President’s Office: Ukraine wants to end war by forming coalition able to stop Russia in future
Ukraine intends to end the war with the Russian Federation by forming a new international security coalition.
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17 March 2022
Russia to ignore ICJ order on war with Ukraine
Russian President’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov says Russia has no intentions to implement the first order of the UN International Court of Justice on the war it unleashed against Ukraine.
Klitschko thanks Americans, Britons for helping Ukraine protect its sky
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko thanks the Americans and Brits for providing new military aid, which will allow Ukraine to better protect its airspace from Russian aggression.
Turkey doesn’t recognize Russian annexation of Crimea, stands for Ukraine’s territorial integrity
Turkey does not recognize the temporary occupation of the Crimean peninsula by Russia, while supporting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
Zelensky: Ukraine to fight to step up pressure on Russia
President Zelensky says that he will continue to fight for even greater support for Ukraine and even greater pressure on Russia for the sake of peace for our country.
President outlines priorities in talks with Russia
President Zelensky has outlined the priorities in the talks with Russia: the end of the war, restoration of territorial integrity, security guarantees for Ukraine.
Kuleba: Russia's non-compliance with ICJ ruling to impact on amount of compensation to Ukraine
If Russia does not comply with the decision of the UN International Court of Justice, this will affect its final ruling in this case, in particular in the context of determining the amount of compensation to Ukraine.
Zelensky thanks Trudeau for significant support in war with Russia
President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for his strong support for the Ukrainian state in the war with the Russian Federation.
16 March 2022
EU ambassadors pave way to provide another EUR 420M in emergency aid
The EU Council has adopted a negotiating mandate to unlock additional support to Ukraine under the home affairs funds.
Biden calls Putin “war criminal,” in first
U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday was asked by reporters whether he would refer to Russian President Vladimir Putin as war criminal.
ICJ to consider issue of Russian reparations to Ukraine
The UN International Court of Justice in The Hague will consider the issue concerning reparations Ukraine demands from Russia over damages inflicted during hostilities.
Zelensky, Irish PM Martin discuss methods of countering Russian aggression, crimes against civilians
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has discussed with Prime Minister of Ireland Micheal Martin methods of counteracting the aggression and crimes the Russian Federation is committing against the civilian population in Ukraine.
Zelensky calls on United States to assist with bringing peaceful Ukrainian skies back
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on the United States to take an important decision to protect the Ukrainian skies, i.e. either establish a no-fly zone or provide aircrafts and powerful anti-aircraft defense systems.
Zelensky: Russia has become an outspoken terrorist
The Russian Federation has become an outspoken terrorist who takes innocent people hostage and is not ashamed of that.
Zelensky calls visit by PMs of Poland, Czech Republic and Slovenia a courageous and friendly step
Today’s visit by Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala and Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša to Kyiv is a courageous step, demonstrating their attitude towards Ukraine.
US provides over $186M in additional humanitarian aid to Ukraine
The United States is providing over $186 million in additional humanitarian assistance to support internally displaced persons and the more than three million refugees affected by Russia’s war in Ukraine.
15 March 2022
Zelensky informs PMs of Poland, Czech Republic, Slovenia about war waged by Russia
At a meeting in Kyiv, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky informed Prime Minister of Poland Mateusz Morawiecki, Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Petr Fiala, and Prime Minister of Slovenia Janez Janša about Russian aggression and the overall security situation in the country.
President to Canadian parliamentarians: Step up sanctions, close sky
Canada should make every effort to close the sky over Ukraine.
PACE votes for excluding Russia from Council of Europe
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe unanimously voted for the exclusion of Russia.
Podolyak on talks with Russia: Very difficult process, but there is room for compromise
Negotiations between the Ukrainian and Russian delegations will continue on Wednesday, March 16.
PMs of Poland, Czech Republic, Slovenia discuss further support with Ukraine’s leadership in Kyiv
Prime Minister of Poland Mateusz Morawiecki, Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Petr Fiala, and Prime Minister of Slovenia Janez Janša discuss further support for our state with Ukraine’s leadership in Kyiv.
Biden signs $13.6B bill in funding to Ukraine and its allies
U.S. President Joe Biden has signed a legislative initiative previously approved by Congress, which provides for the allocation of $13.6 billion as an emergency response to Russia's aggression against Ukraine.
EU sanctions another 15 individuals, nine entities in Russia
The EU Council decided on Tuesday to impose restrictive measures on an additional 15 individuals and nine entities in respect of the ongoing unjustified and unprovoked Russian military aggression against Ukraine, and of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.
NATO to continue helping Ukraine in defending itself against Russia - Stoltenberg
NATO allies will continue to provide Ukraine with political, material, and financial support, as well as critically important equipment, to help the country realize its right to self-defense.
Ukraine, Russia resume talks; tough discussion underway – Podoliak
The Ukrainian and Russian delegations have resumed negotiations. A rather tough discussion between the parties is underway at the moment.
China will never attack Ukraine, ambassador assures
China will never attack Ukraine but will support it economically and politically.
EU publishes fourth package of sanctions against Russia
The European Union has unveiled a new, fourth, package of sanctions that tightens restrictive measures against Russian individuals and legal entities involved in the Russian government's criminal activities and the war against Ukraine.
Slovakia expels three Russian diplomats
Slovakia has decided to expel three employees of the Russian embassy, who now must leave the country within 72 hours.
14 March 2022
Shmyhal calls for immediate expulsion of Russia from Council of Europe
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal addressed the extraordinary session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) and called for the immediate expulsion of Russia from the CoE.
Zelensky to address U.S. Congress on Wednesday
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will speak to U.S. congressmen on Wednesday in a virtual address.