Next package of EU sanctions on Russia to include 11 ships - media
In a new package of sanctions, the European Union proposed to impose restrictions on 11 vessels that contribute to Russia's ability to wage war against Ukraine.
07 May 2024
In a new package of sanctions, the European Union proposed to impose restrictions on 11 vessels that contribute to Russia's ability to wage war against Ukraine.
French diplomacy branded the actions by Russian authorities as manipulation and intimidation after the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the French ambassador.
Europe realizes the threat coming from Russia, which is operating within and beyond the EU to seize control over the European continent. By opposing Russia, the EU defends itself – and Ukraine.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defence and Intelligence approved at its meeting draft laws on extending the martial law and general mobilisation for 90 days.
Assistance to Ukraine remains a priority for Latvia, which allocates up to 1 per cent of the country's GDP to support it, so today Latvia will take an active part in discussing the Ukrainian Reform and Recovery Plan within the framework of the Foreign Affairs Council.
Xi Jinping at the talks with Emmanuel Macron in Paris said China and France should jointly promote the creation of a multipolar world and prevent a new "cold war".
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, during a meeting in Copenhagen, expressed joint concern over Russia's actions.
European Commissioner for Budget and Administration Johannes Hahn is convinced that the EU cannot stand aside as Russia continues its war of aggression against Ukraine as this would be "the most fatal thing" the bloc could do.
French President Emmanuel Macron has welcomed China's commitment to refrain from selling arms to Russia.
No one can say for sure when a possible Russian aggression against Poland might begin. However, Putin may already conduct a mini-operation against one of the Baltic states.
06 May 2024
French President Emmanuel Macron has thanked Chinese President Xi Jinping for supporting the initiative to ensure a truce during the Olympic Games in Paris.
Washington has called irresponsible the "nuclear" rhetoric of the Russian leadership that announced the holding of drills involving tactical nuclear weapons, however, the United States has not seen any indications that Russia is preparing to use such weapons in Ukraine.
China advocates the path of negotiations and will support a peace conference that will unite all parties and be recognized by Ukraine and Russia.
It is important that as many states as possible who are interested in the full force of the UN Charter and international law demonstrate their leadership at the upcoming peace summit.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and his Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda discussed steps toward the widest possible involvement of the Global South representatives in the upcoming Peace Summit in Switzerland.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of France has condemned the latest disinformation campaign that claims troops from the Foreign Legion’s infantry regiment have already been deployed in Ukraine.
The Ukrainian government sees no legal grounds for recognizing Russian dictator Vladimir Putin as a democratically elected and legitimate President of the Russian Federation, and calls on the international community to not recognize the outcome of the Russian sham election.
Chinese President Xi Jinping understands what is at stake for Europeans amid the Ukrainian crisis and declares his commitment to mutual respect and peaceful coexistence between states.
The European Union expects China to use its influence on Russia to force it to stop its aggression against Ukraine and stop its irresponsible nuclear rhetoric.
The Polish government has trump cards that could persuade US presidential candidate Donald Trump to fight Russian dictator Vladimir Putin.
Tomasz Schmidt, a judge of the Voivodeship Administrative Court in Warsaw, will seek political asylum in Belarus. He explained his decision, in particular, by disagreeing with Warsaw's policy towards Belarus and Russia.
Italian Defence Minister Guido Crozetto confirmed on Monday that the government will approve a new aid package for Ukraine in the coming weeks.
Belgian Defense Minister Ludivine Dedonder has said that Belgium is holding talks to sign a bilateral security agreement with Ukraine.
Kyiv expects NATO countries to decide on Ukraine's application for NATO membership in July.
Russia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has put on its wanted list former Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Oleksiy Danilov, ex-Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman, and ex-Minister of Internal Affairs Arsen Avakov.
Switzerland has invited Pope Francis to a conference on achieving peace in Ukraine, which will be held in mid-June at the Bürgenstock resort near Lucerne.
05 May 2024
The pro-Russian propaganda media platform Voice of Europe will be designated in the next 14th package of EU sanctions against Russia.
Ivanna Volochii, an ethnic Ukrainian currently running for the European Parliament as part of Latvia’s liberal party, who has extensive experience of working in the EU bodies, believes that the European Parliament of the new convocation may be less pro-Ukrainian, which politicians should already take into account.
According to the Finnish Security Police, Russia is trying to influence Western democracies toward weakening support for Ukraine, and Finland is not immune to malicious activity, Finland’s Security Police, SUPO, assesses.
The recent move by Russia to put President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, Commander of the Ground Forces Oleksandr Pavlyuk, and former President Petro Poroshenko on wanted list is an attempt to impose its jurisdiction on sovereign countries and part of the ongoing Maidan-3 psyop.