Ukraine's accession to NATO: Shmyhal names key issue
The issue of joining NATO will arise as soon as Ukraine is ready to confirm the full transition of its troops to Alliance standards, Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal has said.
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Yenin: Ukraine is confident of Japan's stance on sanctions against Russia
Ukraine is absolutely confident of Japan's stance on maintaining full-fledged sanctions against Russia until the Russian side fulfills all the conditions for lifting them.
Ukraine could sign common aviation area agreement with EU early March
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal hopes that the common aviation area agreement between Ukraine and the European Union will be signed during the working visit of European Council President Charles Michel to Ukraine on March 2-3.
Verkhovna Rada calls on global community to condemn occupation of Crimea
Ukraine’s Parliament has adopted a resolution on the Verkhovna Rada's appeal to the governments and parliaments of foreign states and international organizations to condemn the temporary occupation of Crimea.
Canada Declaration to be additional tool to make Russia release Ukrainian political prisoners – Kuleba
On February 15, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba took part in a ministerial conference initiated by Canada to adopt a Declaration Against Arbitrary Detention in State-to-State Relations.
Zelensky congratulates Lithuania on Independence Day
President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Lithuania on Independence Day, thanked for its support of Ukraine and wished prosperity to the Lithuanian people.
President’s Office calls Zelensky's visit to UAE as one of most successful
The official two-day visit of President Volodymyr Zelensky to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become one of the most successful foreign visits of the Ukrainian head of state.
15 February 2021
Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovakia to visit Ukraine on Feb. 16
On February 16, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic Ivan Korčok will pay a working visit to Ukraine at the invitation of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba.
It's almost impossible to agree with Russia on Donbas - Kravchuk
Progress on the settlement of the armed conflict in Donbas is virtually impossible due to Russia's position, and this situation is unlikely to change in the near future, according to Leonid Kravchuk, the head of the Ukrainian delegation to the Trilateral Contact Group.
MPs to invite Shmyhal to report in Parliament on Feb 19 - Razumkov
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Dmytro Razumkov has said that MPs will invite Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal to report in Parliament on Friday, February 19.
President of Ukraine meets with PM of UAE
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum have held a meeting today, February 15, the president’s press service reports.
Zelensky agrees on cooperation with UAE in biotechnology, IT, cybersecurity
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has visited the Masdar City innovation project as part of his official visit to the United Arab Emirates, the press service of the head of state has reported.
Zelensky agrees on cooperation with UAE in biotechnology, IT, cybersecurity
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has visited the Masdar City innovation project as part of his official visit to the United Arab Emirates, the press service of the head of state has reported.
Ukraine, UAE agree on mutual recognition and exchange of driver's licenses
During a visit of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky to the United Arab Emirates, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine and the Ministry of Interior of the UAE.
Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine
Ukraine could be guarantor of UAE's food security (interview with WAM news agency)
Ukraine, UAE agree on joint fight against illegal migration
The interior ministries of Ukraine and the United Arab Emirates will unite their efforts to combat illegal migration.
13 February 2021
Zelensky to pay official visit to UAE on Feb. 14-15
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and his wife Olena Zelenska will make an official visit to the United Arab Emirates on February 14-15, the press service of the head of state reports.
12 February 2021
Russia bears responsibility for all those killed in Donbas – U.S. at OSCE
Russia bears responsibility for those slain and maimed in a conflict they foment and fuel in eastern Ukraine.
European Parliament supports creation of Crimean Platform
The European Parliament has supported the creation of the Crimean Platform and called on high-ranking EU officials and EU Member States to provide all necessary support for this initiative.
Tikhanovskaya calls on Ukraine to support Belarus on international platforms
Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya has called on Ukraine to support Belarus in the OSCE, PACE, UN, as well as on other international platforms.
6th anniversary of Minsk 2: U.S. calls on Russia to cease aggression against Ukraine
On the sixth anniversary of the signing of the Package of Measures for the Implementation of the Minsk Agreements, the United States Embassy in Ukraine calls on Russia to fulfill its agreements and cease its aggression against Ukraine.
Ambassadors who visited Donbas with Zelensky share impressions on social media
The ambassadors of the United States, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Canada and Sweden, who visited Donbas together with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on February 11, have expressed their support for Ukraine in resolving the situation in the east of the country.
Ambassadors who visited Donbas with Zelensky share impressions on social media
The ambassadors of the United States, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Canada and Sweden, who visited Donbas together with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on February 11, have expressed their support for Ukraine in resolving the situation in the east of the country.
New U.S. administration makes detailed statement on Donbas for first time
Russia has stepped up its efforts to destabilize Ukraine and undermine Ukraine’s sovereignty over the past year.
Borrell: Without implementation of ‘Minsk’, EU-Russia relations will not normalize
The European Union supports Ukraine's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, and as far as the Minsk agreements are not being fulfilled, the normalisation of the relations between the European Union and Russia will not happen.
Judicial reform remains key to success of democracy in Ukraine - Borrell
Vice-President of the European Commission and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell has said that Ukraine needs to restore public confidence in courts, because democracy cannot exist without an independent and efficient judiciary system.
Shmyhal expects EU-Ukraine Association Agreement to be reviewed this year
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said he hopes that the Association Agreement between Ukraine and the European Union will be reviewed this year.
Zelensky: Minsk agreements should be fulfilled by all parties
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky states that the implementation of the Minsk agreements should be carried out by all parties according to the schedule and within the established deadlines.
11 February 2021
Ukraine, EU agree on new rules for bus transportation
Ukrainian Infrastructure Minister Vladyslav Kryklii has signed a Protocol to the Interbus Agreement, which extends its validity to regular passenger bus services, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said.
Forum "Ukraine 30. Coronavirus": what was discussed and what is planned
The three-day All-Ukrainian Forum "Ukraine 30. Coronavirus: Challenges and Responses" has ended in Kyiv.
Shmyhal meets with Sefcovic, Vestager in Brussels
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said he agreed with Vice-President of the European Commission Maros Sefcovic on Ukraine's more active involvement in the industrial alliances of the European Union.
European Council president’s visit to Ukraine scheduled for March 2-3
European Council President Charles Michel plans to pay a visit to Ukraine on March 2-3 and visit Donbas, Deputy Head of the Ukrainian President's Office Ihor Zhovkva has said.
Ukraine invites Georgian president to take part in Crimean Platform summit
Ukraine's Ambassador to Georgia Ihor Dolhov has conveyed an official invitation from President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky to President of Georgia Salome Zourabichvili to take part in the Crimean Platform summit and celebrations marking the 30th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence.
Shmyhal hopes e-services will be mutually recognized between Ukraine and EU
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal hopes that electronic trust services between the European Union and Ukraine will be mutually recognized in the coming years.
European Parliament adopts report on Ukraine-EU Association Agreement
On Thursday, February 11, the European Parliament adopted a report on the implementation of the EU Association Agreement with Ukraine, a draft of which was prepared by MEP Michael Gahler (EPP).
UIA crash: Ukraine asks Canada to provide audio recording of talks
The Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) of Ukraine has prepared an inquiry asking Canada to send an audio recording published by CBC News, which may contain information about the possible deliberate destruction of a Ukraine International Airlines passenger aircraft in Iran in January last year.
Zelensky, G7 ambassadors arrive in Donbas
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Donetsk region on a working trip, his press service reports.
Ukraine counts on Belgium's participation in Crimean Platform summit
First Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Emine Dzheppar says Ukraine is counting on Belgium's participation in the Crimean Platform summit in Kyiv.
Government approves resolution on banning registration of Russian vaccines
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the Procedure for state registration of COVID-19 vaccines and banned the registration of vaccines produced by the aggressor state.
10 February 2021
Ukraine hopes for NATO support in monitoring air situation along border with Russia
Ukraine counts on NATO’s support in monitoring air situation along the border with Russia and proposes to use the airspace in the Simferopol flight information region (FIR) for NATO air operations.
EU ready to start review of trade liberalization for goods with Ukraine - Dombrovskis
The EU is interested in making full use of the potential of the Association Agreement with Ukraine, including its Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA), and is ready to start the review of trade liberalization for goods, as provided for in the terms of the Agreement, according to Executive Vice-President of the European Commission Valdis Dombrovskis.
EU to help Ukraine meet its COVID-19-related needs - Dombrovskis
The European Union views Ukraine as an important partner and will continue to provide political, financial and technical assistance to the country, including in overcoming the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Executive Vice President of the European Commission Valdis Dombrovskis.
Corruption and ‘legal gap’ hamper Ukraine’s reform process – EP draft report
The European Union welcomes Ukraine's progress in implementing reforms within the framework of the Ukraine-EU Association Agreement, emphasizing that their sustainability and consistency directly depend on the effective fight against corruption and adherence to the principles of the rule of law.
Russia using pandemic to isolate occupied territories of Ukraine - Reznikov
Russia is using COVID-19 in Crimea and Donbas to sever ties between the free territory of Ukraine and the temporarily occupied territory, as well as to worsen conditions for human contact, according to Oleksiy Reznikov, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine.
Ukraine’s ambassador on MH17 case: FSF report dots the i's in airspace closure issue
The Flight Safety Foundation’s report on the completion of an additional inquiry into the airspace closure above and around eastern Ukraine in relation to the downing of Flight MH17 has finally clarified the issue regarding the airspace closure on the day of the tragedy.
Zelensky signs law on supervisory board of Public Broadcasting Company
President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a law to address conflicts over the appointment and dismissal of members of the Supervisory Board of the National Public Broadcasting Company of Ukraine (PBC) by parliamentary factions and groups, the president’s press service reports.
NATO calls on Russia to withdraw troops from eastern Ukraine – Stoltenberg
The North Atlantic Alliance has been consistent in supporting Ukraine, welcomes its efforts to find a peaceful solution to the conflict in eastern Ukraine and calls on Russia to withdraw its troops from the region.
NATO MAP: Shmyhal says Ukraine working to catch up with Georgia
Ukraine wants to catch up with Georgia in terms of obtaining a NATO Membership Action Plan and is doing its homework to meet NATO standards, according to Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.
European Council president announces visit to Ukraine
President of the European Council Charles Michel announced a visit to Kyiv after a meeting with Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal.
Shmyhal, Stoltenberg discuss Ukraine-NATO exercises
Ukraine continues to work to deepen its cooperation with NATO as this is a priority for the country, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said.
Stoltenberg to Shmyhal: NATO's door remains open to Ukraine
NATO Allies recognize Ukraine as a potential candidate for NATO membership and support Ukrainian efforts to join the Alliance, according to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
09 February 2021
Shmyhal meets with Michel in Brussels
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has met with European Council President Charles Michel in Brussels.
EU-Ukraine Association Council: Brussels reveals agenda of talks
The European Union has revealed the agenda of the meeting of the EU-Ukraine Association Council, which will take place in Brussels on February 11 this year, according to a statement posted on the website of the European Council.
Ukrainian government delegation begins visit to Brussels
A Ukrainian government delegation led by Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal started a working visit to Brussels on Tuesday, February 9, according to an Ukrinform correspondent.
International Advisory Group will support Ukraine in reforming SBU – U.S. Embassy
The International Advisory Group at a meeting with Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna expressed its firm intention to support Ukraine at all stages of reforming the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine has said.
Ukraine welcomes U.S. decision to reengage with UN Human Rights Council
Ukraine looks forward to working closely with the United States to promote democracy, human rights and equality worldwide, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said.
Occupation of Crimea, Donbas should cost more for Russian state budget - Vershbow
The West should continue to influence Russia diplomatically to make it change its course and realize that the occupation of Donbas and Crimea will become increasingly costly to the Russian state budget, according to Alexander Vershbow, former NATO Deputy Secretary General and former U.S. Ambassador to Russia.
Merkel's successor on EU enlargement: We must support Ukraine
The leader of Germany's Christian Democratic Union, Armin Laschet, has supported the idea of giving Ukraine an EU membership perspective, Ukraine's Ambassador to Germany Andrij Melnyk has said on Twitter.
08 February 2021
Kuleba: Resumption of water supply to Crimea possible only after de-occupation
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said that the resumption of the supply of Dnieper water to the annexed Crimea is possible only after its de-occupation.