U.S. vows to destroy all Russian positions in Ukraine if Moscow uses nukes - Sikorski
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski is skeptical of Russian threats to employ nuclear weapons against Ukraine.
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25 May 2024
Hungary delaying financing of arms for Ukraine using profits from frozen Russian assets - media
Hungary is delaying legislation that would allow Ukraine to receive up to EUR 2 billion from the EU for arms, dealing a blow to plans to utilize the proceeds from frozen Russian assets.
British intelligence foresees further arrests of Russian defense officials
Following a series of arrests targeting Russian Defense Ministry officials accused of corruption, British intelligence analysts believe the pattern will prevail.
24 May 2024
U.S. not expecting Ukraine to receive invitation to join NATO at Washington summit
The United States does not expect any decisions to be made at the NATO summit in Washington in July in terms of inviting Ukraine to join the military alliance, but there will be a substantial show of support for Kyiv.
FM: Putin is afraid of success of Peace Summit, so he sends false signals about readiness to end war
The purpose of anonymous statements by Russian sources about Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin's alleged readiness to freeze the war on the current contact line is to disrupt the Peace Summit in Switzerland initiated by Ukraine, whose success the Kremlin is very much afraid of.
Ukraine counts on Poland's assistance in supplying energy equipment - PM
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and representatives of the Polish Senate delegation led by Marshal Malgorzata Kidawa-Blonska discussed military support, sanctions against Russia and assistance in supplying Ukraine with the necessary energy equipment.
Putin not ready for peace - Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron sees his idea of a truce in Russia's war in Ukraine during the Olympics in Paris as a good opportunity. However, the main outcome should not be a temporary, but a permanent peace, for which Putin is not ready.
Scholz seeks to avoid "speculation" over Ukraine’s use of Western weapons against targets on Russian soil
Partners should strengthen military support for Ukraine in view of the battlefield situation, but the question of use of Western weapons against targets on Russian territory is off the table at the moment.
EU demands that Russia cease acts of provocation on border with Estonia
The European Union criticized as “unacceptable” Russia's actions to remove the Estonian light buoys marking the border between Estonia and the Russian Federation on the Narva River, and appealed to the Kremlin to stop this provocative campaign and immediately return the buoys to their rightful place.
Yanukovych's private jet lands in Belarus - media
The Dassault Falcon 900C (RA-09617) plane of the former President of Ukraine and Vladimir Putin ally, Viktor Yanukovych, arrived in the Airport of Gomel in Belarus.
Portugal to participate in Peace Summit at highest level
Portugal will take part in the Global Peace Summit at the highest level and try to convince the countries that are still hesitant to come to Switzerland for the event to follow suit.
Zelensky chairs meeting with officials in Kharkiv region
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a field meeting in Kharkiv to hear reports on the latest battlefield developments and preparations for the heating season.
Estonian FM summons Russian diplomat after Russian border guards steal buoys
Russian Charge d'Affaires in Estonia Lenar Salimullin was summoned to the Estonian Foreign Ministry after Russian border guards stole more than 20 border buoys from the Narva River.
Putin wants Ukraine ceasefire on current frontlines - Reuters
Russian leader Vladimir Putin is ready to halt the war in Ukraine with a negotiated ceasefire that recognizes the current battlefield lines.
Kidawa-Blonska says Poland and Ukraine will not survive alone in new dangerous world
Malgorzata Kidawa-Blonska, Marshal of the Polish Senate, has called for the protection of Polish-Ukrainian friendship from the mistrust that Russia seeks to sow between the peoples of the two countries.
Ukraine and Poland start official negotiations on text of security agreement
On 24 May, Ukraine and Poland will begin official negotiations on the text of an agreement on security guarantees between the two countries.
Peace summit must demonstrate support for international law – Czech diplomat
The participation of many countries in the Global Peace Summit next month will be a step forward towards a lasting and just peace.
Zelensky: Russia’s defeat requires determination of world leaders
President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, emphasizes that only the determination of world leaders is needed for Russia to lose the war.
Ukraine launches embassy in Mauritania
Ukraine’s Embassy has officially started work in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania.
Japan slaps sanctions on Russia over arms purchases from North Korea
The Japanese government has introduced sanctions against nine Russian-based entities and a Russian national, as well as two Cyprus-based firms through which Moscow purchases weapons from North Korea amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
Poland’s Senate marshal arrives in Ukraine
Marshal of the Polish Senate, Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska, arrived on an official visit to Ukraine on Friday.
23 May 2024
UK at OSCE condemns Russia's mistreatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war
The United Kingdom condemns Russia's ill-treatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war and calls on Moscow to ensure humanitarian access to all places of detention.
U.S. at OSCE denies claims that 'time is on Putin's side'
The United States is determined to help Ukraine succeed on the battlefield and build up its defense capabilities, denying claims that "time is on Putin's side."
Zelensky: It is important to involve as many countries as possible in peace summit
It is crucial to involve the widest possible range of states in the first Global Peace Summit to restore a just peace based on the principles of the UN Charter.
Greek PM to take part in Peace Summit
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis confirmed his participation in the inaugural Peace Summit in a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Ukraine, Latvia to continue developing joint security projects
Ukraine and Latvia will continue developing joint projects in the field of security.
China imposes sanctions on 12 US arms manufacturers
The Chinese government has imposed sanctions on 12 US arms companies and their top executives in response to the sale of their products to Taiwan.
22 May 2024
Peace Summit can restore full effectiveness of UN Charter, protection for every nation – Zelensky
The Peace Summit and the participation of global leaders can restore the full effectiveness of the UN Charter and protection for every nation.
Poland discusses possibility of shooting down Russian missiles, no decisions yet - FM
From a technical and legal point of view, Poland is considering the possible involvement of its air defence systems in shooting down Russian missiles near the country's borders, but no decisions have been made in this regard.
President of Chile confirms his participation in Peace Summit
During a telephone conversation with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, Chilean President Gabriel Boric confirmed his participation in the Peace Summit.