Biden calls key allies to discuss support for Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday spoke by phone with foreign leaders to coordinate joint efforts in support of Ukraine.
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03 October 2023
Iran refuses to take full responsibility for downing UIA flight – international group
Iran continues to deny full responsibility for the downing UIA Flight PS752 near Tehran in 2020.
MFA condemns transfer of political prisoners Dzhelyal, Akhtemovs from Crimea
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine condemns the transfer of political prisoners Nariman Dzhelyal, Asan Akhtemov and Aziz Akhtemov from Crimea.
PM Shmyhal expects pre-accession talks with EU to start as soon as this year
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal believes that pre-accession talks between Ukraine and the European Union will start in 2023.
Ukraine envoy says there is no risk that US aid funding halts now
At the moment, there is no risk that the United States will halt aid funding for Ukraine, even though the Congress failed to endorse an additional large-scale package in support of Ukraine last week.
Ambassador Markarova shares details of Zelensky-Biden meeting in Washington
In addition to discussing the actual situation on the battlefield and Ukraine’s urgent needs to bring victory closer, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and United States President Joseph Biden reached a practical agreement on joint arms production, following their meeting in Washington.
U.S., Denmark to strengthen Ukraine's cybersecurity
The United States and Denmark have announced their partnership to reduce cybersecurity vulnerabilities and build cyber resilience in Ukraine's critical infrastructure through the USAID Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure in Ukraine activity.
Stefanchuk discusses implementation of EC's recommendations with Commissioner Várhelyi
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk discussed Ukraine's implementation of the seven recommendations of the European Commission, necessary for the start of negotiations on joining the European Union, with Olivér Várhelyi, the European Commissioner for Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations.
02 October 2023
Zelensky meets with Estonian defense minister
President Volodymyr Zelensky has discussed the situation on the battlefield and the needs of Ukrainian defenders with Minister of Defense of the Republic of Estonia Hanno Pevkur, who is visiting Ukraine.
PM Shmyhal: Ukraine, EU to hold next external meeting of EU Council in December
Ukraine and the European Union will hold the next external meeting of the EU Council of Ministers for Foreign Affairs in December this year.
Zelensky expects Spanish EU Presidency to be fruitful in terms of opening Ukraine’s EU accession talks
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky had a phone conversation with Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sánchez.
Zelensky, Tajani discuss battlefield situation, peace formula, defense
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani have discussed the situation at the front, the European and Euro-Atlantic integration of Ukraine, the Ukrainian Peace Formula and military aid, including air defenses.
Zelensky to Borrell: We are sincerely grateful to EU for its unity in support of Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell have discussed the importance of speeding up the provision of military aid to Ukraine, the allocation of a new financial tranche, a new package of EU sanctions against Russia and Ukraine's European integration.
Ukraine expects transparent assessment of implementation of seven EC recommendations without additional requirements - Kuleba
In October, Ukraine expects the European Commission to make an honest and transparent assessment of the implementation of seven recommendations for the beginning of negotiations on the country's accession to the EU, without additional requirements.
Bulgaria to continue providing comprehensive support for Ukraine
Bulgaria will continue providing support for Ukraine at the diplomatic, political, military and humanitarian levels.
President Zelensky takes part in EU-Ukraine Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that today’s offsite meeting of the EU Foreign Ministers in Kyiv is not only a significant manifestation of solidarity with Ukraine, but also a new step towards strengthening Europe, adding to its leadership and initiative.
EU approaching ‘critical juncture’ in support of Ukraine – Lithuanian FM
The European Union is approaching a ‘critical juncture’ after political shifts in the United States and Slovakia threatened support for Ukraine from the EU and NATO amid the Russian invasion.
FM Odobescu: Romania supports Ukraine in grain transit, EU membership talks
Romania understands the consequences of Russian aggression against Ukraine for its own security and for the EU as a whole, and will help Ukraine in the military dimension, the transit of Ukrainian grain, and progress towards EU membership negotiations.
Slovak FM in Kyiv declares full support for Ukraine’s sovereignty
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Slovak Republic Miroslav Wlachovský expressed full support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, as well as its integration into the EU.
Kuleba: Too early to talk about impact of Slovakia elections on support for Ukraine
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said that it is necessary to wait for the formation of a coalition in Slovakia in order to draw the first conclusions about the impact of the elections on support for Ukraine.
Foreign Affairs Council meeting within EU's future borders for first time - Kuleba
The decision to hold a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Ukraine is a signal of support for the country and a historic event.
Russia's war against Ukraine an existential threat to Europeans - Borrell
The EU will always support Ukraine, because Russian aggression is an existential threat to Europe and Europeans.
Russia massively bringing its flags to Central Africa, allegedly as symbol of fighting colonialism - media
In the Central Africa’s Burkina Faso and Mali, and recently in Niger, Russia actively finances measures to maintain the popularity of the Russian flag and other paraphernalia among local youths.
Russia wrong to assume it can “wait out” military aid for Ukraine - Kuleba
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba says Russia is making a mistake thinking it can wait out international military assistance to Ukraine.
01 October 2023
World must prepare for Russia's aggressive and unpredictable behavior – Finnish PM
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has said that the world must be prepared for Russia being aggressive and unpredictable.
Biden calls on Republicans to keep their word on Ukraine aid
U.S. President Joe Biden has called on Republicans in Congress to keep their word on aid to Ukraine amid Russian aggression.
EU, Ukraine see fight against disinformation as high priority - Borrell
The European Union sees as a high priority, and so does Ukraine, the efforts to fight against disinformation, manipulation in the media space, propaganda, as well as cyber attacks.
EU’s Borrell elaborates on meeting with defense minister Umerov
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell says he had a constructive meeting with Ukraine’s Defense Minister Rustem Umerov to discuss the country’s most pressing needs in the military field.
European support for Ukraine “permanent”, not depending on one-day battlefield advances - Borrell
The European Union's support for Ukraine is permanent and structured because the EU is facing an existential threat.
Borrell, Umerov discuss military assistance from EU
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell and Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov have held their first in-person meeting.