German foreign minister meets with OSCE SMM reps in Kyiv
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has met with representatives of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission as part of her visit to Ukraine.
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17 January 2022
No politics in Poroshenko's case, State Bureau of Investigation assures
The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) assures that the case against former president of Ukraine, MP Petro Poroshenko, over the coal supplies from the temporarily occupied territories is not politically motivated.
U.S. congressional delegation on visit to Ukraine
A U.S. congressional delegation is visiting Kyiv on Monday, January 17, to reaffirm the United States' bipartisan support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity amid Russian aggression and to express support for democratic reforms in the country, the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv's press service has told Ukrinform.
Germany will not compromise on fundamental security principles - Baerbock
Germany and Europe are ready to seek compromises in resolving the Ukrainian crisis, but they are not ready to compromise on core security principles, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has said.
Response to Russia's aggression against Ukraine will be swift and strong - Blinken
In a phone call with French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the situation around Ukraine against the background of Russian aggression.
Ukraine to develop mutually beneficial cooperation with Greece
Ukraine works with Greece towards expanding mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation.
UK ambassador urges Ukrainian politicians not to be distracted by polarizing domestic politics
British Ambassador to Ukraine Melinda Simmons has called on political leaders in Ukraine to unite against Russian aggression and not to be distracted by polarizing domestic politics.
Biden's advisor vows "severe response" for cyberattacks on Ukraine
Jake Sullivan, the U.S. President's National Security Advisor, has warned that Russia will see a severe response to cyber attacks against Ukraine.
Poroshenko arrives in Kyiv
Petro Poroshenko, MP, leader of the European Solidarity political party, the 5th President of Ukraine, has arrived in Kyiv from a visit abroad.
Denmark to allocate EUR 22M for strengthening Ukraine’s security
Denmark will allocate additional EUR 22 million for strengthening Ukraine’s security sector.
Dialogue “sign of strength": NATO chief has faith in deal with Russia
It is Russia's responsibility to reduce tensions in Ukraine and avoid further escalation of conflict, but it is still possible to continue the dialogue with Moscow.
15 January 2022
US, NATO ready for new talks with Russia – U.S. Department of State
The United States and NATO are ready to meet again with Russia within the framework of a diplomatic dialogue on the de-escalation of tensions around Ukraine.
White House: Kremlin may stage provocation to justify new invasion of Ukraine
Moscow may resort to military provocation to justify a full-scale military invasion of Ukraine.
Yermak: Ukraine absolutely ready to become NATO member
Ukraine has proved its stance and principled approach, especially over the recent years of confronting Russia's armed aggression, and is ready to join NATO.
France, Germany foreign ministers to visit demarcation line in Ukraine
The foreign ministers of France and Germany intend to visit the demarcation line in the conflict zone in Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
Zelensky invites Biden to join trilateral meeting with Putin
The Ukrainian side initiated a meeting of the presidents of Ukraine, the United States, and Russia on the security situation in the region through video conferencing.
14 January 2022
Following cyber attack, NATO to boost cyber defense cooperation with Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has condemned the cyber attacks on the Ukrainian government.
Court to start choosing measure of restraint for Poroshenko on Jan 17 - SBI
Kyiv's Pechersky District Court will start selecting a measure of restraint for former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko at 11:00 on January 17, the press service of the State Bureau of Investigation has said.
Poland sees cyberattack on Ukraine sites as attempt to destabilize bilateral relations
"Statements" in Polish that have been published on the websites of Ukrainian government agencies knocked out as a result of a massive cyberattack are another attempt to worsen relations between the two countries.
Dzhemilev hopes Turkey will co-ordinate its PACE activities with Ukraine
Ukraine is grateful to Turkey for its support and looks forward to coordinating positions within international organizations, including the PACE.
Ukrainian, British defense ministers discuss bilateral partnership
Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov and UK Secretary of State for Defense Ben Wallace have discussed the partnership between the two countries during a phone call.
Russia's response to NATO snubbing non-enlargement demand may vary - Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Russia's response to the United States refusing to guarantee NATO's non-expansion could be different, depending on the range of options offered to the Russian president by Russian military pundits.
Poroshenko sure he will not be behind bars
European Solidarity party leader and former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has said he is confident that he will not be behind bars.
First Deputy Rada Chief elaborates on terms of finalizing decentralization bill
The final text of the draft amendments to the Constitution of Ukraine in terms of decentralization could be developed as early as this February.
Don’t fall for Russia’s disinformation, U.S. Embassy in Ukraine warns
The United States Embassy in Ukraine has urged not to succumb to Moscow's misinformation, which it could use as a pretext to further destabilize the situation.
Zelensky, Johnson talk security situation around Ukraine
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has discussed the security situation around Ukraine with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Pentagon chief, Ukraine’s defense minister discuss Russian threats
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin had a phone call on January 13 with Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov, during which the parties discussed Russia’s continued military buildup in and around Ukraine.
Germany’s Foreign Minister may visit Kyiv Jan 17
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbok may pay a visit to Kyiv next Monday, January 17.
U.S. says Russia looking for pretext to invade Ukraine
The threat of a Russian military invasion of Ukraine is "high" as Putin could pursue with the move under any pretext or even without any but the United States and its allies are ready for any scenarios.
EU extends Russia sanctions for six months over aggression in Ukraine
The EU has announced a decision to prolong for the next six months, until July 31, 2022, a package of sanctions earlier imposed on the Russian Federation for destabilizing Ukraine.