Zaluzhnyi to remain Army’s Commander-in-Chief - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky has decried recent rumors of plans to move Valeriy Zaluzhnyi from the post of the Ukrainian Army’s Commander-in-Chief to another position in government.
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23 August 2022
Appeasement policy toward aggressors doesn’t work - Lithuania’s President
Only a firm and joint international response to Russian aggression can stop the Kremlin's bloody intentions to restore the Russian empire.
Boris Johnson: We must continue give our Ukrainian friends all support they need
The international community must continue to provide Ukraine with all necessary support, including security assistance, until Russia withdraws its forces from the entirety of Ukraine.
PM Kishida: Russia’s aggression against Ukraine shatters international legal order not only in Europe
Russia's unprovoked large-scale aggression against Ukraine has shattered the foundations of the international legal order not only in Europe but also in Asia.
After de-occupation, Crimea to become part of EU together with Ukraine – Zelensky
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky is confident that after de-occupation, Crimea will become part of the European Union together with Ukraine and will receive many opportunities for development.
Macron reminds Russia about international law speaking at Crimea Platform
Russia must fulfill its obligations to comply with the norms of international law, stop hostilities, and withdraw troops from the territory of Ukraine.
President: Format of Ukraine's participation in G20 summit to depend on situation at front
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that the format of Ukraine's participation in the G20 summit is currently unknown and will depend on the situation in the country and at the front.
Zelensky discusses security issues with Duda
President Volodymyr Zelensky has discussed with President of Poland Andrzej Duda the entire range of bilateral issues, including security and defense support for Ukraine.
Ukraine will do everything for de-occupation of Crimea – President
President Volodymyr Zelensky has assured that Ukraine will continue to make every effort for the de-occupation of Crimea, despite all the actions of Russia against Ukrainians and the Ukrainian state.
Prosecutor General discusses Russian war crimes probes with Maasikas
Prosecutor General of Ukraine Andriy Kostin met with Head of the EU Delegation to Ukraine Matti Maasikas and discussed cooperation in the investigation of Russian war crimes.
Polish President Andrzej Duda arrives in Kyiv
President of the Republic of Poland Andrzej Duda will take part in the Second Summit of the Crimea Platform.
MFA Estonia decries FSB version of propaganda pundit’s kill “provocation”
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, Urmas Reinsalu, says the Russian security agency’s version of the murder of propagandist Daria Dugina, where the suspect is a Ukrainian woman Natalia Vovk, who allegedly “escaped to Estonia,” is a provocation.
Japan PM says country to further sanction Russia
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says Japan should continue to support Ukraine and exert pressure on Russia, including by strengthening sanctions.
This is not Putin's war, this is Russians’ war - Polish Foreign Ministry
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland, Piotr Wawrzyk, said that the Russian-Ukrainian war is not the one being waged exclusively by President Vladimir Putin, because it is not personally Putin who is fighting this war – it’s the Russians.
Peace in Ukraine can’t be achieved by appeasing Russia - U.S. Senator
Peace in Ukraine is achievable, but not with the help of a doctrine of appeasing Russia.
22 August 2022
Ukraine significantly expanding format of Crimea Platform - Zelensky
Ukraine is significantly expanding the format of the Crimea Platform summit.
Germany will continue to support Ukraine by supplying weapons - Scholz
Germany, together with its partners, will continue to support Ukraine in all possible ways.
Irish Embassy reopens in Kyiv
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ireland Simon Coveney has announced the reopening of the Irish Embassy in Kyiv.
MFA: About 60 countries, organizations confirm participation in Crimea Platform
About 60 countries and international organizations – almost 40 at the level of presidents and prime ministers – have confirmed their participation in the 2nd Crimea Platform summit.
21 August 2022
Scholz, Biden, Macron, Johnson discuss situation in Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz discussed the international situation, in particular, the events in Ukraine, with the leaders of the USA, France, and the UK.
Ukraine fulfilled 70% of its obligations under Association Agreement with EU - Stefanishyna
Ukraine has fulfilled almost 70% of its obligations under the Association Agreement with the European Union and is aware of the need to complete all legal procedures for membership in the European Union. At the same time, by the end of the year, the Ukrainian authorities want to receive political clarity from EU leaders regarding the next steps on this path.
Ukraine has nothing to do with car bomb explosion killing Dugin’s daughter – Podolyak
Ukraine has nothing to do with a car bomb explosion, killing Russian propagandist Darya Dugina, a daughter of the ‘Russian world’ ideologue Alexander Dugin.
20 August 2022
Next week to be very important to Ukraine – President Zelensky
The next week will be very important to Ukraine, as the country will mark Day of the National Flag and Independence Day.
Czech Republic supports idea for EU to suspend visa issue to Russians
The Senate Committee on Foreign Policy, Defense and Security and the Foreign Policy Committee of the Parliament of the Czech Republic supported the idea of suspending the issuance of visas by the EU member states to all Russian nationals.
U.S. should start training Ukrainian pilots to fly F15s, F16s - Dan Rice
Ukraine needs U.S.-made F-15 and F-16 fighter jets in the ongoing war against Russia, but even before a decision is made on their supply, the U.S. should train Ukrainian pilots to fly them.
Ukraine grateful to Estonia for sincere support in fight against aggressor - Shmyhal
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has congratulated Estonia on the Restoration of Independence Day and thanked this country for its sincere support in Ukraine's fight against the Russian aggressor.
Austria must expel Russian ambassador who called for genocide of Ukrainians - MFA
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has called on Austria to expel Russia's Permanent Representative to the International Organizations in Vienna, Mikhail Ulyanov, who called for the extermination of Ukrainians.
Zelensky speaks about influence of Russia’s invasion on global industry
Due to the Russian full-scale invasion, all branches of Ukrainian industry have suffered losses, and the world is suffering from a shortage of Ukrainian products.
Office of the President reacts to Russian envoy calling for genocide of Ukrainian people
It is time for the world to realize that the Russian Federation is a fascist vertical of millions of people.
U.S. to support Ukraine as long as needed, Blinken reaffirms
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has reiterated his country’s readiness to further support Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.