Number of Ukrainian military servicemen to increase by 100,000
President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed off a decree on Ukraine's transition toward a professional Army, increasing the number of servicemen by 100,000 over the next three years.
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01 February 2022
Morawiecki: Poland to supply to Ukraine ammunition, MANPADS, drones
Verbal support for Ukraine is no longer enough, so Poland is ready to hand over military aid to Ukraine. In particular, this is about ammunition, Hrim (Thunder) MANPADS, and various types of drones.
U.S. after UNSC meeting: Russia has not explained its actions around Ukraine
A UN Security Council meeting on Russia's military build-up around Ukraine was intended to get a clear explanation from Russia about its destabilizing actions, but it did not provide any specific answers.
Britain unwavering in support for Ukraine – UK deputy representative to UN
Deputy Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to the United Nations, James Kariuki has reaffirmed that the UK supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
Ukraine to get 600M from EU without additional conditions
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the priority areas of cooperation and the security situation around Ukraine with Executive Vice President of the European Commission Valdis Dombrovskis.
31 January 2022
Sweden has no plans to evacuate its embassy staff from Kyiv
Sweden does not currently plan to evacuate family members and staff of the Embassy of Sweden in Kyiv.
FM Kuleba: ‘Tonnes of arguments’ of security assistance strengthen Ukraine’s negotiating position
An opinion that Ukraine underestimates military threat or prepares insufficiently for various scenarios is completely wrong.
G7 ambassadors unveil plan to support reforms in Ukraine in 2022
The G7 Ambassadors’ Support Group for Ukraine has announced the priority areas of cooperation with the country in 2022.
Ambassador: Japan up to decisive action in case of Russia’s attack on Ukraine
Japan is very concerned about the build-up of Russian troops near Ukraine's borders and plans decisive action with the United States and its allies and partners in case of any attack on our country.
Erdoğan to visit Ukraine this week
President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will visit Ukraine this week.
Japan not planning to evacuate embassy staff from Ukraine
The Japanese Embassy in Ukraine is operating as normal and is not planning to evacuate its staff despite recommendations from the Japanese government.
No probability of Kharkiv being occupied - Reznikov
As of today, it’s totally unlikely that Russian troops will occupy the city of Kharkiv.
Greek foreign minister to visit Ukraine
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias will make a visit to Ukraine as a sign of support for the country, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has said.
Heads of government of three countries to visit Ukraine this week
The prime ministers of the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Poland will pay working visits to Kyiv this week.
Ambassador Markarova: No friction between Ukraine, U.S.
Relations between Ukraine and the United States are now at the highest level throughout the 30 years of Ukraine's independence.
British Foreign Secretary to visit Ukraine this week
Liz Truss, Britain’s Foreign Secretary, will pay a visit to Ukraine this week.
Putin needs internal destabilization, riots in Kyiv across Ukraine’s regions – delegate to TCG
Russia will not launch a full-scale offensive against Ukraine, as a direct attack will lead to "deadly" Western sanctions, which President Vladimir Putin fears.
Kuleba to Putin: Take care of your own people instead of wasting billions on wars
Russian President Vladimir Putin should focus on his own country’s internal affairs, instead of wasting resources on threatening neighbors.
Kuleba calls on Russia to withdraw troops if it really does not want war
Russia must withdraw the troops it amassed near Ukraine's borders if it does not really want a new war.
29 January 2022
Zelensky thanks Branson, global business community for supporting Ukraine
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky thanked billionaire Richard Branson and the global business community for their support for Ukraine.
FM Kuleba, U.S. Congress delegation discuss ways to deter Russia from aggression
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba and members of the U.S. Congress bipartisan delegation discussed the ways to implement a comprehensive package to deter Russia from further aggression.
Zelensky, Macron discuss resumption of Normandy format activities
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky had a telephone conversation with President of France Emmanuel Macron on January 28.
28 January 2022
Bills on new Russia sanctions could be passed within weeks - Congressman
Legislation laying down new sanctions against Russia in case the Kremlin proceeds with invading Ukraine could be approved in a matter of weeks.
Second delegation of U.S. congressmen reaffirms bipartisan unity in support of Ukraine
In the U.S. Congress, there is unwavering bipartisan support for Ukraine's territorial integrity against the background of the aggressive policy pursued by the Russian Federation and the threats it poses.
Russia hiding preparations for war under slogans of peace – U.S. embassy
The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine has warned that the Kremlin's propaganda machine is running at full speed to hide its preparations for war under slogans of peace.
Polish PM to visit Ukraine on Feb 2
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki is planning to visit Ukraine on Tuesday, February 2.
Kuleba comments on Baerbock's statement on Ukraine's NATO prospects
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba has commented on the statement by German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbok, who said that the issue of Ukraine's accession to NATO would not be on the agenda any time soon.
Disappearances in occupied Donbas, Crimea: PACE passes resolution with Ukrainian amendments on Russia
At a meeting on Thursday, the PACE approved Resolution "Ending Enforced Disappearances on the Territory of the Council of Europe," which was amended at the initiative of the Ukrainian delegation.
U.S. convening UNSC meeting to address Russian aggression
The United States is convening an open meeting of the UN Security Council on Monday to discuss "Russia's threatening behavior against Ukraine and the build-up of Russian troops on Ukraine's borders and in Belarus."
Kuleba, Borrell discuss preparation of sanctions against Russia
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba discussed the preparation of sanctions against Russia with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell.