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.
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29 November 2021
Ukraine's defense minister, head of Israel's National Security Council discuss security issues
Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov has met with Head of the National Security Council of Israel Eyal Hulata as part of a working visit to Israel, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's press service has reported.
G7 ambassadors meet with NABU director
The ambassadors of the Group of Seven countries have discussed with the director of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine, Artem Sytnyk, the progress in the fight against corruption in Ukraine.
PM Shmyhal: Continued presence of NATO warships in Black Sea needed to support Ukraine
The Russian Federation regularly demonstrates its military potential and seeks to thwart Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic aspirations.
Russia blocking Donbas settlement talks - Ukraine’s delegate to TCG
Russian officials are hindering the work of the political subgroup within the Trilateral Contact Group on Donbas settlement (TCG).
27 November 2021
Eastern Partnership must be adapted to today's realities - Ambassador Chentsov
Ukraine sees participation in the Eastern Partnership as an important initiative that needs to be adapted to address the challenges of today, taking into account the level of ambition of all participants and the goals they seek to achieve in relations with the EU.
Ukraine, Canada’s top diplomats discuss Russian escalation, PS752 downing in Iran
Ukraine can count on Canada's support in countering Russian aggression.
“All options are on the table” to respond to Russian moves – U.S. State Department
The United States takes very seriously the amassing of Russian troops near the Ukrainian border and is considering all possible options for responding to Russia’s possible actions.
Russia to face costs, consequences if it uses force against Ukraine - Stoltenberg
Ukraine is NATO’s partner, but not a member of the Alliance, so it is not protected by Article 5 of the Washington Collective Defense Treaty. Nevertheless, Russia must realize that any aggression against Ukraine will come at a very high price.
Biden “concerned” over reports of Ukraine coup plot
U.S. President Joe Biden has expressed concern in the wake of reports of an alleged plot being worked out to topple President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine.
26 November 2021
President: Ukraine is ready for dialogue with Russia both in Normandy and in a parallel format
Ukraine is ready to hold talks with Russia on resolving the armed conflict in the east, not only within the framework of the Normandy format, but also in another parallel format.
Digitalization is main step in fight against corruption, Zelensky says
The digital transformation of the state is a major step in the fight against corruption in Ukraine.
Zelensky: It's inexpedient to dismiss Yermak
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that it is inexpedient to dismiss Andriy Yermak as head of the President's Office because someone does not like him.
Burba wanted to involve Ukraine in scandal with Turkey - president
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he believes that Vasyl Burba, former head of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate, wanted to involve Ukraine in a scandal with Turkey through a special operation called "Wagnergate."
Audio intercepts suggest energy mogul Akhmetov being drawn into coup plot - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine claims Ukrainian security agencies have obtained intelligence about the ongoing talks between representatives of Ukraine and Russia on the possible participation of Rinat Akhmetov in the coup.
Ukraine prepared for escalation from Russia - Zelensky
The probability of military escalation from Russia exists every day, but Ukraine is fully prepared for this, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
U.S. urges not to trust Russian officials' statements on 'provocations' in Black Sea
The United States has urged not to trust statements by Russian officials about "provocations" in the Black Sea.
Kuleba: Our partners currently have no alternatives to Normandy format
Ukraine's partners have no tried-and-tested alternatives to the Normandy format in which Russia would be at the negotiating table.
MFA Poland: Kremlin can be stopped by strong political signals
The West can influence the situation and stop aggressive scenarios with strong political signals.
No imminent threat of massive offensive by Russia - NSDC secretary
The National Security and Defense Council is currently seeing no threats of a large-scale invasion of Ukraine by the Russian armed forces, although the situation may change.
US calls on Russia to release all Crimean political prisoners
The United States calls on Russia to release more than 100 Crimean political prisoners, including Deputy Head of the Crimean Tatar Mejlis Nariman Dzhelyal and Radio Liberty journalist Vladyslav Yesypenko.
Stoltenberg: This is second time this year we see Russia's military build-up near Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has called on the Russian authorities to reduce tensions and de-escalate the situation around Ukraine's borders.
Zelensky, Michel discuss security situation along Ukraine's borders
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European Council President Charles Michel discussed the security situation along Ukraine's borders in a phone call on Thursday, November 25, the President's Office has said.
Ukraine at OSCE speaks of negative consequences of Russia’s infrastructure projects in occupied Crimea
Ukraine is concerned about the negative consequences brought by the construction of the Tavrida highway in the occupied Crimea, which is accompanied by land expropriation and demolition of private property, as well as affecting the environment.
Merkel, Zelensky discuss situation in eastern Ukraine, migrant crisis
Acting German Chancellor Angela Merkel has called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss the situation in eastern Ukraine.
25 November 2021
MFA Ukraine comments on Moscow's latest allegations of Ukraine's "offensive action"
New accusations voiced by the Russian Foreign Ministry of alleged "offensive action" by Kyiv in Ukraine’s east may testify to the Kremlin preparing the next steps to escalate the situation in the zone of armed conflict.
World capitals working on measures that can “hurt” Russian economy - Kuleba
A number of world powers are developing tougher sanctions on Russia, including economic ones.
Sanctions to be lifted off Yanukovych-era officials if no guilty verdicts handed down - Kuleba
Without court verdicts, sanctions, introduced in 2014, will be lifted off Ukrainian ex-officials.
Ukraine to invest UAH 34B in development of aircraft manufacturing - Shmyhal
Ukraine will invest over UAH 34 billion in the development of aircraft manufacturing until 2030.
Britain calls on Ukraine to ratify Istanbul Convention - embassy
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the United Kingdom has called on Ukraine to ratify the Istanbul Convention, according to the Twitter account of the British Embassy in Kyiv.