Ukraine's partners should not send Putin even slightest false signals - German expert
Any discussions of a possible weakening of support for Ukraine by allies, including Germany, would send the wrong kind of signal to Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
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21 August 2024
U.S. discussing with Ukraine long-term goals of Kursk raid - Pentagon
The United States is in contact with Ukraine to learn about the long-term goals of the ongoing offensive in Russia’s Kursk region.
Anti-graft agency chief hopes for Japan's help in strategic analysis of corruption risks
The head of the National Agency for Corruption Prevention, Viktor Pavlushchyk, at a meeting with the Ambassador of Japan to Ukraine, Matsuda Kuniori, expressed hope for Japan's help in the strategic analysis of corruption risks in key sectors.
Ukraine's energy minister invited to parliament to report on fight against corruption in energy sector
The Verkhovna Rada has summoned Energy Minister German Galushchenko to deliver a report on the fight against corruption in Ukraine's energy sector.
20 August 2024
Next Ramstein meeting to be held September 6
The Ukraine Defense Contact Group (Ramstein format) will meet in Germany on September 6.
Zelensky visits Elvorti enterprise in Kropyvnytskyi
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky visited Elvorti, an agricultural engineering company, in Kropyvnytskyi.
Polish leaders to discuss situation in Ukraine with Indian PM in Warsaw - source
Polish leaders will discuss the situation in Ukraine with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, 22 August, in Warsaw.
Hungary has not explained to EU why it has simplified entry for Russians and Belarusians
On Monday, 19 August, the deadline set by the European Commission for Hungary's response to questions about the reasons for easing entry conditions for Russian and Belarusian citizens expired.
Moscow rules out peace talks amid Ukraine's operation in Kursk region – media
Russia on Monday ruled out any peace talks with Ukraine despite Kyiv raising pressure on the Kremlin by claiming fresh advances in its offensive into Russian territory.
Today, Rada to vote on bill to ban Russian church
On July 20, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine will consider in second reading the draft law on banning the activities of religious organizations affiliated with the Russian Orthodox Church in Ukraine.
Putin flies to Baku to shift public focus away from awkward developments near Kursk - ISW
Russian leader Vladimir Putin came on a visit to Baku, demonstrating diplomatic activity while trying to divert attention from the "uncomfortable situation" that has been developing in Kursk region as Ukraine’s forces pursue their incursion into the area.
We must support Ukraine to prevent Russia from winning - Scholz
The world should think about achieving peace in Ukraine, without stopping to support Ukrainians in their effort to repel Russian aggression.
Second Peace Summit must be held before year-end - Zelensky
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on the country’s diplomats to ensure that the second Summit on Peace in Ukraine is held as early as this year.
MP Poturaiev says parliament has enough votes to ban Moscow-affiliated church
The Verkhovna Rada has the required number of votes to pass the bill "On the Protection of the Constitutional Order in the Field of Activities of Religious Organizations," which prohibits the activities of religious organizations affiliated with Russia.
19 August 2024
Zelensky calls for expanding Russia sanctions
Against the background of Russia using its nuclear industry to retain its spheres of influence, maintaining relations with the regimes in Pyongyang and Tehran, and employing a shadow tanker fleet, it is necessary to expand the existing sanctions targeting the aggressor state.
Yermak: second Peace Summit set to force Russia to respect Ukraine’s sovereignty
The task of the next international Summit on Peace in Ukraine is to force Russia to respect Ukraine's sovereignty.
Zelensky explains secrecy around Kursk raid preparation
Preventive defense by Ukraine became the most effective countermeasure against Russian terror, as it destroyed the concept of "red lines" allegedly drawn by Russia.
Nine months needed not to save Moscow-linked church, but to comply with legal procedures - Poturaiev
The period of nine months is needed not to save religious institutions affiliated with Russia, but to comply with all legal procedures provided for in connection with the upcoming entry into force of the bill "On the Protection of the Constitutional Order in the Field of Activities of Religious Organizations."
Indian MFA confirms PM Modi's visit to Ukraine
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of India has confirmed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay a visit to Ukraine.
German politicians criticize move to cut Ukraine aid
Representatives of the opposition and ruling parties in Germany criticized the government's plans to limit security assistance to Ukraine.
18 August 2024
Reports of Germany's alleged suspension of military assistance to Ukraine are manipulative - MFA
Reports that the German government has allegedly stopped military assistance to Ukraine are incorrect and manipulative. The level of support for our country for the next year will be known only after the budget is approved, which is expected in November.
17 August 2024
MFA refutes Russian fake about Ukraine's alleged plans to use ‘dirty bomb’ at ZNPP
Heorhii Tykhyi, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, has denied Russian reports about Ukraine's alleged plans to use “dirty bombs” or attack the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (NPP).
Rada to consider bill banning Moscow-linked church next week - MP
The Verkhovna Rada will next week consider a bill banning the activities of religious organizations in Ukraine, particularly those affiliated with Russia.
16 August 2024
Zelensky invites India to join Peace Summit communiqué
At a meeting with the new Ambassador of the Republic of India, Ravi Shankar, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky invited India to join the communiqué of the first Peace Summit.
New ambassadors from six partner countries to work in Ukraine - Zelensky
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has accepted credentials from the new ambassadors of Belgium, India, the Netherlands, Slovakia, Italy and Mexico.
Zelensky appointed Vlasiuk as his commissioner for sanctions policy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Vladyslav Vlasiuk as his adviser and commissioner for sanctions policy.
Ratification of Rome Statute necessary for more effective punishment of Putin – Merezhko
The ratification of the Rome Statute is in Ukraine's national interest, as the International Criminal Court established by this document is one of the few international legal mechanisms capable of bringing Vladimir Putin and other Russian war criminals to justice.
15 August 2024
Zelensky tables in Rada bill on status of military personnel fighting on Russian soil
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine submitted to the Verkhovna Rada a draft law laying down for the military participating in combat missions on Russian territory all bonuses and preferences to which other servicepersons are entitled who are deployed in the warzone.
Zelensky proposes parliament ratify Rome Statute
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has registered in the Verkhovna Rada a bill on the ratification of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and its amendments.
Zelensky forms delegation for talks with UK on agreement to transition to new level of relations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has created a delegation to participate in negotiations with the United Kingdom to sign an agreement on the transition from a strategic partnership to a new level of relations.