Kyiv today to take part in the international summit on food security and to meet with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky.

08:02

Zelensky expects EU to fulfill promise to launch accession talks

President Volodymyr Zelensky expects the European Union to fulfill its promise to launch negotiations on Ukraine’s European integration in response to the country’s full implementation of all the recommendations set by the European Commission.

07:20

Russian losses in Ukraine wipe out its advantage in Baltics - report

Russia's losses on the battlefield in Ukraine have negated the military advantage it once had over NATO member states in the Baltic region.

07:07

Canada, EU to jointly support Ukraine - statement

The European Union and Canada vowed joint support for Ukraine and pledged to work toward achieving a lasting and just peace for the nation.

24 November 2023

23:57

Support for Ukraine, accession talks: Latvian president says EU will maintain unity

Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics has said he believes that the European Union will maintain unity not only in the matter of supporting Ukraine, but also in the matter of launching accession negotiations.

23:46

Latvian president meets with Zelensky in Kyiv

23:28

Latvian president visits village of Yahidne in Chernihiv region

Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics began his visit to Ukraine with a trip to the village of Yahidne in Ukraine's northern Chernihiv region, where Russian troops kept local residents in the basement for a month during the occupation.

22:23

There will be no elections in Ukraine next year – MP Arakhamia

Presidential, parliamentary, or local elections will not be held in Ukraine in 2024.

21:20

Zelensky: Ukraine needs “three victories” in issue of continued military aid

Ukraine needs three victories in the issue of continuing to receive security and defense assistance from partners – a positive decision on the allocation of additional funds from U.S. Congress, the provision of a EUR 50 billion package by the European Union, and the launch of an open dialogue on EU accession.