Japan, UK reaffirm their support for Ukraine
The Japanese and UK foreign and defense ministers at a meeting in Tokyo reaffirmed their support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia's invasion.
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07 November 2023
U.S. Administration urges Congress to provide $11.8B in budget support for Ukraine
Key U.S. administration officials have called on lawmakers to provide $11.8 billion in direct budget support for Ukraine as part of the President's request currently under consideration in Congress.
European Commission's report on Ukraine will give understanding on further steps towards EU – Stefanishyna
Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olha Stefanishyna says that Ukraine has become part of a wider puzzle of EU enlargement and that the country must continue reforms.
Kuleba visits Brussels on eve of European Commission's report
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has begun a two-day visit to Brussels.
Kremlin sacks TASS chief for Wagner mutiny coverage
Sergei Mikhailov, the head of the Russian state-run TASS news agency, was dismissed from his post in early July for detailed coverage of the Wagner mercenary group's mutiny.
Russia formally withdraws from treaty on conventional armed forces in Europe
Russia formally withdrew from another international arms control agreement - the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE).
EU leaders to propose starting membership talks with Ukraine, Moldova - Reuters
The European Union executive will recommend on Wednesday that the bloc opens membership negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova once they meet outstanding conditions.
Putin to run for president in 2024 - Reuters
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin has decided to participate in Russia's presidential election scheduled for March 2024.
06 November 2023
Japan's embassy condemns Russian attacks on Odesa
The Embassy of Japan in Ukraine has condemned Russian attacks on Odesa and its civilian infrastructure.
Ukraine should remain priority in Lithuania's foreign policy - Nauseda
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda has that while the international community's attention is drawn to new global conflicts, Lithuania's diplomatic efforts should be aimed at mobilizing international support for Ukraine.
Zelensky: Now is not the right time for elections
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that now is not the right time to prepare for elections, but it is necessary to focus on the fight against Russian invaders.
Ukraine expects positive EU appraisal of membership bid - Stefanishyna
Ukraine expects a positive European Union appraisal of its progress on the path towards EU membership in a report due this week.
Zelensky discusses Peace Formula, Grain from Ukraine initiative with Sierra Leone president
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of Sierra Leone Julius Maada Bio discussed in a phone call Ukraine’s Peace Formula.
Metsola on support for Ukraine: We cannot afford fatigue, it is about security of Europe
The European Union countries cannot allow “fatigue” from providing support for Ukraine, where the future of European security is now being decided.
Parliament’s defense committee backs extension of martial law, mobilization - Arakhamia
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defense, and Intelligence has supported presidential bills to extend martial law and general mobilization in Ukraine.
Blinken in Turkey discusses support for Ukraine
Topics of the talks between U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Ankara included the issue of supporting Ukraine in its efforts to counter Russian aggression.
Ukraine needs lasting peace, not another frozen conflict – EC President
The European Union should keep on engaging to gather more and more support for the Ukrainian Peace Formula from countries across the world.
Ukraine invites South Africa to take part in Global Peace Summit
Ukraine seeks to bring cooperation with the Republic of South Africa to a new level, and has invited the country to take part in the Global Peace Summit.
Zelensky's top aide responds to remarks by ex-EC president about 'total corruption' in Ukraine
Andriy Yermak, head of the Office of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, has advised former European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker to visit Ukraine before making statements about "corruption at all levels of society" in the country.
EU membership is best way for Ukraine's stability and security - von der Leyen
Ukraine's accession to the EU is the best way to guarantee the country's security, stability and prosperity in the medium and long term, and the enlargement process itself also corresponds to the geostrategic interests of the European Union.
Borrell: EU needs to keep unity in supporting Ukraine
The European Union has provided Ukraine with the greatest assistance in fighting off Russian aggression and must remain united in such efforts, because key European values are at stake in this struggle.
Stefanishyna: There are prerequisites for Ukraine to join EU even under martial law
Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olga Stefanishyna has said that there are important prerequisites for Ukraine to become a member of the European Union even under martial law.
05 November 2023
Zelensky says he needs just 24 minutes to explain to Trump why he “can’t bring peace”
As former U.S. President Donald Trump had claimed he could resolve the war in Ukraine within 24 hours if re-elected, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky pushed back, claiming he would need just 24 minutes to prove it is impossible.
President Zelensky calls for unity to preserve Ukraine’s independence
The Ukrainian leadership is aware of discussions taking place in society, and the necessary changes will be made.
Parliament Speaker Stefanchuk on von der Leyen’s visit: “important signal of support”
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk met with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.
Russia’s impunity for past crimes allowed for further atrocities in Ukraine – FM Kuleba
Those who believe Moscow began its plan to annihilate Ukraine and erase Ukrainian identity in 2022 or even 2014 should read more about Sandarmokh, the Holodomor genocide, and other horrible crimes committed by the Russian Federation over the ages.
04 November 2023
EC President outlines Ukraine’s reforms yet to be completed
During a surprise visit to Ukraine, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen noted Ukraine’s progress in implementing the Commission’s seven recommendations on the path towards EU membership, as well as outlined the country’s remaining reforms that are yet to be completed.
Lithuanian FM on ‘peace agreement’ with Russia: Our children will curse us in trenches
Lithuanian Foreign Affairs Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis has warned against any peace agreements with Russia, as the Kremlin will only use them as a pause to rearm.
EU to announce new package of sanctions against Russia next week - von der Leyen
The European Union will apply maximum political and sanctions pressure against Russia and will not repeat the mistakes of 2014, a new package of sanctions will be announced next week.
Zelensky: We continue to transform Ukraine to be ready for EU accession
Ukraine continues transformation to be genuinely prepared for a full-fledged EU membership, adapting all its institutions, all its standards to European rules.