Shmyhal, Baerbock discuss Taurus missiles, energy, EU integration
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has met with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock.
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11 September 2023
Umerov, Austin hold first phone call
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has congratulated Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov on his appointment and reiterated the steadfast U.S. support for Ukraine.
Zelensky, Baerbock discuss strengthening Ukrainian air defenses, long-range missiles
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock have discussed the needs of the Ukrainian defense forces, including air defenses, strengthening artillery and long-range missiles, as well as European integration.
New British ambassador begins work in Ukraine
Ukraine's Deputy Foreign Minister Yevhen Perebyinis has received copies of credentials from the newly appointed British ambassador to Ukraine, Martin Harris.
Kremlin confirms Kim Jong-un's upcoming official visit to Russia
Russian authorities have confirmed reports of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un intending to pay an official visit to Russia in the coming days.
Kuleba following talks with Baerbock: issue of Taurus missiles for Ukraine “moving forward”
The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba, held talks with his German counterpart, Annalena Baerbock, on the development of bilateral relations, the expansion of the coalition in support of the Peace Formula, new ways to export grain, and the provision of additional weapons, in particular, the strengthening of air defense capabilities and the transfer of long-range Taurus missiles.
Germany increases emergency aid to Ukraine by EUR 20M - Baerbock
Germany is increasing emergency humanitarian aid to Ukraine by EUR 20 million and is going to build a wind power plant in the Chornobyl exclusion zone.
EU not to recognize illegitimate Russian "elections" in captured Ukrainian territories
The European Union strongly condemns the holding of illegitimate sham "elections" in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, as well as in some parts of the Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions of Ukraine.
UN criticizes Russia for pulling from Black Sea Grain Initiative, attacking Ukraine’s grain infrastructure
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, slammed Russia for withdrawing from the Black Sea Grain Initiative, as well as for its strikes targeting agricultural facilities and grain infrastructure in Ukraine, which led to food price hikes.
Corruption cases in Ukraine unrelated to partners’ money, weapons - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky has assured the public that the cases of corruption detected in Ukraine are not related to international aid - money or weapons coming from partners.
Council of Europe condemns Russia’s sham ‘elections’ in temporarily occupied areas of Ukraine
In a joint statement, Council of Europe President of the Committee of Ministers Krišjānis Kariņš, President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Tiny Kox, and Secretary General of the Council of Europe Marija Pejčinović Burić strongly condemned Russia’s sham 'elections' within the temporarily occupied areas of Ukraine.
German FM Baerbock arrives in Ukraine
On Monday, September 11, 2023, German Federal Foreign Affairs Minister Annalena Baerbock is paying a surprise visit to Ukraine.
Biden says there was agreement at G20 summit on need for peace in Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden has said that there was sufficient agreement at the G20 summit in India on the need for a just peace in Ukraine that upholds the principles of international law and the UN Charter.
Blinken hopes Starlink will remain fully available to Ukrainians
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said he expects that the Starlink internet service will remain "fully available to Ukrainians."
Everyone wants peace in Ukraine, but a just one - Steinmeier
The global community is working to achieve peace in Ukraine, but understands that it must be a just peace, not a temporary ceasefire, which will later lead to even greater violence.
Europe should not count on normalization with Russia - MEP Sikorski
Russia will never be a democratic country and Europe should think about how to stop such an aggressive political regime.
Stefanchuk thanks G7, EU speakers for supporting Ukraine
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk has thanked speakers of the parliaments of the Group of Seven countries and the European Parliament for supporting Ukraine.
10 September 2023
Blinken says Ukrainian authorities may agree to talks with Moscow
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said he believes that Ukraine is ready to negotiate with Russia if the Russian side shows its interest in diplomacy.
Russia in isolation following G20 Summit
French President Emmanuel Macron believes the final statement of the Group of Twenty leaders was not a diplomatic victory for Moscow.
Romania MFA expresses protest to Russia over fall of drone debris on its territory
Romania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urgently summoned Elena Kopnina, the minister counsellor of the Russian Embassy in Bucharest, to express a protest over a fall of drone fragments on the territory of Romania.
South Korea pledges additional $2.3B aid to Ukraine
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol on Sunday pledged an additional $2.3 billion in aid to Ukraine for post-war reconstruction.
Fight against corruption will help Ukraine secure long-term U.S. support – George Bush
Systematic fight against corruption will help Ukraine secure long-term and stable support from the United States.
Outcome of Russia's war against Ukraine will be decisive for whole world - Fukuyama
The results of Russia's war against Ukraine will be decisive not only for neighboring countries in the region, but also for the whole world.
Brazil's president hopes to put Putin, Zelensky at negotiating table at UN General Assembly
Brazilian President Lula da Silva believes that the G20 summit is not the right place to discuss Russia's war against Ukraine, and the UN General Assembly, where the leaders of states and governments from around the world will gather on September 19, is more suitable for this.
Ukrainian, Japanese FMs agree on preliminary schedule of talks on security guarantees
The Ukrainian and Japanese foreign ministers have agreed on the preliminary schedule of negotiations on the conclusion of a bilateral agreement on security guarantees.
09 September 2023
So-called “elections” in Ukraine “cynical attempt to legitimize military conquest” - Trudeau
Canada does not recognize the elections illegally organized by Russia in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
UN does not fully understand what kind of war is going on in Ukraine - advisor
The UN does not fully understand what kind of war is going on in Ukraine and what the desire to make concessions to Russia in exchange for reviving the "grain deal" can lead to.
EU hopes for China's positive role in achieving just peace in Ukraine
The European Union views China as an important partner in solving global problems and hopes that Beijing will be able to play a positive role in achieving a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.
Ukraine, Japan strengthening technology cooperation - Fedorov
Ukraine and Japan are strengthening technology cooperation.
Russia has already lost $100B due to energy sanctions - Yermak
Russia has already lost $100 billion due to sanctions imposed on its energy sector.