European Commission President praises Ukraine’s progress on path toward EU membership
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that Ukraine is making swift progress on reforms needed to become a member of the European Union.
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21 September 2023
20 September 2023
Zelensky discusses possible Ukraine-Latin America summit with President of Chile
On the sidelines of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of the Republic of Chile Gabriel Boric discussed the possibility of organizing a Ukraine-Latin America summit.
Zelensky: Use of veto power could be key reform in UN work
The use of veto power is what requires reform, and this could be a key reform, something that restores the strength of the UN Charter.
UN in a deadlock on matters of Russia's aggression - Zelensky
The United Nations finds itself in a deadlock in the matter of Russia's aggression.
Albania backs Ukraine's NATO membership, ready to join G7 declaration on security guarantees
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama in New York signed a joint declaration on Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic integration.
Kuleba, FM of Guyana discuss developing Ukraine's ties with Caribbean Community
During a meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Guyana Hugh Hilton Todd discussed ways to develop Ukraine’s ties with the Caribbean Community.
New EU Ambassador starts working in Ukraine
Newly appointed Ambassador of the European Union in Ukraine Katarina Mathernová presented copies of her credential letters to Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Yevhen Perebyinis.
Parliament supports Zelensky's proposals for e-declaration law
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine supported President Zelensky's proposals for a law on the restoration of e-declaration with open registers during martial law in Ukraine.
ICJ continues public hearings on Ukraine’s genocide claims against Russia
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague continues public hearings regarding Russia’s preliminary objections in the case of genocide.
Umerov, Austin discuss battlefield needs, security guarantees for Ukraine
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov has said he has held substantive talks with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.
Stoltenberg on Ukraine war: 'Putin cannot wait us out'
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said that military, humanitarian and financial aid to Ukraine should be increased, and this is the key to a just and lasting peace.
Zelensky, Netanyahu hold meeting in New York
On the sidelines of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu.
Ukraine's govt dismisses Kotenko as commissioner for missing persons
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has dismissed Oleh Kotenko from the post of commissioner for persons missing under special circumstances.
President Zelensky delivers speech at SDG Summit (full text)
To prevent turmoil on the global food market, we can establish grain hubs.
19 September 2023
Zelensky meets with Michel in New York
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with European Council President Charles Michel on the sidelines of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly in New York.
Zelensky to present details of Ukrainian Peace Formula at UN Security Council meeting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he will present the details of the Ukrainian Peace Formula at a special meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday, September 20.
Zelensky says Russia's abduction of Ukrainian children is genocide
The mass abduction and deportation of Ukrainian children by Russian aggressors in the temporarily occupied territories is clearly a genocide.
Russia weaponizing food, energy, deportation of children – Zelensky
Russia is turning many things into weapons, including food, energy, deportation of children, and these things are used not only against Ukraine, but also against other countries.
Zelensky addresses world leaders at UN General Assembly
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has addressed world leaders at the general debate of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Ukrainian, Kenyan presidents discuss preparations for Global Peace Summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto on the sidelines of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly in New York.
Zelensky, Ramaphosa hold meeting in New York
On the sidelines of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with President of the Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa.
Ukraine government supports move to align legislation with FATF standards
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the bill to amend legislation to adapt it in line with the standards of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
Belarus suspends conventional arms deal with respect to Poland, Czechia
Belarus has suspended the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE) regarding Poland and the Czech Republic.
Japan, U.S. pledge to continue supporting Ukraine
Japan's new Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken at a meeting in New York reaffirmed Tokyo and Washington's readiness to continue working together in supporting Ukraine.
Blinken discusses Russian war on Ukraine with China’s vice president
Secretary of State Antony Blinken met on Monday with PRC Vice President Han Zheng on the margins of the 78th UN General Assembly in New York City, discussing a range of issues including the war Russia is waging against Ukraine.
U.S. has no trust in Russia’s claim of no arms deal with North Korea
The U.S. administration takes “with a grain of salt” comments coming from Moscow that no deal on weapons supply has been reached with Pyongyang.
EU Council of Foreign Ministers to meet in Kyiv, Borrell confirms
EU High Representative Josep Borrell announced that soon the Council of Ministers of the EU for Foreign Affairs will be visiting Kyiv to learn about the situation on the ground and consider the country’s needs in the field of security and defense, which the EU will help to meet with the help of specialized Ukraine Fund, which set to be created within the framework of the European Peace Facility.
Zelensky comments on Lavrov’s expected presence at UNSC
It is the United Nations that determines the format of its events, not Ukraine, said President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, who commented on the upcoming UNSC meeting regarding Ukraine, which will be attended by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Biden wants to hear from Zelensky his own assessment of battlefield developments - White House
U.S. President Joe Biden is looking forward to meeting with Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House to hear from him personally about the developments in Ukraine, in particular, about the progress in the ongoing counteroffensive.
At UNGA, EU to promote Ukraine’s Peace Formula
During the UN General Assembly, the European Union will try to attract as many partners as possible to support the Ukrainian Peace Formula.