Pentagon chief holds meeting with PM Shmyhal
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin held a meeting with Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal at the Pentagon.
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22 April 2022
Zelensky asks Portugal for tanks, APCs, anti-ship missiles
President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on Portugal to provide Ukraine with Leopard tanks, armored personnel carriers, and Harpoon anti-ship missiles.
21 April 2022
Authorities assure Ukraine sees qualitatively new stage in receiving defense aid
Defense aid supplies to Ukraine on the part of international partners have reached a new level.
Work on sanctions: Shmyhal meets with Nancy Pelosi and congressmen
Ukraine and the United States continue to work together on sanctions against Russia to make them as effective as possible.
Denmark allocates $90M for weapons for Ukraine
Denmark has allocated $90 million for weapons for Ukraine which is fighting full-scale Russian aggression.
Shmyhal meets with Biden to discuss aid to Ukraine, sanctions against Russia
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and U.S. President Joe Biden discussed the expansion of financial and military assistance, the strengthening of sanctions against Russia, and the consolidation of the international anti-Putin coalition.
Spain’s Prime Minister vows to support Ukraine on path towards EU membership
Spain is positive about the enlargement of the European Union and is ready to support Ukraine on the path of its transformation for the sake of EU membership.
Biden announces new $800M aid package to Ukraine
The U.S. administration has allocated an additional $800 million to help Ukraine strengthen its defense capabilities in the face of Russian armed aggression.
Medvedchuk expelled from parliamentary committee on human rights
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has decided to dismiss Viktor Medvedchuk, an MP from the Opposition Platform – For Life, from the post of a member of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Human Rights, De-occupation and Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories in Donetsk, Luhansk regions and the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, Sevastopol, national minorities and interethnic relations.
Ukraine, Ireland prime ministers meet to discuss Russian war crimes, tougher sanctions
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal discussed with the Prime Minister of Ireland, Micheál Martin, pressing issues and challenges facing Ukraine and Europe. The meeting took place on April 20 in Shannon (Republic of Ireland).
Japan says India refused to accept cargo plane for Ukraine aid - media
India has refused to allow a Japan Self-Defense Force plane meant to deliver humanitarian aid to displaced Ukrainians to land in the country.
Turkey’s MFA: Some NATO states want war in Ukraine to continue
Some NATO member states want the war in Ukraine to continue in order to weaken Russia more.
Kyslytsya reminds spokesperson Dujarric that Russia is not a founding member of UN
Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations, Sergiy Kyslytsya, has said that a statement made by Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, Stefan Dujarric, that Russia was one of the founding members of the United Nations is not true.
20 April 2022
Ukraine can develop maximum speed to join EU – President Zelensky
Now it is a historic moment, when Ukraine can develop maximum speed to join the European Union.
European Commission to publish opinion on granting Ukraine candidate status by late June
The European Commission will publish an opinion granting Ukraine the EU candidate status by the end of June, and then it will be put on the agenda of the European Council.
European Council President: Ukraine Solidarity Trust Fund to be launched on May 5
On May 5, 2022, the European Union will announce the launch of the Ukraine Solidarity Trust Fund.
Russia not ready for peaceful settlement – President of Ukraine
The Russian Federation is not ready for peaceful settlement.
Zelensky, Michel discuss support for Ukraine, EU accession criteria
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the answers to Ukraine's EU membership questionnaire with President of the European Council Charles Michel.
Baerbock: Armored vehicles supplies to Ukraine not a taboo for Germany
Germany is not averse to providing Ukraine with armored vehicles, but currently does not have such equipment for immediate shipment.
Kuleba meets with Bulgaria’s National Assembly chairman
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba has met with Chairman of Bulgaria’s National Assembly Nikola Minchev in Sofia today.
History will not forget war crimes: European Council President arrives in Borodianka
As part of a visit to Ukraine, European Council President Charles Michel, together with Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olha Stefanishina, has visited Borodianka, Kyiv region, today.
Bulgarian president, Kuleba discuss ways to restore peace in Black Sea region
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba has met with President of Bulgaria Rumen Radev in Sofia today.
President of the European Council arrives in Kyiv
President of the European Council Charles Michel has arrived in the city of Kyiv.
Female heads of Parliament of EU countries to visit Polish-Ukrainian border
On April 20, 2022, Verkhovna Rada Deputy Chairperson Olena Kondratiuk and the female heads of Parliament of EU countries will pay a visit to the Dorohusk-Yahodyn checkpoint on the Polish-Ukrainian border.
World leaders hold teleconference to discuss support for Ukraine
The international community is aware of the urgency of further financial support for Ukraine amid the Russian invasion.
Kyslytsya slams UN Security Council for its impotence over crisis caused by Russian invasion
Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the UN Sergiy Kyslytsya has criticized the UN Security Council for its impotence in resolving the crisis caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
19 April 2022
Hungary won’t allow arms transit to Ukraine - Szijjarto
Hungary does not support sanctions against the Russian Federation on oil and gas, and will not allow transit of weapons to Ukraine through its territory.
Events in Bucha, Irpin, Kramatorsk overshadow our efforts toward peaceful settlement - Erdogan
The events in Bucha, Irpin, and Kramatorsk have overshadowed Turkey's efforts to resolve peacefully the war that Russia unleashed against Ukraine. Nevertheless, Turkey will continue to make efforts to continue negotiations, remaining ready to set up a summit between President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Japan to provide Ukraine with drones, NBC suits
The Ministry of Defense of Japan will send to Ukraine a batch of nuclear, biological and chemical (NBC) suits and masks, as well as unmanned aerial vehicles, to help the country fight off a Russian invasion.
U.S. to focus sanctions on Russia’s defense sector - Treasury
The United States will apply economic and financial pressure tools primarily targeting Russia’s defense industry to thwart any attempt by Russia to renew its potential amid the war Moscow is waging in Ukraine.