Steinmeier cancels Kyiv visit over security concerns
Federal President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier has canceled his visit to Kyiv initially scheduled for Thursday.
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19 October 2022
Putin's martial law move "desperate tactic" to assert control - U.S. official
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s move to declare martial law in the occupied regions of Ukraine is a “desperate tactic” of the Kremlin regime seeking to assert control of these areas.
Putin’s decree on ‘martial law’ is another crime of Russian leadership against Ukraine - MFA
The decree of Russian President Vladimir Putin on the imposition of "martial law" in the temporarily occupied territories is another crime of the Russian leadership against the Ukrainian state and Ukrainians.
Zelensky meets with Greek foreign minister
President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with Minister for Foreign Affairs of Greece Nikos Dendias.
Strengthening Ukraine’s air defense: Yermak meets with representatives of five EU embassies
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak has called on France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain, which are among the leaders in providing Ukraine with weapons and military equipment, to step up actions to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense.
Zelensky was first of foreign leaders to talk with new Swedish PM
President Volodymyr Zelensky has informed new Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson about the fight of Ukrainians against the Russian invaders and thanked him for the support provided.
Greek FM: Russia's attacks on Ukrainian cities are war crime
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece Nikos Dendias considers Russia's attacks on Ukrainian cities, killing and injuring innocent people, to be a war crime.
Greek FM Nikos Dendias arrives in Kyiv
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic Nikos Dendias is paying a visit to Ukraine’s capital city today.
U.S. State Dept welcomes Musk's move to continue financing Starlink services for Ukraine
The U.S. Department of State praised the decision of SpaceX founder Elon Musk to withdraw the request from the Pentagon regarding the financing of the Starlink satellite Internet services for Ukraine and continue to have his company cover these costs.
Support for Ukraine in EU “constantly growing” - Latvia’s Parliament Speaker
In the conditions of full-scale Russian aggression, the support of Ukraine by the European Union member states continues to grow.
18 October 2022
Government adopts visa-free agreement with Guatemala
On October 18, the Government adopted the Agreement between the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and the Government of the Republic of Guatemala on Mutual Visa Exemptions, signed in Kyiv on July 25.
FM Kuleba outlines results of his African tour
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba commends the results of his first African tour and announced preparations for the second one.
FM Kuleba suggests that diplomatic relations with Iran be severed
Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba has submitted a proposal to President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky regarding the severance of diplomatic relations with Iran.
Canada expands sanctions targeting Russian propaganda pundits
Canada has significantly expanded sanctions against Russian propagandists involved in spreading disinformation about the Russian war in Ukraine.
17 October 2022
President: More than 25 Ukraine’s settlements came under Russian strikes last night and this morning
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that more than 25 Ukraine’s settlements came under Russian strikes last night and this morning.
Zelensky has conversation with President of UAE
President Volodymyr Zelensky had a conversation with President of the United Arab Emirates Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and thanked him for supporting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
MFA officially accuses Iran of complicity in Russian aggression against Ukraine
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine calls on Tehran to immediately stop the supply of any weapons to Russia. Otherwise, Iran and its leadership will bear the strictest responsibility, including within the framework of international legal proceedings over Russia's crimes against Ukraine.
Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia call on EU to set up Special Tribunal targeting Russian crimes
Ahead of EU's Foreign Affairs Council, foreign ministers of Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia issued a joint statement calling on the European Union, together with international partners, to help Ukraine establish a Special Tribunal to probe Russia’s crimes of aggression against the neighboring country.
EU ministers to discuss war developments, approve sanctions against Iran
The ministers of foreign affairs of the EU member states, who are meeting on October 17 in Luxembourg, intend to adopt a package of sanctions against Iran in connection with human rights violations, and will consider the evidence regarding Iran’s involvement in arms supplies to Russia.
16 October 2022
Ukrainian envoy calls on United States to speed up delivery of air defense systems
Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States Oksana Markarova has called on the United Stated to do everything possible to speed up the delivery of weapons for Ukraine, especially air defense systems.
EU Council to consider ninth package of sanctions against Russia tomorrow
The EU Foreign Affairs Council will consider the ninth package of sanctions against Russia at a meeting on Monday, October 17.
15 October 2022
MEP urges Ukraine’s western partners to send fighter jets to intercept Russian cruise missiles
Ukraine should receive Western warplanes and other necessary means to counter Russian cruise missiles and forestall further Russian attacks.
IPU Assembly adopts resolution condemning war in Ukraine
The 145th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Kigali, Rwanda, has adopted a resolution condemning the war in Ukraine and opposing attempted annexations of Ukrainian territories.
Ukraine, seven more countries join 8th package of EU sanctions against Russia
Eight countries, including Ukraine, joined the Council's decision on the eighth package of sanctions against Russia, adopted at the beginning of October.
Zelensky thanks Biden for additional security aid package for Ukraine
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked U.S. President Joe Biden for $725 million in additional security assistance for Ukraine.
14 October 2022
Zelensky, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia discuss financial aid, help with POW release
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the cooperation in the release of Ukrainian prisoners of war and the provision of financial assistance to Ukraine with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman.
Heads of government of Germany, Portugal, Spain discuss support for Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz discussed support for Ukraine with Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sánchez and Prime Minister of Portugal António Costa at a meeting on Friday.
Ukraine addresses crews of foreign ships: All Russian-captured ports working illegally
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine reminds the owners and crews of foreign ships that stay in the ports of Ukraine, in particular in the temporarily occupied territories, of the need to strictly observe Ukrainian legislation and international law.
Ukrainian government approves visa waiver agreement with Indonesia
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved an agreement with the government of the Republic of Indonesia on mutual abolition of visa requirements.
EU should be ready to accept more Ukrainians ahead of winter - commissioner
The situation in Ukraine is developing rapidly, so EU countries must be prepared for an increased influx of Ukrainians, especially as winter nears.