Scholz urges step up efforts to achieve peace in Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called on all parties to ramp up efforts to reach a peaceful solution to the war in Ukraine.
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08 September 2024
Borrell invites Sybiha to participate in EU foreign affairs council
EU High Representative Josep Borrell invited Minister for Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha of Ukraine to take part in the work of the EU foreign affairs council.
India sending envoy to Moscow to discuss "peace efforts" amid Russia’s war on Ukraine
National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister of India, Ajit Doval, will visit Moscow to discuss "peace efforts" aimed at resolving Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine.
Iran claims allegations of transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia are “baseless”
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani denies the transfer of Iranian ballistic missiles to Russia.
Ukraine’s diplomacy chief urges allies to lift ban on strikes inside Russia
The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andrii Sybiha, called on allies to lift restrictions on the use of Western weapons against military targets inside Russia.
Blinken to visit UK to discuss Ukraine, Middle East
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will pay a visit to the UK on September 9-10 to discuss, among other things, issues related to Ukraine.
Shapps calls on UK gov’t to lift restrictions on Ukraine's use of Storm Shadows
Former British Defense Minister Grant Shapps called on the current British government headed by Keir Starmer to lift restrictions imposed on Ukraine regarding the use of Storm Shadow missiles against targets inside Russia.
Portugal’s top diplomat calls on EU to prepare for Ukraine’s accession
Portugal is actively lobbying for Ukraine to become a member of the European Union and calls on Brussels to prepare for future enlargement in advance.
US, UK intelligence chiefs highlight Russia’s “reckless” sabotage campaign across Europe
Russia is waging a “reckless” campaign of sabotage targeting European nations, while the entire world order found itself under the most serious strain since the Cold War.
Baerbock scolds Scholz's party for shrinking aid to Ukraine
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, who is one of the leaders of the Greens, reprimanded the Social Democrats from the federal state of Brandenburg for weakening aid to Ukraine.
07 September 2024
Zelensky invites leader of Dutch Party for Freedom to visit Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky invited the leader of the Dutch Party for Freedom, Geert Wilders, to visit Ukraine.
Chief of Zelensky’s Office, South African president’s advisor discuss Peace Formula
Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office Andriy Yermak during a phone call with the National Security Adviser to the President of the South African Republic, Sidney Mufamadi, discussed the implementation of the decisions approved at the inaugural Summit on Peace in Ukraine.
Meloni says support for Ukraine top priority during Italy's G7 presidency
The head of the Council of Ministers of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, held a bilateral meeting with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, on the sidelines of the Ambrosetti Forum, assuring him that helping Ukraine will remain a priority issue during Italy's G7 presidency.
Russian elections in occupied Crimea, Sevastopol violate int'l law - MFA
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has emphasized that Russia's holding of elections in the occupied Crimea and Sevastopol is a violation of the norms and principles of international law.
Scholz wants more Ukrainian refugees in Germany to work
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz insists that hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian war refugees should start working in Germany as soon as possible.
International drone coalition summit to be held in Latvia
Early next year, Latvia will host an international summit to promote the activities of the drone coalition.
Ukraine’s top diplomat asks 13 counterparts to allow strikes inside Russia, help Ukraine down missiles
The newly-appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs, Andrii Sybiha, spoke with 13 counterparts to discuss the issue of the country's defense capability, the lifting of restrictions on the use of western weapons, and the involvement of partners in shooting down Russian missiles and drones targeting Ukraine.
Zelensky, Meloni talk power system recovery, reconstruction
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine met with Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, discussing the topics of recovery and reconstruction of the war-affected energy system in Ukraine.
Ukraine’s top prosecutor meets with G7 envoys
Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin discussed support and promotion of initiatives in the field of justice in Ukraine at a meeting with the ambassadors of the Group of Seven nations and European partners.
MFA Ukraine urges Iran to refrain from giving Russian ballistic missiles
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine called on Iran to refrain from transferring any types of weapons and military equipment to Russia.
Ukraine’s new top diplomat Sybiha holds first phone call with Blinken
The newsly-appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha of Ukraine held a first phone call with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss the acceleration of security assistance to Ukraine.
President: Ukraine part of world’s future security infrastructure
Volodymyr Zelensky is convinced that after the war ends, Ukraine should become a full member of the EU and NATO, as well as part of the future security infrastructure of Europe and the rest of the world.
Stefanchuk meets with Bundestag president
During a meeting with German Bundestag President Bärbel Bas, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk raised the issue of further defense support for Ukraine, noting the importance of timely delivery of arms and military equipment.
06 September 2024
Dozens of MEPs call for lifting restrictions on Ukraine’s use of Western weapons
Ukraine should be able to use the weapons provided by partners to hit targets inside Russia, almost 60 members of the European Parliament insist.
Zelensky discusses with U.S. Congress delegation Ukraine Army’s priority needs
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, while on a visit to Italy, held a meeting with the delegation from the U.S. Congress to discuss the priority needs of Ukrainian defense forces and the consequences of Russian missile terror.
“Victory Plan” to show Ukraine’s vision of peace, ways to put pressure on Putin
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine believes that, in order for Vladimir Putin to start seeking peace, he must become weaker, and Ukraine – stronger.
Zelensky: Kursk raid shows world Putin's real motives
The ongoing operation of Ukraine’s Armed Forces in Russia’s Kursk region helped many leaders and analysts understand the true motives driving Vladimir Putin, who seeks to destroy Ukraine.
Explaining complex things in simple words: Ramstein meeting, Kursk raid, Russian elections
The Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security pursues efforts to provide a brief explanation to foreign audiences on the current topics of particular interest as regards Ukraine.
Zelensky calls for more weapons from Ukraine Defense Contact Group
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky called on partner countries to provide Ukraine with more weapons, including expediting the delivery of already promised air defense systems.
Putin obsessed with territorial conquests, doesn’t want peace - Zelensky
Kremlin dictator Vladimir Putin does not want peace and remains obsessed with territorial conquests, so he needs to be coerced to peace that Ukraine longs for.