Politics

Dovile Sakaliene, Minister of National Defense of Lithuania

The best safeguard for sustainable peace and stability in Europe is a strong Ukraine

SAPO requesting bail for Deputy PM Chernyshov

The High Anti-Corruption Court of Ukraine will hold a hearing at 11:00 on Wednesday, June 25, to determine a preventive measure for Deputy Prime Minister for National Unity Oleksiy Chernyshov, who faces charges of abuse of office and receiving undue advantage.

Zelensky arrives at NATO summit

President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived at the NATO summit in The Hague.

Sybiha, Kubilius discuss next steps to strengthen Ukraine’s defense in Hague

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha discussed with European Commissioner for Defense and Space Andrius Kubilius the next steps to strengthen defense and informed him about Ukraine's defense priorities.

Zelensky planning to meet with Trump at NATO summit

President Volodymyr Zelensky plans to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the NATO summit scheduled for June 24–25 in The Hague.

Zelensky says Russia could attack NATO country within five years

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has told that Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin could attack a NATO country within five years “to test the Alliance”.

Ukraine’s MFA condemns Iran’s strike on U.S. base in Qatar

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has strongly condemned Iran’s missile strike on the Al Udeid base in Qatar — one of the key elements of regional security.

Consequences of the U.S. strike: Iran moves to close Strait of Hormuz, but it is more likely just threatening

Maliuk on foreign partners: They see what we do with our own hands in films

Foreign partners with whom Ukraine cooperates do not dominate the cooperation, but often learn from the Ukrainian side.

Canada, EU pledge to increase sanctions pressure on Russia

The European Union and Canada will continue to impose sanctions on Russia until it ends its war against Ukraine.

Zelensky meets with Starmer in London

President Volodymyr Zelensky has started a meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Zelensky thanks King Charles III for supporting Ukrainians

During a meeting with King Charles III, President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude to the monarch and the British people for their support of Ukraine.

Zelensky meets with King Charles

President Volodymyr Zelensky met with King Charles on Monday during an official visit to the United Kingdom.

Mayor of Mechelen highlights humanitarian convoy arrival in Lviv

A convoy of nine vehicles, including six police cars, a fire truck, and two passenger cars loaded with medical equipment, computer hardware, and bulletproof vests, arrived in Lviv as part of a humanitarian initiative led by Bart Somers, mayor of the Belgian city of Mechelen.

Sybiha, Spanish FM discuss boosting Ukraine’s air defense and military capabilities

During a meeting in Brussels, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares discussed future steps to strengthen Ukraine's air defense and military capabilities, as well as to increase sanctions pressure on Russia.

President Zelensky arrives in UK

President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in the United Kingdom.

Ukraine’s FM urges EU to slam Russian economy with crippling sanctions

Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha has called on the EU Foreign Affairs Council to slam the Russian economy with crippling sanctions in response to escalating terror.

Middle East tensions may divert focus from Ukraine – Polish FM

Events in the Middle East may lead to Ukraine being pushed out of the global spotlight.

EU preparing record sanctions package on Russia over 'boundless brutality' – French FM

The European Union is preparing a record-breaking package of sanctions against Russia in response to its "boundless brutality."

New Zealand announces further aid package for Ukraine

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters have announced a new support package for Ukraine amounting to 16 million New Zealand dollars (over 9.4 million US dollars) ahead of the NATO summit in The Hague this week.

Zelensky on night attack: Russian army carried out cynical strike against civilian infrastructure

President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the Russian army has launched a cynical attack on civilian infrastructure in four regions, using 352 drones and 16 missiles. The main target of the attack was Kyiv.

Ihor Reiterovych, political analyst

I don’t believe in a scenario where the United States would eventually abandon Ukraine. This is unrealistic. And this, albeit cautious, is still a reason for optimism

FM Sybiha travels to Brussels for EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha will visit Brussels on June 23 to participate in a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council at the invitation of EU Foreign Affairs Chief Kaja Kallas.

Ukrainian MP shares details of upcoming PACE session agenda

Next week will be an eventful one for Ukraine’s delegation at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), with key debates on two resolutions concerning Ukraine and a planned address by President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Russia's rhetoric about protecting Muslims aimed at their destruction – Chubarov

Russia, in global politics, tries to present itself as a defender of Muslims, but in reality, its rhetoric and actions are aimed at their destruction. A clear example of this is the crimes and persecution of Crimean Tatars in occupied Crimea.

Middle East escalation may impact Russia’s war on Ukraine – expert

In the event of an escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, all of Iran's resources will be directed toward confronting Israel, and Russia's share of military aid will decrease accordingly. This could lead to a reduction in Russia's use of kamikaze drones in the war against Ukraine.

Zelensky discusses further defense cooperation with Norway’s DM

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with Norwegian Minister of Defense Tore Onshuus Sandvik to discuss joint arms production, investment in Ukrainian weapons manufacturing, and strengthening of air defense.

Zelensky signs decree on new sanctions against collaborators in TOT

President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree introducing new sanctions against individuals cooperating with the enemy in the temporarily occupied territories.

Middle East conflict could rapidly get out of control, Guterres warns

The United States’ airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities pose threat international peace and security.