Sybiha explains why Russia should be invited to second Peace Summit
Russian representatives should be invited to the second Peace summit in order to develop the principles of long-term peace in Ukraine.
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31 October 2024
South Korea’s MoD says dispatching analysts to Ukraine “obvious” task
South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun said sending a group of observers or analysts to Ukraine is an obvious task of the South Korean military, which needs to study the trends of modern warfare.
Javier Milei first to bring Ukrainian flag to Argentina parliament – lawmaker Lemoine
The President of Argentina, Javier Milei, is an ardent supporter of Ukraine and in every way shows solidarity in the country's fight against Russian aggression.
Former Ambassador predicts what will happen to support for Ukraine if Harris or Trump win
The results of the US presidential election can either preserve or fundamentally change the US policy of supporting Ukraine, and it depends not only on the victory of certain candidates but also on who will work in their teams.
Herbst: White House may tighten policy toward Ukraine after November 5 elections
Joe Biden's administration may toughen its policy toward Ukraine after the November 5 election, including inviting it to join NATO and launching long-range strikes against Russia, but the White House needs more courage to do so.
Zelensky: Bilateral document being prepared between Ukraine, Hungary
A bilateral document is being prepared between Ukraine and Hungary, part of which addresses security issues, specifically Ukraine's accession to NATO.
Zelensky in Zakarpattia discusses Internal Strengthening Plan for Ukraine
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed with community and district leaders in Zakarpattia (Transcarpathia) region the involvement of local communities in developing the internal Strengthening Plan and emphasized the importance of Ukrainian unity.
N.Korea's involvement in war "bad news" for entire world - Ukraine’s envoy to UN
The North Korean regime is coaching its military to Russia to gain experience in warfare, which is "very bad news for the world", according to Sergiy Kyslytsya, Ukraine's Permanent Representative to the United Nations.
30 October 2024
European Commission: Ukraine increases support for EU decisions on Common Foreign and Security Policy
Ukraine has all the necessary tools to engage with the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) and the Common Security and Defense Policy (CSDP) and has been increasing political support for decisions in these areas.
Ukraine preparing three-point plan for second Peace Summit – President's spokesperson
At the upcoming second Peace Summit, Ukraine will present a three-point plan and is actively working to secure the support of the Global South countries.
Ukrainian, Canadian FMs discuss defense production cooperation
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Canada’s Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly discussed bilateral cooperation in the defense sector.
Format of cooperation between Ukraine, S. Korea to be decided this week – President’s spokesperson
Spokesperson for the President of Ukraine Serhii Nykyforov stated that updates on the development of cooperation between Ukraine and South Korea would be available soon.
European Commission recommends Ukraine to improve track-record on investigations of corruption cases
The European Commission has noted some progress in Ukraine's fight against corruption and recommends that Kyiv continue efforts to further improve the track-record on high-level corruption cases next year.
Seoul, Kyiv to discuss Ukraine’s special envoy visit to South Korea
The Office of the President of South Korea announced on Wednesday that it will begin discussions with Ukraine this week regarding a visit by Kyiv’s special envoy to South Korea.
Zelensky reports productivity of Ukraine-Nordic Summit
Zelensky said that the forth Ukraine-Nordic Summit that took place in Reykjavik was highly productive.
Poland to facilitate Ukraine’s participation in all negotiations on its future – Duda
Ukraine must be included in all negotiation formats concerning its future, and Poland must fight to make this happen.
Parliament endorses law on reforming Accounting Chamber
On October 30, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine approved the draft law on reforming the Accounting Chamber (No. 10044-d) in its entirety.
Victory plan and Russian frozen assets: Yermak meets with Blinken
Head of the Ukrainian President's Office Andriy Yermak met with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss Ukraine’s Victory Plan, the battlefield situation and frozen Russian assets.
In nuclear deterrence, Europe should avoid seeking revolutionary solutions – MEP
EU countries may consider establishing their own nuclear deterrent system, but in the short term, efforts should focus on enhancing conventional military capabilities.
Government appoints new deputy foreign minister
The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to appoint Mariana Betsa as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
29 October 2024
Ukraine to make EU geopolitically stronger - Mathernová
The European Union will enjoy a variety of benefits once Ukraine becomes its member given the country’s massive potential in many areas.
Zelensky meets with Iceland’s parliament speaker
In Reykjavik, President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Speaker of Iceland's Parliament Birgir Ármannsson and members of the Foreign Affairs Committee.
Zelensky, Finnish PM discuss investments in Ukrainian weapons production, second peace summit
At a meeting in Reykjavik with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude for the assistance packages and the Finnish government's leadership role in the civil protection coalition on shelter construction.
Anti-corruption system in Ukraine producing results - EU ambassador
The anti-corruption bodies operating in Ukraine are delivering on their tasks and high-profile criminal cases prove that the system is working effectively.
Nothing in upcoming EU Enlargement Report to prevent opening of accession negotiation clusters - Mathernová
In the upcoming EU Enlargement Report, set to be published on October 30, the European Commission will not lay down any assessments that would prevent the eventual opening of accession negotiation clusters.
EU will not take over NATO functions - Kubilius
The events taking place in the world only confirm the importance and weight of strong transatlantic ties. Therefore, in terms of security and defense, the EU will never compete with NATO, but it will be able to bring added value to joint efforts in this area.
Decentralization reform proved its worth when Russia invaded - EU ambassador
The resilience shown by communities in the areas initially affected by Russia’s full-scale invasion was including due to the success of the decentralization reform that Ukraine had undertaken before the big war started.
Zelensky discusses Victory Plan with Swedish PM
The Victory Plan was one of the main topics of President Volodymyr Zelensky's meeting in Reykjavik with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.
Norwegian PM announces plans to increase aid to Ukraine during meeting with Zelensky
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre stated during a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Reykjavik that Norway intends to increase its aid to Ukraine.
Integration of Ukraine's defense industry into EU defense sector aligns with mutual interests – Kubilius
The experience of direct investments by European countries in military production in Ukraine should be utilized to provide Ukraine with the necessary military assistance and to rapidly integrate Ukraine's defense industry into the EU defense sector, which aligns with the interests of both parties.