Hungary blocks €20B for Ukrainian army
Hungary has opposed an EU attempt to create a long-term fund of up to €20 billion to support the Ukrainian army.
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21 July 2023
New Zealand announces new sanctions against Russia, Belarus
The New Zealand government on Friday, July 21, announced new sanctions against 23 Russian and Belarusian individuals and legal entities in response to Russia's illegal and unjustified assault on Ukraine.
20 July 2023
EU could allocate EUR 5B in annual military aid to Ukraine over next 4 years - Borrell
During a meeting in Brussels today, EU foreign ministers discussed the possibility of allocating EUR 5 billion in annual military assistance to Ukraine over the next four years to be covered under the European Peace Facility.
Zelensky has first-ever phone call with Ethiopia PM, talks disruption grain initiative by Russia
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine discussed with the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed Ali, Russia's blocking of sea navigation, withdrawal from the Grain Agreement, and shelling of Ukraine, as well as the issue of preparations for the Global Peace Summit.
Kuleba discusses with Pakistan leadership restoration of Black Sea Grain Initiative
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba of Ukraine paid a visit to Pakistan’s capital Islamabad – the first in the history of bilateral relations.
MFA summons Kyrgyzstan's ambassador over circumvention of sanctions against Russia
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has summoned the Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Ukraine Idris Kadyrkulov to obtain explanations regarding the information about the use of Kyrgyzstan's jurisdiction to circumvent sanctions against Russia.
Canada expands Russia sanctions
Canada announced a new round of Russian sanctions, imposing restrictive measures against 39 individuals and 25 legal entities.
Ukraine calls on partners to ensure safe navigation in Black Sea after threats from Russia
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has called on partners to support Ukraine's initiative to create a humanitarian maritime corridor in the Black Sea as a guarantee of food security in the world.
Kuleba calls on EU to urgently expand all available routes for Ukrainian grain exports
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has called on the European Union and EU countries to urgently expand all available routes for Ukrainian grain exports.
Russian shelling of Odesa port will lead to global food crisis - Borrell
Russia's targeted shelling of the port infrastructure in Odesa, which has been going on for the third night in a row, as well as Russia's deliberate destruction of grain stocks intended for export, are barbaric acts that will lead to a large-scale food crisis in the world.
Australia imposes new sanctions on Russia
The Australian government has introduced new restrictive measures against 45 Russian individuals and legal entities in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
China’s defense chief meets with ex-U.S. top diplomat Kissinger
On July 18, State Councilor and Defense Minister of China Li Shangfu unexpectedly met with former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger in Beijing.
19 July 2023
President holds meeting to discuss preparations for Crimea Platform summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has held a meeting to discuss preparations for the Crimea Platform summit at the level of state leaders and heads of parliaments.
Zelensky meets with USAID Administrator Samantha Power
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed further support for Ukraine and Russia's attempts to destroy the grain initiative with USAID Administrator Samantha Power.
Stefanchuk discusses sanctions against Russia, special tribunal, European integration with Irish PM
Speaker of the Parliament Ruslan Stefanchuk met with Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar.
Türkiye doesn't connect Russia's exit from "grain deal" with decision on NATO expansion
Turkey does not consider Russia's withdrawal from the Black Sea Grain Initiative to be any kind of revenge by the Kremlin because Turkey supported Sweden's application to join NATO and the de facto expansion of the Alliance's presence near the Russian border.
Zelensky: Grain corridor won’t be safe if UN limits itself to statements
President Volodymyr Zelensky expects practical actions from the United Nations to ensure the security of the grain corridor, not just statements.
Stefanishyna meets with heads of missions, ambassadors of NATO member states
Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine Olha Stefanishyna discussed further steps for the practical implementation of the Vilnius Summit decisions with the heads of missions and ambassadors of NATO member states.
Ireland giving another EUR 5M in humanitarian aid to Ukraine - Taoiseach Varadkar
Ireland is allocating another EUR 5 million for humanitarian aid to Ukraine and is set to train Ukrainian mine disposal technicians and military medics.
Dzhaparova: Partners must clearly understand no peace talks without Crimea
The International Crimean Platform should form a clear understanding among Ukraine's partners that there can be no peace talks without the return of the temporarily occupied Crimea.
Prime Minister of Ireland visits Bucha
Prime Minister of Ireland Leo Varadkar and Prosecutor General of Ukraine Andriy Kostin visited the sites of Russian crimes in Bucha, Kyiv region.
Yermak: Terror against Odesa confirms Russia’s desire to create famine in Global South countries
The Russian terror against Odesa city confirms Russia's desire to create famine and problems in the countries of the Global South and refugee crisis in the West.
Russia using foreign components for its weapons another argument to toughen sanctions - Zelensky
Every exposed fact where Russia uses spare parts and other components from the free world countries to manufacture own weapons will serve is yet another argument for expanding sanctions pressure.
Russia’s withdrawal from grain deal to elevate suffering worldwide - Canada's Joly
Russia’s decision to pull out of the Black Sea Grain Initiative will have strong implications for international food security.
Australia at UN: War must end on Ukraine’s terms
Australia keeps standing with Ukraine, helping the nation to achieve peace on its terms.
PG Kostin, ICC official discuss opening of Court’s office in Ukraine
Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin of Ukraine discussed with International Criminal Court representative Brenda Hollis the opening of an ICC office in Ukraine.
EU, CELAC leaders speak for just peace in Ukraine
Following the two-day meeting in Brussels, the heads of state and government of the EU member states and the countries of the Community of Latin America and the Caribbean (CELAC) supported efforts to establish a just and sustainable peace in Ukraine, and also advocated the continuation of the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
Special Tribunal could punish Belarus leadership for participating in war – Korynevych
Anton Korynevych, Ambassador-at-Large at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, does not rule out that in the future the Special Tribunal will be able to punish the leadership of Belarus for participating in the war against Ukraine.
Baltic countries condemn Russia's crimes in Ukraine at UN Security Council
On July 17, during a high-level meeting of the United Nations Security Council on the peace and security in Ukraine, Chancellor of the Government of Lithuania Giedre Balcytyte, on behalf of the Baltic States, condemned Russia's crimes and aggression against Ukraine, as well as Russia's recent unilateral decision to withdraw from the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
18 July 2023
Punishing Russia for terror is a historic task for the current generation of world leaders – Zelensky
Overcoming Russian aggression and punishing Russia for terror is a historic task for the current generation of world leaders, and the world will fulfill this task.