Russia “already lost war” - White House
Russia has failed to achieve any of its initial objectives set before the start of a massive invasion of Ukraine and “already lost the war in Ukraine” in terms of its own perception of victory.
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05 May 2022
04 May 2022
Zelensky, Guterres discuss evacuation of civilians from Azovstal plant
In a phone conversation with UN Secretary-General António Guterres, Ukrainian President Voldymyr Zelensky asked for his assistance with the evacuation of the wounded from the Mariupol-based Azovstal plant.
Ukraine, its partners leave hall due to Belarus' chairpersonship in OSCE FSC
The delegations of Ukraine and its partners made a demarche on Wednesday and left the hall due to the beginning of Belarus' chairpersonship in the OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation, one of the Organization's two main decision-making bodies.
Shmyhal discusses military and financial assistance with Portugal’s PM
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal has discussed military and financial assistance, Ukraine’s European integration, and sanctions against Russia with Prime Minister of Portugal António Costa.
Swedish embassy returns to Kyiv
The Swedish Embassy in Ukraine has returned to Kyiv.
Ukraine will not agree to frozen conflict with Russia - Zelensky
Ukraine will not agree to a frozen conflict with Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
Sixth package of EU sanctions against Russia: Switching off SWIFT, banning propaganda
The sixth package of sanctions, in addition to a total ban on Russian oil imports, includes prosecution of war criminals, disconnection of banks from SWIFT, and a ban on propaganda.
Lavrov overheard admiring Nazi Germany at informal CIS meeting - media
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, who recently made a number of anti-Semitic statements, reportedly admires certain actions of Nazi Germany.
Kuleba, Di Maio discuss security guarantees for Ukraine
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba and his Italian counterpart Luigi Di Maio have discussed cooperation between the two countries and security guarantees for Ukraine.
FM Kuleba calls on international community to punish Russia for missile terrorism
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has called on the international community to respond to Russia’s missile terrorism with increased sanctions and heavy arms supplies to Ukraine.
03 May 2022
Biden: Cost of fight for Ukraine not going to be cheap, but caving in to aggression would be more costly
U.S. President Joe Biden has said that dictators like Putin must be stopped and their aggression must be resisted, no matter how high the price.
Zelensky, Duda discuss defense assistance to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated his Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda on the 231st anniversary of the 3rd of May Constitution and discussed with him important issues of support for Ukraine during the war.
UK announces new package of support for Ukraine, totalling £300M
The United Kingdom will provide a new package of military support for Ukraine, totalling £300 million.
President Zelensky delivers his first speech in Parliament since Russian invasion started
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has delivered his first speech in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine since the war started and expressed gratitude to United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson for providing support to Ukraine.
Johnson’s address to Verkhovna Rada: I know and believe Ukraine will win
United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson believes Ukraine will win in the war unleashed by Russia, as the brute force of an aggressor counts for nothing against the moral force of a people determined to be free.
President Zelensky calls on Albania to ban Russian ships from ports and restrict tourist flow
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on the Republic of Albania to ban Russian ships from ports and impose restrictions on Russian tourists.
Ukraine’s Parliament asks United States to recognize Russia as state sponsor of terrorism
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine passed the appeal to the House of Representatives and the Senate of the US Congress to recognize Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism.
Zelensky: Decision on Ukraine’s neutral status should be made on referendum
Ukraine may adopt a neutral status only if it has serious security guarantees from specific countries. Russia must also accept these guarantees. Afterwards, they will be put to a referendum, and the final decision will be made by the Ukrainian people.
Stefanishyna: Ukraine has already proved its compliance with EU standards
Ukraine has already proved its ability and desire to be part of the European family by fulfilling most of its commitments to implement EU legislation into national law under the Association Agreement with the EU.
Russia sanctions not to be lifted until it strikes peace on Ukraine’s terms - Scholz
Sanctions imposed on Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine will not be lifted until Moscow concludes a peace agreement with Ukraine on terms determined by Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said.
Britain vows further $375M for Ukraine in military aid
Britain will provide Ukraine with another GBP 300 million (US$375 million) worth of military aid, which includes the supply of electronic warfare and counter-battery radar systems.
Putin warned Hungary in advance of plan to invade Ukraine - NSDC secretary
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Oleksiy Danilov said that Russian President Putin had warned Hungary about his plans to launch a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Zelensky on next package of Russia sanctions: All exim operations must be blocked
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi believes that all export and import operations with Russia will have to be blocked as part of the next round of sanctions.
02 May 2022
Swedish Embassy to resume its work in Kyiv
The Swedish Embassy in Ukraine will resume its work in Kyiv on Wednesday, May 4.
Denmark will help Ukraine rebuild liberated cities - Shmyhal
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has discussed with Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod Denmark’s participation in the reconstruction of Ukraine.
MEPs say Russian nuclear attack would mean declaration of war on humanity
The world must do everything possible to prevent the use of nuclear weapons by Russia. In particular, the UN General Assembly must adopt a resolution saying that a Russian nuclear attack on Ukraine would be regarded as a declaration of war on humanity.
Ukraine, together with Moldova, EU, will try to prevent escalation in Transnistria - Kuleba
Ukraine, together with Moldova and the whole of Europe, will deter the escalation of the situation in Transnistria in order to prevent Russia from creating another front line there.
Ukraine calls for further isolation of Russia after Lavrov's antisemitism remarks
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has expressed its solidarity with the Jewish people against the background of anti-Semitic remarks made by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and called on the governments of all countries to further isolate Russia.
Danish, Ukrainian foreign ministers visit Irpin
Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod and his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba visited the town of Irpin in the Kyiv region where the Russian army committed atrocities.
U.S. embassy plans to reopen in Kyiv in late May
The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine plans to work in Lviv for several weeks and return to Kyiv in late May.