Zelensky may take part in UN General Assembly online - Kuleba
The final decision on the offline or online format of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's participation in the 76th session of the UN General Assembly has not yet been made.
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09 September 2021
Preparations underway for Normandy Four foreign ministers' meeting - Kuleba
Preparations are underway for a meeting between the foreign ministers of the Normandy Four countries, and the date for this meeting depends on whether Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov confirms his participation.
SBU recording mass issue of Russian passports to residents of occupied Donbas ahead of Duma election
The SBU is seeing a massive effort by Russia to naturalize as many as possible Ukrainian citizens residing in the temporarily occupied areas of eastern Ukraine ahead of the upcoming elections to the State Duma of the Russian Federation.
Bodnar receives copies of credentials from newly appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Ukraine
On September 8, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Vasyl Bodnar received copies of credentials from newly appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Ukraine Visvaldas Kulbokas.
Chubarov calls on Western leaders to snub Putin
Chairman of the Crimean Tatars’ Mejlis, Refat Chubarov, has called on Western powers to refrain from pursuing dialog or meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
EU ambassadors agree to extend Russia sanctions over aggression in Crimea, Donbas
The Council of Permanent Representatives of the EU member states at the level of ambassadors (COREPER) on Wednesday supported the decision to extend for the next six months the package of sanctions for actions undermining the sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.
Ukrainian PM to visit Poland on Sept 9
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal will make a working visit to Poland on Thursday, September 9, the Ukrainian government's press service has reported.
08 September 2021
Major Non-NATO Ally status: Rada votes down appeal to U.S. Congress
The Verkhovna Rada has voted down draft resolution No. 5380 "On the Appeal of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine to the Congress of the United States of America on Granting Ukraine the Status of a Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA)."
Robin Dunnigan appointed to oversee Ukraine policy at State Department
U.S. President Joe Biden's administration has tapped Robin Dunnigan, a career diplomat with a background in energy, to oversee policy for Central and Eastern Europe at the Department of State, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty has reported.
Zelensky enacts secret NSDC decision on development of Ukrainian fleet
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has put into effect the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) decision on the development of the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine until 2031.
Ukraine interested in exchanging experience with North Macedonia on cooperation with NATO - Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated North Macedonia on the 30th anniversary of its independence and expressed interest in exchanging experience on deepening cooperation with NATO.
Ukrainian parliament passes bill to legalize cryptocurrency market
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has adopted Bill No. 3637 "On Virtual Assets," which establishes in Ukraine a mechanism for the legal regulation of virtual assets.
Ukraine to become America’s major ally within NATO, not beyond it – foreign minister
Ukraine will be a major U.S. ally in NATO, not outside the Alliance.
EU ambassadors prolong sanctions against Russia for aggression against Ukraine – journalist
The ambassadors of the EU member states approved the decision to prolong sanctions against Russian legal entities and individuals who are considered to have undermined the territorial integrity of Ukraine, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reporter Rikard Jozwiak has said.
Rada calls on world not to recognize elections to Russia’s State Duma
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a resolution, appealing to the international community over the illegal preparation for the holding of Russian State Duma elections in the temporarily occupied Crimea and Sevastopol and the engagement of Ukrainian citizens from the occupied Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
Zelensky plans to visit New York – press secretary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky plans to visit New York (the United States) in late September during the general debate and high-level meeting of the 76th session of the UN General Assembly, his press secretary, Serhiy Nykyforov, has told Ukrinform.
G7 ambassadors, Swiss diplomats discuss preparations for Ukraine Reform Conference 2022
The ambassadors of the G7 countries exchanged views on plans for Ukraine Reform Conference 2022 with Simon Pidoux, Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of Switzerland in Ukraine, and representatives of the embassy.
Government to submit draft budget for 2022 to parliament on Sept 15 – Shmyhal
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine will submit the draft state budget for 2022 to the Verkhovna Rada on September 15.
Ukraine at UN calls on world to respond to Dzhelyalov’s arrest in occupied Crimea
The Ukrainian delegation to the United Nations has called on the international community to respond to the recent detention in the occupied Crimea of five Crimean Tatars, including First Deputy Chairman of Crimean Tatars’ Mejlis Nariman Dzhelyalov.
Ukraine, Canada defense officials talk cooperation in HR management
Representatives of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the Canadian Armed Forces discussed issues of cooperation in the field of personnel management and development of the Ukrainian Army.
Zelensky enacts NSDC decision on personal sanctions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has put into effect the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) decision of September 7, 2021 "On the Introduction of Amendments to Personal Special Economic and Other Restrictive Measures (Sanctions)."
EU condemns new searches and detentions in occupied Crimea
The European Union condemns the searches and detentions of Crimean Tatars, carried out by the Russian authorities in the occupied Crimea, and demands the immediate release of all illegally detained people.
Markarova explains why Ukraine needs no MNNA status
Ukraine's Ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova has elaborated on why Ukraine does not need to be designated by the U.S. government as a Major non-NATO Ally.
U.S. calls for increase in defense assistance to Ukraine
Ukraine, which is facing new manifestations of Russian aggression, requires more support from the United States, including lethal weapons systems to deter new Russian provocations.
Poll: Zelensky would retain seat if presidential elections were to be held soon
If a presidential election were set to be held in the near future, the incumbent Volodymyr Zelensky would win the first round, supported by 31.1% of Ukrainians who have already made their choice.
Herbst says joint statement by Biden, Zelensky 'very positive thing'
The Joint Statement on the U.S.-Ukraine Strategic Partnership, signed by Presidents Joe Biden and Volodymyr Zelensky during their meeting in Washington last week, is a very positive thing that opens up new opportunities for strengthening cooperation.
07 September 2021
Canadian embassy condemns detention of Crimean Tatar activists by Russian FSB
The Canadian Embassy in Ukraine has condemned the detention of Nariman Dzhelal, deputy head of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people, and four other Crimean Tatars by the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB).
Ukrainian parliament amends law on industrial parks
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has adopted amendments to the law "On Industrial Parks" aimed at attracting investment in the industrial sector of the economy by introducing incentives in industrial parks.
Klitschko meets with co-chair of Congressional Ukraine Caucus
Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko has held a meeting with U.S. Congressman, Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukrainian Caucus, Brian Fitzpatrick, who is on a visit to Ukraine, Ukrinform reports, referring to the press service of Kyiv City State Administration.
Foreign Ministry working on formats to involve U.S. in resolving conflict in eastern Ukraine
The United States will join Ukraine's efforts to end Russian aggression, and Ukrainian diplomats are currently determining optimal formats for involving their U.S. partners in resolving the armed conflict in the east of the country, according to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.