Trudeau, Scholz agree to strengthen Russia’s isolation
Canada and Germany have agreed to strengthen the economic isolation of the Russian Federation.
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11 May 2022
U.S. House passes bill laying down $40B in support for Ukraine
The lower house of U.S. Congress passed Bill H.R. 7691, which provides for an additional allocation of about $40 billion to respond to Russia's aggression against Ukraine.
Canada sharing cyber intelligence with Ukraine - foreign minister
Canada condemns Russia’s cyber attack on Ukraine carried out ahead of the full-scale invasion, which caused internet disruptions across Europe.
10 May 2022
Sixth sanctions package against Russia may be considered before next Monday – Borrell
The European Union continues discussing the sixth package of sanctions against Russia at the level of the Permanent Representatives of the Member States, and this issue may be considered before next Monday.
First President of Ukraine Leonid Kravchuk passes away aged 88
The first President of Ukraine, Leonid Kravchuk, passed away on May 10, 2022.
German FM: There can be no common ground with Russia after February 24
After the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, there can be no common ground with Moscow and it is impossible to back down from sanctions.
Ambassador: Hungary has no territorial claims in western Ukraine
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Hungary to Ukraine István Íjgyártó says that his country has no territorial claims in Zakarpattia, Ukraine’s western region.
Baerbock: Germany insists on Ukraine's full-fledged EU membership
Germany insists on Ukraine's full-fledged membership in the European Union.
Kuleba: We have not seen strong position from NATO since start of war
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said he does not have high expectations from the upcoming informal meeting of NATO foreign ministers, as Ukraine has not seen a strong position from NATO as an organization since the Russian invasion of Ukraine started on February 24.
Germany reopens embassy in Kyiv – Baerbock
Germany is reopening its embassy in Kyiv, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has said.
Zelensky calls on Slovakia to abandon Russian energy resources
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on Slovakia's partners to abandon Russian energy resources, which are not just a commodity but the issue of freedom.
Hungary will not block Ukraine's accession to NATO and EU - ambassador
Hungarian Ambassador to Ukraine István Íjgyártó has said that his country will not block Ukraine's accession to NATO and the EU.
Germany to provide full support to Ukraine in solving Russia's war crimes - Baerbock
Germany will provide full support to Ukraine in investigating and prosecuting perpetrators of war crimes in Bucha and other cities in Ukraine.
German foreign minister visits Bucha
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock visited the Kyiv suburb of Bucha on May 10.
Britain’s ex-foreign secretary calls for discussing Russian nuclear threat at UNGA
The initiative to discuss at the UN General Assembly the recent Russian threats to use nuclear weapons is worth looking into.
Poland must demand compensation from Russia for Katyn massacre, says Duda
Poland must appeal to international judicial institutions to recognize the responsibility of Russia, as the successor to the USSR, for the Katyn massacre. Warsaw must initiate compensation payment by Moscow.
Lithuania recognizes Russia's actions in Ukraine as genocide
Lithuania has acknowledged that the actions of the Russian army in Ukraine constitute genocide of the Ukrainian people.
Japan’s new sanctions against Russia affect 130 individuals, including prime minister
Japan has introduced new sanctions against the Russian Federation.
Zhovkva: Sixth round of sanctions against Russia won’t be last
The President's Office is convinced that the sixth round of the European Union sanctions against Russia must contain an oil embargo.
Johnson: Britain will help Ukraine rebuild and defend itself from future aggression
With their courage, the Ukrainians show the world that no amount of force can overcome a people determined to be free.
09 May 2022
Ukrainian president, Swedish PM discuss military assistance to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson have discussed energy cooperation and further military assistance to Ukraine.
Zelensky meets with CoE Secretary General
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine on Monday, May 9, met with the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Marija Pejčinović Burić.
Macron warns Ukraine’s EU accession could take years, proposes new European community
French President Emmanuel Macron says Ukraine is already a member of the European family and proposes to set up a “European political community” that would allow countries outside the European Union to join Europe.
Russian diplomats' behavior at UN has "absolutely" changed since war-start – U.S. ambassador
The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations says the behavior of the Russian diplomats she works with in New York has “absolutely” changed since Russia began its war in Ukraine.
European Council to consider Ukraine’s application for EU candidate status in June – Michel
The European Council will consider Ukraine’s application for EU candidate status in June 2022.
President of the European Council arrives in Odesa
President of the European Council Charles Michel has arrived in the city of Odesa.
Ukraine fills in second part of EU membership questionnaire
Ukraine has filled in the second part of the questionnaire to acquire the status of a candidate country for EU accession.
Secretary General of Council of Europe visits Borodianka and Irpin
Secretary General of the Council of Europe Marija Pejčinović Burić has visited Borodianka and Irpin, Kyiv region, today.
On Europe Day, millions of Europeans are on Ukraine's side - von der Leyen
Russia's war against Ukraine has brought back to Europe the horrors of war, but it has reminded Europeans of who they are and united them in supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.
Zelensky congratulates Ukrainians on Day of Victory over Nazism
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated Ukrainians on the Day of Victory over Nazism in World War II.