Kim Jong-un plans to visit Russia, meet Putin this month - media
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un plans to visit Russia this month to meet with the country's president, Vladimir Putin.
Politics
04 September 2023
Germany considers elections in Ukraine important, but not critical
German officials consider it important for Ukraine to hold elections, which is a sign of democracy, but they do not say directly whether they are ready to put pressure on Kyiv to bring citizens to the polling stations in wartime conditions.
Kuleba comments on grain talks between Erdogan, Putin
The Black Sea Grain Initiative should not be restored at the expense of fulfilling the whims of and blackmail by the Russian Federation.
Oleksii Kuleba, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine
We should consider every challenge in society to be an opportunity to create something better
Ukraine to be invited to NATO as it benefits allies - defense minister
Ukraine will definitely be invited to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization because it is beneficial to member states.
Defense Minister Reznikov submits resignation letter
Ukraine’s Minister of Defense Oleksii Reznikov has submitted his letter of resignation to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.
Moldovan president condemns Russian attacks on Ukraine’s port infrastructure
President of Moldova Maia Sandu has strongly condemned Russia's attacks on the port infrastructure of Odesa region.
03 September 2023
President calls on lawmakers to support Ukraine's European integration bills
President Volodymyr Zelensky called on people's deputies to support a number of draft laws, laid down in the recommendations put forward by the European Commission.
Zelensky to initiate defense minister’s replacement
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine will table in the Verkhovna Rada a proposal to replace Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov for Rustam Umerov, who currently heads the State Property Fund.
G7 ambassadors welcome progress in restoring asset declaration in Ukraine
The Group of Seven ambassadors welcomed the progress in resuming asset declaration of Ukraine officials and lawmakers.
Oleksii Reznikov, Minister of Defense of Ukraine
We have our own criterion of effectiveness - timely, unimpeded, uninterrupted, high-quality supply of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Period
Zelensky, Macron discuss situation on battlefield, grain agreement, peace summit
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of France Emmanuel Macron have discussed further support for Ukraine in the issues of defense, protection of maritime routes and security guarantees.
Ukraine planning to implement 200 more NATO standards before year end – Reznikov
Ukraine’s security and defense forces have already implemented 287 NATO standards, and are planning to introduce 200 more before the end of 2023.
Romania condemns Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Danube infrastructure
On Sunday, Romania’s Defence Ministry strongly condemned Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Danube infrastructure close to its border.
Ukraine’s Ambassador to Brazil to start work in coming days – President’s Office
Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak met with Ambassador of Brazil Norton de Andrade Mello Rapesta.
02 September 2023
European Commission condemns sham elections in Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine
European Commission spokesman Peter Stano condemned Moscow's holding of the so-called "elections" in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
MP sheds light on potential pick for culture minister post
The former director of the Ukrainian Cultural Fund, Yulia Fediv, may become the new Minister of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine.
Ukraine in the process of building a new world order. Looking for a space in the coordinate system
How can Russia be deterred and which direction should Ukraine choose to further advance? An expert assessment of the situation by Academician Volodymyr Horbulin and Valentyn Badrak, Director of the Army Center for Research, Conversion and Disarmament
Sullivan meets with leaders of Ukrainian anti-corruption institutions
U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with a delegation of heads of three Ukrainian anti-corruption institutions on Saturday, September 2.
Poland decries Belarus’s accusations of airspace violation
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus summoned the temporary charge d'affaires of Poland, Wojciech Filimonovic.
01 September 2023
Italy's G7 presidency to provide strong solutions for global security - Zelensky
In an address to participants of Ambrosetti Forum held in Cernobbio, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said he was positive that Italy’s presidency in G7 will provide strong solutions for global security.
Sweden supports Ukraine's membership in EU and NATO and Peace Formula
Sweden supports Ukraine's full membership in the EU and NATO and is ready to join the implementation of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky's Peace Formula.
Talks on security guarantees about to start with one more country
Twenty-eight countries have joined the declaration on providing security guarantees to Ukraine. Negotiations on the conclusion of relevant agreements are already underway with three of them, and the dialogue with one more state may begin soon.
Aviation coalition now includes 14 countries, each making contribution – President’s Office
The aviation coalition for the provision of fighter jets to Ukraine includes 14 countries and each will make its contribution.
Zhovkva meets with Swedish MFA delegation
Ihor Zhovkva, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, held a meeting with the delegation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Sweden.
Deputy head of President’s Office: Decentralization reform in Ukraine ongoing
The decentralization reform in Ukraine did not stop during the full-scale war, an important issue now is the regulation of control and monitoring of the decisions of local self-government bodies.
31 August 2023
EU ministers have yet to reach agreement on eighth ‘military’ tranche for Ukraine
The Ministers of the European Union have not reached an agreement on the eight tranche of military aid for Ukraine.
Danilov denies Ukraine's involvement in Nord Stream blasts
The Ukrainian government had nothing to do with the sabotage stunts at the Nord Stream gas pipelines last fall.
Lithuania's Landsbergis urges West to pump up arms supplies to Ukraine
Failure to give Ukraine the support it needs to defend itself against the Russian invasion will have a higher cost for everyone, including European countries, Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Gabrelius Landsbergis believes.