Verkhovna Rada adopts state budget for 2022
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has approved the law "On the State Budget of Ukraine for 2022.”
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02 December 2021
Kuleba, Borrell discuss possible economic restrictions on Russia
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell have discussed possible economic restrictions on Russia.
Kuleba, Blinken discuss comprehensive package of measures to deter Russia
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken have discussed a comprehensive package of measures to deter Russia from further aggression.
Kuleba: Canada ready to work with Ukraine to deter Russia from further aggressive actions
On the sidelines of the NATO North Atlantic Council meeting in Riga, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly agreed to further strengthen the special partnership between Ukraine and Canada.
U.S. urges Russia, Ukraine to return to Minsk dialogue
The United States sees diplomatic efforts as the only responsible way to resolve current military tensions around Ukraine, and calls on Russia and Ukraine to return to dialogue in the format of the Minsk agreements.
G7 ambassadors call for selection of SAP head to be completed without further delay
G7 ambassadors have called on the commission selecting a new head of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP) to complete the selection process without further delay and in full transparency.
Lukashenko threatens to block European transit if Poland shuts border
Lukashenko has stated that he is ready to halt energy transit through Russia if Poland closes the border.
Canada, Britain reiterate support for Ukraine
Canada and the United Kingdom are steadfast in their support for Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty.
NATO Allies respond “very clearly” to Ukraine's call to contain Russia - Kuleba
NATO member states have responded very clearly to Ukraine's call to deepen military-technical cooperation, send clear signals to Russia that armed aggression is unbearable and work on sanctions.
Russia preparing for large-scale military operations against Ukraine - Blinken
The United States is deeply concerned by evidence that Russia is preparing for significant aggressive moves against Ukraine, according to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
01 December 2021
Borrell: Any aggression against Ukraine will have strong response
The European Union will stand firmly and decisively with Ukraine in front of any attempt to undermine its territorial integrity and sovereignty.
Russia rejects Erdogan's offer to mediate Putin-Zelensky talks
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation has rejected the proposal put forward by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to make Turkey a mediator in Donbas settlement talks between Ukraine and Russia.
People in EU dream of European Ukraine - Tusk
There’s support in the European Union for Ukraine because they dream of seeing it as a European country.
It’s not “key to peace” but “rifle for war” that Putin holds – ex-PM Yatsenyuk
The Kremlin's current policies are directed against both Ukraine and the entire democratic world, so Kyiv and its Western partners must draw "red lines" for Russia to prevent war.
Kuleba tells NATO Allies of Russia's military buildup near Ukraine borders
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba on Wednesday, December 1, took part in the meeting of the North Atlantic Council at the level of the NATO foreign ministers, together with his Georgian counterpart.
Ukraine, Estonia agree on joint action to repel Russian aggression - MFA Ukraine
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba on Wednesday, December 1, held talks with Estonia’s Foreign Minister Eva-Maria Liimets during the meeting of the NATO North Atlantic Council in Riga.
Zelensky: We will not stop war without direct talks with Russia
President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that it is impossible to stop the military conflict in eastern Ukraine without direct talks with the Russian Federation.
Britain’s top diplomat assures of UK’s readiness to take concrete steps to support Ukraine's sovereignty
The United Kingdom is ready to take concrete action to support Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Blinken will meet with Kuleba and Lavrov - Bloomberg
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet with Ukrainian Foreign Ministers Dmytro Kuleba and Russian Foreign Minister Serhiy Lavrov on the sidelines of a ministerial meeting of the OSCE participating states in Stockholm, Sweden, on Thursday, December 2, according to Bloomberg.
Shmyhal: EaP summit declaration should reflect EU’s cooperation with Associated Trio
The strengthened cooperation between the Associated Trio and the European Union should be reflected in the declaration of the Eastern Partnership summit.
Ukraine set to complete judicial reform - Zelensky
Judicial reform in Ukraine will be completed, for the first time ever.
Nauseda: West should deter Russia from invading Ukraine
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda has said the West should do everything possible to deter Russia from invading Ukraine.
Zelensky announces launch of Ukrainian Dream program
Ukraine will soon launch a program entitled "A Ukrainian Dream," enabling citizens who pay taxes to take a loan on favorable terms to purchase a home, car or get an education, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
Latvia calls on EU, NATO to send clear signal to Russia about their readiness to defend Ukraine
The European Union and NATO should send a clear signal to the Kremlin that the growing threat from Russia to Ukraine's sovereignty and integrity will lead to a military response from Western countries.
FM Kuleba reveals how Crimea Platform will be further promoted
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba revealed the systematic efforts of Ukrainian diplomats towards the development of the Crimea Platform, in particular through the OSCE and the UN.
PM Shmyhal holds meetings with EU leadership
During his visit to Brussels, Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, and President of the European Parliament David Sassoli.
Russia continues military buildup near Ukraine: Stoltenberg speaks of NATO's resolve
NATO foreign ministers discussed Russia's ongoing military buildup around Ukraine's borders and in the temporarily occupied territories. They were united in the fact that any further aggression against Ukraine would have a high price for Russia, binging serious political and economic consequences.
30 November 2021
Warsaw to host session of Inter-Parliamentary Assembly of Ukraine, Poland and Lithuania
The 11th session of the Inter-Parliamentary Assembly of Poland, Lithuania and Ukraine will take place in Warsaw on December 5-6, the Polish Senate's press service has told Ukrinform.
Prime Ministers of Associated Trio, European Council President discuss coordination of efforts towards European integration
On Tuesday, November 30, Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal, Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili, and Prime Minister of Moldova Natalia Gavrilița met with President of the European Council Charles Michel in the format of the Associated Trio.
Reznikov meets with Knesset speaker – Defense Ministry
As part of an official visit of the Ukrainian delegation to Israel, Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov met with Speaker of the Knesset Mickey Levy, Ukrinform reports, referring to the Defense Ministry’s press service.