Podolyak: Abramovich is efficient mediator between delegations in negotiation process
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich is a highly efficient mediator in the negotiation process between Ukraine and Russia.
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30 March 2022
President Zelensky calls on Norway to help Ukraine with weapons
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on Norway to help Ukraine with anti-ship weapons and air-defense systems to protect the freedom and security of Ukrainians and the entire Europe.
Ukraine insists on punishing Russia for use of mines in Black Sea
Ukraine insists on bringing Russia to international responsibility for the use of sea mines as indiscriminate weapons which spread uncontrollably in the Black Sea.
Parliament of Canada supports visa-free travel from Ukraine
Most members of the Federal Parliament of Canada supported the immediate abolition of the visa regime with Ukraine.
There can be no compromise on sovereignty and territorial integrity – Zelensky
There can be no compromise on Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and there will not be any.
29 March 2022
Every effort must be made to guarantee Ukraine, Europe's security from Russia, Polish Ambassador says
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Poland to Ukraine Bartosz Cichocki said that everything should be done now to guarantee Ukraine and Europe's security from the Russian Federation.
Zelensky informs Rutte of Russian crimes against civilians
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has informed Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, of the crimes that the Russian Federation has been committing against the civilian population of Ukraine.
Treaty on Security Guarantees offers effective tool to protect Ukraine’s territory, sovereignty - official
The Treaty on Security Guarantees offers, not in theory, but in practice, to obtain an effective tool for protecting the territory and sovereignty of Ukraine.
Ukraine needs more weapons from Western partners to win war – chief of Zelensky’s staff
Ukraine needs more weapons to be supplied by its Western partners to defeat the Russian Federation in the full-scale war the latter launched on February 24.
Ceasefire not to lead to British sanctions lift - Johnson
A ceasefire agreement between Kyiv and Moscow would not be enough for Britain to lift Russia sanctions.
Ukraine suggests stipulating in security agreement that it will not join any military-political alliances
In case of concluding an international security agreement, Ukraine intends to undertake not to deploy foreign military bases, military contingents in its territory and not to join any military-political alliances.
President’s Office: Conclusion of security agreement to require referendum
The procedure for concluding a possible future agreement on security guarantees for Ukraine provides for holding a referendum and ratification by the parliaments of the guarantor states.
Support for Ukraine: Dzheppar holds 16 meetings within Doha Forum
First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Emine Dzheppar held 16 working-level meetings within the framework of the Doha Forum in Qatar in order to consolidate international support for Ukraine in the fight against Russian aggression.
Arakhamiya in Istanbul: Ukraine wants UN Security Council members to guarantee its security
Ukraine suggests that the UN Security Council members should join the international security guarantees treaty, while a threat response mechanism should be similar to Article 5 of the NATO Charter, but providing for no more than three days of consultations.
Zelensky, Fiala discuss fight against Russian aggression
In a conversation with Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude for assistance in combating the Russian aggression and the exceptional attitude to Ukrainian refugees in the Czech Republic.
People, land, sovereignty no bargaining chips - Kuleba on talks with Russia
Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba says Ukraine's position in negotiations with the Russian Federation is supported by international law, the Armed Forces, and sanctions.
28 March 2022
Kuleba speaks to Çavuşoğlu ahead of Ukraine–Russia talks in Istanbul
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba hopes that Ukraine–Russia talks under Turkish mediation will bring results.
Zelensky briefs Johnson on talks with Russia
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the course of talks with Russia, strengthening of sanctions against Russia, and the UK–Ukraine defense cooperation with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson.
Zelensky to Scholz: Sanctions against Russia must be intensified
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the course of negotiations with the Russian Federation and Ukraine's opposition to Russian aggression with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
Good thing Ukraine remains open to talks despite Russia’s criminal actions – Poland’s envoy
Polish Ambassador to Ukraine Bartosz Cichocki noted Ukraine's constructive position as regards negotiations with Russia, as it helps to at least partially resolve humanitarian issues.
Ukraine-Russia talks may start in Istanbul on Mar 29 – Arakhamia
Ukraine and the Russian Federation may start negotiations in Turkey’s Istanbul from 10:00 a.m., March 29, 2022.
President: Our goal is peace and restoration of normal life as soon as possible
The goal of the Ukrainian authorities is peace and the restoration of normal life in the country as soon as possible, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his address.
27 March 2022
Fake referendums in occupied areas: Russian attempts to raise stakes to see no success
Any sham referendums that the Russians could plot in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine on accession to the Russian Federation will not be recognized by Ukraine and the international community.
Turkey to host next live round of Ukraine-Russia talks on March 28-30
The next round of talks between Ukraine and the Russian Federation will take place in Turkey on March 28-30.
Ukraine works towards removing Russia from IAEA key positions due to nuclear terrorism
Ukraine and its partners work towards removing Russia from the IAEA, or at least from the IAEA Secretariat key positions due to Russia's nuclear terrorism policy.
High Council of Justice urges to expel Russia from UN and OSCE
Ukraine’s High Council of Justice appealed to UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet and Director of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights Matteo Mecacci with a request to immediately initiate the expulsion of the Russian Federation from these organizations.
Britain to send food worth GBP 2M to Ukrainian communities in need
The British government will provide communities in Ukraine, encircled by Russian forces, as well as those at high risk, with food supplies worth GBP 2 million.
26 March 2022
Kuleba reports on "very substantive talks on weapons" in Warsaw
Ukraine and U.S. top diplomats and defense chiefs at a meeting in Warsaw on Saturday discussed in detail the supply of weapons to Ukraine to help the country repel Russian aggression.
In Russia, two destructive processes developing, threatening authoritarian framework – Ukraine official
The Russian Federation is currently seeing two processes developing, both of which are destructive to the authoritarian framework of the aggressor power.
Sanction grip on Russia to further tighten - Kuleba
Diplomacy and defense chiefs of Ukraine and the United States at a meeting in Warsaw coordinated further sanctions against Russia, as well as steps that would cut off ways for Russia to circumvent them.