Poland’s top diplomat claims Germany deliberately delaying aid to Ukraine
Berlin is deliberately dragging on with the provision of real military assistance to Kyiv, as it still hopes to restore normal cooperation with Russia.
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17 September 2022
Speaker Pelosi: Russia must feel pain and defeat
Russia must be defeated and held accountable for all the crimes it committed in Ukraine, as well as feel the real pain of punishment.
16 September 2022
United States to continue discussion on recognizing Russia as state sponsor of terrorism – Ambassador Brink
The sanctions against the Russian Federation, which have been imposed by the United States, have the same effect as recognizing the country as a state sponsor of terrorism, but the United States will continue to discuss this issue at the internal level.
Zelensky to address UN General Assembly via video link
The UN General Assembly has allowed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to speak at the 77th session of the General Assembly via video link.
General Staff denies split in Ukraine's military and political leadership
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has said there is no split in the military and political leadership of the country.
Stefanchuk hands over list of Ukraine's military needs to Pelosi
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk met with Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi and handed over a list of Ukraine's military needs to her.
15 September 2022
Kuleba: Ukraine, Moldova, Romania launch new format of cooperation
The ministers of foreign affairs of Ukraine, Moldova, and Romania together with the energy ministers of these countries initiated a new tripartite cooperation format.
European Commisson chief says all EU countries should send military equipment to Ukraine
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, recommends that all EU member states contribute to providing Ukraine with the military equipment it requires to defend its lands.
Xi Jinping, Putin met first time since Russia invaded Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin, at a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, promised to "clarify" the issue regarding the war he unleashed against Ukraine, referring to it as the "Ukraine crisis."
Zelensky meets with von der Leyen in Kyiv
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has met with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, who is currently visiting Kyiv.
Zelensky presents von der Leyen with Order of Yaroslav the Wise
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has received an Order of Yaroslav the Wise, 1st class, from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
EU prolongs sanctions against 1206 Russian individuals, 108 entities for further six months
The European Union officially announced the prolongation of the duration of the restrictive measures targeting Russian individuals and legal entities for undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine for a further six months, until 15 March 2023.
Ursula von der Leyen arrives in Kyiv
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Ukraine’s capital on a visit on Thursday, September 15.
14 September 2022
Stefanchuk arrives in Berlin to participate in G7 conference
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk has arrived in Berlin, where he will take part in the Conference of Speakers of Parliament of the Group of Seven countries.
Kuleba informs Lithuanian, Irish FMs about security guarantees for Ukraine
Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba informed Foreign Ministers of Lithuania and Ireland, Gabrielius Landsbergis and Simon Coveney, about the concept of security guarantees for Ukraine.
Ireland to support Ukraine in post-war reconstruction – foreign minister
Ireland will support Ukraine in the post-war reconstruction and on its path to full membership in the European Union.
Ukraine’s First Lady meets with European Parliament President
During her visit to Strasbourg, Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska met with President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola and told her about Ukraine's needs in education, medicine, and the protection of Ukrainians.
Disinfo watchdog suggests reasons behind Kremlin’s recognition of defeat in Kharkiv region
The Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine has named the reasons for the Kremlin recognizing the retreat of its forces from Kharkiv region.
Time for EU further expand Russia sanctions, von der Leyen says
Tough economic restrictions imposed by the European Union on Russia are the response to the Kremlin’s aggression toward Ukraine, and now it’s time to continue and increase sanction pressure, not appease the aggressor.
Czech Republic to provide assistance to communities in Kyiv region
The Czech Republic is expanding cooperation with the Kyiv Regional Military Administration by providing assistance to communities of the region.
13 September 2022
U.S., Ukraine debunk Russian lies about bio-labs - State Department
The U.S. and Ukrainian delegations have exposed and debunked a disinformation campaign by the Russian regime about the alleged operation of U.S. bio-labs in Ukraine and the alleged development of biological weapons against Russia.
Zelensky meets with Danish, Estonian defense ministers
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met in Kyiv with Defense Ministers Morten Bodskov of Denmark and Hanno Pevkur of Estonia.
German MEP calls for pacing up arms supplies to Ukraine to help it win quicker
Michael Gahler, a German member of the European Parliament, has called on Western powers to increase military assistance to Ukraine to ensure that the nation wins its war with Russia as soon as possible.
“Disappointing” signals coming from Germany - Kuleba
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba has expressed regret over the stance pursued by the German government, which is refusing to send offensive weapons to Ukraine, including Leopard tanks and Marder infantry fighting vehicles.
Security guarantees are not an alternative to Ukraine's membership in NATO - Yermak
Agreements on security guarantees for Ukraine do not replace the country’s movement toward becoming a NATO member state and will remain in effect until Ukraine gains such membership.
Security guarantees for Ukraine: President’s Office publishes recommendations
Recommendations on security guarantees for Ukraine provide for the creation of the Kyiv Security Treaty, which should unite Ukraine and a group of guarantor states.
Korniyenko, Estonia’s defense minister discuss security situation
First Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Oleksandr Korniyenko and Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur discussed the current security situation and cooperation between the two countries at the level of parliaments and governments.
Zelensky, Draghi discuss developments at front, situation at ZNPP
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of Italy Mario Draghi have discussed developments at the front, the situation at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and the importance of defense cooperation.
The more military support Ukraine receives, the faster this war will end – FM Kuleba
The Ukrainian military can end the war faster if they receive more weapons from the Western partners.
12 September 2022
White House asking Congress to pass additional funding to support Ukraine
The United States intends to continue providing Ukraine with security and other assistance so that it could effectively resist Russian aggression.