Lithuania opens honorary consulate in Mykolaiv
Lithuania opened its honorary consulate in Mykolaiv on Wednesday, September 15, according to an Ukrinform correspondent.
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Bill on transition period in Donbas, Crimea requires additional discussions – Rada speaker
Government Bill No. 5844 “On the Principles of State Policy on the Transition Period” requires additional discussions, taking into account the ongoing negotiations in Minsk and Normandy formats, in order to maintain EU and U.S. support for Ukraine.
“Modernization budget”: PM on draft state budget 2022
The Cabinet of Ministers will approve at its meeting on September 15 a draft state budget for 2022, which is the "budget for the country’s modernization," before tabling it in the Verkhovna Rada.
U.S. considering sending Iron Dome to Ukraine - Politico
A U.S. House of Representatives bill envisages increased military assistance to Ukraine through the transfer of new missile defense systems, including potentially sending an Iron Dome battery currently being operated by the U.S. Army.
Lithuania opens honorary consulate in Mykolaiv
Lithuania opened its honorary consulate in Mykolaiv on Wednesday, September 15, according to an Ukrinform correspondent.
Kuleba outlines Ukraine's three priorities for new session of UN General Assembly
In a telephone conversation with President of the 76th session of the UN General Assembly, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives Abdulla Shahid, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba outlined Ukraine's three priorities for this session.
European Commission disburses EUR 600M as second tranche to Ukraine
The European Commission has approved the disbursement of EUR 600 million as the second tranche of macro-financial assistance to Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
14 September 2021
Shmyhal: Dual citizenship should be introduced, it’s a sign of civilized countries
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal believes that the introduction of dual citizenship in Ukraine will strengthen the state.
Shmyhal on possible reshuffles: I have no complaints against Cabinet yet
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal says he has no complaints against the ministries that would require personnel reshuffles and the Government continues to work.
Herbst ready to help provide Ukraine with clear security guarantees due to Nord Stream 2
John Herbst, president of the Atlantic Council think tank and former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, says he is ready to help raise the issue of the need to provide Ukraine with clear security guarantees and increase sanctions pressure on Russia, including due to the construction of Nord Stream 2.
Ukraine, Latvia to continue to develop friendly relations
First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Emine Dzheppar and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Vasyl Bodnar met with Ambassador of the Republic of Latvia to Ukraine Juris Poikāns on the occasion of the end of his term in Ukraine.
NSDC Staff experts partaking in joint NATO-Ukraine Tabletop Exercise “Coherent Resilience”
Experts with the Staff of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine are set to participate in the joint NATO-Ukraine Tabletop Exercise “Coherent Resilience” on countering hybrid threats to critical infrastructure in the Black Sea region, which will be running in Odesa this week.
U.S. to stand by all commitments to support Ukraine – Blinken
The U.S. administration intends to fulfill all undertaken commitments to support Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression.
13 September 2021
If you want to terrorize Crimea, call this a "fight against terrorism”: Russia’s old new narratives
Russian propaganda returns to its old “terrorist” narratives
European Solidarity nominates Roman Sushchenko for MP
The European Solidarity Party has nominated Roman Sushchenko, the incumbent first deputy chairman at Cherkasy Regional Council and a former Kremlin political prisoner, as a candidate at district No. 197 in Cherkasy region in the by-elections to the Verkhovna Rada.
Zelensky vows not to allow blocking of judicial reform in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has promised to prevent judicial reform in Ukraine from being blocked and to immediately assess and repulse any illegal actions in this matter, according to a statement published on the website of the head of state.
Head of Ukraine's Mission to NATO kicks off her work with Stoltenberg meeting
The newly-appointed head of Ukraine's Mission to NATO, Natalia Galibarenko, launched her work at the new post by meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
U.S. government will continue to support strengthening of democracy in Ukraine - CEC
A delegation of Ukraine's Central Election Commission (CEC) has briefed U.S. State Department and USAID representatives on future challenges, a five-year strategic plan, and the opportunity for Ukraine to set an example for countries seeking democratic governance.
Zelensky says inaccurate to compare Ukraine with Afghanistan
President Volodymyr Zelensky considers it incorrect to compare Ukraine with Afghanistan in terms of dependence on U.S. aid.
Russia, Belarus "unification" not to complete quickly – Ukraine minister
The process of creating a "Union State" of Russia and Belarus will not be a fast one, said Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine, Oleksiy Reznikov.
Ukrainian president forms Council for Youth Affairs
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree establishing the Council for Youth Affairs, the presidential press service has reported.
High time to pass resolution on Donbas – Reznikov on upcoming UNGA session
Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories Oleksiy Reznikov believes that a resolution on Donbas should be adopted following the 76th session of the UN General Assembly.
Turkey to never recognize Crimea annexation attempt by Russia, vows to continue supporting Crimean Tatars – minister
Turkey does not recognize the attempted annexation of Crimea by Russia and will support Crimean Tatars and defend their rights.
Nord Stream 2 to be used against entire Europe – PM Shmyhal
Nord Stream 2 is an element of a hybrid war, a hybrid attack on Ukraine that will sooner or later be used against Ukraine and against the whole of Europe.
U.S. should enhance its presence in Ukraine - Zelensky
Ukraine is currently a priority for the United States, so Washington should not leave the country in any way, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
Danilov: Ukraine capable of regaining east of Ukraine by force, fighting for Crimea
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, Oleksiy Danilov, says the Ukrainian Army is capable of liberating the occupied east of Ukraine by military means and go for hostilities to regain Crimea, while the Ukrainian government is not yet going to take such a step.
Zelensky tells of Biden’s stance on Ukraine's NATO membership issue
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that during a Washington meeting with his American counterpart, Joe Biden, the latter said he believes Ukraine should be in NATO, while making this happen depends on other leaders as well.
11 September 2021
Jailed Mejlis official vows to continue fighting against Crimea occupation
Nariman Dzhelyalov, First Deputy Chairman of Crimean Tatars’ Mejlis, earlier arrested in the occupied Crimea, says he intends to continue his struggle against Crimea occupation even while in prison, by all means available.
NSDC secretary names Ukraine authorities’ key task
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, Oleksiy Danilov, believes the oligarchic system built in Ukraine threatens state development and people’s existence.