Stoltenberg invites Zelensky to NATO Summit in Vilnius
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said he had invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine to attend the Alliance summit in Vilnius this July.
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China supporting Russian war on Ukraine in many ways - U.S.
The United States has warned China that it would not hesitate to hold accountable any entities aiding Russia in its war on Ukraine.
No evidence of U.S. weapons diversion from Ukraine - Pentagon
The U.S. administration has said that all American weapons sent to Ukraine are being used for their intended purposes and to maximum effect, and there is no evidence of military aid diversion from Ukraine.
Russia's defeats push China to prepare more thoroughly, restraining Beijing only in time - expert
The current situation of the Russo-Ukrainian war restrains China in terms of time as China will more carefully plan its operation against Taiwan.
Israel provides maximum possible aid to Ukraine - Cohen
Israel condemns Russia’s war of aggression and will help Ukraine, but it must not forget about the hundreds of thousands of Jews who live in the Russian Federation.
28 February 2023
President: There are no unrealistic tasks for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that there are no unrealistic tasks for Ukraine, and there is concrete evidence of this.
Ukraine official, human rights defenders discuss creation of special tribunal for Russia
Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Smyrnov has met with representatives of the Human Right Watch human rights organization to discuss the creation of a special international tribunal to try the Russian military and political leadership.
President Zelensky, ICC Prosecutor Khan meet in Kyiv
The heinous crimes committed by the Russian invaders on the territory of Ukraine must not go unpunished, and the perpetrators must be brought to justice.
President Zelensky, ICC Prosecutor Khan meet in Kyiv
The heinous crimes committed by the Russian invaders on the territory of Ukraine must not go unpunished, and the perpetrators must be brought to justice.
No one can name timeframe for Ukraine to join EU but being ambitions is good - Maasikas
At this stage, no one can set the date for Ukraine's accession to the EU, as it depends on the start and outcome of the negotiation process, but "it's not bad to be ambitious."
Romania refutes fake news claiming military hardware being deployed toward border with Moldova
The Ministry of National Defense of Romania has warned about fake news circulated online about the alleged recent transfer of a number of air defense systems toward the border with the Republic of Moldova.
Ukraine to become NATO member in long term - Stoltenberg
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says Ukraine becoming a member of the Alliance is a long-term perspective.
Talks on Ukraine's membership in EU should begin this year - Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has recalled that Ukraine's EU membership application was signed a year ago and called for the beginning of the negotiation process.
Japanese ambassador: Neutrality is impossible in Russia's war against Ukraine
In Russia's war against Ukraine, there is no such thing as neutrality for Japan or any other country.
27 February 2023
Lukashenko's visit to Beijing confirms China's course toward deeper ties with Russia – U.S. State Department
The state visit to China by Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko, who is considered extremely loyal to the Kremlin, is an additional confirmation of how the leadership in Beijing is trying to deepen its contacts with Russia against the background of the brutal war the latter is waging against Ukraine.
White House hopes for increased support for Ukraine from Arab countries
The United States welcomes the visit of the Saudi Arabian ministerial delegation to Kyiv, which could be the beginning of increased support for Ukraine from other countries of the Arab region.
For EU, support for Ukraine remains main argument in passing sanctions - ambassador to U.S.
Each package of European Union sanctions against Russia shrinks the economy of European nations by tens of billions of euros, but despite this fact, the 27 member states always reach a joint decision to support Ukraine and hold the Russian Federation accountable.
Ukraine advisor on Bejing’s "peace plan": China yet not fully understands “Russia is gone”
Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to the head of the Ukrainian President’s Office, believes that China, offering a "peace plan" for Ukraine where one point contradicts another, is actually siding with the Russian Federation, trading its reputation and not fully understanding that Russia is gone.
Political decisions on six out of seven types of weapons for Ukraine unblocked - Kuleba
Last year, Ukraine unblocked political decisions on six out of seven types of weapons needed by the Armed Forces.
China has always maintained contact with all sides, including Ukraine - foreign ministry
China has always maintained communication with all sides in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, including Kyiv.
26 February 2023
Lithuania’s FM debunks myths about potential peace in Ukraine
The establishment of real peace in Ukraine is possible only if Kyiv restores control of all the territories occupied by Russia.
Trudeau: Crimea will always be Ukraine
Canada has always considered Crimea a part of Ukraine and will continue to support Ukrainians in their fight to restore the territorial integrity of the state.
FM Kuleba: Ukraine strongly determined to develop relations with Saudi Arabia at all levels
Ukraine is strongly determined to develop relations with Saudi Arabia not only at the bilateral and multilateral but also at the regional levels, as well as to jointly search for ways to strengthen the position of our state in the Global South.
New sanctions against Russians: President signs three decrees
President Volodymyr Zelensky signed three decrees to enact the decisions of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine on sanctions against the Russians, in particular, Russian athletes, as well as those involved in the abduction of Ukrainian children.
Crimea Platform Statement: We will never recognize Russia’s annexation of Crimea, other territories
On February 26, 2023, when Ukraine marks Day of Resistance to Russia’s Occupation of Crimea, the Participants in the International Crimea Platform issued a Joint Statement, reiterating their unwavering support to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders.
President of Ukraine, FM of Saudi Arabia hold meeting in Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with Saudi Arabian Foreign Affairs Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in Kyiv.
U.S. to never recognize Crimea annexation attempt by Russia - State Dept
The U.S. Department of State once again emphasized that it did not recognize and will never recognize Russia's claimed annexation of Crimea, and also welcomed the efforts of the Crimea Platform, which reminds the world of the ongoing occupation of the peninsula.
Buildup of anti-graft infrastructure being finalized in Ukraine - PM
Ukraine is completing the development of its anti-corruption infrastructure as all levels of state administration are being probed for corruption manifestation.
No reconciliation possible with Russia over next 100 years - PM Shmyhal
There will be neither reconciliation nor cooperation with Russia in the next hundred years.