Moldova confirms participation in Peace Summit
Moldovan Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu confirmed the country's participation in the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland.
Politics
Due to Hungary's position, CoE Committee of Ministers changed format of declaration on Zelensky Formula
The Ukrainian delegation was aware that Hungary would be against the inclusion of a clause in the general declaration of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe supporting President Zelensky's Peace Formula, so it was decided to change the format of the final document.
Russia exploits attempt on Fico to play victim - British expert
Russian propaganda and pro-Russian actors in Europe are trying to exploit the assassination attempt on Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico to portray themselves and their allies as victims while claiming that Ukraine and the West are real “villains”.
CoE top diplomats support Ukraine on way to creating Special Tribunal for Russia
The ministers of foreign affairs of 46 member states of the Council of Europe adopted a declaration under the chairmanship of Liechtenstein, confirming support for Ukraine on its way toward justice and recovery.
Ukraine, Türkiye’s defense minister discuss efforts to restore Grain Corridor
Türkiye’s efforts to restore the operations of the Black Sea Grain Initiative were discussed during the visit of Ukraine’s Defense Minister.
Germany on Peace Summit: Сritical that countries providing no active support to Ukraine take part
The success of the June Peace Summit will largely depend on the scale of the presence of states that are not active supporters of Ukraine.
Zelensky skeptical about possibility of Olympic truce
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has said he is skeptical about the possibility of a ceasefire during the Summer Olympics.
Volodymyr Zelensky: the battle for legitimacy has been won
On May 20, 2019, Volodymyr Zelensky’s five-year term as President of Ukraine officially began. According to the Constitution, the next presidential election was supposed to take place on March 31, 2024, but Russia’s full-scale invasion pushed this issue far into the background before it returned to the Ukrainian media space only after a series of statements voiced by Western politicians.
Zelensky welcomes Macron's idea to deploy foreign instructors in Ukraine
It would be more logical to train the Ukrainian military in Ukraine than sending recruits to other countries.
Vice PM on humanitarian situation in Kharkiv: If necessary, we will turn to Poland for help
If the situation in Kharkiv deteriorates, where intense fighting with Russian troops is taking place, Ukraine will be forced to ask Poland for humanitarian support for the region.
Baerbock: Situation in Kharkiv shows how important it is to cut off Russian logistics routes
Ukraine needs the help of its partners to be able to cut off the supply lines to the Russian army.
MFA commemorated victims of genocide of Crimean Tatar people
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a ceremony to commemorate the victims of the genocide of the Crimean Tatar people on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the mass deportation of Crimean Tatars.
Ukrainian MFA, PACE discuss compensation mechanism for victims of Russian aggression
Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Iryna Borovets and President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Theodoros Roussopoulos have discussed the creation of a comprehensive compensation mechanism for victims of Russian aggression.
CoE firmly supporting Ukraine - Baerbock
Europe must further strengthen its democracy, work to further support Ukraine, and not take freedom for granted, according to German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock.
New U.S. defense aid to change battlefield situation - State Dept
The U.S. administration is confident that the provision of the latest military aid packages to Ukraine will lead to real changes on the battlefield.
Zelensky discusses preparations for Peace Summit with President of Liberia
President Volodymyr Zelensky had a phone call with the President of Liberia, Joseph Nyumah Boakai.
Swiss President hopes Peace Summit will help stop war in Ukraine
President of Switzerland Viola Amherd hopes that the Peace Summit in her country will be able to outline steps to end the war in Ukraine.
16 May 2024
War against Hamas cannot be won by military means alone - Bearbock
Germany considers it its duty to prevent the disappearance of the state of Israel and its loss in the conflict with Hamas, which, however, cannot be won by military means alone.
Details of security agreement were discussed during Blinken's visit - Head of VR Committee
During the visit of US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken to Ukraine, the details of the future security agreement between Ukraine and the United States were discussed.
Explaining complex things in simple words: Attempted assassination of Robert Fico, Kerch bridge fate, Protests in Georgia
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.
Xi to Putin: China to remain Russia’s good neighbor, reliable partner
The President of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, during the talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin expressed confidence that the latter is leading his country to “great achievements in development and revival”, and promised to remain a good neighbor and reliable partner of Russia.
Portugal’s PM confirms participation in Peace Summit
Prime Minister Luis Montenegro of Portugal has confirmed he will attend the inaugural Global Peace Summit in Switzerland, organized by Ukraine.
Ukraine at OSCE: Donetsk region remains main axis of Russian offensive
The Russian invasion army launched an offensive operation in the north of Kharkiv region with the aim of stretching Ukrainian forces but Donetsk region remains the main area of Russia’s attack.
The Netherlands “very actively” helping Ukraine fend off Russia - deputy foreign minister
Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Iryna Borovets of Ukraine emphasized that "the Netherlands is a country that very actively helps Ukraine repel the enemy."
At UN, Ukraine shares experience of strengthening resilience in face of cyberattacks
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Digital Development, Digital Transformation and Digitalization of Ukraine Anton Demiokhin spoke at the UN of Ukraine’s experience in cyber diplomacy and strengthening cyber resilience in the face of Russian aggression.
NATO-Ukraine Council meeting at level of defense ministers to be held in June
Allied Defence Ministers will meet at NATO Headquarters in Brussels on 13 and 14 June 2024. On 13 June, a NATO-Ukraine Council will meet at the level of Defence Ministers.
15 May 2024
Ukrainian MFA outlines topics to be discussed at Global Peace Summit
Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Iryna Borovets has said that the Global Peace Summit, which will be hosted by Switzerland next month, will discuss the issues of radiation and nuclear safety, food security, and the return of POWs and deportees, including Ukrainian children.
Stefanchuk meets with Erdogan to discuss Peace Formula, release of Kremlin prisoners
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk met with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during his visit to Turkey.
Zelensky appoints new head of Ukrainian National Commission for UNESCO
President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Emine Dzhaparova as head of the Ukrainian National Commission for UNESCO and appointed Iryna Borovets to replace her.