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07 May 2022

11:51

WHO chief arrives in Ukraine

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has arrived in Ukraine.

11:19

Ukraine envoy to Germany: We are shocked that Berlin bans Ukrainian flags on May 8-9

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the Federal Republic of Germany Andrij Melnyk has reacted to the Berlin Police’s decision to ban the use of not only Russian but also Ukrainian symbols on May 8-9, 2022.

08:55

Montenegro's new government pledges to join all EU sanctions against Russia

The newly appointed Government of Montenegro prepares a package to implement all sanctions against Russia, previously imposed by the European Union.

07:56

Speaker Pelosi: Russia is state sponsor of terrorism, Putin is coward

Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi supports Ukraine's request for Congress to designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism.

07:13

White House: US ready to provide any assistance to rebuild Ukraine

The U.S. administration is ready to provide all possible economic and humanitarian assistance to help Ukrainians fight against Russian aggression and rebuild the country after hostilities.

06:34

U4U parliamentarians call for increased arms supplies to Ukraine, tougher sanctions on Russia

U4U – United for Ukraine – parliamentarians agreed on a joint statement at a meeting in Kyiv on May 6.

06 May 2022

23:57

Scholz: By helping Ukraine, we are also defending our democracy and our freedom

Putin's brutal aggression is directed not only at Ukraine, but it also contradicts the idea of peaceful cooperation, destroys Russia and creates a "new reality" in Europe and the world.

21:37

Putin may announce something 'grand' on May 9, Ukraine ready for any scenario, says Kuleba

Since the start of the Russian aggression on February 24, Ukraine is constantly under threat from Russia and is ready for any scenario every day, including May 9.

20:40

Talks with guarantors of Ukraine's security in active phase, says Kuleba

Negotiations with the nations ready to become Ukraine's security guarantors are now in an active phase, and a significant part of the guarantees is already being implemented in the form of armaments and our country’s shift to NATO standards.

20:00

Kuleba says EU’s idea of postponing Russian oil embargo for certain countries “wrong”

Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba considers a mistake the European Union’s idea to postpone the embargo on Russian oil imports for some countries.

19:40

Podoliak slams Medvedev for accusing Poland of seeking to annex western Ukraine

Adviser to the Head of the Office of the Ukrainian President, Mykhailo Podoliak, has commented on the recent statement by Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council Dmitry Medvedev, who claimed Poland aspires to annex the western regions of Ukraine.

17:23

NATO Military Chiefs of Defence to meet on May 19, Ukraine to join discussions

On May 19, 2022, NATO’s highest Military Authority, the Military Committee, will meet in person in Brussels, Belgium.

16:44

Seven countries ready to become Ukraine’s security guarantors – Yermak

Seven countries have already agreed to become Ukraine’s security guarantors. Meanwhile, Ukraine would also like to see the People’s Republic of China among them.

16:25

President Zelensky, Baltic foreign ministers discuss support for Ukraine, sanctions against Russia

The Baltic states were the first to provide support for Ukraine, when the Russian invasion started, both with weapons and diplomatic efforts.

15:45

CADLR, Crimea must be subject of talks between two presidents, Zelensky ready for talks – Yermak

The priority objective is to end the war and withdraw Russian troops at least to the borders of February 23.

14:07

Lithuanian, Latvian, Estonian foreign ministers arrive in Kyiv

Foreign Ministers Gabrielius Landsbergis of Lithuania, Edgars Rinkevics of Latvia and Eva-Maria Liimets of Estonia have arrived in Kyiv.

13:19

Ukrainian Foreign Ministry condemns act of vandalism at memorial in Netherlands

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has condemned an act of vandalism committed at the Yonkerbos War Cemetery in the Dutch city of Nijmegen.

06:22

President Zelensky: Ukraine and Britain are really strong in defending freedom in Europe

Russia is annoyed by the proximity of Ukraine and Britain, which means the two countries are really strong in defending freedom in Europe.

05 May 2022

21:54

Interior ministers of Poland, Baltic states visit Hostomel

The ministers of internal affairs of Ukraine, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland signed a joint declaration on cooperation and assistance to Ukraine in overcoming the consequences of Russian military aggression.

20:22

United24 Fund to consolidate aid for reconstruction of Ukraine - Shmyhal

Ukrainian and Swedish Prime Ministers Denys Shmyhal and Magdalena Andersson have discussed the issue of resolving the immediate economic and humanitarian needs of Ukraine in its war with Russia.

18:51

Zelensky says conversation with Steinmeier was constructive

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a phone call with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier informed him about the situation on the front line and in Mariupol, thanked him for support of Ukraine and expressed hope that this support would be strengthened.

18:00

Finland to send EUR 70M, military equipment to Ukraine

Finland is set to deliver to Ukraine additional military equipment, also preparing to provide another 70 million euros in financial aid.

17:40

Lavrov stands against avoiding war, allows use of nuclear arms

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov calls the occupation of Ukraine Russia’s geopolitical goal and does not consider the war a reason to refuse to implement it. In addition, the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry does not rule out the use of tactical nuclear weapons against Ukraine.

17:20

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