Shmyhal, Steinmeier meet in Germany
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal kicked off a working visit to Germany, where he already held a meeting with the country’s President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
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04 September 2022
Zelensky hopes Johnson’s “legacy” in fighting Russian aggressor to be preserved
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine hopes to establish with the new British Prime Minister ties as close as he has with the outgoing leader of the British Government, Boris Johnson.
02 September 2022
Zelensky comments on latest meeting of Supreme CinC HQ
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held another meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, where a number of critical issues were discussed.
Biden asking Congress to approve another $13.7B for Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden is asking Congress to provide $13.7 billion in emergency dollars that would go toward Ukraine’s emergency needs.
Ukraine withdraws from JINR headquartered in Russia
On September 2, 2022, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine endorsed a resolution on Ukraine’s withdrawal from the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR), headquartered in Dubna, Russia.
Zelensky: Russia does not understand words of peace but feels strength on battlefield
Russia does not understand the words of peace, but it feels the strength on the battlefield very well, so the strength should be on Ukraine’s side, on the side of the free world.
01 September 2022
President of Inter-Parliamentary Union visits Kyiv region
As part of his visit to Ukraine, President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union Duarte Pacheco visited Andriivka village, Makariv and Borodianka urban-type settlements and Irpin town of Kyiv region to see the consequences of Russian aggression.
Stefanchuk calls on Europe to strengthen sanctions against Russia
Europe should think every day about strengthening sanctions against Russia while Ukrainian soldiers are defending Ukrainian land.
Ukrainian president meets with Danish foreign minister
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod, who is currently visiting Kyiv.
Zelensky expects Israel to join sanctions against Russia
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky expects Israel to join sanctions against Russia and provide Ukraine with practical assistance to fight against Russian aggression.
Denmark’s FM: Putin is little man both literally and figuratively
Ukraine has broken Russia's plans and the next phase of the war will be focused on Russia’s ultimate defeat and Ukraine’s victory.
Shmyhal, Kofod discuss situation at ZNPP, gas and arms supplies
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Denmark Jeppe Kofod discussed support for Ukraine, the development of public-private partnership, gas and arms supplies during a meeting in Kyiv on September 1.
Danish FM Jeppe Kofod arrives in Kyiv, promises additional military support
Danish Foreign Affairs Minister Jeppe Kofod is paying a visit to Ukraine’s capital city on September 1, 2022.
EU-Ukraine Association Council meeting scheduled for Sept 5
The 8th meeting of the EU-Ukraine Association Council, co-chaired by Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell, will take place in Brussels on Septembet 5, 2022.
31 August 2022
Kuleba comments on meetings with European counterparts
During a visit to the capital of the Czech Republic, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba, agreed on the next steps in the country’s cooperation with the European Union.
Kuleba says EU should have taken more time to pass tougher decision on visas for Russians
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said that given a choice between half-measures on visas for Russian citizens and no measure, he would choose neither, opting for more time to discuss a truly tough decision.
Zelensky insists on introducing new package of Russia sanctions in view of nuclear blackmail
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine insists on the introduction of another package of sanctions against Russia in response to the actions of the Russian military at the captured Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant, posing threats to its safe operations.
Belgium’s foreign minister “regrets” circumstances of Crimea visit – MFA Ukraine
Belgium’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Hadja Lahbib expressed regret over the circumstances of her visit to Crimea as she spoke with her Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba on the sidelines of the Gymnich meeting in Prague on Wednesday.
EU Foreign Ministers agree to suspend agreement with Russia that eases visa issuance
The Foreign Ministers of the EU Member States have held an informal meeting in Prague and agreed to suspend an agreement with Russia that eases visa issuance.
Kuleba, Borrell discuss EU support for Ukraine, countering Russia’s aggression
Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell have discussed the EU’s support for Ukraine and countering the Russian armed aggression.
Ukrainian, Georgian foreign ministers discuss bilateral cooperation, future of Eastern Partnership
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and his Georgian counterpart Ilia Darchiashvili have discussed a number of bilateral issues and the future of the Eastern Partnership initiative.
Russians should receive only humanitarian visas - Morawiecki
Russian citizens should not receive any visas other than humanitarian ones.
Kuleba thanks Hoekstra for supporting visa restrictions for Russians
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba at a meeting with his Dutch counterpart Wopke Hoekstra thanked him for his principled position on the need to limit Russians' trips to the EU.
Kuleba, Baerbock discuss sanctions against Russia, arms supplies
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock at a meeting in Prague discussed the eighth package of sanctions against Russia and further arms supplies to Ukraine.
Save yourself and leave: Kuleba offers special program to Russian soldiers unwilling to fight in Ukraine
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba suggests launching a special program for Russian soldiers who no longer want to fight in Ukraine.
EU should be ready to respond to "referendum" in occupied areas of Ukraine - Romania’s foreign minister
The European Union should already be discussing the situation around Russia's intention to hold so-called "referendum" in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine regarding their accession to the Russian Federation, and come up with the options for an appropriate response.
30 August 2022
Ukraine will make every effort for IAEA mission to arrive at Zaporizhzhia NPP – Zelensky
Ukraine will do everything possible to ensure that the IAEA mission arrives at the Zaporizhzhia NPP, while Russia does not stop provocations on the paths along which the mission representatives are supposed to travel.
Borrell: EU ready to continue supporting Ukraine as long and as much as needed
The EU’s support and flow of military equipment to Ukraine has continued and even increased.
US Senate delegation visits Bucha, Irpin, Hostomel
The US Senate delegation, consisting of Republican Rob Portman and Democrat Amy Klobuchar, visited Bucha, Irpin, and Hostomel towns in Kyiv region.
Zelensky meets with US senators, discuss situation at front
President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with US Senators Rob Portman and Amy Klobuchar in Kyiv.