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.
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01 December 2021
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.
Ukraine, Israel to expand bilateral cooperation
Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov and Israeli Minister of Housing and Construction and Minister of Jerusalem Affairs Ze'ev Elkin have held in Jerusalem a plenary meeting of the joint Ukrainian-Israeli commission on trade and economic cooperation, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's press service has reported.
Ukraine seeks to remain reliable gas transit state - Shmyhal
Ukraine seeks to promote energy security and remain a reliable transit country to ship gas to Europe.
Zelensky appoints new head of SBU's counterintelligence department
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Oleksandr Poklad as the new head of the counterintelligence department of Ukraine's SBU State Security Service.
People invited to participate in coup for UAH 1,000 a day - Korniyenko
First Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Oleksandr Korniyenko has said that there are plans to bring people to the building of the Ukrainian parliament on December 1 and that people in the regions are being offered to participate in a coup for UAH 1,000 a day.
U.S. stepping up Russia deterrence in Europe - Pentagon
The U.S. Department of Defense has completed work on the Global Position Review (GPR), initiated by the Joe Biden administration, including adopting a concept to strengthen U.S. deterrence against Russia in Europe.
Russia's aggression against Ukraine: Kuleba names worst-case scenario
Russia may try to undermine the post-Cold War security architecture in Europe and forcibly cross borders, again, as it did in 2008 in Georgia and in 2014 in Crimea and eastern Ukraine.
Government appoints acting head of State Reserve Agency
The Cabinet of Ministers has dismissed Mykyta Barabash as deputy head of the State Reserve Agency.
SBU says probe launched into alleged coup plot
The Security Service of Ukraine is investigating reports of a coup d’état allegedly being planned in the country by “certain citizens of Ukraine and Russia.”
NATO chief warns Moscow of consequences of invading Ukraine
Moscow would face tangible consequences, particularly in the economic and political spheres, if Moscow dares to take new aggressive action against Ukraine.
Zelensky sacks head of SBU's counterintelligence department
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Oleksandr Rusnak as head of the counterintelligence department of Ukraine's SBU State Security Service.
29 November 2021
Direct aggression against Ukraine would lead to huge losses for Russia - Germany’s ambassador
In the event of direct aggression against Ukraine, Russia would suffer huge losses, as the Ukrainian Army is now much stronger than it was back in 2014.
Erdogan offers mediation in Ukraine-Russia settlement talks
Turkey is ready to take part in resolving the crisis in eastern Ukraine as a mediator, hoping for a peaceful settlement.
Interior ministers of Ukraine and Poland discuss situation on border with Belarus
Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Denys Monastyrsky and Minister of Internal Affairs of Poland Mariusz Kamiński discussed the current situation on the border with the Republic of Belarus, the vision for further developments, and the relevant response plans.
U.S. reaffirms support for NATO's decision on Ukraine, Georgia
Washington has reaffirmed its strong support for NATO's decision made in Bucharest in 2008, as well as the Alliance's recent summit in Brussels, that Ukraine and Georgia will become NATO members.
EU sanctions policy should deter Russia, Belarus from crossing "red lines" - Kuleba
Europe must develop a policy of sanctions against Russia and Belarus that would deter them from crossing the "red lines" rather than remain a reaction to such moves.
Direct talks with Lukashenko are inappropriate, FM Kuleba says
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba does not consider it expedient to hold direct talks with Alexander Lukashenko.
Kuleba believes decision to invade Ukraine “on table” in Kremlin
If we look at all Russia's actions comprehensively and put all the elements together, the situation looks rather grim.