European Commission to propose 12th sanctions package against Russia ‘very soon’
The European Commission soon will propose the 12th package of sanctions against Russia.
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04 November 2023
President of European Commission praises Ukraine’s progress in reforms amid war
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has expressed confidence that Ukraine can reach its ambitious goal of moving to the next stage in the accession process.
President of Ukraine: No one pressures me to hold talks with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has emphasized that neither EU leaders nor the United States pressure him to hold talks with Russia.
Zelensky’s Office chief holds phone call with South African president's security advisor
Andriy Yermak, Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office, spoke over the phone with National Security Advisor to the President of the Republic of South Africa, Sidney Mufamadi.
Law on oligarchs put on pause, but inquiries ongoing - justice minister
The move to postpone the adoption of the law on oligarchs does not point to poor legislative efficiency as it is a requirement put forward by the European Union.
European Commission president arrives in Kyiv
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has arrived in Kyiv.
Zelensky thanks United States for another military aid package for Ukraine
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked U.S. President Joe Biden and Congress for another military aid package for Ukraine.
Deputy chief of Zelensky’s Office meets with NATO Representation head
Deputy Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office Ihor Zhovkva met with the Head of NATO Representation to Ukraine, Karen McTear, to discuss strengthening of the couuntry’s cooperation with the alliance.
FM Kuleba: Kyiv holds no secret talks with Moscow
There are no secret negotiations between Kyiv and the aggressor state.
03 November 2023
White House believes assistance package to Ukraine and Israel has bipartisan support
The US presidential administration believes that both the Democratic and Republican parties in Congress will vote to approve President Biden's broad request which includes, among other things, support for Ukraine and Israel.
White House warns that funds to support Ukraine exhausted
The latest package under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI), announced by the United States on Friday, exhausted the funds under this article, and resources for the Armed Forces of Ukraine under the U.S. presidential drawdown remained in limited amounts.
U.S. House of Representatives passes $14.3B bill in Israel aid
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill on Thursday to provide $14.3 billion in aid to Israel, although the White House called for aid to Israel to be paired with additional security assistance for Ukraine in its war against Russia.
02 November 2023
Unlike war in Ukraine, Israeli conflict likely to come to rapid political solution – Snyder
The war between the State of Israel and Gaza is much more likely to come to a rapid political solution, whereas the war between Russia and Ukraine will not resolve itself politically anytime soon, because someone has to win and someone has to lose.
Kuleba thanks Baerbock for Germany's leadership in strengthening Ukraine's air defense potential
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba at a meeting with his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock on Thursday thanked her for convening a ministerial conference in Berlin and for Germany's leadership in strengthening Ukraine's air defense capabilities.
Ukrainian president meets with Dutch defense minister
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with Dutch Defense Minister Kaisa Ollongren who arrived on a visit to Ukraine.
Michel, Zelensky discuss support for Ukraine
European Council President Charles Michel in a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed further EU support for Ukraine.
EU condemns Russia's refusal to participate in nuclear test ban treaty
Russia's decision today to revoke its ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) jeopardizes the entire international architecture of nuclear non-proliferation and arms control and poses threats to global stability.
US expands sanctions on Russia over its war against Ukraine
The US government announced sanctions and other restrictions imposed on hundreds of individuals and entities in Russia and other countries linked to the Kremlin's efforts to continue military-industrial production and equip its army.
Ukraine, Türkiye foreign ministers discuss security in Black Sea region
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye Hakan Fidan discussed the security situation in the Black Sea region and Ukraine’s grain exports to global markets during a meeting in Berlin on Thursday.
Kuleba in Berlin: Ukraine will become added value, not burden for EU
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba believes that enlargement is the only way for the European Union to become stronger, and Ukraine's accession will bring benefits and not become a burden for the EU.
Senior US Republicans urge Biden to send long-range ATACMS to Ukraine – Reuters
A group of senior Republicans in the U.S. Congress urged U.S. President Joseph Biden to send longer-range missiles to Ukraine, in a show of continued support for Kyiv among U.S. lawmakers.
Yermak, Sullivan discuss results of national security advisors’ meeting in Malta
In a phone call, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak and National Security Advisor to the President of the United States Jake Sullivan agreed on the need to hold an additional consultative meeting of national security advisors from the United States, Great Britain, Germany and France.
Chinese diplomat on North Korea's supply of weapons to Russia: We do not interfere in other countries' cooperation
China does not interfere in the bilateral cooperation of other countries, and all international efforts, according to Beijing, should be aimed at helping to cease the fire and restore peace in Ukraine.
Stefanchuk discusses security assistance to Ukraine with Swedish delegation
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk held a meeting with the delegation of the Swedish Parliamentary Committee on Defence to discuss further security assistance to Ukraine.
01 November 2023
U.S. State Department says Ukraine assistance remains “essential”
Assistance to Ukraine continues to be essential, and it is important for the United States to help Ukraine defend against Russia’s ongoing attacks.
Ukraine’s security official comments on Shoigu's statement regarding readiness to settlement talks
The statement made by the Russian defense minister about Russia’s readiness for "post-conflict settlement of the Ukrainian crisis" shows Moscow sees no options for defeating Ukraine on the battlefield.
White House calls on Congress to approve aid to Ukraine, Israel in single package
The U.S. administration has called on Congress to continue the legislative process toward the approval of President Joe Biden's request, which includes assistance for Ukraine and Israel, as well as appropriations for other important needs.
Ukraine actively working to ensure no obstacles remain to EU accession - Zelensky
Ukraine authorities are working as hard as possible to ensure that no obstacle remains to the country becoming a member of the European Union.
Zelensky sure Ukraine to make Europe "stronger than ever"
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine is confident that the country will make Europe stronger than ever.
Ambassador Brink discusses with U.S. senators importance of supporting Ukraine
United States Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink discussed with the GOP leader in the U.S. Senate, Mitch McConnell, and other senators the strategic importance of continued support to Ukraine.