Kuleba announces important visits to Ukraine next week
The Ukrainian authorities will continue to hold diplomatic meetings in Kyiv with international partners, as high-level visits reduce security challenges and upset the Kremlin's plans.
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04 February 2022
PMs of Ukraine, Azerbaijan discuss development of GUAM transport corridor
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Ali Asadov had a phone conversation on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, Ukrinform reports, referring to the Government portal.
Ukraine ready for any format of talks with Russia that will bring results - Nykyforov
Ukraine is ready for any format of talks with Russia that will help end the conflict in eastern Ukraine, Ukrainian presidential press secretary Serhiy Nykyforov has told Ukrinform.
Polish Senate adopts resolution in support of Ukraine
The upper house of the Polish parliament, the Senate, has passed a resolution in support of Ukraine.
U.S. expediting security assistance to Ukraine to bolster its defenses - embassy
The United States prefers dialogue to de-escalate the situation along Ukraine's borders, but at the same time, together with its partners, it is expediting security assistance to the country to strengthen its defenses.
Macron to visit Ukraine on Feb 8 - Nykyforov
French President Emmanuel Macron plans to visit Ukraine on February 8, Ukrainian presidential press secretary Serhiy Nykyforov has told Ukrinform.
Zelensky, Macron discuss stepping up peace process
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed countering security challenges and stepping up the peace process within the Normandy format with President of France Emmanuel Macron during a telephone conversation on February 3.
Scholz to visit Kyiv before meeting with Putin
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will visit Kyiv on February 14 before traveling to Moscow on February 15.
03 February 2022
Turkey ready to host summit of Ukrainian, Russian leaders - Erdogan
Turkey has consistently supported Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity and is ready to work to reduce tensions in the region, including by hosting a summit at the level of the Ukrainian and Russian leaders or negotiations at the technical level, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said.
Ukraine, Turkey sign eight bilateral documents
Ukraine and Turkey have signed eight intergovernmental documents.
Zelensky thanks Erdogan for supporting Crimean Tatars
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan for supporting the sovereignty and integrity of Ukraine and for active participation in the Crimea Platform.
Ukraine, Turkey sign free trade agreement
Ukraine and Turkey have signed an agreement on a free trade area between the two countries.
Russia using Ukraine invasion threats for political purposes – Austrian chancellor
Russia is fully prepared to invade Ukraine and is using it for political purposes, Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer has said.
Kuleba calls on B9 countries not to allow Russia to regain spheres of influence in Europe
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said the Bucharest Nine countries are well aware of what "spheres of influence" are, as they had been under Soviet occupation in the past.
Zelensky, Erdogan meet at Mariinsky Palace
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his wife have arrived at the Mariinsky Palace in Kyiv to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Macron to talk to Zelensky, Putin for second time in a week
French President Emmanuel Macron will hold phone calls with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin on February 3.
NATO ready for dialogue with Russia, not to compromise on core security principles - Stoltenberg
NATO continues to call on Russia to de-escalate military tensions around Ukraine, is ready to engage in meaningful dialogue with Russia in the field of security, but it will not compromise on core security principles, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said.
FM: Ukraine not been hiding from talks with Russia, ready for any format
Ukraine has never been hiding from negotiations to resolve the armed conflict and is ready to meet with Russia in any format.
US preparing new package of economic assistance to Ukraine
The White House has officially confirmed that the U.S. side is working with the Government of Ukraine on a new package of economic assistance against the background of Russia’s aggression.
Biden, Macron discuss build-up of Russian military on Ukraine's borders
U.S. President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron in a phone call discussed Russia's military build-up on Ukraine's borders and agreed to coordinate their actions in response.
Ukrainian, Guatemalan foreign ministers discuss cooperation in trade, tourism, education
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Guatemala Mario Adolfo Bucaro Flores have discussed cooperation in the areas of trade, tourism and education, Ukrinform reports, referring to the Ukrainian ministry’s press service.
Kuleba thanks participants in Partnership Fund for a Resilient Ukraine
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba thanked the United States, Great Britain, Canada, Sweden, and Switzerland for establishing a fund to mitigate Russia's destabilizing influence in the southern and eastern regions of Ukraine.
Johnson warns Putin: Further invasion of Ukraine will be 'tragic miscalculation'
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has expressed deep concern about Russia's hostile activity on the Ukrainian border, in a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
02 February 2022
UK foreign secretary confirms plans to visit Ukraine soon
British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss had a phone call with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Wednesday, February 2, according to a press release posted on the UK government's website.
President: Ukraine needs weapons to defend itself, not to attack
President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasizes that Ukraine needs the weapons provided by international partners to defend itself, not to attack.
Danilov, Dombrovskis discuss new package of EU sanctions to deter Russian aggression
Secretary of the Ukrainian National Security and Defense Council Oleksiy Danilov and Executive Vice-President of the European Commission Valdis Dombrovskis have discussed a new package of EU sanctions aimed at deterring Russian aggression against Ukraine, the NSDC's press service has said.
Netherlands ready to provide cyber assistance to Ukraine
The Netherlands is ready to provide technical cyber assistance to Ukraine and is interested in cybersecurity cooperation.
Further Russian aggression against Ukraine will have serious consequences - Rutte
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has said that further Russian aggression against Ukraine will have serious consequences.
Parliament of Georgia adopts resolution in support of Ukraine
The Parliament of Georgia adopted a resolution in support of Ukraine, a draft proposed by the ruling Georgian Dream party.
Netherlands ready to cooperate with Ukraine on de-occupation of Crimea - Zelensky
The Kingdom of the Netherlands has assured Ukraine of its readiness to cooperate on the issue of de-occupation of Crimea.