Zelensky meets with German chancellor in Brussels
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to join them soon.
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15 December 2021
Zelensky asks Aliyev to help free Kremlin prisoners
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev to consider joining the process of the release of Ukrainians illegally detained by Russia, including Crimean Tatars.
No preconditions for holding referendum on status of occupied territories - MP
Currently, there are no preconditions for putting the issue of "special status" of certain areas in Donetsk and Luhansk regions (ORDLO) to an all-Ukrainian referendum.
EU to “scale up” sanctions if Russia intensifies aggression against Ukraine - von der Leyen
President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, expressed readiness to strengthen and expand sanctions against Russia in the event of further aggression against Ukraine.
Zelensky meets with European Council President Michel in Brussels
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has met in Brussels with President of the European Council Charles Michel and expressed hope for EC’s clear signals on the inadmissibility of the escalation on eastern borders of Ukraine.
Baerbock warns Lavrov of “massive consequences” if Russia invades Ukraine
After a phone call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, the newly-appointed German Foreign Minister, Annalena Baerbok said Russia would face "serious consequences" if it invaded Ukraine.
EU ready to respond decisively to Russia's aggression against Ukraine - Borrell
The European Union stands united in support of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and it will send a strong message to Moscow that it is ready to act decisively in the event of any Russian military action against Ukraine.
Zelensky, PM of Italy discuss security situation around Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed further steps towards the peaceful settlement of the situation in eastern Ukraine with Prime Minister of Italy Mario Draghi.
"Smoke screen": MFA decries Russia’s fake allegations against Ukrainian diplomats in Lebanon
The fake story about the alleged wrongdoings of the Ukrainian diplomats working in Lebanon, launched by the Russian foreign ministry, aims to create a smokescreen amid the fallout over the case involving Russian diplomats smuggling cocaine.
Zelensky appoints Ukraine's ambassador to Vatican
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Andriy Yurash as Ukraine's ambassador to the Vatican.
Zelensky, Stoltenberg to meet at NATO HQ on Dec 16
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit NATO headquarters in Brussels on Thursday, December 16.
14 December 2021
Zhovkva, Mure discuss situation in Donbas, Ukraine’s Euro-Atlantic integration
Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Ihor Zhovkva held a working meeting with Security Policy Adviser to the President of Estonia Liis Mure.
Russian aggression: Klitschko says Kyiv bracing for possible contingencies
Ukraine, including its capital Kyiv, is preparing for Russia’s military aggression and counting on the help of the Western powers.
Ukraine in talks with Germany to unblock arms purchases from NATO - Kuleba
Ukraine is in talks with Germany to unblock the purchase by Kyiv of weapons systems to counter Russian aggression through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency.
FM Kuleba: Talks on Zelensky–Putin meeting not in active phase
Talks on a meeting between President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin are not in an active phase.
Erdogan to visit Ukraine early next year
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will visit Ukraine in early 2022.
Zelensky comments on Germany blocking NATO arms supplies to Ukraine: Fear still prevails
President Volodymyr Zelensky has assured that it’s solely for defense purposed that Ukraine needs to buy anti-drone rifles and anti-sniper systems from NATO – the deal Germany is blocking.
Zelensky: No withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukraine borders following Biden-Putin summit
There has been no decrease in the number of Russian troops deployed near the border with Ukraine since the latest talks between the U.S. and Russian presidents.
Zelensky sees Russia's demand on Ukraine's refusal to join NATO as strange
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said it is strange to hear Russia's requests for guarantees that Kyiv will not join NATO, given Russia's breach of its own promises.
Kyiv to host Lublin Triangle summit Dec 20
The Lublin Triangle Summit of the heads of state will take place in Ukraine on December 20.
Any attempt to make concessions to Putin only leads to escalation - Feygin
Any concessions to President Vladimir Putin lead to increased pressure from Russia, Russian opposition politician Mark Feygin has told the Dom TV channel.
EU slaps sanctions on Russia’s Wagner PMC
The EU Council on Monday, December 13, adopted a list of sanctions against a Russian private military company, Wagner, which shall apply to the Wagner Group itself, as well as to eight individuals and three affiliated entities.
Baerbock vows support for Ukraine, says ready to work toward Normandy Four revival
Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba had his first phone call with Germany’s newly appointed Federal Foreign Minister, Annalena Baerbock, during which the two discussed a peaceful settlement in eastern Ukraine and the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project.
White House reaffirms U.S. readiness to strengthen NATO's eastern flank
White House press secretary Jen Psaki has reaffirmed Washington's readiness to increase its military presence in NATO countries in Eastern Europe should Russia launch further aggression against Ukraine.
Kuleba, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State coordinate positions ahead of her visit to Moscow
On December 13, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba met with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Karen Donfried, who arrived in Kyiv on a working visit.
Zelensky appoints Ukrainian ambassadors to five countries
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Ukrainian ambassadors to Serbia, the Netherlands, Vietnam, Brunei Darussalam and Malta.
Putin won’t stop on Ukraine as he aims for Europe - Reznikov
Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov believes Ukraine is not the ultimate goal in the war that Putin might launch. If he does, the war will spill across Europe, the minister believes.
13 December 2021
Local referendum bill: Venice Commission may release preliminary opinion Jan 28
The Venice Commission is set to publish on January 28, 2022, a preliminary opinion on Ukrainian Parliament’s Bill 5512 "On Local Referendum."
MFA Ukraine: Canada set to apply all mechanisms to deter Russia from further aggression against Ukraine
During the meeting of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Dmytro Senik, and the Assistant Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada Sandra McCardell, the Canadian side reaffirmed its readiness to use all possible mechanisms to deter Russia from expanding aggression against Ukraine.
Gogilashvili dismissed as Ukraine's deputy interior minister
The Cabinet of Ministers has dismissed Oleksandr Gogilashvili as Ukraine's deputy interior minister at his own request.