Sweden taking over EU Presidency from Czech Republic
From January 1, Sweden assumes Presidency of the EU, replacing the government of the Czech Republic.
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31 December 2022
This year, Ukraine de facto became part of NATO - Reznikov
Ukraine's Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov has said that this year, Ukraine de facto became part of NATO, and this cooperation will continue.
US concerned about China's 'alignment with Russia' after Putin-Xi call
A U.S. State Department spokesperson expressed concern about China's "alignment with Russia as Moscow continues its brutal and unlawful invasion of Ukraine" after a call today between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping
Scholz assures Ukraine of further support in his New Year's message
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said in his New Year's address to his fellow citizens that Germany will continue to support Ukraine, which is resisting Russian aggression.
Zelensky thanks Scholz for Germany’s assistance to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz for the assistance provided to Ukraine.
Xi tells Putin China to be “objective and impartial” on Ukraine
China’s leader Xi Jinping told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that China would hold an “objective and impartial” position on the Russian war on Ukraine and that the country would promote a peaceful resolution.
30 December 2022
Zelensky presents awards to Cambodian PM, Liberian, Norwegian, French FMs
President Volodymyr Zelensky presented the state awards of Ukraine to Prime Minister of Cambodia Hun Sen and Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Liberia, Norway and France, Di-Maxwell Kemaya, Anniken Huitfeldt and Catherine Colonna.
Zelensky, Mitsotakis discuss Greece’s defense support for Ukraine
In a phone call, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis for providing defense support to Ukraine in 2022.
Hungary holding Ukraine hostage in its fight for EU money - Kuleba
Ukraine has fallen hostage to Hungary’s government, led by Viktor Orban, in the latter’s fight for the suspended EU funding.
29 December 2022
Zelensky congratulates Netanyahu on formation of Israeli government
President Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated Benjamin Netanyahu on the formation of a new Israeli government.
Zelensky signs law on media
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed the law "On the Media."
Zelensky held 352 phone calls, 110 meetings since Feb 24 – press secretary
Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky has held 352 phone calls with the heads of other states or international organizations, 186 online communications or speeches, 110 meetings with representatives of states, companies or private individuals, and 44 meetings of the Headquarters of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief.
Turkey-Syria-Russia talks held in Moscow
The Minister of National Defense of Turkey, Hulusi Akar, and chief of national intelligence Hakan Fidan met with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and his Syrian counterpart Ali Mahmud Abbas, as well as intelligence chiefs of the two countries.
U.S. taking broad effort to prevent Iranian drone supplies to Russia - media
The Joe Biden administration is making a concerted effort to deny Iran the ability to produce and supply combat drones for Russia to use in the war on Ukraine.
28 December 2022
Zelensky meets with French defense minister
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed with Minister of the Armed Forces of France Sébastien Lecornu further steps to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities with the support of France.
Zelensky says he took part in 850 international events after Feb 24
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he took part in 850 international events after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began.
Ukraine protests against visit by deputy head of Putin's administration to ZNPP
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has expressed a strong protest in connection with the illegal entry by Russian presidential administration official Sergey Kiriyenko to the temporarily occupied territory of Ukraine in the Zaporizhzhia region, including his stay at the Ukrainian nuclear facility – the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
Former Ukrainian MP Zhevago detained in Courchevel - SBI
At the request of Ukraine's State Bureau of Investigation, French law enforcement officers have detained Kostiantyn Zhevago, a former lawmaker and shareholder of JSC Finance and Credit Bank, at a luxury ski resort in Courchevel, France.
Ukrainian president delivers annual address to parliament
President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday delivered his annual address to the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament.
French Armed Forces Minister Lecornu arrives in Kyiv
On December 28, 2022, French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu is paying a visit to Kyiv.
27 December 2022
Italian PM Meloni invites President Zelensky to visit Rome
In a phone call, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic Giorgia Meloni confirmed her intention to travel to Kyiv and invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to visit Rome.
Zelensky, Meloni discuss air defense systems for Ukraine, peace formula
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has discussed with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni the issue of supplying Ukraine with air defense systems, the implementation of a peace formula and thanked the Italian government for the allocation of additional EUR 10 million in aid to Ukraine.
Orban's statements a sign of his pathological contempt for Ukraine - MFA
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's statements demonstrate his pathological contempt for Ukraine, which is resisting Russian aggression, as well as his own political short-sightedness.
Russia not a peace-loving state, so it does not meet UN's main criterion - Shmyhal
Russia has not been a peace-loving state for a long time, so it does not meet the main criterion of the United Nations. Ukraine legitimately raises questions about Russia's exclusion from the UN.
Bakhmut, Kreminna, plans for 2023: Zelensky chairs meeting of Supreme CinC Staff
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine on Tuesday held another meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief.
Ukraine wants to hold peace summit on UN platform, without Russia - Kuleba
Ukraine wants to hold a peace summit at the UN site late February, while Russia is not invited to attend as the Kremlin does not seek peace and must first be held accountable for war crimes.
EU has shipped more than 77,000 tonnes of aid to Ukraine since Feb – von der Leyen
Since February, the European Union has shipped more than 77,000 tonnes of in-kind assistance to Ukraine, and Europe's solidarity is only growing stronger.
Ukrainian president appoints ambassadors to Argentina, Nigeria
President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Yurii Klymenko as Ukraine's ambassador to Argentina and Ivan Kholostenko as Ukraine's ambassador to Nigeria.
26 December 2022
Czech President urges to support Ukraine until Russians withdraw
Czech President Milos Zeman has called for further support for Ukraine, including military assistance, and expressed confidence that Russia would eventually have to pull from Ukraine.
Ukraine will not put up with Russia's usurpation of USSR's seat in UN Security Council - Kuleba
Ukraine will not put up with lies and falsification, thanks to which Russia usurped the USSR’s seat in the United Nations Security Council.