European Parliament to open office in Kyiv - Euractiv
The European Parliament has agreed to open an office in Ukraine to boost its support for the Ukrainian Parliament, following requests by top Ukrainian government officials.
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21 November 2023
Michel: EU put in place de-facto security guarantees for Ukraine
The European Union, which is currently working on clarifying proposals for the future security guarantees for Ukraine, has already put in place de-facto such guarantees when it decided to provide military assistance to the country in the first hours after Russia's full-scale invasion began.
Zelensky on accession to EU: Ukraine approved all decisions to start negotiations
President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine has approved all the decisions that needed to be made to actually start negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to the European Union.
Sandu to EU Member States: Decision to open accession talks is a message to be heard also in Moscow
President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu has called on the EU Member States to endorse a decision on the start of accession talks with Moldova and Ukraine at the upcoming meeting of the European Council in Brussels this December.
PM Shmyhal: Ukraine finalizing package of laws to start pre-accession talks with EU
Ukraine is currently finalizing a package of laws that are a prerequisite for the start of pre-accession negotiations with the European Union.
Ukraine today in center of global risks of Third World War – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that the war unleashed by Russia may escalate into a Third World War.
Zelensky meets with Sandu
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has held a bilateral meeting with Moldovan President Maia Sandu.
Zelensky: EU's decision to begin accession talks with Ukraine in Dec will be motivating
The decision to start negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the European Union in December this year will be motivating for Ukrainians.
Zelensky meets with Michel
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with European Council President Charles Michel.
Ukrainian, Moldovan presidents honor those killed during Revolution of Dignity
On the Day of Dignity and Freedom, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, First Lady Olena Zelenska and Moldovan President Maia Sandu have honored the memory of activists who died during the Revolution of Dignity.
Parliament adopts statement on anniversary of Revolution of Dignity
The Ukrainian parliament has adopted a draft resolution on the statement of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on the tenth anniversary of the beginning of Euromaidan and the events of the Revolution of Dignity.
Euromaidan marks common European history – Borrell
EU High Representative Josep Borrell congratulated Ukrainians on the 10th anniversary of Euromaidan and noted that these events changed the common history of Europe and confirmed that Ukraine belongs to the European family.
European Council president makes unannounced visit to Kyiv
President of the European Council Charles Michel arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday for an unannounced visit.
EU Ambassador to Ukraine congratulates Ukrainians on 10th anniversary of Dignity Revolution
Ambassador of the European Union to Ukraine Katarína Mathernová has congratulated Ukrainians on the 10th anniversary of the Revolution of Dignity and assured the Ukrainian people that the European Union would stand by Ukraine every step on its way towards EU membership.
President of Moldova arrives in Kyiv
President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu has arrived in Ukraine’s capital city.
Address by the President of Ukraine on the occasion of the Day of Dignity and Freedom
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has delivered an address on the occasion of the Day of Dignity and Freedom.
Germany's defense minister arrives in Kyiv
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has arrived in Ukraine.
U.S. unaware of fate of Ukrainian children taken to Russia, Belarus - State Department
The United States does not know whether children taken from the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine to Russia and Belarus are subjected to any kind of exploitation, but Washington continues to monitor this issue very closely.
20 November 2023
Austin remains confident in bipartisan support for Ukraine in both chambers of U.S. Congress
Both chambers of the United States Congress continue showing support for Ukraine.
Ukraine's presidential couple greet Biden on his birthday
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska have congratulated U.S. President Joe Biden on his birthday and wished him victory in a common struggle against aggression.
Yermak meets with CEO of Fox Corporation
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak met with CEO of Fox Corporation Lachlan Murdoch, who was in Ukraine on a visit.
Government dismisses Special Communications Service head and his deputy
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has dismissed Head of the State Service for Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine, Yuriy Shchyhol, and Deputy Head of the State Service for Digital Development, Digital Transformation and Digitalization, Viktor Zhora.
NATO's top military commander arrives in Kyiv
U.S. Army General Christopher Cavoli, NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe, has arrived in Kyiv together with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.
Zelensky meets with foreign journalists
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with foreign journalists, including British journalist Benjamin Hall who was seriously wounded in March 2022 during Russian shelling in the Kyiv region.
U.S. defense secretary arrives in Kyiv
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has arrived in Ukraine.
Prosecutor General Kostin meets with U.S. senators
Ukraine’s Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin met with U.S. Senators Jim Risch, Chris Coons and Mike Rounds in Halifax, Canada.
Latvia’s foreign minister ready to compete for NATO’s top post
Latvian Foreign Minister Kristianis Karins on Sunday expressed his desire to join the list of contenders for the post of NATO Secretary General, which is currently held by Jens Stoltenberg.
19 November 2023
Netherlands signals support for Ukraine's security efforts - Zelensky
The Dutch government's decision to allocate more than EUR 2 billion next year in mainly security assistance to Ukraine is an important signal of support for efforts to restore the world order.
Ukrainian, French officials discuss security guarantees for Ukraine
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak and Special Envoy of the President of France for Ukraine's Relief and Reconstruction Pierre Heilbronn have discussed the provision of security guarantees to Ukraine.
U.S. Congressional leaders hope to pass Ukraine aid package before Christmas
U.S. Congressional leaders are planning to work in the period between Thanksgiving and Christmas to muster a supplemental package to aid the war efforts in Ukraine and Israel, as well as make improvements to the U.S. immigration system.