President of Portugal arrives in Kyiv in first
President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa of Portugal arrived on his first ever visit to Kyiv and has already visited the war-torn town of Bucha.
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Lithuanian president arrives in Kyiv
President Gitanas Nausėda of Lithuania arrived in Kyiv to join the celebration of Ukraine’s Independence Day tomorrow.
22 August 2023
Zelensky discusses situation on battlefield, grain export with Plenković
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the situation on the battlefield and the Ukrainian offensive, the preparation of the energy system and air defense for the heating season, and the transportation of Ukrainian grain with Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia Andrej Plenković.
Zelensky meets with President of Moldova in Athens
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed countering Russian aggression, export of Ukrainian grain, and European integration with President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu at the Ukraine-Balkans summit in Athens.
Erdoğan to come to Russia for Grain Initiative talks with Putin - media
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will travel to Russia to meet with President Vladimir Putin to discuss the resumption of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, although earlier it was reported that the Russian leader could visit Türkiye.
Zelensky, Montenegro president discuss preparations for Global Peace Summit
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with President of Montenegro Jakov Milatovic within the framework of the Ukraine-Balkans Summit in Athens and discussed support for the Peace Formula and preparations for the Global Peace Summit.
Zelensky tells PM of North Macedonia about Western-made components in Russian missiles
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed further bilateral defense cooperation with Prime Minister of the Republic of North Macedonia Dimitar Kovačevski on the sidelines of the Ukraine-Balkans summit in Athens.
Luxembourg joins G7 Declaration of support for Ukraine
Luxembourg joined the Declaration of the Group of Seven of support for Ukraine.
Zelensky expects decision on Ukraine's EU membership talks to be made this year
President Volodymyr Zelensky expects a decision of the EU member states on the start of negotiations on Ukraine's EU membership to be made in 2023.
EC President, Zelensky discuss Ukraine’s progress on EU path, continued support
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen met with President Volodymyr Zelensky. The parties discussed, in particular, Ukraine's progress on the EU path and continued support in the face of Russia’s aggression.
Karel Burger Dirven, 1st Honorary Consul of Ukraine to the Netherlands, EBRD advisor
“Netherlands provide Ukraine with fighter jets in response to MH17 downing”
Zelensky meets with Vučić - respect for UN Charter in focus
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed with the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, the issue of the development of relations between the two countries and respect for the UN Charter.
Zelensky, Bulgaria’s Denkov discuss "grain corridor"
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria, Nikolai Denkov the situation in the Black Sea region, including the functioning of the "grain corridor".
At summit in Athens, eleven countries sign declaration on support for Ukraine
At a summit organized by Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis, eleven leaders of Balkan countries, including Greece, signed the Athens Declaration on support for Ukraine.
Moldova, Ukraine sign memorandum on combating corruption
Director of the National Anti-Corruption Center of Moldova (NACC) Iulian Rusu and Director of the State Bureau of Investigation of Ukraine Oleksiy Sukhachov signed a memorandum of understanding in the field of preventing and combating corruption.
21 August 2023
Bulgaria supports Ukraine's accession to NATO under streamlined procedure - Tagarev
In the process of preparations for the Vilnius summit, Bulgaria supported the position of Ukraine's accession to NATO under an accelerated procedure.
Security guarantees for Ukraine: Greece joins G7 declaration - Zelensky
Greece joined the G7 declaration of security guarantees for Ukraine.
Greece supports Ukraine's membership in NATO when conditions set by Vilnius summit met
Ukraine and Greece signed a joint declaration of support for Ukraine’s Euro-Atlantic integration.
Zelensky, Vucic to meet in Athens on Tuesday
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Monday that he would hold a bilateral meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky in Athens, Greece, on Tuesday.
Greece to help Ukraine rebuild Odesa - Prime Minister
Greece is ready to participate in the reconstruction of Ukraine with a focus on Odesa where the task is to restore historical buildings damaged and destroyed by Russia.
Russia’s security apparatus more efficient than army - Ukraine’s intel
Russian special services work more efficiently than the Russian army as the dictatorship spares no money on its own security.
President Zelensky arrives in Greece
President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Greece on a visit.
President meets with Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, members of Royal Family
In Copenhagen, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska had an audience with Queen Margrethe II of Denmark and members of the Royal Family.
Sweden needs Gripens for own defense - PM
Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on Monday that Sweden needs the Gripen fighter jets for its own defense as the country's bid to join NATO is still pending.
Kosovo joins G7 Declaration of Support for Ukraine
The Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, said on Monday that the Republic joined the Group of Seven’s Declaration of Support to Ukraine.
Ukraine believed in Denmark when evil invasion began - Zelensky to Folketing
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine addressed Denmark’s legislative body, Folketing, during a visit to the country.
Rise of "F-16 Coalition", Warsaw flexing its muscles and Belarusian asymmetric initiatives
The F-16 coalition took shape last weekend
Borrell condemns Russia's attack on Chernihiv
EU High Representative Josep Borrell condemned yesterday's Russian attack on Chernihiv.
Germany to host next meeting in Ramstein format - Reznikov
The next meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the "Ramstein" format will take place approximately within the week from September 18. It will be held at the Ramstein Air Base in Germany.