Biden to ask Congress for $100B for Ukraine aid - media
U.S. President Joe Biden is considering an additional request for nearly $100 billion, which would include defense aid to Israel and Ukraine.
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Zelensky, Ramaphosa discuss Peace Formula and Grain from Ukraine initiative
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky had a phone call with President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa.
17 October 2023
Yermak thanks Rasmussen for promoting security guarantees for Ukraine
In a conversation with former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak thanked him for promoting the importance of providing security guarantees for Ukraine.
Last step before EU accession talks: Rada passes law on politically exposed persons
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine passed the draft law on politically exposed persons at second reading and as a whole.
Ukraine condemns Hamas attacks, supports Israel and advocates political settlement - MFA
Ukraine firmly supports Israel in its right to defense and in its efforts to counter terrorist acts, but considers it crucially important that the confrontation does not lead to an increase in civilian casualties on both sides.
Yermak, FM of Malta discuss deepening Ukraine's cooperation with Global South
Head of the President’s Office Andriy Yermak discussed the need to create an effective platform for deepening Ukraine's dialogue with the Global South countries with Minister for Foreign Affairs of Malta Ian Borg.
16 October 2023
Zelensky discusses further Ukraine–Canada defense cooperation with Trudeau
In a phone conversation with Justin Trudeau, Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the implementation of the agreements reached during his visit to Canada, as well as the continuation of defense cooperation.
Zelensky has phone conversation with President of Finland
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky had a phone conversation with President of Finland Sauli Niinistö.
Zelensky, US special representative discuss protection of Ukraine's energy facilities
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine’s Economic Recovery Penny Pritzker have discussed the protection of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
Russia turning everything that can be used for pressure on Ukraine into weapon – Stefanchuk
Ukraine will not start negotiations with the Russian Federation while its troops remain on Ukraine's internationally recognized territory, because the Kremlin turns everything that can be used for pressure into a weapon.
OSCE Chairman-in-Office arrives in Kyiv
OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Minister of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia Bujar Osmani arrived on a visit to Kyiv.
15 October 2023
White House not ruling out U.S. troops’ involvement in releasing hostages held by HAMAS
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said on Sunday he would not rule out the possibility of any kind of U.S. forces being involved in the release of hostages captured in the war between Israel and Hamas, while noting that there are currently no such plans.
Biden to ask Congress for joint aid package for Ukraine, Israel - Sullivan
U.S. President Joe Biden intends to ask Congress in the coming days to approve a package of military aid to Ukraine and Israel in the amount of "significantly more" than $2 billion.
OSCE chief to visit Kyiv on Monday
The current chairman of the OSCE, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia, Bujar Osmani, will visit Kyiv on Monday, where he will hold meetings with Ukraine’s leadership and talk with people on the ground.
Kuleba explains comment on "difficult autumn" for Ukraine
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba explained his recent comment suggesting that Ukraine’s diplomacy was facing a "difficult autumn" and spoke of steps to prevent negative scenarios.
Kuleba names two reasons behind narrative of "total corruption" in Ukraine
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba believes the unfolding of the narrative about the alleged “total corruption” in Ukraine is due to the approaching date when a decision is set to be made on launching the EU accession talks, as well as the efforts of a certain part of U.S. politicians to undermine further support for Ukraine.
Georgia fails to support PACE resolution to recognize Russia as dictatorship
Georgia’s ruling party chose not to vote in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe for the resolution, which recognizes Russia as a dictatorship and calls not to recognize Vladimir Putin as legitimate president after his current term expires.
14 October 2023
Yermak, Sullivan discuss intensification of hostilities in eastern Ukraine
In a phone call, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak and National Security Advisor to the President of the United States Jake Sullivan discussed the intensification of enemy offensive actions on the eastern front.
More countries from Latin America, Africa, Asia joining implementation of Ukrainian Peace Formula - Zhovkva
More countries from Latin America, Africa and Asia are joining the implementation of the Peace Formula and other international initiatives put forward by Ukraine.
Poland in constant contact with U.S. on military aid to Ukraine – Morawiecki
Warsaw has been in constant contact with Washington in terms of the provision of security assistance to Ukraine, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has said.
Ukraine, Moldova to organize joint control at railway border crossing point
Ukraine and Moldova will carry out joint control at the "Novosavițcaia–Kuchurhan" railway border crossing point in Ukrainian territory.
13 October 2023
President Zelensky: All efforts now focused to endure winter, deliver powerful rebuff to Russian attacks
The work of everyone in Ukraine’s government system and Ukrainian diplomats is currently aimed at enduring the winter and delivering a powerful rebuff to Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities.
Netherlands announces new €100M aid package to Ukraine
The Netherlands allocates more than €100 million in aid to Ukraine, in particular for restoring and ensuring energy security ahead of winter.
After Russia loses, Europe will have historic chance for stability – Zelensky
After Russia loses the war, Europe will have a historic chance for geopolitical stability along the entire line from Scandinavia to the South Caucasus.
After Russia loses, Europe will have historic chance for stability – Zelensky
After Russia loses the war, Europe will have a historic chance for geopolitical stability along the entire line from Scandinavia to the South Caucasus.
Blinken assures Kuleba of U.S. continued support for Ukraine
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the diplomatic, military and financial support for Ukraine and the consequences of the Hamas attack on Israel for global security.
Russia must pay for aggression: G7 Finance Ministers reiterate support for Ukraine in Morocco
The G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors have met in Morocco’s Marrakech and issued a joint statement, condemning Russian armed aggression and reiterating their unwavering support for Ukraine.
Lithuanian FM calls on intl community to keep focus on Ukraine despite situation in Israel
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis has called on the international community to maintain its focus on Ukraine and its fight against the Russian invasion, despite the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
12 October 2023
Zelensky thanks US for sanctions against companies that violated Russian oil price caps
The President of Ukraine thanked the United States for imposing sanctions on companies that violated the globally established price caps for Russian oil.