Zelensky arrives in Switzerland for Global Peace Summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Switzerland for the Global Peace Summit.
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14 June 2024
Zelensky on Putin's readiness for peace talks: He will not stop
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the ceasefire offer from Russian leader Vladimir Putin is an ultimatum that cannot be trusted.
UWC discusses further cooperation with Ukrenergo leadership in renewal of Ukraine's energy sector
A delegation of the Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) met with the leadership of NPC Ukrenergo on the sidelines of the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin to discuss further cooperation in restoring the country's energy infrastructure and preparing for the coming winter.
NATO members agree on plan to help Ukraine, but talks on financial pledges still in progress
NATO defense chiefs, who concluded a two-day ministerial today at the Alliance's Headquarters in Brussels, agreed on a long-term plan to help Ukraine and train the Ukrainian military, but have not yet reached an agreement on regular financial contributions to sustain these efforts.
Armenia to take part in Global Peace Summit
On June 15, Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, will be on a working visit to the Swiss canton of Nidwalden, where he will participate in the Global Peace Summit.
Ukraine pulling from CIS deal on protection of victims of armed conflicts
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved a draft law on the nation’s withdrawal from the Agreement on Priority Measures for the Protection of Victims of Armed Conflicts, signed by the countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States, due to Russia's ongoing violations of the norms of international humanitarian law.
Putin’s manipulative statements show Russia’s fear of true peace - MFA Ukraine
The emergence of a series of manipulative statements made by Russian President Vladimir Putin on June 14, ahead of the start in Switzerland of the Global Summit on Peace in Ukraine, suggests that Russia is afraid of the actual peace.
President Zelensky, Pope Francis talk consequences of Russian aggression
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine discussed with Pope Francis the consequences of Russian aggression against Ukraine, Russian air terror, and the challenging situation of Ukraine’s energy sector.
Zelensky, Modi discuss preparations for Peace Summit
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine met with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Italy to discuss preparations for the upcoming Global Summit on Peace in Ukraine.
Brink arrives in Odesa
US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink has arrived in Odesa.
Zelensky: We have signed strongest agreement with United States since our independence
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has called the security agreement between Ukraine and the United States signed on the sidelines of the G7 summit historic.
Russia seeks to influence U.S. elections to undermine support for Ukraine - media
A growing number of U.S. adversaries – led by Russia – are seeking to influence the 2024 presidential election by hiring commercial entities and employing artificial intelligence, including to undermine U.S. support for Ukraine.
13 June 2024
Zelensky, Trudeau discuss defense cooperation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Italy.
U.S. position on Ukrainian strikes inside Russia unchanged - Biden
The United States has not yet given Ukraine any permission to use U.S.-provided weapons to strike targets inside Russia located far from the front line.
Zelensky at meeting with Sunak: We will do all to end war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Italy and said the two countries would do everything necessary to put an end to Putin's illegal war.
Zelensky at meeting with Kishida: Japan provided $12B in aid to Ukraine over two years of war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said at a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Italy that Japan has provided $12 billion in aid to Ukraine since March 2022.
NATO welcomes efforts to find peaceful solution to Russia-Ukraine war - Stoltenberg
NATO welcomes all efforts to find a peaceful solution to the Russia-Ukraine war, including the upcoming Peace Summit in Switzerland, and the military alliance will continue to support Ukraine so that it has a strong negotiating position.
Scholz on $50B for Ukraine from frozen Russian assets: This is a clear signal to Putin
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called the decision by the G7 countries to use $50 billion in profits from immobilized Russian assets a "historic step."
Ukraine, U.S. sign bilateral security agreement
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Joe Biden have signed a ten-year bilateral security agreement that envisages support for Ukraine now and in the long term in order to strengthen the country's ability to fend off potential future aggression.
Ukraine signs security agreement with Japan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida have signed a security agreement at the G7 summit.
Zelensky at G7 Summit: Ukraine needs additional Patriots, transition to F-16s, and recovery plan
At the G7 summit, President Volodymyr Zelensky identified the areas in which Ukraine needs assistance the most: additional Patriot air defence systems, accelerating the transition to F-16s and developing a Marshall Plan for Ukraine.
Zelensky speaks at G7 summit
This is a truly special format of the G7, a global meeting that brings together different parts of the world.
Zelensky meets with Italian PM
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Zelensky to meet with Pope in Italy tomorrow
On Friday, Pope Francis and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky will meet during the Group of Seven summit in Italy.
Umerov, Stoltenberg to discuss Ukraine’s urgent needs, various models of cooperation
Defense Minister of Ukraine Rustem Umerov will discuss with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg the nation’s urgent needs and various models of cooperation with the Alliance.
Eight EU members call for restricting Russian diplomats' movement - media
Eight foreign ministers of EU member states called on the EU top diplomat, Josep Borrell, to consider the ban on Russian diplomats’ free movement around the bloc, restricting it to countries of accreditation.
Zelensky on G7 summit: We expect signing of security deals with U.S. and Japan
A large part of the Group of Seven summit in Italy will be devoted to Ukraine, its defense and economic resilience, and security agreements are to be signed with the United States and Japan.
Air defenses for Ukraine to be on top agenda at 23rd Ramstein meeting - Pentagon
Discussion of opportunities to strengthen Ukraine's air defense capabilities, including with Patriots and other systems, will be the focus of the 23rd meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) in Brussels on Thursday, June 13.
12 June 2024
Kornienko discusses needs of Ukrainian front with Vice President of Bundestag
First Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Oleksandr Kornienko met with Vice President of the Bundestag Katrin Goring-Eckardt in Berlin.
ECHR Ombudsperson tells how long to wait for decision in case of Ukraine and Netherlands v. Russia
Margarita Sokorenko, the Commissioner for the European Court of Human Rights, hopes that after today's hearings in the interstate case Ukraine and the Netherlands v. Russia in Strasbourg, the court will have a huge amount of work, but the decision may be announced in a year and a half.