UK calls on Russia to stop mass detentions of Crimean Tatars
The United Kingdom calls on Russia to stop unacceptable attempts to intimidate the Crimean Tatar community and to release all Ukrainian political prisoners immediately.
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24 November 2021
Ukraine lacks guarantees from NATO - Estonian foreign minister
Estonian Foreign Minister Eva-Maria Liimets has said that fears about Russian President Vladimir Putin's plans to invade Ukraine are growing, and in such circumstances Ukraine lacks security guarantees from NATO.
Britain warns Russia against new aggression against Ukraine
British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has said that the Russian authorities would make a "grave mistake" if they launched a new wave of aggression against Ukraine.
Berlin coordinating actions on Nord Stream 2 with Washington
The German side is coordinating actions on the Nord Stream 2 project with the American counterparts, while refusing to comment on new U.S. sanctions introduced against the gas pipeline.
Russian invasion of Ukraine unlikely to be 'imminent' - Reuters
A full-scale Russian offensive in Ukraine is unlikely to be imminent, and a build-up of Russian troops on the Ukrainian border is likely to be another demonstration of Russia's readiness to defend its "red lines" on Ukraine.
Government dismisses two deputy ministers
The Cabinet of Ministers has dismissed First Deputy Minister for Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories Rostyslav Zamlynskyi and Deputy Minister of Defense Oleksandr Nosov.
Ukraine envoy calls on Germany’s future cabinet to "bury Nord Stream 2 at Baltic Sea bottom"
Ukraine's Ambassador to Germany Andrij Melnyk has called on the future German government coalition to respond to the Kremlin's destructive policy in the international arena, the amassing of Russian military presence on the border with Ukraine, and weaponization of energy.
EU condemns Russia's 'simplified' trade measures in occupied part of Donbas
The EU has condemned measures taken by Russia to "simplify" the rules for purchasing goods in temporarily occupied territories in eastern Ukraine as another manifestation of disrespect for international law and a violation of Ukraine's territorial integrity.
White House has at least two approaches to Russia - Herbst
The White House has two different approaches to the U.S. policy toward Russia and Ukraine: some see the need to end the Kremlin's aggressive policies immediately, while others see China as the main threat, believing that the Kremlin will eventually go bankrupt.
Ukrainian, UK, U.S. officials meet to share intel on Russian buildup - Reznikov
Ukrainian, British, and American intelligence agencies have exchanged information on the latest amassing of Russian troops near Ukraine’s borders.
Occupiers detain more than 30 people in Crimea, including four journalists
First Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Emine Dzheppar has stated that Russia must immediately end detentions and arrests in the temporarily occupied Crimea and release all illegally detained Ukrainian citizens.
23 November 2021
EU’s sanctions still in force against 7 ex-officials out of 22 – Venediktova
EU’s restrictive measures remain in force against seven Ukrainian ex-officials out of 22 sanctioned in 2014.
Moscow seeks to legitimize occupation administrations of CADLR – diplomat
Russia seeks to ensure that the so-called "DPR" and "LPR" influence Ukraine's policy, diplomat Oleksandr Khara said on the air of Dom TV channel.
Zelensky to deliver annual address in parliament on Dec 1
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will deliver a state-of-the-nation address at a plenary meeting of the Verkhovna Rada on December 1, parliamentary press secretary Maria Deineko has told Ukrinform.
Ball on Moscow's pitch: Germany seeks to bring Russia back at negotiating table
Among preconditions for improving relations between Germany and Russia is the settlement of Russia’s conflict with Ukraine and the return to the negotiating table in the Normandy format.
Korynevych: Package of Crimea Platform bills drafted
A package of the Crimea Platform bills, including a bill on the administrative procedure for documenting the facts of birth and death in the temporarily occupied territory of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, has been drafted.
U.S. made “strategic mistake” on Nord Stream 2 - German MEP
U.S. President Joe Biden's administration made a mistake when they lifted sanctions off Russia’s Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, which ultimately allowed Russia to blackmail and put political pressure on the European Union due to Gazprom's monopoly position.
Naftogaz CEO calls on U.S. to hit Russia with more sanctions before Nord Stream 2 launches
The commissioning of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline bypassing Ukraine would allow Moscow to completely withdraw the Ukrainian GTS from the chain of gas shipments to Europe and untie its hands for a large-scale military incursion into Ukraine.
22 November 2021
Ukraine to present plans for Crimea Platform in United States
Year 2022 should mark the development and institutionalization of the Crimea Platform international initiative.
Bulgaria assures of its unwavering stance: Crimea is Ukraine
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has received assurances from many Bulgarian officials that the country's stance on the territorial belonging of Crimea to Ukraine remains unwavering.
Ukraine not planning offensive operation in Donbas - Kuleba
Ukraine is not planning to conduct an offensive military operation in Donbas and remains committed to finding a political and diplomatic solution to the conflict, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has tweeted.
Danilov: Ukraine will get international assistance in case of Russia’s offensive
International partners will help Kyiv if Russia dares to invade Ukraine.
Canada supports Ukraine's accession to NATO - Danilov
Canada can support Ukraine's full membership in NATO if need be, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Oleksiy Danilov has said.
Kuleba: Ukraine, partners insist Nord Stream 2 must be subject to no exemptions from EU law
Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba says Ukraine and its partners insist that European legislation be fully applied to the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline despite efforts by Russian lobbyists and lawyers to partly exempt the project from EU regulations.
Ukraine considers it inappropriate for ambassador to take part in Iran’s trial over downing of UIA plane
Ukraine considers the participation of the Ambassador of Ukraine to the Islamic Republic of Iran in a formal court hearing on the downing of the UIA plane, where the indictment will be read, to be inappropriate.
Poland's Morawiecki concerned over Russian troops near Ukraine
The growing number of Russian troops near the Ukrainian border, as well as in Belarus and Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave, is a matter of concern to the Polish authorities.
Bariyev: Ukraine should work more actively within Crimea Platform
Russia operates against the Crimea Platform with the signatories to its declaration, so Ukraine should be more active within this format.
Kuleba names two factors determining Russia's moves on Ukraine
Russia may go for a full-scale military invasion of Ukraine, while the government in Kyiv is working hard to prevent this from happening.
France warns of 'grave consequences' if Russia invades Ukraine
Paris is concerned about Russia's military build-up along Ukraine's borders, warning that the invasion will have serious consequences for Russia.
Healthcare, housing for IDPs: Shmyhal reports on government’s activities over past week
Last week the Ukrainian government has been working on strengthening the capacity of the healthcare system, providing housing for Ukraine's defenders and internally displaced persons (IDPs), and preparing for the next Reform Conference, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has written on Facebook.