Nausėda: December EaP Summit should advance EU membership of Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova
This year's Eastern Partnership Summit should be used to advance the prospects of full-fledged EU membership for Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova.
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19 October 2021
Parliament approves amendments to law on NABU
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted Law No. 5459-1 "On the Introduction of Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine to Bring the Status of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine into Compliance with the Requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine."
Rada unblocks signing of law on oligarchs
The Verkhovna Rada has rejected 12 draft resolutions repealing its September 23 decision on the adoption of the law on oligarchs, thus unblocking its signing by the chairman of the Verkhovna Rada and the president of Ukraine.
MPs appoint Korniyenko as first deputy speaker of parliament
Ukrainian lawmakers have appointed Oleksandr Korniyenko as first deputy chairman of the Verkhovna Rada.
U.S. defense secretary arrives in Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin arrived on a working visit to Ukraine on Tuesday, according to the Twitter account of the Pentagon chief.
EU calls on Rada to adopt bill on NABU status
The European Union has called on the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, to adopt Bill No. 5459-1 on bringing the status of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) into line with the requirements of the Constitution, the EU Delegation to Ukraine has reported on Twitter.
Venediktova: Rome Statute will give Ukraine new opportunities at ICC
The ratification of the Rome Statute will speed up the investigation of crimes in Crimea and Donbas and allow Ukraine to seize the opportunities of the International Criminal Court (ICC), in particular, to accelerate the prosecution of perpetrators of crimes in the occupied Crimea and Donbas.
“In shock” over gas prices, Europe hears Ukraine - Zelensky
Europe is now hearing Ukraine as regards the challenges posed by the launch of Russia’s Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline bypassing Ukraine.
Zelensky announces declarations on European prospects with three more EU Member States
President Volodymyr Zelensky says that Ukraine may soon sign bilateral declarations on the European prospects with three more EU Member States.
18 October 2021
Kuleba: We are not interested in Russia's opinion on Ukraine's accession to NATO
Russia does not have the right to discuss Ukraine's future membership in NATO, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said.
Zelensky asks Stefanchuk to convene extraordinary parliament meeting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has addressed Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk with a request to convene an extraordinary parliament meeting, the press service of the Servant of the People party has reported.
Russia's actions “unacceptable”: MFA Ukraine reacts to blocking of OSCE monitors
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine calls out as unacceptable Russia's actions to obstruct the work of the OSCE Mission in eastern Ukraine and calls on Russia to cease provocations targeting international observers.
Russian Navy official to be tried in Ukraine court
A court in Ukraine is launching a trial of the chief of Russian Navy’s Black Sea Fleet combat training department on charges of inciting treason.
Medvedev speaks from "political graveyard" - Zelensky’s spox on recent op-ed by Russian official
Dmitry Medvedev's article for Kommersant about relations with Ukraine's current leadership could be an attempt to regain public attention as the official’s current employer, the Security Council, is Russia’s political graveyard.
Zelensky on Pandora Papers: Kvartal 95 not involved in money laundering
President Volodymyr Zelensky assures he saw no new details in the recent Pandora Papers investigation alleging his ties to a number of offshore holdings as all information published had been previously known.
Macron may visit Kyiv in late November – ex-ambassador Shamshur
French President Emmanuel Macron may visit Kyiv in late November, former Ukrainian Ambassador to France Oleh Shamshur has said.
Swapping Medvedchuk for Kremlin prisoners: Zelensky names condition
Exchanging MP Viktor Medvedchuk for Ukrainian political prisoners illegally held by Russia would be possible if Vladimir Putin’s political ally had Russian citizenship, President Volodymyr Zelensky assumes.
16 October 2021
United States condemns population census in occupied Crimea
The United States has condemned Russia's decision to conduct a census in the temporarily occupied Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol.
Ukraine's representative to UN presents credentials to president of Trinidad and Tobago
Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the UN Serhiy Kyslytsia has presented his credentials to President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Paula-Mae Weekes.
NSDC imposes sanctions on 237 people involved in organizing Russian elections in occupied territories of Ukraine
The National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) imposed sanctions on 237 people that were involved in organizing and conducting elections to the State Duma of the Russian Federation in the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions and in Crimea.
15 October 2021
Ukraine to buy British minesweepers, missile weapons - ambassador
Ukraine will purchase two British minesweeping ships, missile weapons and modern technology to protect its coast from the mine threat.
EU on Crimea census: Russia's attempt to legitimize illegal annexation
The European Union condemns Russia's decision to conduct a population census in the temporarily occupied Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, according to a statement made by EU Spokesperson Peter Stano.
Ukraine condemns census in Crimea
Ukraine condemns the holding by Russia of an all-Russian census in the temporarily occupied Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has said in a statement.
Zelensky to visit Britain in late October
A Ukrainian delegation headed by President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to visit the United Kingdom in late October.
13 October 2021
Kuleba highlights 10 genuinely new provisions of Ukraine–EU Summit’s statement
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba highlights 10 genuinely new provisions of the statement made following the Ukraine–EU Summit on October 12.
Ukraine, Estonia prime ministers talk cooperation in digitalization, cybersecurity
As part of a working visit to Sweden on October 13, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with his Estonian counterpart Kaja Kallas.
Memory of Holocaust an element of national memory of Ukrainian people - Shmyhal
Ukraine is determined to respond decisively to any manifestations of anti-Semitism, xenophobia, intolerance and to prevent the spread of hate crimes, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said.
Ukraine suggests holding meeting of Associated Trio with EU
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs suggests holding a meeting of the Associated Trio of Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova with the European Union in the near future to discuss further trade liberalization in the context of the Green Deal and the digital transition of the EU.
Verkhovna Rada to vote on appointment of new deputy speaker on Oct 19 - Stefanchuk
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine will vote on the appointment of a new first deputy speaker at its plenary meeting on Tuesday, October 19.
FM Kuleba: Threats to visa-free travel not mentioned at Ukraine–EU Summit
At the Ukraine–EU Summit on October 12, there were no talks about threats to visa-free travel or "failures" of the EU's policy in Ukraine.