Kishida, Macron discuss Russia's war against Ukraine
During his visit to Paris, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron on key issues, including Russia's war in Ukraine.
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10 January 2023
State Department: US watching decisions China makes regarding Russia’s requests for security assistance
The United States is closely monitoring the decisions made by the Chinese government to ensure that Beijing does not help Moscow obtain weapons or military equipment and evade sanctions.
09 January 2023
Zelensky, Fiala discuss situation on battlefield, peace formula
In a phone call, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Petr Fiala discussed the threat of escalation by the Russian Federation.
Zelensky, Timmermans discuss situation in Ukraine’s energy system after Russian attacks
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and First Vice-President of the European Commission for the European Green Deal Frans Timmermans have met in Kyiv and discussed the state of Ukraine’s energy system after Russian missile attacks, as well as the implementation of green projects as part of Ukraine’s reconstruction.
Zelensky, Slovenia’s president discuss defense cooperation, peace formula
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held his first phone call with newly elected President of Slovenia Nataša Pirc Musar.
Zelensky discuss situation at front, defense cooperation with Prime Minister of North Macedonia
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of North Macedonia Dimitar Kovachevski discussed the risks of escalation at the front, defense cooperation, and deepening bilateral relations between the countries.
Czech PM says it's a duty for Western countries to fully support Ukraine
Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala has said that supporting Ukraine in the war against Russia is the duty of Western countries.
08 January 2023
British politicians call on their government to support idea of creating special tribunal for Russia's crime of aggression
High-ranking British politicians representing various political forces have supported the idea of creating a special tribunal to investigate the crime of Russian aggression against Ukraine.
Stefanishyna expects legal basis to be formed in EU within six months to confiscate frozen Russian assets
Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olga Stefanishyna expects that within the next six months a legal basis will be formed in the European Union for the adoption of a consolidated decision on the confiscation of frozen Russian assets.
Danilov says Ukraine being offered 'Korean scenario' for truce
The Russian Federation may offer Ukraine a "Korean scenario" for the truce, which would mean the division of the country.
07 January 2023
Morawiecki: Poland waiting for creation of broad coalition to hand over Leopard tanks to Ukraine
Poland is waiting for the creation of a broad coalition of countries to hand over modern heavy weapons to Ukraine. Warsaw does not intend to hand over another batch of tanks to Kyiv independently.
President: World once again see how false any of Moscow's words are
On Saturday, January 7, on Christmas Day, the world was once again able to see how false any words of any level coming from Moscow are.
UN Security Council to meet next week to discuss Ukraine
The UN Security Council will hold a meeting next Friday, January 13, to discuss situation in Ukraine.
U.S. Senator after visiting Kyiv: Security assistance used as intended
Senator Angus King, who visited Kyiv together with Jack Reed, chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services, praised the level of audit of the use of U.S. security assistance provided to Ukraine.
Zelensky congratulates McCarthy on his election as US House speaker
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated Kevin McCarthy on his election as speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.
06 January 2023
Zelensky thanks Biden for new military aid package
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked U.S. President Joseph Biden for a record package of security assistance for Ukraine.
Kuleba, Borrell discuss preparations for Ukraine-EU summit
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell have discussed preparations for the upcoming Ukraine-EU summit on February 3, as well as military assistance for Ukraine, sanctions against Russia, and Iran-Russia cooperation.
Zelensky thanks Scholz for Marder IFVs, Patriot battery
President Volodymyr Zelensky in a phone call on Thursday thanked German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for the latest powerful defense package, in particular for the transfer of Marder infantry fighting vehicles and a Patriot SAMS battery.
Zelensky discusses with U.S. senators Reed, King risks of possible escalation in Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine held a meeting with American senators Jack Reed and Angus King.
Sweden assures Ukraine to be key priority of EU presidency
Ukraine is a key priority of the Swedish Presidency of the European Union.
Kishida assures Zelensky of support for Ukraine
Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida in a phone call with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Tokyo will do its utmost to provide assistance to Ukraine.
Kuleba: We convinced allies that time of weapons taboo passed
Ukrainian diplomats have managed to convince their allies that the time of weapons taboo has passed.
05 January 2023
Zelensky informs Sánchez of Ukraine’s defense needs
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the challenges at the front with Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sánchez and informed him of Ukraine’s defense needs.
Biden comments on Putin's ‘truce’ proposal: ‘He’s trying to find some oxygen’
U.S. President Joe Biden commented on Russian president Putin's statement about the alleged announcement of a so-called ceasefire along the entire contact line in Ukraine on the occasion of Christmas.
Ukraine has agreements with Croatia to strengthen Ukraine's defense - Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has agreed with Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic on concrete decisions to strengthen the defense of Ukraine and hold an international conference on demining.
Peace formula, security assistance: Zelensky has phone call with Latvian president
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has held a phone call with his Latvian counterpart Egils Levits.
War will end with restoration of Ukraine's territorial integrity - Kuleba
Ukraine will not make any concessions regarding its territorial integrity, and negotiations are possible only on other issues.
Zelensky, Erdogan discuss ZNPP, exchange of prisoners, grain deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan have discussed security cooperation regarding the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, the exchange of prisoners and the grain agreement.
Under "negotiations," Russia means int’l recognition of its "right to seize foreign territories" - Podolyak
The Russian Federation understands the word "negotiations" as recognition of its alleged "right" to seize foreign territories, which is unacceptable.
Latvia and its allies will support Ukraine for as long as it takes – Saeima speaker
The Speaker of the Saeima of Latvia, Edvards Smiltens, has said that Ukraine can fully count on the all-round support of Latvia and its allies in countering Russian aggression for as long as it takes.