Zelensky: Future of Crimean Tatar people in Ukraine
The Crimean Tatar people are Ukrainian citizens, and their future is in Ukraine.
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23 August 2023
The Black Sea cannot be left to Russian control - Georgian president
The Black Sea cannot be left under the control of the Russian Federation, which is driven by military ambitions, impeding free navigation and global food supplies.
Zelensky on further U.S. financial aid: Election year certainly to have its impact
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine believes that the presidential election year in the United States will have an impact on the pace of financial assistance to Ukraine, but the Ukrainian authorities will do everything possible to ensure that this support does not decrease.
Von der Leyen: Attacks on Ukrainian ports, deliberate destruction of grain “war crime”
Systematic attacks by Russia against civilian infrastructure facilities and ports of Ukraine and the destruction of grain stocks bound for the most vulnerable countries constitute a war crime for which Russia will be held accountable.
President Zelensky: Crimea is key to food and global social stability
Crimea is the key to food and global social stability, as Ukraine’s largest grain export volumes go through the Black Sea.
Head of State thanks Bosnia and Herzegovina for financial support
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has held a meeting with Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Željko Komšić and Member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Denis Bećirović, and has thanked them for the financial aid provided to Ukraine amid Russia’s full-scale aggression.
Zelensky, Nausėda discuss Ukraine’s military needs, situation on battlefield
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of the Republic of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda have met in Kyiv and discussed the current situation on the battlefield and the needs of Ukrainian warriors.
Third Summit of International Crimea Platform opens in Kyiv
The Third Summit of the International Crimea Platform has kicked off in the city of Kyiv today. It is dedicated to Ukraine’s vision of the future of the temporarily occupied Crimea and the matters of security in the Black Sea region.
French ambassador visits Chernihiv region
The French delegation, headed by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to Ukraine Gaël Veyssière, has paid a visit to the Chernihiv region.
Security guarantees for Ukraine: Zelensky invites Finland to start negotiations
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has invited the Republic of Finland to start negotiations on a bilateral document on security guarantees for Ukraine.
Ukraine, Moldova prime ministers agree on joint border control
Ukraine and Moldova will develop joint control at the state border.
U.S. does not support Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow
The United States "does not encourage or enable" attacks targeting objects on Russian soil, said a spokesman for the U.S. Department of State, who spoke on the condition of anonymity.
President of Portugal arrives in Kyiv in first
President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa of Portugal arrived on his first ever visit to Kyiv and has already visited the war-torn town of Bucha.
Lithuanian president arrives in Kyiv
President Gitanas Nausėda of Lithuania arrived in Kyiv to join the celebration of Ukraine’s Independence Day tomorrow.
22 August 2023
Zelensky discusses situation on battlefield, grain export with Plenković
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the situation on the battlefield and the Ukrainian offensive, the preparation of the energy system and air defense for the heating season, and the transportation of Ukrainian grain with Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia Andrej Plenković.
Zelensky meets with President of Moldova in Athens
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed countering Russian aggression, export of Ukrainian grain, and European integration with President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu at the Ukraine-Balkans summit in Athens.
Erdoğan to come to Russia for Grain Initiative talks with Putin - media
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will travel to Russia to meet with President Vladimir Putin to discuss the resumption of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, although earlier it was reported that the Russian leader could visit Türkiye.
Zelensky, Montenegro president discuss preparations for Global Peace Summit
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with President of Montenegro Jakov Milatovic within the framework of the Ukraine-Balkans Summit in Athens and discussed support for the Peace Formula and preparations for the Global Peace Summit.
Zelensky tells PM of North Macedonia about Western-made components in Russian missiles
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed further bilateral defense cooperation with Prime Minister of the Republic of North Macedonia Dimitar Kovačevski on the sidelines of the Ukraine-Balkans summit in Athens.
Luxembourg joins G7 Declaration of support for Ukraine
Luxembourg joined the Declaration of the Group of Seven of support for Ukraine.
Zelensky expects decision on Ukraine's EU membership talks to be made this year
President Volodymyr Zelensky expects a decision of the EU member states on the start of negotiations on Ukraine's EU membership to be made in 2023.
EC President, Zelensky discuss Ukraine’s progress on EU path, continued support
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen met with President Volodymyr Zelensky. The parties discussed, in particular, Ukraine's progress on the EU path and continued support in the face of Russia’s aggression.
Zelensky meets with Vučić - respect for UN Charter in focus
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed with the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, the issue of the development of relations between the two countries and respect for the UN Charter.
Zelensky, Bulgaria’s Denkov discuss "grain corridor"
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria, Nikolai Denkov the situation in the Black Sea region, including the functioning of the "grain corridor".
At summit in Athens, eleven countries sign declaration on support for Ukraine
At a summit organized by Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis, eleven leaders of Balkan countries, including Greece, signed the Athens Declaration on support for Ukraine.
Moldova, Ukraine sign memorandum on combating corruption
Director of the National Anti-Corruption Center of Moldova (NACC) Iulian Rusu and Director of the State Bureau of Investigation of Ukraine Oleksiy Sukhachov signed a memorandum of understanding in the field of preventing and combating corruption.
21 August 2023
Bulgaria supports Ukraine's accession to NATO under streamlined procedure - Tagarev
In the process of preparations for the Vilnius summit, Bulgaria supported the position of Ukraine's accession to NATO under an accelerated procedure.
Security guarantees for Ukraine: Greece joins G7 declaration - Zelensky
Greece joined the G7 declaration of security guarantees for Ukraine.
Greece supports Ukraine's membership in NATO when conditions set by Vilnius summit met
Ukraine and Greece signed a joint declaration of support for Ukraine’s Euro-Atlantic integration.
Zelensky, Vucic to meet in Athens on Tuesday
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Monday that he would hold a bilateral meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky in Athens, Greece, on Tuesday.