Ukraine to get C$500 M loan from Canada
The Government of Canada will provide a C$D500 million (approximately $420 million) loan to Ukraine to support the nation’s economy in the face of the threat of Russian aggression.
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15 February 2022
14 February 2022
Ukraine will not close its airspace – NSDC
Ukraine is not planning to close its airspace to airlines as there are no grounds for this, Secretary of the Ukrainian National Security and Defense Council Oleksiy Danilov has said.
Scholz: Ukraine to submit draft laws on ‘special status’, elections in CADLR for discussion
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that President Volodymyr Zelensky had promised to submit draft laws on "special status" and local elections in certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions (CADLR) for discussion.
Scholz promises to inform if there are new decisions on weapons for Ukraine
Germany keeps reconsidering the issue of arms supplies to Ukraine and promises to announce if there are new results.
Issue of Ukraine's membership in NATO not on agenda now - Scholz
It is a bit surprising that the Russian government has made the issue of Ukraine's membership in NATO the subject of major political debates, as this issue is not on the agenda right now, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said.
Zelensky discusses specific legal guarantees of defense with Scholz
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz discussed the need to include specific legal guarantees of defense of Ukraine in Europe's security architecture.
Zelensky hopes Normandy Four summit will be held soon
Ukraine and Germany share a common vision of a peaceful approach to resolving the armed conflict in Ukraine, and it is expected that in the near future it will be possible to hold further talks and agree on a summit of the leaders of the Normandy Four countries.
Italian, British, Polish officials to visit Ukraine this week - MFA
Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio, British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and Marshal of the Polish Sejm Tomasz Grodzki will be visiting Ukraine this week.
Kuleba thanks Blinken for U.S. macro-financial assistance
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba thanked for the U.S. macro-financial assistance during a telephone conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Berlin considering Kyiv’s request for weapons
German Federal Government discusses the Ukrainian side's requests for defensive weapons.
No one can deprive Ukraine of its sovereign right to join NATO - Johnson
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that no one can deprive Ukraine of its sovereign right to join NATO.
Activists in Kyiv urging Scholz not to persuade Ukraine to capitulate
Activists in Kyiv have called on German Chancellor Olaf Scholz not to try to persuade Ukraine to capitulate, demanding that he impose sanctions on Putin's agents of influence in Germany.
Zelensky meets German chancellor in Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is holding talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who is on an official visit to Ukraine.
G7 countries ready to impose sanctions against Russia in case of invasion of Ukraine – statement
The G7 Finance Ministers have stated about their readiness to impose economic and financial sanctions against the Russian Federation in case of an invasion of Ukraine.
Scholz to express solidarity and support to Ukraine during Kyiv visit
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said he wants to show support from Berlin during his visit to Ukraine on Monday.
Ischinger confirms Zelensky's participation in Munich conference
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will take part in the Munich Security Conference (MSC) at the end of the week, MSC Chairman Wolfgang Ischinger has said.
President's Office says course for EU, NATO remains priority for Ukraine
Ukraine's course foe joining the EU and NATO remains a priority for the country, Ukrainian presidential press secretary Serhiy Nykyforov has told Ukrinform.
Prystaiko's remark about Ukraine's refusal to join NATO taken out of context - MFA
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has said that a remark by Ukraine's Ambassador to the United Kingdom Vadym Prystaiko about Ukraine's alleged readiness to consider refusing to join NATO in order to prevent war with Russia was taken out of context.
Japan decides to evacuate most of embassy staff in Ukraine
The Japanese government has said that the country will evacuate most of its embassy staff in Ukraine.
Carl Bildt: Invasion of Ukraine will mean the beginning of the end of Putin era
The decision of Russian President Vladimir Putin to go to war with Ukraine will mean the beginning of the end of the Putin era in Russia.
Zelensky invites Biden to visit Kyiv in coming days
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a Sunday call with U.S. President Joe Biden invited him to visit Kyiv in the coming days and assured that the Ukrainian capital and other cities are under reliable protection, according to the Ukrainian president's press service.
13 February 2022
Ukraine requests OSCE meeting over Russia's military build-up
Ukraine has requested an emergency meeting within the OSCE after Russia ignored Ukraine's request under the OSCE Vienna Document to clarify Russia's military activity along its border with Ukraine and in temporarily occupied Crimea.
Biden to Zelensky: U.S. will respond swiftly and decisively to any further Russian aggression
U.S. President Joe Biden spoke today with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky about the security situation around Ukraine, according to a statement posted on the website of the White House.
12 February 2022
‘Welcome to hell!’: Armed Forces of Ukraine absolutely ready to repel aggressor
The Armed Forces of Ukraine are absolutely ready to repel the aggressor. Anyone who has looked our soldiers in the eyes at least once is convinced that there will be no repeat of 2014, that the aggressor will not take Kyiv, Odesa, Kharkiv, or any other city.
Ukraine ready for any 'surprises' - president
Ukraine is ready for any development of events related to Russian aggression, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
White House effectively using data on Russia's intentions as deterrent - CNN
For months, President Joe Biden's administration has officially disclosed previously classified intelligence about Russia's actions around Ukraine, using them as a deterrent to Moscow, according to an article published by CNN on Friday.
EU, U.S. again warn Russia against Ukraine invasion
The United States and the European Union have a consolidated position in support of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, reiterating that any further Russian aggression against Ukraine will have massive consequences and severe costs for Russia.
Ukrainian Foreign Ministry urges calm amid fears of invasion
The Ukrainian authorities are making every effort to keep Ukraine stable and ready for different scenarios, but it is very important to remain calm, stay consolidated within the country and refrain from any actions that undermine stability and sow panic.
Ukrainian president enacts NSDC decision on sanctions
President Volodymyr Zelensky has enacted a Ukrainian National Security and Defense Council decision "On the Application of Personal Special Economic and Other Restrictive Measures (Sanctions)."
Blinken tells Kuleba consequences for Russia will be swift and severe - State Department
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed in a phone call with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Friday, February 11, that the United States had agreed with its allies and partners on the consequences for Russia in the event of its further aggression against Ukraine.