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02 June 2024
01 June 2024
Zelensky meets with President of Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste for first time
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste José Ramos-Horta held the first-ever meeting in the history of bilateral relations.
Zelensky discusses with U.S. lawmakers further military aid for Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting in Singapore with the bipartisan delegation of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee.
Zelensky: Western partners lack speed in issue of arms supply
Every minute can take lives of people in Ukraine, and that is why the government seeks paced up supplies of weapons from international partners.
Ukraine, Indonesia presidents discuss progress in implementation of Peace Formula
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President-Elect of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto met on the sidelines of the security forum in Singapore where they discussed directions of bilateral cooperation, as well as progress in the implementation of the Ukrainian Peace Formula.
Moscow's arms imports from DPRK “betrayal” of int’l community - South Korea
South Korea's Defense Minister Shin Won Sik says more evidence duggests weapons Russia is using against Ukraine were illegally imported from North Korea, decrying Moscow's dealings with Pyongyang as betrayal of the international community.
U.S. expects Peace Summit to reinforce global support for just end to war
The United States expects that the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland will consolidate the international position around a fair and sustainable solution to end the war Russia unleashed against Ukraine.
Zelensky on working visit in Singapore
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Singapore to take part in the Shangri-La Dialogue Asian Security Forum.
31 May 2024
EU extends sanction list for supplying Iranian drones to Russia for strikes on Ukraine
The European Union has extended the list of individuals and entities subject to EU restrictive measures for the transfer of Iranian drones for Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.
Zelensky invites King of Sweden to visit Ukraine
During an audience with His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the king for the comprehensive support of Ukraine and unwavering solidarity with Ukrainians in countering Russia’s full-scale aggression.
Ten countries, EU condemn defense cooperation between North Korea, Russia
Ten nations and the European Union jointly condemned the illegal military cooperation between Russia and the DPRK.
Zelensky, Sweden’s PM discuss further defense cooperation
During the meeting, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson discussed the development of bilateral cooperation, in particular in the field of defense.
Zelensky: Russia preparing to carry out aggressive provocations in Baltic region
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Russia is demonstrating that it may be ready to commit aggressive provocations in the Baltic region.
Peace formula, energy, weapons: Shmyhal, EU ambassadors discuss Ukraine's priorities
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has discussed current issues and Ukraine's priorities with the ambassadors of the EU countries.
France's Lecornu on Ukrainian strikes inside Russia: Ukraine has every right to retaliate
France gives "diplomatic permission" to Ukraine to use French weapons for strikes on Russian soil.
China says it will not attend Ukraine peace summit
China will not attend a Ukraine peace conference in Switzerland next month because it does not meet its expectations, which include both Russia and Ukraine taking part.
Ukraine concludes security agreement with Norway
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, and the Prime Minister of Norway, Jonas Gahr Store, signed in Stockholm the Agreement on cooperation in the field of security and long-term support.
Ukraine, Iceland sign security deal
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson of Iceland signed the Agreement on cooperation in the field of security and long-term support.
Zelensky: Peace deal with Russia “trap”
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky called peace talks with Russia unrealistic.
Ukraine, Sweden ink security agreement
President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, and the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Sweden, Ulf Kristersson, signed the Agreement on Cooperation in the Field of Security in Stockholm.
Germany allows Ukraine to use German weapons against targets inside Russia
The German government said on Friday that Ukraine could use German-supplied weapons to defend itself against Russian attacks launched directly from its border areas.
Lithuania ready to deploy ground troops to Ukraine - Landsbergis
Lithuania is ready to join the French and German initiatives to send troops to Ukraine and transfer elements of the air defense system to contribute to covering Kyiv’s needs.
Zelensky arrives in Stockholm for Ukraine-Northern Europe summit
President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Stockholm, where he will take part in the third Ukraine-Northern Europe summit.
Russia's attempts to alter borders in Baltic Sea “unacceptable” - NATO Secretary General
Any attempt by Russia to unilaterally change the borders and delimitation lines in the Baltic Sea is an unacceptable violation of international law.
China declines invitation to Peace Summit – Reuters
Chinese authorities will not attend the Global Peace Summit on Ukraine to be hosted by Switzerland next month.
Zelensky dismisses head of Kremenchuk district administration
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Oleh Lednik as head of the Kremenchuk district state administration of the Poltava region.
Russia uses West's desire to avoid escalation to pursue just that - Kuleba
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba of Ukraine believes that when NATO does not have a resolute posture regarding Ukraine's membership, Russia begins to put pressure on the Alliance and use the West's desire to avoid escalation precisely to launch it.
Luxembourg donates EUR 5M to artillery coalition in support of Ukraine
Luxembourg allocated EUR 5 million to finance materiel and equipment for Ukraine as part of the Artillery Coalition, co-led by France and the United States. The report came after a meeting in Paris between the Minister of Defense of Luxembourg, Yuriko Backes, and her French counterpart, Sebastien Lecornu.
30 May 2024
Zelensky says work ongoing to prevent Russia from disrupting Peace Summit
Every day, new participants are added to the Peace Summit, and every day the Ukrainian authorities oppose Russian attempts to disrupt or undermine the event.
Germany to consider allowing Ukraine to hit targets in Russia with German weapons
Germany will be looking into the issue of allowing Ukraine to use German weapons against targets in Russia.