Zelensky calls for govt interaction at all levels to build effective territorial defense
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has emphasized the importance of government interaction at all levels in the organization of territorial defense.
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11 February 2022
Ukrainian embassy hails UK's decision to strengthen sanctions against Russia
The Embassy of Ukraine in the United Kingdom has welcomed the decision by the UK Government to strengthen the sanctions regime against Russia.
Normandy format advisers confirm commitment to upholding ceasefire – Yermak
Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office Andriy Yermak assured that advisers to the leaders of the Normandy Format countries reaffirmed their commitment to upholding a ceasefire regime in eastern Ukraine.
U.S. at OSCE: Russia has mobilized 85 battalion tactical groups near Ukraine
Russia has mobilized 85 heavily armed battalion tactical groups on Ukraine's borders, according to Ambassador Michael Carpenter, U.S. Permanent Representative to the OSCE.
Normandy format advisors approve no document
Advisors to the leaders of the Normandy format countries have not adopted a joint document following their meeting in Berlin on February 10.
Zelensky, Duda discuss diplomatic efforts on de-escalation
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of Poland Andrzej Duda in a phone conversation discussed diplomatic efforts on de-escalation.
10 February 2022
Kuleba: Progress in ‘Minsk’ format possible if Russia stops demanding Kyiv's dialogue with LPR/DPR
If Russia stops demanding a direct dialogue between Kyiv and the “LPR/DPR”, it will allow moving forward in the implementation of the Minsk agreements and agreeing on things that remain uncoordinated.
Kuleba, Rau discuss steps to strengthen effectiveness of OSCE SMM in Ukraine
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has held talks with Zbigniew Rau, OSCE Chairperson-in-Office and Poland's Foreign Minister, who is visiting Ukraine on his first foreign visit as OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry's press service has said.
Stoltenberg, Zelensky discuss Russia's military build-up around Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg discussed Russia's military build-up around Ukraine with President Volodymyr Zelensky during a telephone conversation.
Next few days could be most dangerous moment in Ukraine-Russia conflict - Johnson
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that the next few days could be the most dangerous moment in the Russian-Ukrainian crisis.
Shmyhal, Lithuanian PM discuss security situation
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and Prime Minister of the Republic of Lithuania Ingrida Simonyte have discussed the security situation in Europe.
Kuleba asks OSCE to prepare report on issuance of Russian passports in eastern Ukraine
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba requests the OSCE to prepare a thematic report on Russia's issuance of passports to Ukrainian citizens in certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
MFA protests against Russia's partial blockade of Black and Azov seas, Kerch Strait
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine strongly protests against the decision of the Russian Federation to block parts of the Black Sea, the Sea of Azov and the Kerch Strait under the pretext of conducting naval exercises.
White House outraged by Putin's "Tough it out, my beautiful girl” Ukraine statement
White House Spokeswoman Jen Psaki said Russian President Vladimir Putin's statement, "Tough it out, beautiful" about Ukraine's alleged reluctance to comply with the Minsk agreements was outrageous.
Biden, Macron discuss outcome of latter’s trips to Moscow, Kyiv
During a telephone call with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, U.S. President Joe Biden discussed Macron’s recent meetings with the presidents of Russia and Ukraine.
EU adopts decision to expand Crimea-related sanctions against Russia
The Committee of Permanent Representatives in the European Union (COREPER) added five persons, involved in the conduct of Russian Duma elections in the temporarily occupied Crimea, to the sanctions list.
Zelensky thanks European Parliament President for supporting Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola on her election to the post and thanked for the support for Ukraine.
Yermak: Unblocking TCG work one of Ukraine's goals at Berlin talks
At today’s negotiations in Berlin, the Ukrainian side will seek to unblock the work of the Trilateral Contact Group in order to achieve progress in the settlement process for eastern Ukraine.
Yermak discusses security situation with Biden's adviser
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak has discussed with U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan the security situation in the region.
U.S. senators ask Biden to share more intelligence with Ukraine
A bipartisan group of members of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence has asked President Joe Biden in an open letter to share as much intelligence as possible with Ukraine as the country is defending Europe from Russian aggression.
Kuleba says non-alignment issue not raised during Macron’s Kyiv visit
While in Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron did not raise the issue of Ukraine's non-aligned status.
09 February 2022
Support for Ukraine, severe costs for Russia: Weimar Triangle countries adopt declaration
The Weimar Triangle countries (Poland, France, Germany) call on the Russian authorities to de-escalate the situation around Ukraine's borders and to have a meaningful dialogue with the West.
Normandy format advisers to meet in Berlin on Feb 10
The meeting of foreign policy advisers to leaders of the Normandy format countries – Ukraine, Germany, France, and Russia – will take place on Thursday, February 10.
Ukrainian president, Spanish FM discuss security situation, European integration of Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has discussed the security situation with Spain's Minister of Foreign Affairs, the European Union and Cooperation Jose Manuel Albares Bueno and emphasized the importance of each EU country supporting Ukraine's defense capabilities.
Shmyhal, Spanish FM discuss political and trade cooperation
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal has held a meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain, José Manuel Albares Bueno.
Government dismisses deputy minister for veterans affairs
The Cabinet of Ministers has dismissed Volodymyr Levchuk from the post of deputy minister for veterans' affairs of Ukraine.
Ukraine seeks to enhance political, trade and cultural relations with Spain – Kuleba
Kyiv seeks to enhance political, trade and cultural relations between Ukraine and Spain.
Kuleba says there's chance to resolve crisis through diplomacy
Now there is every chance of resolving the crisis on the Ukrainian border through diplomatic means, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said.
Ukraine seeks to establish international parliamentary assembly of Crimea Platform
Ukraine's strategic goal is to establish the international parliamentary assembly of the Crimea Platform.
Spain will support sanctions against Russia in event of new attack on Ukraine - FM
Spain, along with the European Union, is ready to impose sanctions on Russia should it launch a new attack on Ukraine, but it believes that diplomatic efforts should be focused on resolving the Kremlin-created crisis.