Zelensky-Biden call: President’s Office reveals details
The presidents of Ukraine and the United States have held their second phone call since year-start, demonstrating deep strategic cooperation between the two nations.
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28 January 2022
PM Shmyhal meets with G7, EU ambassadors
On January 27, Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal had a meeting with the ambassadors of the Group of Seven (G7) and the European Union.
Biden, Scholz to discuss Ukraine on Feb 7 - White House
U.S. President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will hold a meeting on February 7 to discuss the situation around Ukraine and joint steps to deter Russian aggression.
27 January 2022
Zelensky sees meeting of Normandy format advisors as constructive
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has praised a meeting of advisers to the leaders of the Normandy Format countries, its constructive nature, as well as the intention to continue meaningful talks in two weeks in Berlin, the presidential press service has said.
Russia will stay on diplomatic path for next two weeks at least, Kuleba believes
Russia is likely to stay on the diplomatic path for the next two weeks at least, until the next meeting of advisers to the Normandy format leaders.
Helmets and bunker near Odesa: Baerbock outlines Germany’s support to Ukraine
Germany supports Ukraine in the military sphere as evidenced by the decision to supply 5,000 protective helmets.
Ukraine, Denmark foreign ministers discuss preparation of EU’s sanctions against Russia
During a meeting in Copenhagen, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Denmark Jeppe Kofod discussed the preparation of the EU’s package of tough economic sanctions against the Russian Federation.
Baerbock: Nord Stream 2 to be among sanctions if Russia invades Ukraine
The sanctions package to be imposed on Russia in case of its further military action against Ukraine includes the issue of Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.
Zelensky, Nauseda discuss security situation
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda in a phone call discussed the security situation along the Ukrainian border and in temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
Zelensky, Varhelyi discuss energy security
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and EU Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement Oliver Varhelyi have discussed measures to ensure the energy security of Ukraine and the EU, the presidential press service has said.
Kuleba had audience with Queen of Denmark
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba has had an audience with Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark in Copenhagen today.
Ukraine fulfills Association Agreement with EU by 63% - PM Shmyhal
Ukraine has already implemented the items laid down in the Association Agreement with the European Union by 63%.
Ukraine, Romania discuss initiatives to strengthen security in the Black Sea
Ihor Zhovkva, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, discussed Ukraine's initiatives to strengthen security in the Black Sea with Luminiţa-Teodora Odobescu, European Affairs Adviser to the President of Romania.
Kuleba says future of Euro-Atlantic security being decided in Ukraine
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has stated during his visit to Copenhagen (Denmark) that the future of Euro-Atlantic security is currently being decided in Ukraine.
MFA Ukraine urges foreign partners not to raise tensions in media space
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine continues to work closely with partners to assess the threats of Russian aggression, calling on them to refrain from steps that could lead to "hyping up the information space."
Russia unwilling to move TCG venue to Istanbul, preferring to choose among Moscow, Donetsk, Luhansk
At the latest meeting of the Trilateral Contact Group, neither Ukraine nor Russia changed their negotiation strategies under the influence of external factors.
Normandy format advisors to meet in two weeks in Berlin - Yermak
The political advisors of the Normandy format have agreed to hold their next meeting in Berlin in about two weeks.
Zelensky thanks Trudeau for supporting Ukraine's defense capabilities
President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau for a timely decision to strengthen Ukraine’s defense capabilities.
Stoltenberg reaffirms NATO's open-door policy
NATO Allies will respect the right of any European nation to choose its own path, including its own security arrangements.
White House threatens Putin with sanctions if Russia invades Ukraine
The United States does not rule out the possibility of impacting the personal business and economic interests of Russian President Vladimir Putin and his entourage in the event of a new Russian invasion of Ukraine.
NATO calls on Russia to de-escalate, withdraw troops from Ukraine's borders
NATO has responded in writing to Russia's proposals for "security guarantees," calling on Russia to de-escalate and withdraw troops from Ukraine's borders.
Elysee Palace publishes declaration of Normandy format advisors
The Elysee Palace has published a declaration of advisors to the heads of state and government of the Normandy format, according to the website of the French president.
26 January 2022
Ukraine at UN: Russia cynically poses as “victim” requiring “security guarantees”
Questioning international law and the rule-based order, Russia cynically attempts to present itself as a “victim” in need of “security guarantees.”
Most U.S. embassy diplomats continue to work in Kyiv
Most employees of the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv continue to work despite the State Department's decision allowing U.S. government employees to leave Ukraine.
Parliament adopts law on anti-doping activities in sports
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has passed Law No. 5099 "On Anti-Doping Activities in Sports."
Croatia PM apologizes to Ukrainians for president's statement
Prime Minister of Croatia, Andrej Plenković, has apologized to Ukrainians for the recent scandalous statement made by President Zoran Milanović.
Kuleba calls on EU to hold foreign ministers meeting in Kyiv
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has addressed the countries of the European Union and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell with a proposal to hold a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Kyiv.
Ukraine's position taken into account in U.S. response to Russia's security demands - Kuleba
Ukraine does not object to the United States' written reply to Russia's "proposals" on security guarantees in Europe in the part concerning Ukraine.
Vast majority of Canadians back support for Ukraine in face of Russian invasion
Three-quarters of Canadians support Ukraine in the event of a Russian invasion.
U.S. takes into account Ukraine’s concerns when responding to Moscow’s demands – State Dep’t
The United States has formulated a written response to Russia's "proposals" for security guarantees in Europe, taking into account the positions of all allies and partners in Europe, including Ukraine.