Zelensky, Biden agree to enhance Russia sanctions
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Joe Biden in a phone call on Wednesday reached an agreement to further toughen Russia sanctions.
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13 April 2022
European Space Agency suspends cooperation with Russia on lunar programs
The Council of the European Space Agency (ESA) decided to refuse from further cooperation with Russia on lunar programs "Luna-25", "Luna-26," and "Luna-27".
PM: Striking deals with Russia means financing terrorism, genocide of Ukrainians
That the presidents of the four EU nations visited the liberated parts of Kyiv region testifies to support for Ukraine in the international arena.
Council of EU ramps up military aid to Ukraine to €1.5B
The Council of the EU adopted the decision to increase military aid to Ukraine by EUR 500 million, thus bringing the total amount allocated for Ukraine's defense needs under the European Peace Facility to EUR 1.5 billion.
MFA disappointed with Macron's unwillingness to recognize Russian troops’ actions as genocide of Ukrainians
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine is disappointed with the unwillingness of President of France Emmanuel Macron to recognize the genocide of Ukrainians after the atrocities of the Russian military and public statements by the Russian leadership.
Presidents of Baltic states and Poland arrive in Kyiv
President of Poland Andrzej Duda, President of Estonia Alar Karis, President of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda, and President of Latvia Egils Levits have arrived in Kyiv.
Zelensky calls on Estonia to promote increased EU sanctions against Russia, including oil embargo
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on Estonia to promote increased sanctions against the Russian Federation at the EU level, including the complete blockade of Russian banks and the embargo on energy imports from Russia.
Georgian parliament speaker to visit Ukraine
Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili has decided to accept an invitation from his Ukrainian counterpart Ruslan Stefanchuk to visit the Kyiv region that was liberated from the Russian occupiers.
Greece to look for own gas to get rid of energy dependence - PM
Greece will start exploring hydrocarbons for the first time in 22 years.
Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland presidents to pay visit to Kyiv
President of Poland Andrzej Duda, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda, President of Latvia Eigles Levits, Estonian President Alar Karis will be visiting Kyiv today.
Biden says Putin “dictator” who has committed “genocide” in Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden has assessed his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin’s actions in Ukraine as “genocide,” as more and more evidence is surfacing to this end.
France freezes over $25B worth of Russian assets
The French Ministry of Finance has released a detailed list of Russian assets worth EUR 23.7 billion, or US$25.6 billion, which it has frozen as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
U.S. preparing new $750M defense aid package for Ukraine
Joe Biden's administration is expected to announce another $750 million in defense and security assistance for Ukraine.
Latvian FM Rinkēvičs: Russia is the only country that needs real denazification
The only country in the world that needs real denazification is the Russian Federation.
12 April 2022
Arakhamiya refutes Russia's statement: Ukraine has not changed its negotiation positions
In its negotiations with the Russian Federation, Ukraine adheres to the Istanbul Communiqué and has not changed its positions.
EU countries to receive another EUR3.5B for hosting refugees
The EU Council has adopted a legislative act making available an additional EUR 3.5 billion in total this year, which member states will receive in order to facilitate the hosting of refugees fleeing Ukraine due to the Russian aggression.
President Zelensky: Lithuania has been among the first to come to Ukraine’s aid
Lithuania has been among the first to come to Ukraine’s aid and remains among those that care most about peace and security in Europe.
Yermak calls on EU to speed up arms supplies for Ukraine
The European Union is accelerating arms supplies for Ukraine, but it is necessary to work even faster.
Lithuania continues to strongly voice support for Ukraine – PM Šimonytė
Ukraine can count on Lithuania’s strong voice in support of further sanctions against Russia, military assistance and its way towards EU membership.
11 April 2022
EU Delegation is back in Kyiv
The EU Delegation to Ukraine has resumed its work in Kyiv.
PMs of Ukraine and Lithuania discuss toughening sanctions against Russia
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and Prime Minister of the Republic of Lithuania Ingrida Šimonytė discussed the investigation into Russian war crimes and the intensification of sanctions against the aggressor.
Zelensky, African Union Chair discuss Ukraine's struggle against Russian aggression
President Volodymyr Zelensky informed Chairman of the African Union, President of Senegal Macky Sall about Ukraine's struggle against Russian aggression and the crimes committed by the invaders.
Croatia expelling 18 Russian diplomats, six embassy staffers
Croatia’s foreign ministry has invited the Russian ambassador, informing him that 24 embassy employees are being expelled from the country over Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Canada slaps sanctions on 33 Russian defense firms
The Government of Canada has announced new sanctions targeting Russia’s defense sector under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations in connection with the Russian “illegal and unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine.”
Ukraine could join EU in coming years - President’s Office
Ukraine is likely to join the European Union within years.
By not helping Ukraine, you won’t hide from Russian nukes, Zelensky says
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky believes that countries that are refusing to help Ukraine in the war with Russia won’t be able to hide from Russia’s nuclear weapons anyway.
EU, Ukraine representatives start discussing questionnaire for EU candidate country status
Representatives of the European Union and the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine have begun discussing a questionnaire for the EU candidate country status.
Kuleba: Russia prepares disinformation campaign to undermine arms supplies for Ukraine
Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba has called on the foreign media and politicians to not fall for Russia’s disinformation campaign intended to undermine arms supplies for Ukraine.
Zelensky: Germany's position changing in favor of Ukraine
Recently, Germany's position on sanctions against Russia and ways to force the aggressor to seek peace has changed in favor of Ukraine.
President: We will attract more resources to help Ukraine
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky will continue to appeal to the leaders and peoples of the world, Ukraine will attract more funds and assistance and insist on tougher sanctions against Russia.