New Zealand joining international effort to train Ukrainian recruits in Britain
The New Zealand government has decided to send 120 troops to Britain to train Ukrainian military alongside instructors from a number of other countries.
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15 August 2022
Zelensky sacks chiefs of three SBU regional offices
President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed the heads of the Security Service (SBU) offices – in Ternopil and Lviv regions, as well as the one for Kyiv and Kyiv region.
14 August 2022
Austrian police "took steps" in relation to recent pro-Russian seminar on Ukraine - ambassador
The Federal Police of Austria took seriously the seminar on Ukraine, at which pro-Kremlin narratives were spun, and "took steps" to prevent such incidents from happening again.
Rada’s National Security Committee backs motion to extend martial law, general draft
The Verkhovna Rada's Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence supported draft laws on the extension for 90 days of martial law and mobilization in Ukraine.
Denmark believes visa restrictions for Russians should be introduced at EU level
In the first five months of 2022, almost three times more tourist visas were issued to Russian citizens in Denmark than throughout 2021. Although this is a matter of 28 visas per month, Denmark is ready to discuss restrictions on visa issue to Russian citizens at the level of the European Union.
EU, 42 countries call on Russia to withdraw its forces from Zaporizhzhia NPP
The EU and 42 countries have called on Russia to immediately withdraw its military forces from the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) and all of Ukraine.
13 August 2022
Kuleba advises Russians to complain directly to Kremlin about travel ban to Europe
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba advised citizens of the Russian Federation, who are upset with the prospect of being banned from entering Europe, to complain about it directly to the Putin regime, which unleashed the war against Ukraine.
US concerned by reports of charges against captured foreigners in ‘DPR’
The United States has expressed concern over reports of preparations for the trial of five captured foreigners in the so-called "Donetsk People’s Republic".
12 August 2022
Podolyak outlines current Ukraine–Russia dialogue points
Ukraine maintains a dialogue with the Russian Federation exclusively at the level of settling the issue of exchange of POWs and the bodies of the dead.
Foreign ministers of Ukraine, Dominican Republic discuss ways to counter Russian aggression
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Dominican Republic Roberto Alvarez discussed the global repercussions of Russian aggression and ways to counter them.
Minister Reznikov: Compromise with Russia possible only after all Ukrainian territories liberated
The Ukrainian side could consider a compromise with Russia only after Russian forces leave all the temporarily occupied areas of Ukraine within the borders recognized by the international community in 1991.
President Zelensky to Pope Francis: Ukraine needs support of world spiritual leaders
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a phone conversation with Pope Francis and told him about Russia’s aggression and terrible crimes against the Ukrainian people.
Berlin to host international donors conference on Ukraine reconstruction Oct 25
The international expert conference on the restoration and reconstruction of Ukraine will be held in Berlin on October 25, focusing on specific sectors in which the embattled nation can receive quick assistance.
11 August 2022
Joining NATO remains Ukraine’s long-term goal - chief of Zelensky’s Office
Ukraine's long-term goal is NATO membership, but until then Ukraine needs security guarantees from its allies.
Kuleba, Borrell coordinate stances on sanctions, arms supplies
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba has coordinated with EU High Commissioner Josep Borrell the positions as regards new sanctions on Russia and weapons supplies to Ukraine, as well as discussed the security situation in the Balkans.
U.S. supports idea of demilitarized zone around ZNPP
Washington has voiced support for the Ukrainian initiative put forward in the wake of Russian strikes at the Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant as regards creating a demilitarized zone around the facility.
Let Russian tourists enjoy Russia - Kuleba
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said that most Russians support the war with Ukraine, missile attacks on Ukrainian cities and the killing of Ukrainians, so Russian tourists should then enjoy Russia.
Kuleba calls on countries to follow Latvia’s example and designate Russia as state sponsor of terrorism
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba has thanked the Latvian parliament for recognizing Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism and called on other countries to follow this example.
No one will be able to stop the wind carrying radiation, but all of us can stop the terrorist state of Russia – Zelensky
No one will be able to stop the wind carrying radiation, but all of us can stop the terrorist state of Russia.
Minister Reznikov at Copenhagen Conference: Ukraine needs to stabilize front line, prepare counteroffensive
Ukraine needs to stop the Russian aggressor, stabilize the front line and prepare a counteroffensive operation to liberate the occupied areas.
Latvia’s Saeima recognizes Russia as state sponsor of terrorism
The Parliament of the Republic of Latvia, Saeima, has officially recognized Russia’s brutal actions against civilians in Ukraine and other countries as terrorism and the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism.
Talks with Russia possible only with Ukraine's partners at table - Reznikov
A chance for negotiations with Russia is possible only if Ukraine's partners are present at the table.
10 August 2022
MFA: Switzerland to represent Ukraine’s interests in Russia
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine reached an agreement in principle with Switzerland on the representation of Ukrainian interests in the territory of Russia.
EU: Russia has still not allowed ICRC to visit Olenivka
The European Union calls on Russia to grant representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross access to all Ukrainian prisoners of war, including those in the Olenivka penal facility.
Changing policy towards Africa: Zelensky has another important phone call
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of Ghana Nana Akufo-Addo discussed food security and support for Ukraine in international organizations.
FM Kuleba calls on EU and G7 countries to stop issuing visas to Russians
Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba has called on the EU and G7 countries to stop issuing visas to Russians.
Macron, Johnson confirm: Ukraine will get as much help as it needs
In a phone conversation, the President of France and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom confirmed their readiness to support Ukraine in the war against the Russian Federation "as long as it takes."
09 August 2022
Prosecutor General Kostin discusses joint initiatives with international partners
Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin of Ukraine held a meeting with international partners to discuss the continuation of joint projects and new cooperation vectors.
French senator says UN security mission should immediately deploy at ZNPP
Russia is using the seized Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant as a weapon of war. A special UN security mission should be sent to the site to prevent a disaster.
Crimea to be not a military base for terrorists but world resort – Office of the President
As soon as Ukraine liberates the temporarily occupied Crimea, it will be not a military base used by Russian terrorists but a national park and world resort.