Ukraine to enhance cooperation with African countries – PM Shmyhal
Ukraine plans to enhance cooperation with African countries.
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15 November 2023
Umerov, U.S. ambassador discuss defense reforms
Ukraine’s Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to Ukraine Bridget Brink have discussed plans for bilateral cooperation, as well as ways and directions of further U.S. assistance to Ukraine.
EU publishes proposals for 12th package of sanctions against Russia
The EU High Representative, together with the European Commission, submitted to the European Council a proposal for the 12th package of sanctions against Russia.
Yermak meets with U.S. State Department Sanctions Coordinator, Deputy Assistant Secretary
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak met in Washington with Sanctions Coordinator at the U.S. Department of State James O'Brien and Deputy Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Chris Smith.
Support for Ukraine a central issue for Germany - Scholz
Support for Ukraine in the long term is a central issue for Germany.
Zelensky, Caputova discuss cooperation, energy security
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his Slovak counterpart Zuzana Caputova have discussed the challenges facing Ukraine this winter in terms of energy security.
Zelensky, Meloni discuss defense cooperation, security guarantees for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has discussed defense cooperation, sanctions against Russia and work on security guarantees for Ukraine with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Zelensky praises cooperation between Ukrainian, German communities
Cooperation between the communities of Ukraine and Germany will allow not only to ensure economic growth, but also to ensure better protection of the Ukrainian people.
Ukraine seeks to strengthen interparliamentary cooperation with African nations
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk plans to devote 2024 to expanding interparliamentary cooperation with the countries of the African continent.
G7 ambassadors welcome successful launch of Ukraine’s Constitutional Court reform
The ambassadors of the Group of Seven countries welcomed the successful launch of Ukraine’s Constitutional Court reform after the first meeting of the Advisory Group of Experts.
South Korea, U.S., Japan preparing response to growing DPRK-Russia military ties
The top diplomats of South Korea, the United States, and Japan have vowed to act together with the international community, acknowledging that the growing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia poses a "serious threat" to peace and stability.
U.S. House approves bill to avoid shutdown, with no help for Ukraine included
The U.S. House of Representatives passed for the second time a bill by Speaker Mike Johnson to fund budget expenditures to prevent a shutdown, with no foreign aid included.
U.S. believes in Ukraine’s victory, to continue support - Yermak
The visit of the Ukrainian government delegation to Washington confirmed the seriousness of the United States' intentions to further support Ukraine, as well as the faith the Americans have in the nation’s victory.
Biden to tell Xi Washington set to further stand with Ukraine - White House
The "Ukraine issue" is on the agenda of the meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping scheduled for Wednesday, and the American leader will clearly emphasize Washington’s intention to continue supporting Ukraine.
14 November 2023
Yermak meets with leading American experts, opinion leaders in United States
During a working visit to the United States, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak met with leading American experts and opinion leaders.
Rada Speaker hopes European Council to decide on launching accession talks with Ukraine this December
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, Ruslan Stefanchuk, hopes that the European Council will pass a decision on the start of negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the European Union as early as December.
EU accession talks: Cabinet endorses two important bills
The Cabinet of Ministers approved draft laws, the adoption of which by parliament would entail the immediate implementation of two of the four key recommendations set before Ukraine by the European Commission in its enlargement report.
Kuleba cites Russia’s breaches of agreements reached at int’l talks
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba cited seven examples of Russia violating international agreements reached a result of negotiations over the previous 30 years.
Ukraine will continue reforms on its path to EU – PM Shmyhal
Ukraine will continue to move along the path of transformation to become a member of the European Union.
Slovakia's defense minister informs Stoltenberg of halt to arms shipments to Ukraine
Defence Minister of Slovakia Robert Kalinak informed NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg in Brussels on Monday about the government's decision to terminate military aid to Ukraine from stockpiles.
Yermak discusses cooperation with UK PM’s advisor
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak discussed cooperation with Secretary of the National Security Council, National Security Advisor to the UK Prime Minister Timothy Barrow.
Russia pushed on defensive as Ukrainians successfully attack naval facilities in Crimea – Stoltenberg
Ukrainians have been successful in attacking naval facilities in the temporarily occupied Crimea and, therefore, Russia is looking into alternatives.
UK, US top diplomats discuss support for Ukraine
The newly appointed British Foreign Secretary David Cameron held on Monday night his first phone call with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss continued support for Ukraine.
Yermak calls on leading Jewish organizations in U.S. to continue supporting Ukraine
The head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak called on the leaders of the leading American Jewish organizations to continue to support and provide assistance to Ukraine in order to speed up the victory over the common enemy.
U.S. national security to be “harmed” if Congress fails to approve Ukraine, Israel aid - Sullivan
U.S. Congress should approve the President's supplemental funding request, which includes aid to Ukraine and Israel, as soon as possible, as a failure to do so directly affects U.S. national interests.
13 November 2023
Shmyhal, Moldova’s PM discuss cooperation in energy, security and infrastructure
The Prime Ministers of Ukraine and Moldova, Denys Shmyhal and Dorin Recean, in a phone call on Monday discussed joint work on the path towards the European Union.
Kuleba calls for increasing military aid to Ukraine at EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting
At the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting, Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba called for increasing military aid to Ukraine, endorsing a decision on the start of accession talks, and speeding up the approval of a new sanctions package against Russia.
Putin rejoices too soon at international turbulence - Baerbock
Germany will not just continue to support to Ukraine, it will expand such assistance during winter months and throughout next year.
EU aid to Ukraine totals EUR 27B - Borrell
The European Union has already provided an unprecedented EUR 27 billion in military assistance to Ukraine and will continue to support the nation as the Russian war in Ukraine continues and escalates further.
12 November 2023
Zelensky’s Office chief arrives in U.S. to discuss Zelensky's peace formula, defense boost
The Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office, Andriy Yermak, arrived in the United States to discuss the Peace Formula put forward by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and the strengthening of Ukraine’s defenses.