Zelensky planning to approve Ukraine’s foreign policy strategy by August 24
President Volodymyr Zelensky is planning to approve Ukraine's Foreign Policy Strategy by this year's Independence Day of Ukraine.
Politics
Zelensky advocates expanding geography of Ukrainian embassies
President Volodymyr Zelensky considers it necessary to expand the geography of presence of Ukrainian embassies abroad and to appoint new ambitious heads of diplomatic missions.
Ukrainians can visit 149 countries under simplified procedure - Zelensky
Ukrainians can visit 149 countries according to the simplified procedure, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
Kuleba: Crimean Platform is a way to give people in Crimea their rights back
The creation of the Crimean Platform is a way to restore the rights of people on the occupied peninsula.
03 July 2021
MFA comments on Lukashenko's decision to close border with Ukraine
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine does not confirm the information about the closure of the border with Belarus and rejects the accusation of Alexander Lukashenko about the alleged supply of weapons from Ukraine.
02 July 2021
Ukraine initiates joint statement on negative impact of disinformation on human rights
On July 2, Ukraine issued a joint statement on the negative impact of disinformation on human rights on behalf of almost sixty countries, including the United States, Great Britain, France, Germany, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland.
Greek foreign minister to visit Ukraine on July 5
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias will make a working visit to Ukraine on July 5, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry's press service has reported.
President may veto law on High Qualification Commission of Judges - Razumkov
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky may veto a law that foresees the restart of the High Qualification Commission of Judges of Ukraine with the crucial role of international experts, due to a conflict with amendments, Verkhovna Rada Chairman Dmytro Razumkov has said.
U.S. Congress committee approves bill to provide $481.5 mln in aid to Ukraine
The House Committee on Appropriations approved a bill on appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, stipulating that at least $481.5 million should be allocated for the implementation of Ukraine assistance programs.
Maas: Ukraine should not be hit by launch of Nord Stream 2
Germany is doing everything possible for Ukraine not to be hit by the launch of the Nord Stream 2 Russian gas pipeline.
Tsymbaliuk urges Russia to stop supplying jammers to occupied areas of eastern Ukraine
Russia must stop supplying electronic warfare systems to the temporarily occupied territories of eastern Ukraine, Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the International Organizations in Vienna Yevhenii Tsymbaliuk has said.
Parliament passes bill on oligarchs at first reading
At an extraordinary sitting on Thursday, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine passed a presidential bill on de-oligarchization at first reading.
01 July 2021
Ukrainian parliament adopts law on indigenous peoples
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted the law "On Indigenous Peoples of Ukraine," initiated by President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Ukraine ratifies agreements with France to improve water supply in Luhansk region and Kyiv city
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has ratified a framework agreement between the governments of Ukraine and the French Republic to support the financing of a project to improve the drinking water supply in Luhansk region.
Kuleba names key topic of Zelensky-Biden meeting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Joe Biden at a meeting in Washington in July will discuss in detail the participation of the United States in the process of the political and diplomatic settlement of the conflict in eastern Ukraine and the issue of countering Russian aggression.
Ukraine, France to hold consultations on recognition of vaccination certificates
Ukraine and France have agreed to hold bilateral consultations on the issue of France's recognition of Ukrainian vaccination certificates.
Parliament renames Novhorodske village in Donetsk region to New York
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has approved a resolution renaming the village of Novhorodske in Donetsk region to New York.
Avakov thanks parliament for ratification of four Ukrainian-French projects
Ukrainian Interior Minister Arsen Avakov has thanked Ukrainian MPs for the ratification of four large-scale Ukrainian-French projects, including a project to improve water supply in Luhansk region.
Foreign Ministry expects EU to open its borders to Ukrainians in two weeks
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry expects the European Union to open its borders to Ukrainians during the next update of the list of epidemiologically safe third countries, which will be made in two weeks, the ministry's spokesperson, Oleg Nikolenko, has told Ukrinform.
Ukraine interested in involving U.S. in Normandy format talks – Reznikov
Ukraine is interested in involving U.S. representatives in the Normandy format talks. Ukraine definitely needs new unions and new alliances.
Zelensky congratulates Slovenia on start of EU Council presidency
President Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated Prime Minister of Slovenia Borut Pahor and the entire government on the beginning of the Slovenian presidency of the Council of the European Union, adding that strengthening Ukraine's relations with the EU will make Europe stronger.
Regional, global alliances may strengthen Ukraine's security - Kuleba
Ukraine should work to create regional and global alliances that will help strengthen its security before the country joins NATO, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said.
Zelensky congratulates PM Trudeau and all Canadians on national holiday
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau and all Canadians on their national holiday - Canada Day.
Zelensky sees statements on Ukraine's 'external management' as propaganda for consumers in Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that any statements about the so-called "external management" of Ukraine are just a propaganda mantra for internal consumers in Russia.
Department of State: Supporting reform is top priority for US-Ukraine relations
The U.S. administration considers support for reforms in critical areas in Ukraine, as well as cooperation in the fight against corruption, as priorities of bilateral relations.
Zelensky, Pope Francis discuss war, visit to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has held a phone call with His Holiness Pope Francis, the presidential press service has reported.
30 June 2021
Crimean Platform, Strategy for De-occupation among main achievements of president’s representative office in Crimea
Permanent Representative of the President of Ukraine to the Autonomous Republic of Crimea Anton Korynevych considers the adoption of the Strategy for De-occupation and Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Crimea and Sevastopol to be one of the main achievements of his team.
Cabinet of Ministers recommends approving Drinking Water program for 2022-2026
The Cabinet of Ministers recommends that the Verkhovna Rada approve the state target program “Drinking Water” for 2022-2026.
Berlin, London support Minsk process and reforms in Ukraine
Germany and the United Kingdom continue to support Ukraine in achieving peace in its territory and carrying out internal reforms.