Pence: Putin will wage war on NATO if Ukraine loses
Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence believes that American troops will have no choice but to fight Russian invaders in Europe if Vladimir Putin defeats Ukraine.
Politics
19 April 2024
Bulgarian president does not approve new foreign minister with pro-Ukrainian stance
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has refused to approve Daniel Mitov as acting foreign minister.
Yermak and Szijjártó agree on bilateral meeting next week
The head of the Presidential Office, Andriy Yermak, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary, Péter Szijjártó, agreed by phone to hold a bilateral meeting next week.
Russia-Iran partnership taking on features of military alliance - Yermak
The partnership between Russia and Iran is taking on the features of a military alliance, so the world should develop an action plan based on the Ukrainian Peace Formula.
Kuleba says G7 identified 'specific steps' to help Ukraine
Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) major democracies have identified "specific steps" needed to help Ukraine fight Russia.
Russia must pay for damage it is causing to Ukraine - G7 foreign ministers
Russia must pay for the damage and devastation it is causing to Ukraine in this war.
Kuleba, Tajani discuss bolstering Ukrainian air defenses
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani have discussed how Italy can help bolster Ukraine's air defenses.
House Rules Committee advances package of foreign aid bills
The Rules Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives late on Thursday night advanced a package of foreign aid bills, including a Ukraine aid bill.
EU at OSCE: Europe to speed up military aid to Ukraine as moment seen as “critical”
The European Union and its member states will accelerate and intensify the supply of all required military assistance to Ukraine “at this critical moment”.
U.S. could deliver air defense capabilities to Ukraine within weeks once legislation passed – PM Shmyhal
American partners assure Ukraine they will transfer to Ukraine a new batch of military aid, including critical air defense capabilities, within weeks, immediately after the relevant legislation passes Congress and gets signed off by President.
Poland reveals challenges in donating new aid packages to Ukraine
Hungary is blocking the provision of EUR 450 million in compensation from the European budget to Poland for weapons previously donated to Ukraine. Therefore, this makes it difficult for Warsaw to transfer more packages of military aid to Kyiv.
Trump: Survival of Ukraine important for U.S.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump said the survival of Ukraine is important for the United States, and reprimanded European allies for insufficient support for Kyiv.
18 April 2024
Weapons and money: Shmyhal meets with leader of Republicans in US Senate
During a meeting with US Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal discussed Ukraine's needs for weapons and finance.
PACE deputies call on U.S. Congress to continue supporting Ukraine
Members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe have called on the U.S. Congress to continue supporting Ukraine against the backdrop of Russian aggression.
Ukraine intel chief: Putin and his regime became victims of their own propaganda
Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate, believes that the war will continue as long as the Putin regime remains in power in the Russian Federation.
German Vice Chancellor Habeck arrives in Kyiv
Germany’s Vice Chancellor and Minister of Economy and Climate Protection Robert Habeck has arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit.
U.S. aid bill for Ukraine foresees development of long-term aid strategy
The Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act 2024, which the House of Representatives is planning to consider on Saturday, April 20, obliges the Departments of State and Defense to develop a strategy to help the country, containing specific and achievable goals and guaranteeing its ability to defend itself against future aggressions.
Ukrainian president's address to EU leaders
The events in Chernihiv reflect our key need now - the need for air defense.
EU leaders call on European Council to urgently provide air defense to Ukraine
The heads of state and government of the EU countries, which are holding a two-day meeting in Brussels in the format of the European Council, have called on the European Council and EU member states to urgently provide Ukraine with air defense systems and missiles, which Ukraine needs to protect itself from Russian air attacks.
Norwegian foreign minister visits Odesa, Chisinau
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide has visited Odesa and Chisinau, where he announced the allocation of an additional NOK 70 million ($6.4 million) in humanitarian aid to Moldova and Ukrainian refugees.
Ukrainian, Polish foreign ministers to hold consultations on security issues
Ukrainian and Polish diplomats will hold consultations on security issues in Ukraine in the near future.
17 April 2024
Ukraine's PM meets with House Democratic leader
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has held a meeting with the leader of the Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives, Hakeem Jeffries, and emphasized the importance of bipartisan support for Ukraine.
Aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan: Biden supports House bills
U.S. President Joe Biden has expressed strong support for a package of aid bills for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, which have been presented in the House of Representatives.
NATO has significant number of air defense systems, part of them can be sent to Ukraine - Stoltenberg
NATO has a significant number of air defense systems and part of them can be delivered to Ukraine.
House Republicans unveil aid bills for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan
House Republican leadership on Wednesday unveiled the legislative text for three bills that are part of a complicated plan by Speaker Mike Johnson to get aid to U.S. allies while addressing concerns from conservatives.
U.S. House of Representatives to vote on Ukraine aid on Saturday - Johnson
Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson has said that a vote on aid bills, including one that provides assistance for Ukraine, will take place this Saturday, April 20.
Biden calls on Congress to urgently pass military aid for Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden has urged lawmakers to approve additional military aid for Ukraine and Israel as soon as possible.
NATO-Ukraine Council meeting with Zelensky participation to be held on Friday - Stoltenberg
President Volodymyr Zelensky will participate in a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council that will be held this Friday, April 19.
Security, digitalization, drones: Shmyhal meets with students at University of Chicago
As part of his visit to the United States, Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with students at the University of Chicago.