Ukraine filing application to join NATO - Zelensky
Ukraine is submitting an application for an expedited NATO membership.
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30 September 2022
Sham referenda coordinated by Putin's administration - intelligence
Russia is trying to convince Europe that the pseudo-referenda in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine were held in accordance with international law.
German MP calls for stripping Russia of veto right in UNSC
Russia can no longer be entrusted with protecting international order as a permanent member of the UN Security Council. President Putin must be deprived of his right of veto in the said body.
Truss: We will ensure Putin loses this war
The United Kingdom will never recognize the annexation of Ukraine's Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhia regions.
Most EU countries already see Ukraine as part of EU - Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that most of the EU countries already see Ukraine as a member of the EU.
U.S. will never recognize Russian claims on Ukraine - Biden
U.S. President Joe Biden has said the United States will never recognize Russia's claims on Ukraine's sovereign territory and will introduce new sanctions against Moscow once it annexes new areas of Ukraine.
Zelensky calls on Switzerland to block Russian assets
President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on Switzerland to increase its support for Ukraine and block Russian assets.
British defense minister paid secret visit to Kyiv this week
British Minister of Defense Ben Wallace has paid a secret visit to Kyiv this week to discuss increasing military aid to Ukraine.
29 September 2022
Sham referenda do not reflect will of Ukrainians - Blinken
The Kremlin’s sham referenda are a futile effort to mask what amounts to a further attempt at a land grab in Ukraine.
When we oust Russia, normal life will return to Ukrainian land - Zelensky's address
War can be stopped only when Ukraine is liberated. Once Russia is ousted, normal life will return.
Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council to take “fundamental decisions” Friday
Oleksiy Danilov, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, says issues that are important and fundamental for Ukraine will be discussed at the urgent meeting on September 30.
Ukrainian president, head of French National Assembly discuss Russia's pseudo-referendums
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and President of the French National Assembly Yaël Braun-Pivet have discussed the situation with Russia's holding of pseudo-referendums in the temporarily occupied areas of Ukraine.
Mario Draghi's name will appear on Alley of the Brave in Kyiv - Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi for his support of Ukraine and invited him to visit Kyiv.
Zelensky calls urgent meeting of National Security and Defense Council for Sep 30
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called an urgent meeting of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine for September 30.
Zelensky, Duda discuss global response to Russia's actions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda have discussed measures for a powerful consolidated global response to Russia's illegal actions that undermine the foundations of international law.
Stefanchuk meets with President of French National Assembly
Verkhovna Rada Chair Ruslan Stefanchuk and President of French National Assembly Yaël Braun-Pivet discussed sanctions against Russia, military and financial support and reconstruction of Ukraine.
28 September 2022
Zelensky, Guterres discuss nuclear safety
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres have discussed nuclear safety in the context of the threatening situation at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP).
Zelensky, Scholz discuss Russia's pseudo-referendums, defense cooperation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in a phone call discussed the illegally held pseudo-referendums in the temporarily occupied areas of Ukraine and cooperation in the defense sphere.
Zelensky-Trudeau phone call: World should not tolerate Russian nuclear blackmail
In a phone call with Prime Minister of Canada, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the world should not tolerate Russian nuclear blackmail.
Aid to Ukraine must be enhanced in response to sham referenda: Zelensky has phone conversation with Truss
President Volodymyr Zelensky had a phone conversation with UK Prime Minister Liz Truss.
European Commission proposes new package of sanctions against Russia
The European Commission has proposed the eighth package of sanctions against the Russian Federation in response to the Kremlin's actions aimed at escalating aggression against Ukraine.
Verkhovna Rada Chair, President of National Assembly of France visit Chernihiv region
Chair of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk and President of the National Assembly of France Yaël Braun-Pivet visited Chernihiv region.
Zelensky thanks Erdoğan for his non-recognition of sham referenda
During a telephone conversation, President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked President of the Republic of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for his principled stance on the non-recognition of sham referenda held by Russia in the temporarily occupied territories.
Austria does not recognise sham referenda, annexation of Ukrainian territories
Austria condemns the holding of sham referenda in the temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories and will never recognise either their results or Russia’s attempts to annex the territory of Ukraine.
Georgia condemns Russia’s sham referenda in Ukraine
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia condemned Russia's sham referenda in the occupied territories of Ukraine.
EU denounces Russia’s illegal ‘referenda’ in Ukraine – Borrell
The European Union condemns the pseudo-referenda held by Russian invaders within the temporarily occupied areas of Ukraine and their falsified outcome.
Meloni tells Zelensky Ukraine can count on support from Italy
Giorgia Meloni, the leader of the Brothers of Italy party that won the parliamentary elections in Italy, has assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that Italy will continue to support Ukraine against the backdrop of Russian aggression.
Trudeau announces sanctions against Russia for pseudo-referendums in Ukraine
The Canadian government intends to impose sanctions on persons and entities involved in holding sham referendums in four regions of Ukraine temporarily occupied by Russia.
Tymoshenko, Romanian ambassador discuss Fast Recovery Plan for Ukraine
Deputy Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office Kyrylo Tymoshenko met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Romania to Ukraine Alexandru Victor Micula.
27 September 2022
France to support EU sanctions against Russia in response to sham referenda
The European Union Member States are holding consultations on the next package of sanctions, without waiting for the completion of Russia's sham referenda in the captured territories of Ukraine, and France will fully support it.