US, EU, UK ambassadors call on Ukraine to overcome corrupt influences on judiciary
Ukraine must finally overcome corrupt influences that undermine the rule of law and hold the country back from its Euro-Atlantic path.
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21 October 2021
20 October 2021
Moldova’s foreign minister to make two-day visit to Ukraine
Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of the Republic of Moldova Nicolae Popescu will make a working visit to Ukraine on October 21-22 at the invitation of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba.
Kuleba announces meeting of Lublin Triangle interparliamentary assembly in Warsaw
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine makes efforts to hold a meeting of the Lublin Triangle interparliamentary assembly in Warsaw in December.
Kuleba reveals main topic of Zelensky's visit to Great Britain
President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to the United Kingdom will be dedicated to Ukraine's participation in the 26th UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow.
“Spit in the faces" of France, Germany: Kuleba on Lavrov's statement on Normandy Four
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba says the words of the Russian foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, about the Normandy Four foreign ministerial are "spit in the faces" of France and Germany.
Latvia’s foreign minister outlines international actions in support of Ukraine
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia Edgar Rinkēvičs reveals comprehensive support for Ukraine from international partners. In particular, a special package of documents is being prepared for the Eastern Partnership Summit scheduled for December 15 in Brussels.
G7 ambassadors welcome adoption of law on NABU status
The ambassadors of the G7 countries have welcomed the adoption by the Verkhovna Rada of the law "On Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine Concerning the Status of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine in Accordance with the Requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine” (No.5459-1).
Kuleba opens Ukraine’s first Center for ASEAN Research
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba has opened at the Institute of International Relations of the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv a first ASEAN Research Center.
Latvia to initiate Crimea Platform’s development within UN
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia Edgar Rinkēvičs assures that the leadership of the Republic of Latvia has specific ideas for the Crimea Platform development, in particular within the UN.
Zelensky meets Pentagon chief
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday met with Secretary of Defense of the United States of America, Lloyd Austin, who is in Kyiv on a working visit.
19 October 2021
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.
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.