United States mulls over supplying Stinger missiles to Ukraine
The United States has prepared an additional package of military assistance to Ukraine and mulls over the supply of Stinger surface-to-air missiles.
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10 January 2022
Kuleba: Putin's demands harmful to international peace, security
The demands Russian President Vladimir Putin put forward to the United States, NATO, and the European Union to recognize Russia's neighbors as the Kremlin’s sphere of influence are illegitimate.
Moscow party to armed conflict in eastern Ukraine, EU’s Borrell acknowledges
Russia is a party to the armed conflict in eastern Ukraine, while any talks concerning Ukraine must include the country’s officials.
Blinken, Borrell discuss build-up of Russian troops near Ukraine's borders
High Representative of the European Union for Foreign and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission Josep Borrell and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed on Saturday night the security situation in connection with ongoing Russia's military build-up near Ukraine's borders and in its temporarily occupied territories.
08 January 2022
Biden may propose Putin scaling back troop deployment in Eastern Europe - media
The Biden administration is ready to propose discussions on scaling back U.S. and Russian troop deployments and military exercises in Eastern Europe.
Stoltenberg reaffirms decisions of NATO Bucharest Summit on Ukraine, Georgia
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg reaffirmed the decisions of the Bucharest Summit on the future membership of Ukraine and Georgia in the Alliance, despite aggressive rhetoric and blackmail coming from Russia.
Blinken: What is happening in Ukraine "not only about Ukraine"
Russia's aggressive actions against Ukraine are not limited to Ukraine, according to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Ukraine to take part in next week's meeting of NATO defense chiefs
On January 12-13, the Chiefs of Staff of the NATO Armed Forces will hold a virtual meeting with the participation of Ukraine and Georgia representatives.
All NATO members united in support of Ukraine - Canada’s Foreign Minister
All NATO allies are unanimous in their strong support for Ukraine in the face of the Russian threat.
Absurd to believe Ukraine threatens Russia - Blinken
Russia is spreading disinformation, claiming that Ukraine is threatening them and that the Russian military buildup near the Ukrainian border is allegedly a defensive move.
07 January 2022
Stoltenberg, Swedish, Finnish leaders discuss situation around Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said he had phone calls with Finnish President Sauli Niinisto and Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson to discuss a build-up of Russian forces around Ukraine.
Blinken reminds Kazakh foreign minister of Russian aggression against Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in a phone call with Kazakh Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tleuberdi said that promoting stability in Europe and Ukraine's territorial integrity in response to Russian aggression was a priority.
Austin, Shoigu discuss situation near Ukraine's borders
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin had a phone call with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu on January 6 to discuss risk reduction near Ukraine's borders.
EU sums up results of Borrell's visit to Ukraine
EU High Representative Josep Borrell traveled to Ukraine on January 4-6 to reaffirm the EU's support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity and warn that any further Russian military aggression against Ukraine would have massive consequences and severe costs.
06 January 2022
UIA plane downing: International group reacts to Iran's refusal to negotiate
The International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752 has stated that further attempts to persuade Iran to enter into negotiations on reparations are futile and, therefore, the issue will be settled in accordance with international law.
Russia to further promote practices of creeping integration of occupied territories - ex-FM
In the temporarily occupied territories of Luhansk and Donetsk regions, Russia is creating a situation that would allow the Kremlin to pursue any decision in the future – ranging from the region’s return into the Ukrainian political and legal field on Russian terms and up to its integration with Russia.
Kyiv’s Pechersky District Court freezes assets of ex-president Poroshenko
The Pechersky District Court of Kyiv granted the motion to freeze the assets of ex-president Petro Poroshenko within the case over coal supplies from the temporarily occupied areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
Shmyhal, Borrell discuss strengthening security, countering Russian aggression
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell met in Kyiv on Thursday, January 6, to discuss the issue of strengthening security and sanctions to prevent further Russian aggression, according to the Ukrainian government's website.
Shmyhal, Borrell agree to hold next meeting of EU-Ukraine Association Council in April
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell have agreed to hold the next meeting of the EU-Ukraine Association Council in April 2022.
Ukrainians in Italy organize rally in support of theater director Lavrenchuk
The Ukrainian community is organizing a rally "Let's Defend Yevhen Lavrenchuk" in Milan on January 15 to prevent the extradition of the Ukrainian theater director to Russia.
Poroshenko vows to return to Ukraine on Jan 17
European Solidarity party leader and former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has said that he will return to Kyiv on January 17.
U.S., Germany’s views on arming Ukraine differ - Baerbock
Both the United States and Germany are on Ukraine's side in the face of a threat coming from Russia, but their views on arms supplies to Kyiv differ.
Borrell says “eyewitnessed” consequences of aggression against Ukraine
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell saw firsthand the consequences of Russia's aggression against Ukraine.
Canada to always support Ukraine - Foreign Minister
Ukraine can count on Canada's unwavering support, especially in the face of a possible new round of Russian aggression.
Yermak, Donfried discuss situation around Ukraine's borders
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak discussed the situation around Ukraine's borders with US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Karen Donfried.
U.S., Europe laid out two paths to influence Putin - Blinken
The United States and the EU have laid out two paths for Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russia: the path of diplomacy and de-escalation and the path of deterrence with massive consequences and serious costs for Russia should it renew its aggression against Ukraine, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said.
05 January 2022
New division of Europe is impossible - Borrell
A new division of Europe among world powers, like a "new Yalta" agreement, is impossible, so all European security issues should be resolved with the participation of Europeans, as well as Ukraine, which is part of Europe.
Russia has no right of vote in Ukraine-EU relations - Kuleba
Ukraine and the European Union share the same view that Russia has no right to divide Europe into areas of influence and it has no right of vote in determining the nature of relations between Ukraine and the EU.
NSDC calls for intensification of Ukrainian-Indian cooperation
Ukraine and India have significant potential for cooperation in the field of military-technical cooperation, energy security and overcoming the energy crisis, combating the COVID-19 pandemic, etc.
Zelensky signs law regulating transplantation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a law regulating the transplantation of anatomical materials into humans, including the issue of payment and giving or not giving consent for organ donation, the presidential press service has said.