EU not planning to evacuate its diplomats from Ukraine - Borrell
The European Union does not intend to organize the evacuation of its diplomats or their families from Ukraine amid fears of Russian invasion.
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24 January 2022
"We will fight to death": Ukraine's ambassador to UK on Russian threat
Russian troops have been on Ukraine’s territory for almost eight years already, so the issue of a possible invasion is not great news for Kyiv.
MFA Ukraine "particularly disappointed" with Bavaria minister-president’s stance on Russia sanctions
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine says it is "particularly disappointed" by the statements of the chief of the Bavarian government and head of the Christian Social Union, Markus Söder, who earlier spoke out against a new round of tough sanctions to deter Russia.
U.S. orders relatives of embassy staff to leave Ukraine
The U.S. Department of State on January 24 authorized the voluntary departure ("authorized departure") of U.S. government employees and ordered the departure of family members ("ordered departure") of U.S. government employees at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, effective immediately.
Hackers behind cyber attack on Ukraine gov’t sites affiliated with Russian security services – Polish envoy
The Polish government believes it was a group of hackers linked to the Russian secret services recently that recently attacked the websites of Ukrainian government agencies.
22 January 2022
Zelensky opens Ukraine's largest cable-stayed bridge in Zaporizhia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has opened the first part of the country's largest cable-stayed bridge in Zaporizhia, according to an Ukrinform correspondent.
Ukraine demands public refutation of statement by German Navy commander on Crimea
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has described the remarks by German Navy Commander Kay-Achim Schönbach that Ukraine has lost temporarily occupied Crimea as categorically unacceptable and demanded that they be publicly refuted.
Zelensky thanks Biden for unprecedented assistance to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked U.S. President Joe Biden for unprecedented diplomatic and military assistance to Ukraine.
Ukraine leaders lay flowers at monument to Hrushevsky
As Ukraine marks Unity Day on January 22, President Volodymyr Zelensky laid flowers at the monument to the outstanding statesman, President of the Ukrainian People's Republic Mykhailo Hrushevsky.
21 January 2022
Ex-Canadian judge elected head of Selection Commission for selection of HQCJ members
Ted Zarzeczny, a retired judge at the Court of Queen's Bench for Saskatchewan, Canada, has been elected chairman of the Selection Commission for the selection of candidates for the positions of members of the High Qualification Commission of Judges of Ukraine (HQCJ), and Ivan Mishchenko, a judge of the Commercial Cassation Court, has been elected co-chairman of the Selection Commission.
U.S. senators introduce bill to help Ukraine counter Russian aggression
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act, which should simplify the provision of military assistance to Ukraine amid fears of a new Russian invasion.
EU Commissioner Varhelyi to visit Kyiv next week
EU Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement Oliver Varhelyi will visit Ukraine on January 26-27 this year to express the EU's solidarity with Ukraine and present a package of economic assistance to the country.
Zelensky appoints Ukraine's ambassador to Saudi Arabia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Anatoliy Petrenko as Ukraine's ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Poland mulling security assistance to Ukraine
Warsaw is looking into providing military assistance to Kyiv. The issue is being discussed in Vistula, Poland, by the presidents of Ukraine and Poland, Volodymyr Zelensky and Andrzej Duda.
Zelensky says Russia may try to occupy Kharkiv
Russia may try to seize some Ukrainian territories under the pretext of "protecting" the Russian-speaking population, in particular Kharkiv, which "will be the beginning of a large-scale war," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
Zelensky wants sanctions against Russia now
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that he supports the introduction of sanctions against Russia now, before its potential invasion of Ukraine.
Erdogan seeks to arrange Zelensky-Putin summit as soon as possible
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hopes he will succeed in putting the presidents of Ukraine and Russia at the negotiation table as soon as possible and thus promote a peaceful settlement of tensions arising from the threat of Russian aggression against Ukraine.
Ukraine, Poland working together to counter security challenges - Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked the Polish people and President Andrzej Duda for their support of Ukraine, adding that both countries are working together to address security challenges in the region.
U.S officially accuses Belarusian officials of aircraft piracy
The United States has pressed formal aircraft piracy charges against members of the Belarusian regime involved in the forcible landing in Minsk of a Ryanair flight carrying an opposition journalist aimed to arrest the latter.
Canada to continue UNIFIER military training mission in Ukraine - media
The Canadian military training mission UNIFIER, operating in Ukraine, will be extended for another six months.
UK foreign secretary compares Russia's potential invasion of Ukraine with Afghan war
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has warned Russia that invading Ukraine would lead to a terrible loss of life like the Soviet takeover of Afghanistan.
Czech Defense Ministry wants to send artillery shells to Ukraine – media
The Czech Ministry of Defense seeks to support Ukraine by providing artillery munitions to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
U.S. will decide on next steps on Russia after Geneva meeting - White House
The White House will discuss the next foreign policy steps on Russia after U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken returns from Geneva after talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov.
U.S. imposes sanctions on four pro-Russian politicians in Ukraine
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions against four Ukrainian politicians engaged in Russian government-directed influence activities to destabilize Ukraine, according to a statement posted on the agency's website on January 20.
Zelensky, Duda discuss security challenges, energy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Polish President Andrzej Duda have discussed security challenges, removing obstacles in the transport sphere and strengthening energy cooperation.
20 January 2022
Bill imposing sanctions on Putin, excluding Russia from SWIFT tabled in U.S. Congress
Republican Congressman Jim Banks has introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives a bill entitled "To impose sanctions with respect to the Russian Federation, and for other purposes," which, among other things, provides for Russia's exclusion from the SWIFT international payment system.
Zelensky, Duda hold face-to-face talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Polish President Andrzej Duda are holding a face-to-face meeting at the Polish leader's residence in Wisla.
Zelensky expects talks with Russia to lead to de-escalation in Donbas
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he hopes that talks with Russia will help de-escalate the situation on the border with Ukraine and the Russian leadership will guarantee peace in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
Kuleba says ready to meet with Lavrov
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said he is ready for a trilateral meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov if the Russian side agrees to this meeting.
Czech Republic ready to supply Ukraine with weapons, ammunition
Defense Minister of the Czech Republic Jana Černochová reaffirmed the government's readiness to supply Ukraine with military material amid the Russian military build-up near the border.