Ukraine must win, "not losing" no option - Yermak
Ukraine must win the war unleashed by Russia as “not losing” is not considered an option.
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22 June 2023
Int’l partners support confiscation of Russian assets for Ukraine - PM Shmyhal
International partners support the idea of utilizing frozen Russian assets to rebuild Ukraine.
Chaly believes that President should attend the Vilnius summit
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine Valeriy Chaly believes that President Volodymyr Zelensky must attend the Vilnius NATO Summit, no matter what decision is made on Ukraine.
Shmyhal and Blinken discuss cooperation in five directions of Ukraine's rapid reconstruction
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken in London, during which the parties discussed cooperation in five key directions for the rapid reconstruction of Ukraine.
Zelensky invites Organization of American States to join Ukrainian Peace Formula
President Volodymyr Zelensky has invited members of the Organization of American States to join the implementation of the Ukrainian Peace Formula, as well as preparations for the Global Peace Summit.
G7 confirms unity, readiness to support Ukraine - U.S. State Department
The Group of Seven nations have confirmed their unity and readiness to back Ukraine, and also agreed to coordinate policies in relations with China.
Concrete path for Ukraine's accession to NATO should be laid at Vilnius summit - British MP
NATO member states should agree and declare a clear path for Ukraine to obtain full membership in the alliance.
21 June 2023
Britain would be very supportive of plan that could simplify Ukraine's path to NATO – Cleverly
The United Kingdom would be “very supportive” if Ukraine was able to go through a simplified process for joining NATO.
Romania supports Ukraine's NATO membership – Kuleba
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba has said that Romania supports Ukraine's membership in NATO.
EU Ambassadors agree on 11th package of sanctions against Russia
On Wednesday, June 21, the EU Ambassadors agreed on the 11th package of sanctions against Russia.
Blinken: US has already provided Ukraine with about $2.1B in humanitarian aid
Since the start of the Russian full-scale invasion, the U.S. has provided Ukraine with about $2.1 billion in humanitarian aid.
Germany to provide additional EUR 381M in humanitarian aid to Ukraine
The German government will provide Ukraine with an extra €381 million in humanitarian aid in 2023.
Shmyhal meets with Sunak in London
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on the sidelines of the Ukraine Recovery Conference in London.
Ukraine to walk "own path" toward NATO membership - Pentagon
Encouraged with Sweden’s steps toward acceding into NATO, the U.S. believes Ukraine will have its own path of gaining membership in the Alliance.
20 June 2023
Kuleba, Blinken discuss next steps to bolster Ukraine’s counteroffensive capabilities
Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken have met in London and discussed further steps to bolster Ukraine’s counteroffensive capabilities.
EU Special Envoy: We are close to adoption of 11th package of sanctions
EU Sanctions Envoy David O’Sullivan expects EU member states will adopt the 11th package of sanctions against Russia in the coming weeks.
Budanov, Dzhaparova meet with Japanese ambassador
First Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Emine Dzhaparova and Chief of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense Kyrylo Budanov met with Japanese Ambassador to Ukraine Matsuda Kuninori.
First oral assessment of Ukraine as EU candidate by European Commission important for next steps - Stefanishyna
The European Commission's oral assessment of Ukraine's progress in political reforms will be an important step in structuring the unfinished steps.
19 June 2023
Ukraine's progress on path towards EU: Zelensky expects interim assessment this week
Volodymyr Zelensky expects the announcement of an interim verbal assessment of Ukraine's progress in implementing the recommendations of the European Commission regarding European integration this week.
Zelensky tells Dutch, Danish PMs about situation on battlefield
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky had a phone call with the Prime Ministers of the Netherlands and Denmark, Mark Rutte and Mette Frederiksen.
London conference to consider financial aid for Ukraine after 2023
The Ukraine Recovery Conference to be held in London next Wednesday, June 21, will consider the continuation of financial assistance to Ukraine after 2023.
Moment of silence observed at PACE session for victims of Russia’s war of aggression
At a session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) in Strasbourg, a moment of silence was observed for the victims of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.
UK to keep sanctions against Russia until Moscow pays compensation to Ukraine
The United Kingdom on Monday passed legislation that will allow it to maintain sanctions against Russia until Moscow pays compensation to Ukraine.
Ukraine, Bangladesh discuss global challenges posed by Russia’s war of aggression
In a phone call, Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina Wazed discussed the global challenges posed by Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.
European ministers to discuss air defense in Paris
Ten European defense ministers will meet today to discuss air defense.
Zelensky, Sunak discuss long-range weapons for Ukraine, NATO summit, sanctions against Russia
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed expanding Ukraine's capabilities on the battlefield, preparing for the NATO Summit in Vilnius, implementing the Ukrainian Peace Formula, and increasing sanctions pressure on Russia in a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Great Britain Rishi Sunak.
First Lady Zelenska starts her visit to Israel meeting with presidential couple
Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska began her visit to Israel meeting with the presidential couple – President of Israel Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal Herzog.
Ukraine's presidential adviser responds to Putin's meeting with African delegation
Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, has reacted sharply to a meeting of Kremlin chief Putin with an African delegation.
18 June 2023
Kuleba comments on Peskov's statements about ‘demilitarization’ of Ukraine
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba commented on the statement by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov about the alleged "demilitarization" of Ukraine.
Deployment of nuclear weapons in Belarus strengthens Ukraine's request for fast-track NATO membership - Stoltenberg
Peace agreements on Russia's terms, as well as freezing of the conflict in Ukraine, are unacceptable, so Ukraine must strengthen its positions on the battlefield for future talks.