Metsola names main aspects of search for solutions to just peace for Ukraine
The European Parliament will continue to insist on support for Ukraine on the path to a decent and just peace, under which its territorial sovereignty will be preserved.
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09 May 2024
European Council president confirms participation in peace summit
European Council President Charles Michel in a phone call with President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed his participation in the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland this June.
Unacceptable if Ukraine took steps toward EU while latter didn’t - Metsola
The European Parliament legitimately expects that each of the 27 EU member states will recognize Ukraine's fulfillment of the criteria required for acquiring membership.
Zelensky names main issues for discussion at Peace Summit
During the Peace Summit in Switzerland, participants will consider the possibility of returning prisoners of war in an "all-for-all" format, of Ukrainian civilians illegally detained by Russia, as well as nuclear safety and food security issues.
First 180,000 artillery rounds from Czech initiative to arrive in Ukraine next month - Pavel
The first batch of ammunition under the Czech initiative to procure rounds outside the EU should be delivered to Ukraine early summer.
Rutte: As Russia's aggression continues, Ukraine “badly” needs help
Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte emphasized that Russia's aggression in and against Ukraine does not stop so Ukraine urgently needs help.
Zelensky appoints former CinC Ambassador to UK
President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree on the appointment of former Commander-in-Chief Valery Zaluzhnyi as Ambassador to the United Kingdom.
Prime Minister of Ireland to take part in Peace Summit
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed with Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris the issue of holding the first Peace Summit for Ukraine.
European Parliament president arrives in Kyiv
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has arrived in Kyiv.
VR dismisses Kubrakov from his post as Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has endorsed a resolution to dismiss Oleksandr Kubrakov from his post as Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration, Minister for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development.
German development minister arrives in Kyiv
German Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development Svenja Schulze has arrived in Kyiv on a surprise visit.
Russia insults memory of those who died fighting against Nazism - Ukraine at OSCE
Russian society, infected with xenophobia and chauvinism, has turned the slogan “never again” into “we can repeat it”, insulting the memory of all who sacrificed their lives fighting Nazism.
Austria’s Chancellor: In Russia’s war against Ukraine, shifting criminal’s blame onto victim unacceptable
Federal Chancellor of Austria, Karl Nehammer, says it is unacceptable to allow replacing the concepts of criminal and victim in the war of aggression Russia is waging against Ukraine.
President signs decrees appointing 116 judges
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a number of decrees on the appointment of judges to positions in local general, commercial and administrative courts, as well as in regional commercial courts.
08 May 2024
Foreign delegation visits Kyiv region
On the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in World War II, the foreign delegation of the Second International Summit of Cities and Regions has visited the Kyiv region to honor fallen soldiers at the Angels of Victory memorial in Moshchun.
Zelensky, Orban speak over phone
On May 8, President Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone call with the Prime Minister of Hungary, Viktor Orban.
Ukraine, Portugal hold another round of talks on security deal
The Ukrainian side held another round of negotiations with Portugal regarding the conclusion of a bilateral security agreement as part of the implementation of the G7 Joint Declaration of Support for Ukraine.
Dutch PM to take part in Global Peace Summit
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone call with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, to discuss the inaugural Peace Summit and further defense cooperation.
Poland’s government bodies targeted in Russian cyberattack
In recent days, Polish state institutions have been subjected to cyberattacks by the APT28 hacker group, which is linked to Russia’s defense intelligence.
Ukraine's parliament extends martial law, general mobilization for 90 days
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted laws to approve presidential decrees regarding the extension of martial law and general mobilization in Ukraine from May 14 for 90 days, until August 11, 2024.
Stefanchuk signs order allowing journalists to visit parliament
Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk has signed an order allowing journalists to visit the Ukrainian parliament under martial law.
Lithuania ready to send soldiers to Ukraine for training mission - PM
Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte has said that Vilnius is ready to send military personnel to Ukraine for a training mission, but Kyiv has not yet made such a request.
Belarus statement on nuclear readiness inspection supports Russia's campaign to reduce Western defense aid to Ukraine - ISW
A snap nuclear readiness drill announced in Belarus is likely aimed at supporting Moscow's efforts to force the West to refrain from providing additional military aid to Ukraine.
Taiwanese foreign ministry sues MP for revealing details of secret agreement on aid to Ukraine
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan (MOFA) is preparing legal action against a Kuomintang (KMT) lawmaker, Hsu Chiao-hsin, for divulging secret details of a memorandum of understanding that Taiwan signed with the Czech Republic last December to provide assistance to Ukraine.
07 May 2024
State Department: Plans to assassinate Zelensky show Putin's regime's immorality
The disclosed information about the plans of the Russian special services to assassinate the President of Ukraine and other high-ranking officials before Putin's inauguration testifies to the immorality of the Kremlin regime.
Zelensky: We are preparing meetings and documents that will definitely become news in coming weeks
Ukraine is preparing meetings and documents that will become news in the coming weeks - these are new visits to the countries of our partners, and new security agreements for our country and life in Europe in general.
G20 countries should send signal of lasting and just peace for Ukraine - Scholz
The German Chancellor called on major developing countries to do more to stop Russia's war against Ukraine.
Latvian president confirms participation in Peace Summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his Latvian counterpart Edgars Rinkevics have discussed the consolidation of international support for the Peace Summit.
Denmark announces EUR 33.5M aid package for Ukraine
The Danish government is contributing DKK 250 million (EUR 33.5 million) to help meet the basic needs of the most affected Ukrainians.
MFA Ukraine informs OPCW chief of Russia’s systemic violations
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine briefed the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons on Russia's systemic violations and the use of ammunition equipped with toxic chemicals against Ukrainian military personnel.