UK imposes sanctions on 30 ships from Russia's "shadow fleet"
The UK government has imposed sanctions on 30 ships in Russia's "shadow fleet", responsible for transporting billions of pounds worth of oil and petroleum products in the last year alone.
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Explaining: International food security; new sanctions against Russia; Kerch Strait incident
The Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security pursues efforts to provide a brief explanation to foreign audiences on the current topics of particular interest as regards Ukraine.
Discussions of deploying international troops in Ukraine intensified in Europe - Le Monde
Secret debates over the possible dispatch of Western troops and private defense companies into Ukraine have intensified against the backdrop of a possible U.S. withdrawal from the international effort to support Ukraine after Donald Trump takes office as president in January 2025.
North Korea may receive missile, submarine technology from Russia - U.S. admiral
In exchange for the participation of North Korean military service members in the war against Ukraine, Moscow could agree to transfer to Pyongyang technology for the production of missiles and submarines.
24 November 2024
Kaczynski's party names its presidential candidate
The head of the Institute of National Remembrance (IPN) of Poland, Karol Nawrocki, has become an independent candidate for the presidency of Poland with the support of the opposition Law and Justice (PiS) party of Jaroslaw Kaczynski.
Romanian presidential election: exit polls predict second round
The incumbent Prime Minister, leader of the Social Democratic Party, Marcel Ciolacu, and the candidate of the Liberal Conservative Reform Party “Union for the Salvation of Romania”, Elena Lasconi, are in the second round of the Romanian presidential election.
Maltese OSCE Chairmanship reacts to Russia's missile attack on Dnipro
The Maltese OSCE Chairmanship call on the Russian Federation to immediately cease all hostilities and withdraw its forces from Ukraine’s internationally recognized borders.
Zelensky: Putin should lose opportunities to finance war every week
No matter how much Russia blackmails the world, we must not lose our resolve, put pressure on it - and only in this way will real peace become closer.
Ukrainians demonstrate their indomitable spirit every day - Trudea
Ninety-one years after the Holodomor, Ukrainians continue to demonstrate their unbreakable spirit in the face of mortal danger.
Sybiha urges partners to provide systems capable of intercepting ‘Oreshnik’ missiles
Ukraine's partners must counter Russian blackmail by supplying air defense systems capable of intercepting medium-range ballistic missiles such as the ‘Oreshnik’.
Iran activates new uranium enrichment centrifuges in response to IAEA resolution
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Qalibaf announced that the country has begun activating new advanced centrifuges for uranium enrichment in retaliation for a resolution adopted by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors.
Rutte to discuss Russia's war against Ukraine with Erdogan - media
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will visit Turkey on Monday, November 25, to meet with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and discuss the Russian-Ukrainian war and Turkey's potential mediation role.
Turkey's interest in BRICS not affecting its support for Ukraine - ambassador
Turkey's interest in joining BRICS is primarily driven by economic considerations and does not affect its support for Ukraine.
Turkey's closure of straits prevented Russia from seizing Odesa, Mykolaiv - ambassador
Turkey's closure of the Bosphorus and Dardanelles straits under the Montreux Convention since the onset of Russia's large-scale invasion of Ukraine has played a critical role in preventing the aggressor from using its maritime superiority to capture Odesa, Mykolaiv, and other territories.
France has no "red lines" in Ukraine support – French FM
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has indirectly confirmed that Ukraine might use long-range French missiles against Russia, though he refrained from specifying whether French weaponry has already been deployed in such operations.
UK, France pledge to combat global 'Putinization' - foreign ministers
The foreign ministers of Britain and France, David Lammy and Jean-Noel Barrot, have jointly expressed concern over the growing threat of global "Putinization" and reaffirmed their commitment to counter Russia's efforts to destabilize the international order.
23 November 2024
Biden on Holodomor Memorial Day: U.S. honors Ukraine's past and stands with it in the present
U.S. President Joe Biden commemorated the victims of the Holodomor, reaffirming the United States' commitment to supporting the Ukrainian people's pursuit of freedom and a Euro-Atlantic future.
Ukraine needs more precision weapons, shells, drones – Stefanchuk
Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk has called for increased supplies of precision weapons, shells, and drones to Ukraine during a meeting with Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly and Defense Minister Bill Blair.
Stephanchuk discusses arms for Ukraine, enhancing sanctions against Russia with Canadian senators
Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk met with Canadian senators during the Halifax International Security Forum to discuss military support for Ukraine and enhancing sanctions against Russia.
Zelensky, Czech FM discuss defense cooperation
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský met in Kyiv to discuss defense support and cooperation in countering Russian disinformation.
World must recognize Holodomor to understand motives behind Russia's current aggression – FM
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has urged all nations that have not yet done so to recognize the Holodomor as genocide against the Ukrainian people.
US Ambassador: Russia is once again using food as weapon, tool of power
On the Day of Remembrance of the Holodomor Victims in Ukraine, US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink said that Russia is once again using food as a weapon and tool of power and coercion, and Moscow's aggression against Ukraine also threatens global freedom, openness, and peace.
Head of PO discusses countering Russia with French FM, PA
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak discussed countering Russia's inadequate actions with French Foreign Policy Advisor Emmanuel Bonne and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot.
Umerov, Nauseda discuss strengthening Ukrainian defense industry
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda have discussed bolstering Ukraine's defense capabilities, with a particular focus on enhancing the country's defense industry.
European Parliament president backs transfer of Taurus missiles to Ukraine
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has supported Germany's transfer of Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine.
Merkel does not consider herself responsible for Putin's war against Ukraine
Angela Merkel has admitted that she admires Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for his courage and determination, but strongly disagrees with the Ukrainian leader's assessment that her role at the famous 2008 NATO summit led to the war in Ukraine.
French Foreign Ministry responds to Putin's threats against Europe, NATO
The threats Russian dictator Vladimir Putin voices to European member states and NATO allies are unacceptable and confirm Russia's escalating stance.
22 November 2024
British PM, NATO Sec Gen discuss winter support for Ukraine
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte held discussions on Friday regarding the situation in Ukraine ahead of the winter season.
Starmer responds to Russian ambassador's claims: The UK is not at war with Russia
The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated that Britain is not at war with Russia but will continue to support Ukraine, which has been enduring Russian aggression for over 1,000 days.